V2V Communication Terminal Position-Based Target Identification

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Solution Overview

Problem

In vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems, there is a need to efficiently identify communication targets, especially in scenarios where broadcast communication is used to optimize resource usage, but existing methods lack effective target identification mechanisms.

Innovation Solution

A control method and system that utilize a transmission-side terminal to acquire and transmit identification information specifying a position range, allowing a reception-side terminal to determine if it is within that range, thereby controlling communication accordingly using cameras and sensors for position acquisition.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If broadcast communication is used to share channels efficiently, then communication resource usage is optimized, but the ability to identify specific communication targets becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication resource efficiencyVSAvoidtarget identification accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the broad broadcast communication into targeted segments by dividing the communication area into multiple regions and assigning different identification information to each region. This allows the system to maintain efficient channel sharing while enabling precise identification of communication targets within specific geographic segments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by making identification information location-dependent. Each communication area region has its own specific identification information, allowing the system to optimize for both broad resource sharing and local target identification needs. The reception terminal can determine whether to respond based on its current location matching the identification information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Measurement precision

If direct specification of communication targets is implemented, then target identification accuracy is improved, but operation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetarget identification accuracyVSAvoidoperation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by enabling the reception terminal to automatically determine whether it is a communication target based on its current position and the identification information in received signals. The terminal autonomously compares its location with the specified communication area and decides whether to respond, eliminating the need for manual target specification by the user.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces identification information as an intermediary that bridges the gap between broadcast communication and target identification. This intermediary element carries location-based information that allows automatic determination of communication targets without requiring direct user specification or complex manual operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Area of stationary object

If communication area is expanded to cover more regions, then communication coverage is improved, but the precision of identifying specific targets within the area deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication coverage areaVSAvoidtarget identification precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the large communication area into multiple smaller regions, each with its own identification information. This segmentation allows the system to maintain broad overall coverage while enabling precise target identification within each sub-region. The reception terminal can determine its specific location and match it with the appropriate regional identification information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds a spatial dimension to target identification by using geographic location as an additional criterion beyond just communication signal reception. This dimensional approach allows the system to maintain large coverage areas while achieving precise target identification through location-based discrimination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS11979805B2Control method, communication terminal, and communication system
Publication Date: 2024.05.07 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
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AI summary

The transmission-side terminal acquires a position of the reception-side terminal, using at least one of a camera and a sensor; and transmits identification information in which an identification range including the position of the reception-side terminal is specified. The reception-side terminal acquires the position of the reception-side terminal; determines whether the position of the reception-side terminal is included in the identification range specified in the identification information transmitted; and performs control to continue communication with the transmission-side terminal, if it is determined that the position of the reception-side terminal is included in the identification range, and performs control to end communication with the transmission-side terminal, if it is determined that the position of the reception-side terminal is not included in the identification range.