Vehicle Controller Distributing Remote Functions by Seat Position
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle systems lack an efficient method to distribute remote control functions, such as hands-free calling and device control, to multiple mobile communication terminals within a vehicle, particularly distinguishing between front and rear seat terminals for enhanced convenience and control.
Innovation Solution
A method utilizing a vehicle's communicator, storage, and controller to differentiate between front and rear seat mobile communication terminals based on short-range communication strength and GPS position, automatically distributing and redistributing remote control functions via Bluetooth, ensuring seamless control distribution and user selection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If remote control functions are manually assigned to mobile communication terminals, then control accuracy is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects mobile communication terminals in the vehicle and assigns remote control functions based on their positions without requiring manual user input. The controller autonomously determines which terminal should receive which function (front seat terminal gets hands-free calling, rear seat terminal gets device control), making the system self-configuring and eliminating manual assignment steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses Bluetooth connection strength as a parameter to determine terminal position and automatically adjusts function assignment based on this parameter. By monitoring connection strength variations, the system dynamically assigns functions according to the detected spatial parameters of terminals within the vehicle.
2Ease of operation
If remote control functions are automatically distributed without position detection, then ease of operation is improved, but control accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical assignment with automated electronic detection and assignment. The controller uses Bluetooth communication parameters to detect terminal positions and automatically distributes functions, substituting the manual mechanical process with an electronic automated system that maintains both ease of operation and control accuracy.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple remote control functions are assigned to multiple terminals, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments remote control functions by spatial location, assigning different function sets to terminals based on their position in the vehicle. Front seat terminals receive hands-free calling functions while rear seat terminals receive device control functions, creating segmented function distribution that simplifies the overall system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
Different mobile communication terminals receive different remote control functions based on their local position within the vehicle. The front seat area is assigned hands-free calling capability while the rear seat area is assigned device control capability, implementing local quality differentiation to enhance adaptability without excessive complexity.
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AI summary
A method for setting a multi remote control in a vehicle includes: a communicator configured to perform wireless communication with a plurality of mobile communication terminals in the vehicle, a storage configured to store information related to the plurality of mobile communication terminals and remote control function setting information of a device in the vehicle, and a controller configured to distinguish between a mobile communication terminal located in a front seat and a mobile communication terminal located in a rear seat based on short-range communication connection strength of each of a plurality of mobile communication terminals inside the vehicle, the controller distributing each of a front seat remote control function and a rear seat remote control function to the distinguished front seat or rear seat mobile communication terminal.