Trainable Transceiver Diagnostic via Mobile Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
Developing trainable transceivers that can easily operate a variety of devices and provide diagnostic information is challenging, as existing technologies face difficulties in simplifying the training process and integrating diagnostic capabilities within vehicle systems.
Innovation Solution
A trainable transceiver system for vehicles, comprising a transceiver circuit, a communications device, and a control circuit, which communicates with remote devices and mobile communications devices to transmit diagnostic information, utilizing radio frequency transceivers and cellular transceivers for two-way communication and data exchange.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If trainable transceiver is designed to operate a variety of devices, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The transceiver circuit is designed to support multiple communication protocols and frequencies, enabling it to operate with various remote devices such as garage door openers, gate operators, and lighting systems. The control circuit can be configured through training to learn control information from different devices, making the system universal rather than device-specific.
Solution Approach 2:
A mobile communications device serves as an intermediary between the user and the transceiver system. It provides the training interface that captures control information from remote devices and transmits it to the transceiver circuit, simplifying the user experience while managing the complexity of multi-device compatibility.
2Reliability
If diagnostic capabilities are integrated into trainable transceiver, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control circuit is configured to transmit diagnostic information about the transceiver's operational status, training progress, and communication quality to the mobile communications device. This feedback mechanism enables real-time monitoring and troubleshooting, improving system reliability without requiring complex additional hardware.
Solution Approach 2:
The control circuit performs multiple functions: managing the training process, controlling the transceiver circuit, and providing diagnostic information. By consolidating these functions into a single control circuit rather than adding separate dedicated circuits for each function, the patent minimizes the increase in device complexity while achieving improved reliability.
3Ease of operation
If training process is simplified for ease of use, then ease of operation is improved, but measurement precision of control information may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile communications device acts as an intelligent intermediary that handles the complex tasks of capturing control information from remote devices and processing training data. This allows the transceiver training to be simplified for the user while maintaining high precision in control information capture through the sophisticated processing capabilities of the mobile device.
Solution Approach 2:
The training system is designed to automatically capture and process control information without requiring manual configuration by the user. The control circuit automatically learns the control signals during the training process, and the system self-configures the transceiver parameters, eliminating the need for precise manual adjustments while maintaining accuracy.
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AI summary
A trainable transceiver for controlling a remote device includes a transceiver circuit configured based on training information to communicate with the remote device, a communications device configured to communicate with a mobile communications device, and a control circuit coupled to the transceiver circuit, and coupled to the communications device. The control circuit is configured to transmit diagnostic information related to the trainable transceiver to a mobile communications device via the communications device.