On-Vehicle Content Licensing via Segmented Request
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing content distribution systems require complex input operations for purchasing content, making it unsafe and inconvenient for users to download and use content, such as music, while driving a vehicle, as they need to input details like ID, password, and credit card information.
Innovation Solution
A content data distribution system that includes an on-vehicle apparatus and a server, allowing for a simplified initial license request process, where a temporary license is issued for content preview, and a formal license is obtained after driving, reducing the complexity of input operations and ensuring safety during vehicle use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If complex input operations are required for content purchase (ID, password, credit card information), then the licensing system can ensure security and completeness of purchase, but the ease of operation deteriorates and user safety while driving is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the license request process into two segments: a simple first license request that can be made while driving (without complex input operations), and a formal second license request that requires complete purchase information (ID, password, credit card) but is only needed after driving ends. This segmentation allows the system to balance security requirements with ease of operation during different states.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by issuing a first license (temporary or limited license) before the user completes the full purchase process. This preliminary license allows the user to access content immediately while driving, and the formal purchase completion is required afterward when the vehicle is stationary, thus resolving the contradiction between immediate accessibility and security verification.
2Reliability
If complete purchase information input is required before content delivery, then the licensing system ensures proper authentication and payment, but the time required for content acquisition increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system issues a first license (temporary or limited access license) before receiving complete purchase information. This preliminary action allows the user to immediately access and use the content while driving, eliminating time loss. The formal authentication and payment verification are then completed afterward when the vehicle is stationary, maintaining authentication accuracy without delaying content acquisition.
Solution Approach 2:
The authentication process is segmented into two stages: initial authentication for first license issuance (which can be simplified or based on existing user profiles) and final authentication for formal license completion (requiring full purchase information). This segmentation allows rapid content acquisition while maintaining thorough authentication.
3Productivity
If the system requires users to complete purchase procedures while driving, then the content can be delivered immediately, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to complicated input requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the license request into a first license request (simple, can be made while driving) and a second license request (complex, requires complete purchase information but is made after driving ends). This segmentation enables immediate content delivery with simple operation while driving, and completes the complex purchase procedure afterward when the user is safe to do so.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by issuing the first license immediately upon receiving a simple request, without requiring complete purchase information at this stage. This preliminary license enables immediate content delivery with minimal input operations. The formal purchase completion is then required afterward, maintaining productivity while improving ease of operation during the critical driving phase.
Data Source
AI summary
An on-vehicle apparatus transmits first license request information to content to be purchased, to a server, and receives content data, to which a first license issued by the server based on the first license request information is added, from the server. The server transmits the content data, to which the first license is added based on the first license request information, to the on-vehicle apparatus, transmits second license request urging information to a communication terminal based on driving end notification information, and issues a second license to the content data based on the second license request information. The communication terminal transmits driving end notification information to the server based on determination that driving of a vehicle having the on-vehicle apparatus mounted thereon is ended, and transmits second license request information according to the second license request urging information to the server.