Vehicle Mileage Monitoring via Wireless Intermediary Server
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for protecting against mileage counter forgery are inadequate as they can be manipulated with physical access to the odometer and do not accurately tie identification to the vehicle, leading to potential inaccuracies in mileage data.
Innovation Solution
A system integrating a communication system within the vehicle connects the mileage counter to a database via a wireless connection, using a unique vehicle identification number for secure data access and encryption to ensure data integrity and accuracy, allowing only authorized access to mileage data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If physical protection measures (TPM) are used to protect the odometer hardware, then security against software manipulation is improved, but the system can still be manipulated if someone has physical access to the device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary remote server as a mediator between the odometer and users. The server receives mileage data from the odometer via wireless communication and serves as a trusted third party that stores and verifies mileage information, preventing direct manipulation at the odometer while maintaining security
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces physical/mechanical protection measures (TPM hardware security) with electronic/wireless communication-based verification. Instead of relying solely on physical security, the system uses wireless transmission of mileage data to a remote server for verification, substituting mechanical security with electronic verification mechanisms
2Ease of operation
If GPS positioning data is used to track vehicle mileage, then data retrieval is convenient, but the mileage data is not entirely accurate due to GPS system incorrectness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote server as an intermediary that receives and stores authentic mileage data directly from the vehicle's odometer through wireless communication. This intermediary system provides both convenience (remote access via Internet) and accuracy (direct odometer readings) by mediating between the vehicle and users
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the mileage tracking system into distinct components: the odometer in the vehicle for accurate measurement, the wireless communication system for data transmission, and the remote server for storage and verification. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specialized function optimally, ensuring both accuracy and convenience
3Loss of information
If electronic driving logbooks are maintained outside the vehicle with driver identification, then documentation is improved, but the system cannot explicitly obtain mileage counter data and identification is fixed on the driver not the vehicle
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a remote server as an intermediary that specifically retrieves mileage counter data directly from the vehicle's odometer, separate from driver logbooks. This intermediary system ensures accurate mileage documentation tied to the vehicle rather than the driver, improving both documentation and reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the mileage counter data retrieval function from the driver-centric electronic logbook system. By using wireless communication to directly access the odometer and store data on a remote server, the system separates vehicle mileage tracking from driver documentation, ensuring accurate vehicle-specific mileage records
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AI summary
A device for checking the running performance of a motor vehicle, which can have at least the following components: a system for measuring a distance of a motor vehicle which is integrated in a motor vehicle, a vehicle communication system for wireless data transmission, where the system is identifiable by a unique identification number of the motor vehicle, and data may be transmitted from the vehicle to a receiver, a stationary database system for storing and providing data, which is equipped with a receiver that allows communication with the in-vehicle communication system, and an interface which allows stationary and mobile communication terminal system.