Short Range RF Transceiver for Secure Vehicular Data Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for data transmission from vehicles, such as commercial aircraft, require costly infrastructure modifications and face challenges with non-standard frequencies and security issues, necessitating a low-cost, secure solution for transferring data without tampering or unauthorized access.
Innovation Solution
A method and system utilizing short-range radio frequency (RF) transceivers onboard vehicles to establish secure communication links with authorized mobile devices, validating devices for authentication and ensuring data transfer within expected time frames, using technologies like Bluetooth or NFC for secure and reliable data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional data transmission infrastructure is used, then data can be transmitted from vehicles to ground facilities, but the cost of infrastructure modifications is high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional wired/infrastructure-based data transmission systems with wireless short-range RF communication. The onboard transceiver and mobile device communicate via radio frequency signals, eliminating the need for physical infrastructure modifications at airports and vehicles, thereby reducing costs while maintaining reliable data transmission capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a mobile communication device as an intermediary between the onboard transceiver and ground facilities. This mobile device acts as a portable bridge that can establish connections without requiring fixed infrastructure, enabling data transmission while avoiding expensive airport and vehicle modifications
2Reliability
If existing communications systems are used, then data transmission can occur, but security against unauthorized access and tampering is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authentication and validation of the mobile communication device before establishing data transmission. The ground system validates the device against expected parameters such as device identity, authorized user, and time frame, preventing unauthorized access before data transmission begins
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the ground facility receives and validates data from the mobile device, checking for authenticity and integrity. This feedback loop ensures that only authenticated data is accepted, providing security against tampering and unauthorized modifications
3Productivity
If standard data transmission methods are used, then data can be transferred, but frequency compatibility issues arise among different airports
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs universal mobile communication devices that can operate with standardized RF protocols across different airports. The mobile device serves as a universal interface that can communicate with various ground systems regardless of airport-specific frequency variations, enabling seamless data transfer across multiple locations without airport-specific hardware
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure, reliable, and cost-effective data transmission between vehicles and authorized devices, preventing unauthorized access and ensuring data integrity and authenticity, synchronized with flight schedules to maintain operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a short range radio frequency (RF) transceiver onboard the vehicle... configured to transmit and receive signals within a limited distance
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AI summary
A system and method for close proximity vehicular data transmission may include detecting, by a processor onboard a vehicle, a predetermined condition for activating a short range radio frequency (RF) transceiver onboard the vehicle. The onboard short range RF transceiver is configured to transmit and receive signals within a limited distance from the onboard short range RF transceiver. The onboard short range RF transceiver is activated in response to at least detecting the predetermined condition. A communications link is established between the onboard short range RF transceiver and a predetermined mobile communications device assigned to a particular crew member. Vehicular data is transmitted from the onboard short range RF transceiver to the predetermined mobile communications device.