Vehicle Data Transfer Control via Energy State Prediction
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for transferring data to and from vehicles are inconvenient, time-consuming, and costly, especially when large amounts of data are involved, as they often require cellular networks and can deplete the vehicle's energy storage, potentially impacting the vehicle's ability to complete its next journey.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method that determine the state of charge of a vehicle's energy storage means and predict the required charge for data transfer, enabling data transfer during periods when the vehicle is not in use, using local networks like WLAN or LAN, and optimizing data transfer by prioritizing sets based on charge requirements and priority ratings, ensuring the vehicle has sufficient charge for its next journey.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If data transfer is performed using cellular telecommunications network, then data can be downloaded remotely, but transfer speed is slow and cost is high
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs data transfer during pre-charging periods when the vehicle is stationary and connected to external charging infrastructure. By utilizing this idle time for data synchronization before the vehicle is needed, the system achieves fast data transfer without impacting vehicle availability or requiring cellular networks during active use.
2Ease of operation
If data transfer is performed during vehicle operation, then data is available when needed, but energy storage is depleted
Solution Approach 1:
The control means schedules data transfer to occur during periods when the vehicle is connected to external charging infrastructure and not in use for travel. This preliminary data synchronization ensures data is available when needed while utilizing otherwise wasted charging time, preventing energy storage depletion.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors the state of charge of the energy storage means and adjusts data transfer operations accordingly. By providing feedback on energy levels, the control means can predict whether sufficient charge remains after planned data transfer operations, ensuring vehicle availability for upcoming journeys.
3Quantity of substance
If large amounts of data are transferred, then comprehensive data is available, but vehicle range is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs bulk data transfers during extended charging periods when the vehicle is stationary and not required for travel. By completing large data synchronization operations in advance during these idle periods, the system ensures comprehensive data availability without consuming energy that would be needed for vehicle operation and range.
4Quantity of substance
If manual data transfer is performed, then data can be transferred to vehicle, but user effort and organization are required
Solution Approach 1:
The control means automatically manages data transfer operations by detecting when the vehicle is connected to charging infrastructure, determining appropriate data transfer timing, and executing transfers without user intervention. This self-service approach eliminates the need for manual user effort and organization while ensuring data is transferred during optimal periods.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus (101) for controlling transfer of data to and/or from a vehicle (201), along with a system, a vehicle, a method, a computer program and a non-transitory computer readable medium are disclosed. The apparatus (101) comprises a control means (102) configured to: determine a state of charge of the energy storage means (203) that is required at the end of a period in which charging of the energy storage means (203) by an external charging means (225) is performable; predict a state of charge of the energy storage means (203) at the end of the period if a transfer of data were to be performed; and enable the transfer of data to be performed during the period in dependence on the predicted state of charge of the energy storage means (203) at the end of the period being greater than or equal to the state of charge required at the end of the period.