Remote Vehicle Authorization Control for Secure Shared Operation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current remote vehicle operation systems lack simplicity and convenience in granting operation authorization, particularly for sustainable transportation systems, where users need efficient and secure access to remotely operate vehicles for sharing services.

Innovation Solution

A remote operation device that acquires identification information from user terminals, manages authorization for remote operation, and executes operation instructions, enabling secure and convenient remote vehicle operation through a network, including features like temporary and designated authorizations to enhance user convenience and security.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If operation authorization is granted through complex verification processes, then security is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoidease of operation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by acquiring identification information from the user terminal before the remote operation begins. The authorization management unit pre-establishes the authorization relationship between the user terminal and the vehicle, so that when the remote operation is initiated, the authorization is already in place, eliminating the need for complex verification during the operation process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The authorization management unit automatically manages the authorization process by comparing the identification information with stored data and granting authorization without requiring manual verification. The system serves itself by automatically establishing and managing authorization relationships, reducing the need for complex manual security verification while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If simple authorization methods are used, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidsecurity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The authorization management unit acts as an intermediary between the user terminal and the vehicle. It receives identification information from the user terminal, verifies it against stored data, and then grants or denies authorization. This intermediary mechanism maintains simple operation for the user while ensuring security through automated verification processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring the authorization status and operation instructions. The authorization management unit verifies each operation instruction against the authorization data, providing feedback control to ensure that only authorized operations are executed, thereby maintaining reliability while keeping the operation process simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple authorization levels are implemented, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveauthorization flexibilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The authorization management unit dynamically adjusts authorization based on the acquired identification information. Different user terminals can receive different levels of authorization depending on their identification data, allowing the system to adapt to various users and scenarios without requiring complex pre-configuration. The authorization is flexible and dynamic rather than static and rigid.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the authorization parameter based on the identification information from different user terminals. By varying the authorization level parameter according to the user's identity and permissions, the system achieves adaptability for different users while maintaining a relatively simple underlying authorization mechanism, avoiding excessive system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20240103511A1Remote operation device and control method thereof
Publication Date: 2024.03.28 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
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AI summary

A remote operation device remotely operates a vehicle. The remote operation device includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire identification information associated with a user terminal in the vehicle, an authorization management unit configured to grant operation authorization for remotely operating the vehicle to the user terminal associated with the acquired identification information, and an operation unit configured to remotely operate the vehicle in accordance with an operation instruction transmitted from the user terminal having the operation authorization.