Vehicle Component Exchange Matching Controller

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current vehicle component exchange services lack fairness in matching users, leading to inefficiencies in component exchange processes.

Innovation Solution

A computer-based system that acquires requests for component exchange, assesses the degree of deterioration of vehicle components, and selects pairs for exchange based on this information to ensure fair and effective matching.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If component exchange matching is performed without considering degree of deterioration, then the matching process is simple, but fairness between users deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of matching processVSAvoidfairness of exchange
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces the parameter of 'degree of deterioration' to transform the matching process from a simple pairing operation into a parameter-based evaluation system. By incorporating deterioration data into the matching algorithm, the system objectively assesses component conditions and makes fair allocation decisions, resolving the contradiction between operational simplicity and exchange fairness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Loss of time

If component exchange is determined without assessing deterioration, then the exchange process is quick, but user satisfaction deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetime for exchange determinationVSAvoiduser satisfaction
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary assessment of component deterioration before the actual exchange determination. By pre-acquiring and storing deterioration data for all components, the system prepares the necessary information in advance, allowing rapid exchange decisions to be made later without compromising user satisfaction. This resolves the time-satisfaction contradiction by shifting the assessment burden to a preliminary stage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If detailed deterioration assessment is performed for all components, then exchange fairness is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefairness of matchingVSAvoidcomplexity of assessment system
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality assessment by evaluating deterioration specifically for the components involved in exchange requests rather than performing comprehensive assessments on all vehicle components. The system focuses deterioration measurement on relevant parts (e.g., batteries, motors) based on exchange requests, maintaining fairness while reducing overall system complexity through targeted, localized assessment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS20240281771A1computer
Publication Date: 2024.08.22 TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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AI summary

A computer according to the present disclosure includes a controller configured to acquire requests to exchange components of vehicles, acquire degree of deterioration of the components with which the vehicles are equipped, select a pair of vehicles whose components are to be exchanged based on the requests, and determine second parts to be exchanged in the pair among first parts composing the components based on the degree of deterioration.