Connected Vehicle Communication Gateway for Cross-Protocol Networking
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Solution Overview
Problem
The Internet of Things (IoT) is hindered by compartmentalization, leading to disparate communication methods across different networks, protocols, and media, limiting interconnectivity between devices such as connected vehicles and infrastructure entities.
Innovation Solution
A communication network system that utilizes cloud engines and network-based servers to manage and facilitate exchanges between connected vehicles and infrastructure entities, identifying appropriate recipients and performing actions in response to events, thereby enhancing inclusivity and information exchange within the network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If disparate communication methods are used across different networks and protocols, then device-specific communication needs are met, but interconnectivity between devices is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a gateway device as an intermediary that bridges different communication networks and protocols. The gateway receives data from connected devices using various protocols (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, etc.) and forwards it through a cellular network to remote servers or other devices, thereby enabling interconnectivity between devices that would otherwise be incompatible.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway device is designed with multi-functionality to handle multiple communication protocols and network types simultaneously. It can act as a WiFi access point, Bluetooth receiver, cellular modem, and serial communication interface all in one device, allowing it to adapt to different communication needs while providing a unified interface for data transmission.
2Speed
If direct device-to-device communication is implemented, then communication speed is improved, but network complexity and protocol compatibility issues increase
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway serves as a centralized intermediary that simplifies the network architecture by consolidating protocol translation and data routing functions. Instead of requiring direct peer-to-peer communication between multiple devices with different protocols, all communication passes through the gateway, which handles protocol conversion and forwarding, thereby reducing overall network complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the gateway monitors communication status, device connectivity, and data transmission quality. Based on this feedback, the gateway can dynamically adjust its routing decisions, protocol selection, and data forwarding behavior to optimize communication speed while maintaining compatibility across different devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication protocols are supported, then device compatibility is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple communication protocol handlers into a single gateway device. Instead of requiring each end device to support multiple protocols independently, the gateway consolidates WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, serial, and cellular communication capabilities in one location, reducing the complexity burden on individual devices while maintaining overall system compatibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway acts as a protocol mediation layer that translates between different communication protocols. Devices can communicate using their native protocols while the gateway performs real-time protocol conversion, allowing device compatibility without requiring each device to implement complex multi-protocol support.
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AI summary
Systems and methods are described herein for managing communications for a connected vehicle, such as between the connected vehicle and other connected vehicle and/or between the connected vehicle and infrastructure entities, such as providers of services to the connected vehicle. For example, a communication network, such as a network provided by a network carrier, may include various cloud engines or other network-based servers that manage, coordinate, and/or provision communications between the connected vehicle and other parties, such as vehicles, road devices, buildings, and other infrastructure entities.