Connected Vehicle Communication Gateway for Unified IoT Interconnectivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
The Internet of Things (IoT) faces challenges in interconnectivity due to compartmentalization of historical implementation, leading to disparate communication methods across different networks, protocols, and media, hindering effective communication between devices and infrastructure entities.
Innovation Solution
A network-based system that utilizes a cellular network with cloud engines and subscriber databases to manage and facilitate communications between connected vehicles and infrastructure entities, enabling vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-infrastructure, and vehicle-to-any-object communications by identifying relevant parties and exchanging information in real-time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If disparate communication methods are used across different networks and protocols, then device-specific communication capabilities are maintained, but IoT interconnectivity and unified communication are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a gateway device as an intermediary between vehicles and the cellular network. This gateway translates vehicle communication protocols into standard cellular network protocols, enabling unified communication while preserving device-specific capabilities. The gateway acts as a mediator that bridges the compartmentalized communication systems, resolving the contradiction between maintaining device adaptability and achieving reliable IoT interconnectivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway device is designed with multi-functionality to handle various communication protocols and network types. It can simultaneously support direct cellular communication, Wi-Fi, and other vehicle-specific protocols, making it a universal communication interface that resolves the fragmentation issue while maintaining compatibility with diverse devices.
2Speed
If direct vehicle-to-vehicle wireless connections are used, then real-time communication speed is improved, but network coverage and reliability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges direct wireless communication capabilities with cellular network infrastructure. Vehicles can communicate directly with each other for high-speed local interactions while simultaneously maintaining connections to the cellular network through the gateway, combining the advantages of both communication methods to achieve both speed and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The cellular network and gateway serve as intermediaries that extend the reach of vehicle communications. When direct vehicle-to-vehicle connections are unavailable or unreliable, the cellular network provides an alternative communication path, ensuring continuous connectivity and reliability while maintaining the capability for fast direct communication when conditions permit.
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AI summary
Systems and methods are described herein for managing communications for a connected vehicle, such as between the connected vehicle and other connected vehicle and/or between the connected vehicle and infrastructure entities, such as providers of services to the connected vehicle. For example, a communication network, such as a network provided by a network carrier, may include various cloud engines or other network-based servers that manage, coordinate, and/or provision communications between the connected vehicle and other parties, such as vehicles, road devices, buildings, and other infrastructure entities.