V2X Communication Device EAS Message Reception Method

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Solution Overview

Problem

In V2X communication, ensuring high-reliable transfer and delivery of safety services is challenging due to the complexity of vehicular communication systems, particularly in providing various services across multiple frequency bands.

Innovation Solution

A method for receiving ITS messages by a V2X communication device involves accessing a control channel to obtain EAS information, which may include rich media data, and switching to a service channel for additional data transmission based on specific transmission types and protocols, utilizing a processor to manage communication units and process messages efficiently.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If V2X communication uses multiple frequency bands to provide various services, then service diversity and functionality are improved, but system complexity and difficulty of managing communication reliability worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice diversityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the communication system into distinct functional modules: a receiving unit that captures signals from multiple frequency bands, a determining unit that identifies service types, and a processing unit that handles different services according to predetermined rules. This modular segmentation allows the system to manage multiple frequency bands and services without overwhelming complexity, as each module performs a specific function independently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary action by establishing predetermined processing rules and configurations before communication occurs. The system pre-configures how different service types should be processed, prioritized, and managed across multiple frequency bands. This advance preparation enables the system to handle complex multi-band communications without real-time decision-making complexity, as the processing logic is already determined.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If V2X communication transmits safety services across multiple frequency bands, then service coverage and functionality are improved, but transmission reliability and delivery assurance worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice coverageVSAvoidtransmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing processing rules for safety services before transmission occurs. The system determines in advance how safety-critical messages should be prioritized, routed, and processed across different frequency bands. This preliminary configuration ensures that safety services maintain high reliability regardless of the complexity of multi-band transmission, as the critical processing logic is predetermined and consistently applied.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements local quality by applying different processing strategies to different service types within the same communication system. Safety services receive specialized handling with higher priority and predetermined processing rules, while other services may use standard processing. This differentiated approach ensures that safety-critical transmissions maintain high reliability even when operating across multiple frequency bands with varying conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Productivity

If V2X communication device processes rich media data and EAS messages efficiently, then information delivery speed is improved, but processing complexity and computational load worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation delivery speedVSAvoidprocessing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the message processing function into distinct components: an obtaining unit that extracts EAS information and rich media data from received messages, and a notification unit that delivers this information to the user. This segmentation allows the system to process different types of information (EAS alerts and rich media) through specialized pathways, improving delivery speed without requiring the entire system to handle all processing complexity simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies the extraction principle by separating critical EAS information and rich media data from the overall message structure. The obtaining unit specifically extracts these key elements and delivers them through dedicated notification pathways, rather than processing the entire message uniformly. This extraction approach accelerates the delivery of time-critical information while reducing the computational burden on the overall system, as only essential elements require rapid processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentEP3735002B1V2x communication device, and its message transmission and reception method for v2x communication device
Publication Date: 2023.10.18 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A method by which a V2X communication device receives an ITS message is disclosed. The ITS message reception method for the V2X communication device can comprise the steps of: accessing a control channel (CCH); receiving a first ITS message including EAS information from the CCH; and acquiring the EAS information from the first ITS message , wherein the first ITS message can include a rich media information field including information on rich media related with the EAS information, and the rich media information field can include transmission type information indicating a data transmission type of the rich media and channel information indicating an ITS channel through which data of the rich media is transmitted.