Smart Key Remote Wake-Up Control for Lower Battery Drain

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing smart key remote controllers for vehicles experience high battery consumption due to frequent communication with the vehicle control system, leading to premature battery depletion and the need for frequent replacements.

Innovation Solution

A low power operating method that uses a vibration detection sensor to determine user proximity and activate a second frequency signal module only when necessary, minimizing unnecessary power consumption by connecting to the vehicle's smart key control system via a first frequency signal and activating the second frequency signal module based on signal strength and vibration detection values.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the smart key remote controller frequently communicates with the vehicle control system using multiple frequency modules, then the control functionality and responsiveness are improved, but the battery consumption increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol functionalityVSAvoidbattery consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic module activation where the second frequency signal module is activated or deactivated based on real-time detection of vibration values and signal strength. This dynamic adjustment allows the system to maintain control functionality when needed while minimizing energy consumption during normal operation, directly resolving the contradiction between productivity and energy usage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes operational parameters by monitoring vibration detection values and RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) to determine when to activate the second frequency signal module. By changing the operational state based on detected parameters, the system optimizes the balance between maintaining control functionality and reducing battery consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Speed

If the second frequency signal module is activated continuously to ensure rapid response, then the responsiveness to user actions is improved, but the battery life is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveresponsivenessVSAvoidbattery life
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of continuous activation, the system employs periodic monitoring of vibration detection values and signal strength, activating the second frequency signal module only when specific conditions are met. This periodic action maintains responsiveness when necessary while extending battery life by avoiding unnecessary continuous operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary detection of vibration and signal strength conditions before activating the second frequency signal module. This preliminary action ensures that the module is activated only when actually needed, maintaining responsiveness while preventing premature battery depletion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If the system uses multiple frequency signal modules for comprehensive communication, then the adaptability to different communication scenarios is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication adaptabilityVSAvoidmodule complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a multi-functional communication system where a single smart key remote controller can operate with one or two frequency signal modules depending on conditions. The second frequency signal module serves multiple purposes: enhancing communication when signal strength is weak, enabling communication in challenging environments, and providing backup capability, thus achieving universality without permanent complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts its communication capability by activating the second frequency signal module only when needed based on vibration detection and signal strength measurements. This dynamic approach provides adaptability for different communication scenarios while avoiding the permanent complexity of having both modules continuously active.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

This approach significantly reduces battery consumption by limiting unnecessary communication, extending the battery life of the smart key remote controller and reducing the frequency of replacements.

Implementation Method 1

acquiring a vibration detection value through a vibration detection sensor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration detection: Vibration

Implementation Method 2

connecting the smart key remote controller to a smart key control system in the vehicle on the basis of a first frequency signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic signal transmission: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS12139103B2Smart key remote controller and low power operating method of the same
Publication Date: 2024.11.12 HYUNDAI MOBIS CO LTD
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  • US12139103B2 patent drawing
  • US12139103B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A low power operating method for a smart key remote controller of a vehicle , wherein the method includes connecting the smart key remote controller to a smart key control system in a vehicle based on a first frequency signal, after the connection, acquiring a vibration detection value through a vibration detection sensor, checking a strength of the first frequency signal (a received signal strength indicator (RSSI)) received after the connection, determining whether the vibration detection value is greater than or equal to a preset vibration value and the strength of the first frequency signal is greater than or equal to a preset signal strength value, and when a determination result is satisfied, activating a module corresponding to a second frequency signal.