Vehicle Extended Functions via Separate ECU and Image Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle systems face challenges in adding or upgrading functions without affecting existing infotainment and cluster systems, due to complex software development, hardware dependencies, and increased development time and cost, particularly when aftermarket devices require separate mounting and may not utilize vital vehicle information.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method that utilize a first photographing part and electronic control unit (ECU) to acquire and process image information for providing extended functions, such as augmented reality, without affecting existing systems, by determining the type of image information to display based on ambient light and using driving information like navigation data and GPS data, allowing for seamless integration with infotainment and head-up displays.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing functions are upgraded in the infotainment system or cluster system, then functionality is improved, but development time, cost, and risk increase due to affecting existing implemented functions
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the system into separate ECUs for different functions, the patent enables independent upgrading of extended functions without touching the core infotainment or cluster systems. This reduces development time and risk when adding new capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a separate second ECU as an intermediary that handles extended functions independently. This mediator approach allows new functions to be added without directly modifying or affecting the existing infotainment and cluster systems, thereby reducing development risk and time.
2Adaptability or versatility
If aftermarket devices are used to add extended functions, then function addition is possible, but separate mounting space is required and existing vehicle information cannot be utilized
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the extended function processing into the vehicle's existing ECU architecture rather than using separate aftermarket devices. The second ECU is integrated with the vehicle's existing communication networks and sensor systems, eliminating the need for separate mounting spaces and enabling utilization of existing vehicle information such as navigation data and sensor inputs.
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AI summary
Provided may be a method for providing an extended function to a vehicle according to an embodiment, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining first image information required for providing an extended function, through a first photographing unit; obtaining predetermined running information related to the running of a vehicle; performing image processing for providing an extended function, through a first ECU on the basis of the running information and the first image information; and displaying a result of the image processing. Furthermore, provided may be an extended function providing apparatus capable of performing the extended function providing method, and a non-volatile computer-readable recording medium in which a computer program for performing the extended function providing method is contained.