Vehicle Application Launch via State Change Subscription
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing vehicle computing system (VCS) and application programming interface (API) framework for mobile devices is complex and user-initiative based, leading to driver distraction and potential errors when starting applications, especially in vehicle environments where system initiative features are lacking.
Innovation Solution
A system that subscribes to vehicle-related state changes and detects specific triggers to automatically launch corresponding applications, simplifying the process by integrating with vehicle state changes, such as geofences or maintenance reminders, and ensuring applications are pre-loaded and synchronized for reliable operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the system uses user-initiated manual processes to start applications, then the driver has control over which application runs, but the process becomes complex and causes driver distraction
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures application launch conditions by subscribing to vehicle state change broadcasts before the actual launch is needed. When a vehicle state change occurs (e.g., door opening, engine start), the corresponding application is automatically launched without requiring manual user input, thus simplifying the operation while maintaining system intelligence
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service application launching by automatically detecting vehicle state changes and triggering appropriate applications without driver intervention. The system monitors itself and responds autonomously to vehicle events, eliminating the need for complex manual navigation through application lists
2Reliability
If the system requires manual selection from multiple applications, then the driver can choose the appropriate app, but the process takes time and increases distraction
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-establishes mappings between vehicle state changes and corresponding applications during system setup. When a state change occurs, the appropriate application is immediately launched without requiring the driver to search through or select from multiple applications, significantly reducing launch time while maintaining reliable application selection
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors vehicle state changes and provides automatic feedback by launching appropriate applications in response to these changes. This closed-loop system ensures reliable application selection based on actual vehicle conditions without requiring manual input, thereby reducing the time and effort needed for application launch
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system lacks system-initiated features, then the driver maintains full control, but the system cannot proactively provide relevant applications
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures itself to monitor specific vehicle state changes and automatically launch corresponding applications. This preliminary setup enables the system to adapt to various vehicle states and proactively provide relevant applications without requiring the driver to manually search or select, thus improving ease of operation while maintaining adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables itself to serve the driver automatically by subscribing to vehicle state change broadcasts and autonomously triggering appropriate applications. This self-service capability allows the system to adapt to vehicle states and provide relevant applications proactively, eliminating the need for manual driver intervention while maintaining full system adaptability
Data Source
AI summary
A system comprises a processor configured to subscribe to a broadcast of vehicle-related state changes. The processor is also configured to detect at least one vehicle-related state change in the broadcast that triggers an application launch and launch an application corresponding to the detected vehicle related state change.