Vehicle Data Stream Configuration for Adaptive Remote Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle communication systems lack the ability to dynamically adjust data transmission based on changes in vehicle mode, state, or context, leading to inefficient resource allocation and suboptimal communication.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that enables onboard computing devices in vehicles to communicate various types of information to a remotely located computing system, with the ability to modify data stream parameters, such as rates and types of information, in response to changes in vehicle mode, state, or context, optimizing communication usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If data transmission parameters are fixed regardless of vehicle state, then system complexity is reduced, but resource utilization efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of data transmission parameters based on real-time vehicle state detection. The system monitors vehicle mode, state, and context changes, and automatically modifies transmission parameters such as data rate, frequency, and content priority accordingly. This dynamic approach resolves the contradiction by making the communication system adaptable to different operating conditions, thereby improving resource utilization without requiring overly complex manual configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes transmission parameters (data rate, frequency, content type) based on detected vehicle state changes. When the vehicle transitions between modes (e.g., from idle to active operation), the system adjusts communication parameters to match the current operational requirements, optimizing resource usage for each state while maintaining manageable system complexity through automated parameter selection.
2Productivity
If data transmission parameters are dynamically adjusted based on vehicle state, then resource utilization efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication system performs self-adjustment by automatically detecting vehicle state changes and modifying its own transmission parameters without external intervention. The onboard computing device monitors vehicle operations and autonomously configures communication settings, eliminating the need for complex manual configuration or external control systems while achieving optimized resource utilization.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback loop where transmission parameters are continuously adjusted based on real-time vehicle state information. The detection of mode, state, or context changes triggers automatic parameter modification, creating a closed-loop control system that optimizes communication resources while keeping system complexity manageable through rule-based automated responses.
3Reliability
If all information types are transmitted at constant rate, then communication reliability is maintained, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different transmission rates and priorities to different information types based on their importance and the current vehicle state. Critical information (e.g., safety-related data, operational status) is transmitted at higher rates and with higher priority, while non-critical information (e.g., diagnostic data, telemetry) is transmitted at lower rates. This differentiated approach maintains communication reliability for essential data while reducing overall energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transmits only the necessary amount of information at high priority rates based on current vehicle needs. When the vehicle is in critical or active modes, more information is transmitted at higher rates; when in idle or stable modes, transmission is reduced to minimum necessary levels. This partial action approach maintains reliability when needed while minimizing energy consumption during normal operation.
4Productivity
If data transmission rate is increased to improve communication speed, then productivity is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The transmission rate is dynamically adjusted based on vehicle state and information priority rather than maintaining a constant high rate. The system increases communication speed only when necessary (e.g., during critical operations, safety events, or when transmitting high-priority information), and reduces the rate during normal or idle operations, thereby achieving improved productivity when needed while minimizing overall energy consumption.
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The present disclosure is directed to configuring vehicle communications. In particular, a computing system comprising one or more computing devices physically located onboard a vehicle can communicate a plurality of different and distinct types of information associated with the vehicle to a remotely located computing system via a data stream transmitted from the vehicle to the remotely located computing system. The computing system can determine one or more changes in at least one of a mode, state, or context of the vehicle, and responsive to determining the change(s), the computing system can modify one or more parameters of the data stream transmitted from the vehicle to the remotely located computing system.