Remote Vehicle Control Verification Using Operation History Matching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems face errors in determining whether an intended vehicle is being remotely controlled due to simultaneous operations by target and non-target vehicles, leading to potential misidentification.

Innovation Solution

A control device that acquires and compares first and second information, including operation history and features, to determine if an intended target is controlled, allowing for appropriate actions when mismatches occur.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a target vehicle and a non-target vehicle perform the same operation at the same time, then the operation can be executed, but error in determining whether or not the intended target vehicle is being controlled occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of target identificationVSAvoidinformation uniqueness
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the verification process into multiple independent checks: first verifying operation history consistency between the controlled vehicle and remote control device, then verifying feature information (vehicle identification, sensor data). This multi-stage segmentation allows the system to differentiate between target and non-target vehicles even when they perform similar operations, resolving the identification error problem.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the controlled vehicle sends operation history and feature information back to the remote control device for verification. The remote control device compares received information with stored information and provides feedback on whether the target identification is correct. This closed-loop feedback ensures reliable target identification by continuously verifying vehicle identity through multiple information channels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Device complexity

If only basic control commands are transmitted, then the control process is simple, but errors occur when multiple vehicles respond simultaneously

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol system complexityVSAvoidtarget verification accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by having the controlled vehicle prepare and transmit operation history and feature information before the actual control command is fully executed. The remote control device receives and verifies this information in advance, comparing it with stored data to confirm target identity. This preliminary verification step prevents misidentification errors while maintaining relatively simple control command structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250355434A1Control device and control method
Publication Date: 2025.11.20 TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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AI summary

A control device includes: an information acquisition unit configured to acquire a first information and a second information, wherein the first information is stored in a first storage unit, wherein the first storage unit is located in a moving object operable by unmanned driving, wherein the first information includes at least one of operation history of the moving object and a feature of the moving object, wherein the second information is stored in a second storage unit, wherein the second storage unit is located outside the moving object, wherein the second information includes at least one of operation history of the moving object and a feature of the moving object; a comparison unit configured to compare the first information with the second information; and a control unit configured to perform different processes regarding the moving object depending on whether or not the first information matches the second information.