Vehicle Traffic Control Method Selection for Faster Check-In
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing traffic systems face inefficiencies in selecting and coordinating control methods between vehicles and infrastructure due to the variety of control methods available, leading to complex data exchange and inconsistent information transfer.
Innovation Solution
A traffic system with a control unit and communication unit that registers vehicles, verifies applicable control methods, and selects a preferred method based on vehicle data, allowing efficient coordination through wireless communication and sensor-based identification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple control methods are supported by the traffic system, then the system can accommodate different vehicle types and control capabilities, but the complexity of data exchange and coordination increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by verifying which control methods the vehicle supports during registration, before the vehicle actually enters the traffic system. This advance verification stores the compatible control methods in the traffic system's database, so that during subsequent operations, the system can quickly select from pre-verified methods without complex real-time coordination. The check-in process further refines this by selecting a preferred control method based on current traffic conditions and vehicle characteristics.
2Productivity
If control method selection is made during each entry, then the system can optimize for current conditions, but the time required for vehicle entry and setup increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary verification of control method compatibility during vehicle registration, storing this information in advance. This eliminates the need for time-consuming control method negotiations during each entry event. When a vehicle checks in, the system retrieves the pre-stored compatibility information and quickly selects an appropriate control method based on current conditions, significantly reducing entry time while maintaining optimization capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts control method selection based on real-time conditions. During check-in, the control unit evaluates current traffic conditions, vehicle characteristics, and operational requirements to select the most suitable control method from the pre-verified options. This dynamic selection process balances the need for speed with the need for optimization, allowing the system to respond flexibly to changing conditions without excessive delay.
3Extent of automation
If the traffic system selects the control method, then centralized control is improved, but the vehicle's autonomy and self-control capability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements dynamic control where the control unit selects control methods based on real-time evaluation of traffic conditions, vehicle characteristics, and operational requirements. This dynamic approach allows the vehicle to maintain autonomy when conditions permit, while seamlessly transitioning to higher levels of centralized control when safety or efficiency requires it. The vehicle's self-control capability is preserved through optional control methods that allow vehicle-initiated actions, while centralized control is activated selectively based on system decisions.
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AI summary
A traffic system for controlling vehicle, wherein the traffic system controls a vehicle located in a traffic area, comprises a control unit and a communication unit for communication between the traffic system and the vehicle, wherein the traffic system can control the vehicle by at least two different control methods, having the following steps before entering the traffic system for the first time, registering the vehicle and verifying which of the control methods can be applied, checking in before each further entry into the traffic system, wherein during check-in a preferred control method is selected from the control methods applicable to the vehicle, in particular by the control unit, and the vehicle is moved through the traffic area using the selected control method.