Vehicle Fleet Status Collection Through Secure Remote APIs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for collecting vehicle status information from a fleet of vehicles are time-consuming and labor-intensive, as they are designed for individual vehicle communications and require physical connection to diagnostic tools, limiting their effectiveness for large-scale data collection.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle information service that utilizes a provider network to remotely connect with multiple vehicles, establish secure connections via APIs, and collect data using a vehicle data client application, allowing for efficient data collection based on specified inclusion parameters and minimum sample sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional diagnostic tools are used to collect vehicle status information, then individual vehicle data can be obtained, but the process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive for large fleets
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual vehicle data collection operations into a single unified system. The server system aggregates data from numerous vehicles simultaneously by establishing connections through the provider network, merging what would otherwise be separate diagnostic sessions into one coordinated effort that serves the entire fleet.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a server system as an intermediary between the provider network and individual vehicles. This mediator coordinates data collection across multiple vehicles, managing connections and data aggregation centrally rather than requiring direct physical connection to each vehicle individually, thereby improving efficiency while maintaining data accuracy.
2Reliability
If physical connection to diagnostic tools is required for each vehicle, then reliable data can be collected, but the process requires significant time and labor for fleet-wide collection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of physical diagnostic tool connections with an electronic communication system. Data collection is performed remotely through the provider network using standardized interfaces and protocols, eliminating the need for physical travel and manual connection to each vehicle while maintaining data reliability through established communication standards.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary actions by establishing the server system and provider network infrastructure in advance. Vehicles are pre-configured with communication capabilities and data is collected automatically according to scheduled intervals, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual setup and physical connection during actual data collection operations.
3Productivity
If remote access is provided to vehicle status information, then data collection becomes more efficient, but security concerns arise regarding unauthorized access
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses the server system as a secure intermediary that mediates all communication between the provider network and vehicles. The server authenticates requests, manages access credentials, and controls data transmission, providing a secure layer that enables efficient remote access while protecting against unauthorized entry through centralized security management.
4Measurement precision
If individual vehicle diagnostic methods are used, then detailed vehicle-specific data can be obtained, but scaling to fleet-level collection becomes impractical
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal system that serves multiple vehicles simultaneously through standardized interfaces. The server system and provider network are designed to handle diverse vehicle types and data formats through common protocols, enabling detailed vehicle-specific data collection without requiring separate complex systems for each vehicle, thus reducing overall system complexity while maintaining data detail.
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AI summary
A vehicle information service implemented on one or more computers of a service provider network implements a first application programmatic interface (API) that allows a client to define inclusion parameters and a sample size for a fleet of vehicles from which vehicle data is to be collected. The vehicle information service also implements a second API that notifies the client when the requested vehicle data has been collected from the vehicle fleet. Additionally, the vehicle information service provides the client access to the collected vehicle data. The vehicle information service manages the collection of the vehicle data from the client defined vehicle fleet without requiring further client involvement and notifies the client when the collection of the vehicle data is complete.