Communication Server Connectable Time Prediction for Vehicle AP Links

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication systems for vehicles often experience connection interruptions when the communication device is in motion, even if it is connected to a closely-located base station.

Innovation Solution

A communication system that includes a communication device, an access point, and a communication server, which acquires movement information of the device and position information of the access point to determine the connectable time within the access point's communicable range, allowing for controlled connection management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If the communication device is connected to a closely-located base station, then the connection speed is improved, but the connection duration is reduced due to movement

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection speedVSAvoidconnection duration
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The communication server performs preliminary calculation of the connectable time based on movement information and position information before the actual connection occurs. This advance determination allows the system to prepare connection parameters and predict communication duration, enabling better resource allocation and connection management that extends the actual connection duration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts connection parameters based on real-time movement information and position data. By continuously monitoring the communication device's location and velocity, the system can adapt connection settings to maintain optimal communication duration despite the device's motion, resolving the contradiction between connection speed and duration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Speed

If the communication device moves quickly, then the mobility is improved, but the connection stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemovement speedVSAvoidconnection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously monitors the communication device's position and movement information, using this feedback to dynamically adjust connection parameters. The communication server receives real-time location data and recalculates the connectable time, allowing the system to adapt to changing movement conditions and maintain connection stability even at high speeds.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes connection parameters such as transmission power, frequency, and modulation schemes based on the calculated connectable time and current movement conditions. By adjusting these parameters dynamically in response to movement speed and position changes, the system maintains connection stability despite rapid device movement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS11589419B2Communication system, communication device, communication server, computer-readable storage medium and method of controlling a connection between the communication device and an access point
Publication Date: 2023.02.21 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
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AI summary

A communication system comprises a communication device; an access point (AP); and a communication server is provided. The communication system performs a method comprising: acquiring first information including movement information of the communication device; acquiring second information including position information of the AP; determining a connectable time corresponding to a length of time the communication device moves within a communicable range of the AP on the basis of the first information and the second information; and controlling a connection between the communication device and the AP on the basis of the connectable time.