Vehicle Alert Targeting via Movement Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle horn systems are non-directional, prone to being overlooked due to noise or distractions, and may not clearly convey the intended recipient, leading to potential accidents.
Innovation Solution
A system that determines vehicle movement and behavior, analyzes this data based on predetermined criteria, and uses user input to communicate alerts wirelessly to intended recipients via a user interface, ensuring accurate and directed notifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If vehicle horns are used for communication, then alert transmission is achieved, but the communication is non-directional and may reach unintended recipients
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the alert transmission by analyzing vehicle movement data to identify the specific intended recipient vehicle among multiple vehicles in proximity. The system divides the broadcast alert into targeted communication by using movement analysis to determine which vehicle should receive the alert, thereby preventing unintended recipients from being alerted.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical acoustic horn system with an electronic communication system that uses wireless data transmission. This substitution enables directional and targeted alert delivery through electronic messages that can be selectively routed to specific vehicles based on movement analysis, overcoming the non-directional nature of acoustic horns.
2Reliability
If traditional horns are used, then alerts are transmitted, but recipients may not hear or recognize the communication due to distractions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces acoustic horn communication with electronic wireless communication that delivers structured alert messages to the recipient vehicle's display or audio system. This substitution ensures the message is delivered in a format that is harder to miss or misinterpret, as it can be presented visually or through directed audio rather than competing with ambient road noise.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the alert transmission is confirmed and the recipient vehicle's response can be detected. The movement analysis system continuously monitors vehicle responses and can determine whether the alert was successfully received and processed, allowing for verification of message recognition.
3Measurement precision
If vehicle movement analysis is implemented to target alerts, then communication precision is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a multi-functional system where the vehicle's existing sensors and communication infrastructure serve multiple purposes. The movement analysis system uses data from existing vehicle sensors for both navigation and alert targeting, while the wireless communication system handles both standard vehicle-to-vehicle communication and the enhanced targeted alert functionality, thereby reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses the vehicle's own movement data and sensor infrastructure to perform the targeting function, eliminating the need for external targeting equipment. The vehicle independently analyzes its own and other vehicles' movement patterns to determine alert recipients, reducing dependency on complex external systems.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for communicating alerts to vehicles based on vehicle movement are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes determining movement of one or both of first and second vehicles. The method also includes analyzing the determined movement based on a predetermined criteria. Further, the method includes receiving user input for vehicular communication of an alert. The method also includes communicating an alert to the second vehicle based on the analysis in response to receiving the user input.