Vehicle Component Activation Timing Based on Peer Time Durations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face challenges in determining when to activate vehicle components or systems to achieve a desired operational state, such as starting a vehicle in cold climates, leading to inefficiencies and potential damage, due to the lack of real-time feedback on necessary actions.
Innovation Solution
A method that measures the time duration between specific activities in one vehicle and uses this data to activate corresponding components in another vehicle within the same geographical area before a predetermined time, optimizing energy use and reducing start-up times by leveraging vehicle-to-vehicle communication and environmental conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If vehicle components or systems are activated frequently or continuously to ensure operational readiness, then the reliability of achieving desired operational state is improved, but energy consumption increases and battery may be drained
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by measuring time durations from other vehicles and activating components in advance based on predicted needs. For example, heating connectors or windows is initiated before the vehicle actually needs them, based on time duration measurements from similar vehicles in the same geographical area, thus ensuring readiness without continuous activation
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes feedback loops by measuring time durations between activities in multiple vehicles and using this data to adjust activation timing. The control unit receives time duration measurements from other vehicles, processes this feedback information, and optimizes component activation timing to achieve desired operational states with minimal energy consumption
2Productivity
If vehicle components are activated in advance to reduce start-up time, then productivity is improved, but energy waste increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by activating components based on predicted timing needs rather than continuous activation. Time duration measurements from other vehicles inform when components should be activated in advance, reducing start-up time without unnecessary energy waste from premature or continuous activation
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts activation timing parameters based on measured time durations from other vehicles and environmental conditions. By changing the timing parameter adaptively rather than using fixed schedules, the system optimizes the balance between reducing start-up time and minimizing energy waste
3Use of energy by moving object
If users manually monitor and activate vehicle components based on weather observations, then energy consumption is reduced, but the complexity of operation increases and response time is delayed
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by automatically measuring time durations from other vehicles, processing this information, and activating components without user intervention. The control unit autonomously determines when components need activation based on time duration measurements and environmental data, eliminating the need for users to manually monitor weather conditions and operate controls
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes feedback loops that automatically process time duration measurements from other vehicles and environmental conditions to determine component activation timing. This automated feedback mechanism replaces manual user monitoring while maintaining energy efficiency, as the system learns from actual vehicle data rather than user observations
4Productivity
If forced removal of charging connector is performed to resolve freezing issues, then the operational state is achieved, but harmful effects occur due to damaged parts
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary heating actions based on time duration measurements from other vehicles before the connector becomes frozen. By activating heating elements in advance based on predicted timing needs, the system prevents freezing conditions that would lead to forced removal and potential damage, thus achieving operational readiness without harmful effects
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies preliminary anti-action by heating the connector in advance to prevent freezing. This counteracts the freezing process before it can cause damage, eliminating the need for forced removal. The heating action is timed based on time duration measurements from other vehicles to provide just enough advance prevention without excessive energy consumption
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AI summary
The disclosure concerns a method for achieving a desired operational state in a vehicle. The method involves measuring a first time duration between a first activity of a first vehicle and a second activity of the first vehicle, or measuring an average first time duration of a plurality of first vehicles between a first activity and a second activity of each first vehicle. Each first vehicle is associated with a geographical area, and the first time duration is indicative of a time duration for achieving a desired operational state of a second vehicle associated with the geographical area. A component or system of the second vehicle associated with the desired operational state is activated before an estimated point in time when the desired operational state of the second vehicle should be achieved if the first time duration is greater than a pre-determined time duration value. The component or system is activated during an activation time duration.