Single-Coil Key Programmer Using Switchable IR, ASK, and FSK

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional automobile key programmers are bulky and costly due to the need for multiple coils to apply different resonant voltages for various types of vehicle keys.

Innovation Solution

An automobile key programmer that includes an activation coil, changeover switches, infrared modulation, amplitude shift keying, and frequency shift keying modulation circuits, allowing a single coil to provide different resonant voltages by controlling the switches, thus accommodating different types of keys.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple coils are configured to apply different resonant voltages for various key types, then the key programmer can activate different types of keys, but the device size increases and production costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to activate different key typesVSAvoiddevice size
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by enabling a single activation coil to perform multiple functions through software-controlled modulation. The coil can generate different resonant voltages (infrared modulation, amplitude shift keying, frequency shift keying) to activate various key types, replacing the need for multiple dedicated coils while maintaining full compatibility with different key frequencies and protocols

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamics by making the activation coil's characteristics changeable through software control. The coil's resonant frequency and voltage output are dynamically adjustable via modulation circuits, allowing it to adapt to different key types in real-time rather than being fixed to a single frequency or function

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple coils are configured to apply different resonant voltages for various key types, then the key programmer can activate different types of keys, but production costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to activate different key typesVSAvoidproduction cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent reduces production costs by replacing multiple physical coils with a single universal coil配合modulation circuits. This eliminates the need to manufacture, stock, and assemble multiple coil components, reducing material costs, assembly complexity, and inventory requirements while maintaining the ability to service all key types

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent substitutes the mechanical approach of using multiple physical coils with an electronic/software-based solution. Instead of mechanically selecting different coils for different key types, the system uses electronic modulation circuits and software control to dynamically adjust the single coil's output, simplifying the hardware architecture and reducing manufacturing complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 activation of various key types with a compact design and reduced production costs by using a single coil to switch between resonant voltages.

Implementation Method 1

a key is programmed by applying different resonant voltages to different coils to activate the key

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectResonance: Resonance

Implementation Method 2

the coils for activating a key are generally two or more, and a key is programmed by applying different resonant voltages to different coils to activate the key

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

an infrared modulation circuit connected to the second connection terminal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInfrared modulation: Infrared Radiation

Implementation Method 4

an amplitude shift keying modulation circuit connected to the fifth connection terminal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAmplitude shift keying: Phase Modulation

Implementation Method 5

a frequency shift keying modulation circuit connected to the sixth connection terminal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFrequency shift keying: Phase Modulation

Data Source

PatentUS11935344B2Automobile key programmer and automobile diagnostic instrument
Publication Date: 2024.03.19 AUTEL INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CORP LTD
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AI summary

This disclosure relates to the technical field of automobiles and discloses an automobile key programmer applied to an automobile diagnostic instrument, wherein the automobile key programmer includes an activation coil, a first changeover switch, a second changeover switch, an infrared modulation circuit, an amplitude shift keying modulation circuit, and a frequency shift keying modulation circuit; when the first changeover switch is not powered on, the infrared modulation circuit provides a resonant voltage for the activation coil; when the first changeover switch is powered on and the second changeover switch is not powered on, the amplitude shift keying modulation circuit provides a resonant voltage for the activation coil; when both the first changeover switch and the second changeover switch are powered on, the frequency shift keying modulation circuit provides a resonant voltage for the activation coil; only one coil is required in the automobile key programmer to change voltages.