Vehicle Cargo Loading Control for Automated Stability Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies for ascertaining the state of cargo loaded on a vehicle lack the ability to automatically determine the validity of the loading state, which can affect cargo safety and vehicle performance, such as stability and ride comfort.
Innovation Solution
A control device and method that acquires loading information through cameras and weight sensors to determine if the cargo meets predetermined conditions, issuing notifications and adjusting travel controls to ensure safe and stable vehicle operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If human visual confirmation is used to determine loading state validity, then accuracy of determination is improved, but labor cost and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/visual inspection system with an automated image recognition system. The control unit captures images of cargo loading states and automatically determines validity based on predetermined conditions, eliminating the need for manual visual confirmation while maintaining determination accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing the cargo loading verification to be performed automatically without human intervention. The control unit independently captures images, analyzes loading states, and determines validity based on preset conditions, making the system self-sufficient in the verification process.
2Productivity
If automated image recognition is used to determine loading state, then labor cost is reduced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit serves multiple functions: it controls the image capturing device, processes captured images to determine loading states, and outputs determination results. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each task, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining automation capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the image capturing function and the image processing function into a single control unit. By merging these functions, the system reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the overall system architecture while achieving automated loading verification.
3Reliability
If comprehensive loading state monitoring is implemented, then cargo safety is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs image capture and analysis at periodic intervals or at specific triggering events during cargo loading, rather than continuously. This periodic operation reduces energy consumption compared to continuous monitoring while still ensuring cargo safety through regular verification of loading states.
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AI summary
A control device according to the present disclosure is a control device of a vehicle including a control unit configured to acquire loading information indicating a loading state of cargo in a vehicle cabin of the vehicle, determine whether the loading information meets a predetermined loading condition, and issue a notification prompting a change in the loading state of the cargo when the loading information meets the predetermined loading condition.