Vehicle Mobile Device Reminder System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals often inadvertently leave their mobile electronic devices in vehicles, leading to missed calls or messages, as there is a lack of effective reminders to ensure these devices are not forgotten.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle system comprising an indicator, vehicle access system, and control module that monitors for a vehicle access event and checks for a connection with the mobile device, activating a notification if the device is left behind, using short-range wireless communication or a data link.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a reminder system is implemented to detect mobile devices left in vehicles, then communication reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into the control module: monitoring vehicle access events, detecting mobile device presence via wireless communication, determining whether the device is left behind, and activating indicators. This integration reduces overall system complexity while maintaining reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses the vehicle's existing access system and control module to perform the reminder function, rather than requiring a completely separate dedicated system. The control module leverages its existing capabilities for monitoring and control to add the device reminder functionality.
2Measurement precision
If continuous monitoring of mobile device connection is performed, then reminder accuracy is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control module monitors for vehicle access events at periodic intervals rather than continuously, and only performs connection status checks when triggered by an access event. This periodic monitoring approach maintains reminder accuracy while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous monitoring.
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes connection parameters and monitoring protocols in advance, so that when a vehicle access event occurs, the connection status can be quickly determined without extensive real-time analysis, reducing the energy required at the moment of detection.
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AI summary
A vehicle system for providing a reminder that at least one mobile electronic device is being left in an interior cabin of a vehicle after a vehicle access event is provided. The vehicle system includes at least one indicator, a vehicle access system, and a control module. The indicator provides notification that the at least one mobile electronic device is being left in the interior cabin of the vehicle after the vehicle access event. The vehicle access system determines a vehicle access event. The control module is in communication with the at least one indicator and the vehicle access system. The control module includes a control logic for establishing a connection between the at least one mobile electronic device and the control module.