Vehicle-to-X Communication Apparatus Dynamic Clocking

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vehicle-to-X communication systems face limitations in reducing computational capacity, as they primarily rely on preprocessing and prefiltering methods that do not allow for flexible adaptation of computing resources, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs.

Innovation Solution

A method that adjusts the clocking of input data checking processes based on computing load, allowing for flexible distribution of computing capacity between data processing and input data validation tasks, enabling temporary reallocation of resources and reducing overall computational demand.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If preprocessing and prefiltering methods are used to reduce computational capacity, then the amount of data to be processed is reduced, but the flexibility to adapt computing resources is lost and costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputational capacity reductionVSAvoidflexibility in computing resource allocation
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the clocking of input data checking processes adjustable rather than fixed. The clocking can be adapted based on computing load, allowing the system to dynamically allocate computational resources between data processing and input validation tasks, thereby resolving the contradiction between reducing computational capacity and maintaining adaptability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of clocking time intervals for input data checking processes. By modifying this temporal parameter based on computing load conditions, the system can flexibly redistribute computing capacity between different software modules, enabling adaptive resource allocation without sacrificing either computational efficiency or versatility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of manufacture

If fixed clocking is used for input data checking processes, then implementation is simple, but computing capacity cannot be dynamically allocated based on load

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimplementation simplicityVSAvoidcomputing capacity utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the fixed clocking mechanism into a dynamic one that responds to computing load conditions. This allows the system to optimize computing capacity utilization by adjusting clocking intervals based on actual demand, while maintaining relatively simple implementation through event-driven triggers and priority-based scheduling

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If all software modules execute input data checking processes continuously, then data relevance is always verified, but computing capacity is wasted during low-demand periods

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata relevance verificationVSAvoidcomputing capacity waste
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic action by scheduling input data checking processes at intervals determined by clocking rather than continuous execution. The periodic nature of these checks, combined with priority-based scheduling, ensures data relevance is verified when needed while avoiding unnecessary computational waste during low-demand periods

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs feedback mechanisms where computing load conditions influence the clocking of input data checking processes. This feedback loop allows the system to adjust verification frequency based on actual computational demands, balancing reliability requirements with energy efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP2951688B8Method for reducing a total computation compacity that needs to be kept, vehicle-to-x communication apparatus and use of the vehicle-to-x communication apparatus
Publication Date: 2018.10.17 CONTINENTAL TEVES AG & CO OHG

AI summary

The invention relates to a method for reducing a total computation capacity that needs to be kept, in which an electronic computation module of a vehicle system keeps the total computation capacity, wherein a multiplicity of software modules are executed by the electronic computation module, wherein the software modules take up computation capacity for data processing processes and for input data checking processes and wherein the input data checking processes are repeated in accordance with clocking (31). The method is distinguished in that the clocking (31) is adjustable. Furthermore, the invention relates to a vehicle-to-x communication apparatus and to a use of the vehicle-to-x communication apparatus.