Vehicle Diagnostic Processor Data Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vehicle remote diagnostic systems lack an efficient method for transmitting vehicle-related information to multiple diagnostic sections while considering various conditions related to driving diagnostics.

Innovation Solution

A driving diagnostic device equipped with a processor that acquires and wirelessly transmits vehicle-related information to both internal and external diagnostic sections, deciding on transmission or reception based on diagnosis modes and conditions, including classification of output destinations and information types.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If vehicle related information is transmitted to multiple driving diagnostic sections, then diagnostic coverage and versatility are improved, but data transmission complexity and network load increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvediagnostic coverageVSAvoiddata transmission complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments vehicle related information into multiple classification categories (e.g., diagnosis result information, vehicle state information, driver behavior information) and transmits different classified information to different driving diagnostic sections based on their specific diagnostic needs. This segmentation approach enables multi-purpose diagnostic coverage while managing transmission complexity through structured data organization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The driving diagnostic device is designed with multi-functionality to serve multiple diagnostic purposes simultaneously. It can transmit information to both insurance companies for insurance premium calculation and to vehicle manufacturers for vehicle performance monitoring, making a single device perform multiple diagnostic functions for different stakeholders.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Measurement precision

If all vehicle related information is transmitted to external diagnostic sections, then diagnostic accuracy is improved, but data transmission volume and network bandwidth consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvediagnostic accuracyVSAvoiddata transmission volume
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and transmits only the specific vehicle related information that is necessary for each type of driving diagnosis. For insurance diagnostics, it extracts driver behavior information and vehicle state data, while for manufacturer diagnostics, it extracts vehicle performance parameters. This extraction approach ensures diagnostic accuracy by providing relevant data while minimizing unnecessary data transmission volume.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

Different qualities and types of information are transmitted to different diagnostic sections according to their specific requirements. Insurance companies receive information localized to risk assessment (driver behavior, accident data), while manufacturers receive information localized to vehicle performance (engine parameters, sensor data). This local quality approach optimizes data transmission by providing each recipient with precisely the information they need.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS20230401903A1Driving diagnostic device, driving diagnostic system, driving diagnostic method, and non-transitory recording medium
Publication Date: 2023.12.14 TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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AI summary

A driving diagnostic device including a processor installed in a vehicle that also includes an information acquisition section configured to acquire vehicle related information related to the vehicle. The processor is capable of wirelessly transmitting the vehicle related information to a first driving diagnostic section that is provided not in the vehicle and that is configured to perform a first driving diagnosis of the vehicle using the vehicle related information acquired from the information acquisition section and is capable of executing a second driving diagnosis of the vehicle using the vehicle related information received from the information acquisition section by utilizing a network of the vehicle. The processor also decides whether to transmit the vehicle related information to the first driving diagnostic section or to receive the vehicle related information based on a mode of the first driving diagnosis or the second driving diagnosis.