Vehicle Communication Processing Core Antenna Diversity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current systems for vehicle-to-vehicle communication lack efficient and adaptive solutions for exchanging information between motor vehicles, particularly in terms of signal processing and antenna configuration, which affects data transmission quality and power consumption.

Innovation Solution

A system and method utilizing a central processing unit with a processing core connected to antenna modules for signal processing, incorporating software-assisted signal processing, dual antenna diversity for public WLAN and Bluetooth communication, and adaptive channel switching to optimize data transmission over 5.9 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies, respectively.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional radio communication systems are used for vehicle-to-vehicle communication, then basic data exchange is possible, but data transmission quality and communication reliability are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication reliabilityVSAvoiddata transmission quality
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically switches between different antenna modules (first antenna module for WLAN, second antenna module for Bluetooth) based on communication requirements and environmental conditions. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize signal quality and reliability for different transmission scenarios, resolving the contradiction between basic functionality and transmission quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes operational parameters by selecting different frequency bands (2.4 GHz for Bluetooth, 5.9 GHz for WLAN) and different communication protocols based on the specific communication needs. This parameter adaptation enables the system to achieve high-quality data transmission while maintaining compatibility with various communication standards.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple antenna modules are used for different communication protocols, then communication versatility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication versatilityVSAvoidantenna module configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The central processing unit is designed to universally control multiple antenna modules through a unified architecture. The CPU can execute different communication protocols (WLAN, Bluetooth) and manage multiple antenna modules (first antenna module, second antenna module) through a single control interface, achieving multi-functionality without proportionally increasing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The central processing unit acts as an intermediary that manages the complexity of multiple antenna modules and communication protocols. It provides a unified control layer that simplifies the interface between the diverse antenna modules and the higher-level application logic, making the system easier to manage despite its versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If software-assisted signal processing is implemented, then signal processing flexibility is improved, but processing core workload increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal processing flexibilityVSAvoidprocessing core workload
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses periodic signal processing operations where the processing core performs software-assisted signal processing only when needed for specific communication tasks. The processing core alternates between active signal processing modes and idle states, managing workload by executing processing operations periodically rather than continuously, thus maintaining flexibility while controlling computational burden.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS10812128B2System and method for exchanging information
Publication Date: 2020.10.20 AUDI AG
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a system for a motor vehicle for exchanging information with at least one further motor vehicle, wherein the system has a central processing unit with a processing core, which is connected to at least one antenna module, wherein the at least one antenna module is designed to exchange signals containing information with the at least one further motor vehicle, wherein an application for carrying out a motor vehicle to motor vehicle communication is installed in the processing core, wherein the processing core is designed to control the at least one antenna module by carrying out a signal processing.