Vehicle Computing System Remote Fuel Level Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicle owners face inconvenience in monitoring and controlling the refueling process, especially for electric vehicles, as they need to be present to check fuel levels, which can be time-consuming and inconvenient, especially in cold weather or when away from the vehicle.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle computing system (VCS) that allows wireless communication with a processor to collect and send refueling data, enabling remote monitoring and control of fuel levels, including the ability to shut off the pump when a predetermined level is reached, using Bluetooth or other wireless connections to interact with the fuel pump.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the vehicle owner manually monitors fuel levels by being present at the refueling point, then the refueling process can be controlled, but it consumes time and requires the owner's presence, reducing convenience
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables the vehicle to monitor and control its own refueling process automatically. The fuel level sensor detects the fuel level, and the controller automatically shuts off the fuel pump when the predetermined level is reached, eliminating the need for manual monitoring by the owner.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback by monitoring fuel level through sensors and communicating this information to the owner via wireless device. The real-time feedback allows the owner to track refueling progress remotely without being physically present at the refueling point.
2Ease of operation
If the owner stands next to the vehicle during refueling to monitor fuel levels, then direct control is possible, but it exposes the owner to environmental conditions like cold weather
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary control mechanism where the controller and wireless communication system mediate between the owner and the refueling process. The owner can initiate and monitor refueling remotely through a wireless device, eliminating direct exposure to harsh environmental conditions while maintaining control capability.
3Ease of operation
If remote monitoring is implemented using wireless communication, then convenience is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller performs multiple functions: it manages fuel pump control, processes wireless communications, and coordinates with the fuel level sensor. By consolidating these functions in a single controller, the system achieves remote monitoring capability without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
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AI summary
A system includes a processor configured to receive requests from a wireless device in wireless communication with the processor, the requests corresponding to one or more aspects of a refueling process. The processor is also configured to collect vehicle data corresponding to the one or more aspects of the refueling process and respond to the requests by sending the data relating to the one or more aspects of the refueling process.