Vehicle Communication Channel Selection With Live AI Rule Updates

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vehicle communication systems face challenges in dynamically selecting optimal access subnetworks due to varying communication requirements and network conditions, necessitating manual software updates and administrative configurations that disrupt operations.

Innovation Solution

A rules-based decision system utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to update parametric rules in real-time, allowing flexible selection of access subnetworks without software upgrades, using a centralized tool to manage and enhance communication policies.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If manual software updates and administrative configurations are used to update parametric rules, then communication management can be updated, but operational disruptions occur and updates cannot be performed in real-time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to update parametric rulesVSAvoidoperational continuity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from static, manually-updated parametric rules to dynamic rules that are automatically updated in real-time through machine learning. The rules are continuously adapted based on real-time inputs from vehicle state, network conditions, and communication requirements, eliminating the need for operational disruptions during updates.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The communication management system performs self-updating through automated machine learning processes. The system autonomously analyzes real-time data, generates updated parametric rules, and implements changes without requiring external administrative intervention or causing operational interruptions, enabling continuous productivity improvement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If fixed software versions with programmed logic are used, then system stability is maintained, but the system cannot adapt to changing communication requirements and network conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem stabilityVSAvoidability to adapt to changing conditions
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system maintains stability by preserving the core software architecture while enabling continuous adaptation through dynamic parameter changes. Machine learning algorithms generate updated parametric rules that adjust communication decisions based on changing conditions, allowing the system to evolve without requiring software version changes or compromising stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system combines static structural stability with dynamic operational adaptability. The core software framework remains stable and reliable, while the parametric rules layer dynamically adapts to changing communication requirements and network conditions through automated machine learning updates.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If real-time machine learning is used to update parametric rules, then operational continuity is maintained and adaptability improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational continuityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments functionality by separating the stable core software from the dynamic parametric rules layer. This architectural segmentation allows machine learning operations to occur in a dedicated rule-generation component without complicating the core communication management software, maintaining operational continuity while managing complexity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12495281B2Communication management using rules-based decision systems and artificial intelligence
Publication Date: 2025.12.09 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC
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AI summary

Systems and methods for communication management using rules-based decision systems and artificial intelligence are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a system includes a memory unit that stores a knowledge base, wherein the knowledge base stores parametric rules associated with the selection of a communication channel in one or more communications channels, status, performance and usage metrics for communications through the one or more communication channels, vehicle state information, and pre-configured policy on use of communication channels. Also, the system includes a processing unit configured to acquire data related to vehicle state and communication through the one or more communication channels. Additionally, the processing unit is configured to update the knowledge base with updated parametric rules without stopping execution of software, wherein the updated parametric rules are created using machine learning performed on the acquired data and the information associated with the performance goals.