Vehicle Loading Confirmation Through Camera and Weight Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle loading and unloading processes require extensive paperwork and multiple apps for confirmation, lacking a simple and effective method to verify that intended deliveries or pickups have been accurately executed.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle loading event confirmation system using on-board cameras and sensors to capture identification codes and weight changes, transmitting data to an off-board server for verification of actual weight changes matching expected changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple apps are installed on driver's mobile phone for confirming deliveries to different suppliers, then the system can handle multiple loading events, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by creating a single confirmation system that can handle multiple loading events with different suppliers. Instead of requiring separate apps for each supplier, the system uses a universal interface where the driver captures identification codes from a single location, and the system automatically routes the confirmation to the appropriate supplier based on the captured data. This eliminates the need for multiple specialized apps while maintaining the ability to handle diverse loading events.
2Ease of manufacture
If paperwork is used for loading event confirmation, then the process is simple to implement, but the loss of time and productivity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical paperwork system with an automated electronic confirmation system. Instead of requiring physical documents to be filled out, signed, and processed, the system uses a camera to capture identification codes, automatically processes the data through server-side validation, and electronically confirms the loading event. This substitution eliminates the time-consuming manual paperwork process while maintaining simplicity through automated workflows.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies self-service by automatically performing the confirmation process without requiring manual intervention for data entry or processing. The driver simply captures the identification code, and the system automatically validates the loading event by comparing captured data with expected values stored on the server. This automated self-service eliminates the need for additional actions such as returning to the office to input delivery data, significantly reducing time loss.
3Reliability
If the driver manually verifies loading event completion, then the reliability is maintained, but the loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback by automatically comparing the captured identification code data with expected values stored on the server. The system provides immediate feedback to the driver by validating whether the loading event matches the expected parameters (such as weight, location, or time). This automated feedback mechanism maintains high reliability in verification accuracy while eliminating the time-consuming manual verification process, as the system instantly confirms or rejects the loading event based on pre-stored expected values.
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AI summary
A vehicle loading event confirmation system comprising processing circuitry configured to determine that a vehicle has come to a standstill, receive from a camera associated with the vehicle, a captured image of an identification code, wherein the identification code is associated with a predefined loading event at which the vehicle is planned to become loaded or unloaded, receive from a sensor of the vehicle, event data indicative of an actual change in weight carried or pulled by the vehicle at the loading event, and transmit said identification code and vehicle data including said event data to an off-board server located remotely from the vehicle so as to allow the off-board server to provide information which enables a requester to determine whether or not the actual change in weight matches the expected change in weight.