Vehicle Display Content Routing with Ultra-Wideband Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for sharing computer content within a vehicle require multiple tedious steps and lack confidentiality and user-friendly transfer.
Innovation Solution
A method utilizing ultra-wideband positioning anchors and communication terminals with movement detection to intuitively and quickly transfer computer content to display screens in a vehicle's passenger compartment, ensuring confidentiality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional Bluetooth or AirDrop protocols are used for content sharing, then content can be transmitted between devices, but the process requires multiple tedious steps and is not user-friendly
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically performs device discovery, pairing, and content routing without requiring manual user intervention. The transmitting terminal automatically detects available display screens, establishes connections, and transfers content based on predefined rules and user preferences, eliminating the need for users to manually configure settings or confirm each transfer step.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-establishes pairing relationships between terminals and display screens before actual content transfer is needed. Ultra-wideband anchors are pre-deployed in the vehicle, and communication channels are pre-configured, so when content sharing is initiated, the transfer can begin immediately without setup delays.
2Adaptability or versatility
If content sharing is enabled across multiple devices in a vehicle, then more users can access the content, but confidentiality and security of the content may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary authentication mechanism that verifies user identity and authorization before allowing content access. The transmitting terminal checks whether the receiving terminal has proper credentials and permissions, and the content is encrypted during transmission. This intermediary security layer enables multi-device sharing while maintaining confidentiality through controlled access.
3Reliability
If manual pairing and connection steps are required for each display screen, then connection reliability can be ensured, but the complexity of the system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically performs device discovery, pairing, and connection establishment without requiring manual user configuration. The transmitting terminal autonomously detects available display screens, selects appropriate targets based on content type and user preferences, and establishes secure connections automatically, eliminating complex manual setup while maintaining reliable connections.
4Ease of operation
If ultra-wideband positioning and movement detection are implemented, then automated content routing to appropriate displays is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ultra-wideband anchors serve multiple functions: they provide positioning information for automated routing, enable device discovery, and support connection establishment. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each function, thereby limiting the increase in overall system complexity while achieving automated content transfer.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables fast, user-friendly, and secure sharing of computer content within a vehicle, allowing seamless transfer even if recipients change seats.
Implementation Method 1
at least a first and a second ultra-wideband positioning anchor configured to emit in the passenger compartment
Data Source
AI summary
A method for transmitting computer content of a transmitting communication terminal to a display screen arranged in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The method includes the following steps: a) determining the identifications of the zones wherein the transmitting communication terminal and a destination communication terminal are located, b) coupling the transmitting communication terminal to a display screen, c) storing an identification of the transmitting communication terminal and an identification of the destination communication terminal according to the coupling step, d) generating a request to transmit computer content to the destination communication terminal, e) determining the identification of the display screen located in the zone wherein the destination terminal is located, and f) transmitting the computer content to the display screen coupled to the destination communication terminal.