Vehicle Operating Mode Control via Event-Triggered State Changes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle control systems face challenges in smoothly transitioning between operating modes, particularly from a restricted to a fully operational mode, often requiring vehicle parking and using timers, which affects fluidity and user experience.
Innovation Solution
A method that periodically monitors the completion of events to detect changes in the vehicle's operating state, allowing for the activation of a new mode by modifying the state, enabling seamless transitions between operating modes without the need for vehicle parking or timer-based changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a timer-based system is used to transition from restricted to fully operational mode, then the transition can be automated, but the transition lacks fluidity and requires vehicle parking
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses periodic monitoring of event completion status to detect when conditions are met for mode transition. Instead of relying on a timer that waits for a fixed duration, the system continuously checks for the completion of specific events (such as authentication events or service completion events), enabling automated yet fluid transition when conditions are satisfied.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by monitoring the completion status of events and using this information to trigger operating state modifications. The feedback loop continuously checks whether events have completed and automatically transitions the operating mode when the completion condition is met, eliminating the need for manual intervention or vehicle parking.
2Reliability
If the vehicle must be parked to change operating modes, then security is maintained, but operational continuity is interrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authentication and event completion checks before allowing mode transition. By verifying that appropriate events have completed (such as successful authentication or service completion) beforehand, the system ensures security requirements are met while enabling mode changes during vehicle operation, thus maintaining both security and operational continuity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts operating modes based on real-time event completion status rather than requiring static vehicle parking. The operating state is modified in real-time as events complete, allowing the vehicle to transition between restricted and fully operational modes while continuing to operate, thereby maintaining productivity without compromising security.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple operating modes are implemented, then vehicle functionality is enhanced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a universal event completion monitoring mechanism that works across multiple different operating modes and event types. Instead of implementing separate control logic for each mode transition, the system employs a single multi-functional framework that monitors event completion and triggers appropriate state modifications, thereby managing complexity while supporting enhanced vehicle functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system manages multiple operating modes by changing operating state parameters based on event completion rather than using complex dedicated control structures for each mode. By modifying operating state parameters dynamically in response to event completion, the system achieves versatile functionality with simplified control logic that adapts to different modes through parameter changes rather than structural complexity.
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AI summary
The method for controlling a vehicle comprises a step (E100) of implementing a first operating mode of the vehicle, for which the vehicle operates at least partially, the first operating mode being associated with an operating state of the vehicle allowing said implementation of the first operating mode. This control method comprises: a step (E101) of periodically monitoring the completion of an event during the step (E100) of implementing the first operating mode for detecting the event; a step (E102) of modifying the operating state, triggered by the detection of the event, for authorizing the activation of a second operating mode of the vehicle associated with the modified operating state; a step (E103) of activating the second operating mode of the vehicle authorized by the modified operating state.