Vehicle Data Management System for Offline Access
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicle occupants face challenges in accessing data files while on the move due to unreliable and costly wireless communication networks, with existing systems often requiring unnecessary data transfers over these networks, especially when data is already stored locally in the vehicle.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle data management system that includes an electronic device and memory for storing local data, processing circuitry to determine if data files already exist in the vehicle memory, and a method to download files only when necessary, considering geographical location, data transfer capability, and cost, to minimize network usage and ensure data availability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If data files are stored in remote memory and accessed over the Internet, then data files can be updated centrally, but access reliability deteriorates due to wireless network dependency
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by detecting upcoming reservations and proactively downloading required data files to the vehicle's local memory before the vehicle is actually used. This ensures data is available offline, eliminating dependency on wireless networks during vehicle operation while maintaining central update capability through the reservation system.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates local copies of data files in the vehicle's memory from remote storage. These copies enable offline access to music, movies, and other media without requiring continuous Internet connection, while the original remote files remain updateable by the service provider.
2Ease of operation
If data files are downloaded over wireless communication networks, then data files can be made available in the vehicle, but network usage cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs data downloads in advance during periods when the vehicle is stationary and Internet access is available, rather than downloading during vehicle operation. This utilizes idle time for data transfer, reducing the need for expensive mobile data networks during actual use.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects upcoming reservations and initiates data file downloads without manual user intervention. The vehicle's own reservation data and calendar information are used to trigger downloads, making the system self-serve and eliminating the need for users to manually manage data transfers.
3Reliability
If data files are transferred over communication networks, then data files can be updated, but transfer time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs data file transfers in advance before they are needed, utilizing idle periods when the vehicle is not in use. This shifts the transfer time to off-peak periods, ensuring data is fresh and updated without causing delays during vehicle operation or user access.
Data Source
AI summary
A system, method and computer program product for managing the storing of data before usage of at least a first vehicle. The method includes receiving an indication of at least a first user library data file desired to be locally stored in at least a first vehicle memory for future use by a user, determining if the at least first user library data file matches at least a first vehicle library data file already stored in the at least first vehicle memory, and downloading, the at least first user library data file not already stored in the at least first vehicle memory of the at least first vehicle.