Vehicle Connection Interface Function Detection by Optical Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for controlling devices connected to vehicles, such as tractors, are complex and lack automation, making it difficult to determine and manage the technical functions of these connections efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A method that optically detects and records the connection configuration between vehicle and device connections, using identifiers and image processing to assign technical functions, enabling simplified and automated control through configuration information and a control system like a job computer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual methods are used to determine and manage technical functions of vehicle connections, then flexibility in operation is maintained, but the complexity of control and difficulty in managing technical functions increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical identification methods with an optical detection system using cameras and image processing algorithms. The system automatically captures images of connection configurations, processes them computationally, and identifies technical functions without manual intervention, thereby reducing operational complexity while maintaining ease of use.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing the connection interface to automatically identify and document its own configuration state. The optical detection system captures images of the connections, and the evaluation algorithm automatically determines the technical function based on the visual configuration, eliminating the need for external manual assessment.
2Extent of automation
If automated optical detection is implemented to identify technical functions, then the ease of operation and automation is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional detection and processing systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a universal optical detection approach that can identify multiple different technical functions using the same hardware system. The camera and evaluation algorithm constitute a multi-functional system capable of recognizing various connection configurations (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical) without requiring separate specialized devices for each function type.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a visual copy or representation of the physical connection configuration through optical imaging. Instead of directly interacting with the physical connections, the system captures their visual state via camera images and processes this optical copy to determine technical functions, thereby simplifying the detection mechanism while maintaining high automation capability.
3Productivity
If configuration information is provided for all vehicle connections, then the productivity and efficiency of device control is improved, but the quantity of information to be processed and stored increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by capturing and storing configuration information in advance through optical detection. The system images the connection configurations and processes this data beforehand, creating a ready-to-use configuration database that can be quickly accessed during device operation, thereby improving productivity without requiring real-time information generation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system extracts only the essential and relevant configuration information from the complete set of connection data. The evaluation algorithm identifies and extracts key technical function parameters from the optical images, storing only the necessary configuration details rather than all possible connection data, thus managing information quantity efficiently while maintaining high productivity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This method simplifies the operation and control of connected devices by providing clear configuration information, allowing for automated recognition and management of technical functions, enhancing efficiency and ease of use in agricultural applications.
Implementation Method 1
The interconnected vehicle connections and device connections form a connection configuration, which is optically detected
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for detecting a technical function (func_Gy) of a device (12) connected to a connection interface (16) of a vehicle (10). The connection interface (16) has several vehicle connections (Ex), and the device (12) has several device connections (Gy), at least one of which is connected to one of the vehicle connections (Ex). The interconnected vehicle connections (Ex) and device connections (Gy) form a connection configuration, which is optically detected. Depending on the optically detected connection configuration, a predefined technical function (func_Gy) of the device connection (Gy) is assigned to the vehicle connection (Ex) to which it is connected. Depending on all such assignments, configuration information (info_Kon) is provided for detecting the technical function (func_Gy) at the vehicle connection (Ex).