Vehicle Module Software Transfer for Offline Inductive Charging Bases
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing inductive vehicle charging systems lack an efficient method for updating the operating software of base modules, particularly in locations without network connections or mobile internet access.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle module with a state monitoring device, software managing device, and communication device that transmits and verifies software updates to base modules during charging, ensuring the base modules operate with the latest software versions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If base modules are updated via network connection, then software updates can be transmitted reliably, but the system cannot operate in locations without network access
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle module CPM downloads and stores software updates in advance when a network connection is available. The update is prepared and held in the vehicle module's memory before the actual charging session, so that when the vehicle arrives at a charging location without network access, the update is already ready to be transmitted to the base module during the charging process.
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle module CPM acts as an intermediary between the remote server and the base module GPM. It receives the software update from the server when connected, stores it temporarily, then transfers it to the base module during inductive charging. This intermediary role enables update transmission in locations where the base module itself cannot directly access the network.
2Productivity
If software updates are transmitted during charging, then continuous operation is maintained, but the charging process must be coordinated with data transmission
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two functions into a single process: inductive energy transfer and software update transmission. Both the energy transfer and data transmission occur simultaneously through the same communication channel during the charging session, eliminating the need for separate update operations and maximizing the utilization of the charging time.
Solution Approach 2:
The software update transmission is integrated into the charging process itself, ensuring that the base module receives updates during periods when it is already powered and connected to the vehicle module. This continuous operation avoids interrupting the charging service and ensures that updates are applied without requiring additional downtime or separate maintenance sessions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the vehicle module stores software updates, then updates are available offline, but the vehicle module requires additional storage capacity
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle module CPM stores only the software update data temporarily, not the complete software package with all associated files and metadata. The update is transmitted in a compressed or differential format that requires minimal storage space in the vehicle module, while still providing the full update capability when transferred to the base module.
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
Enables continuous updating of base module software during vehicle charging, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability even in locations without network access.
Implementation Method 1
the secondary coil is designed to receive energy inductively transmitted from the base module GPM
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle module CPM of an inductive vehicle charging system for charging an on-board energy store, wherein the vehicle charging system includes the CPM and at least one base module GPM arranged in a stationary manner, the CPM having: a monitoring device, a secondary coil, a managing device, and a communication device, the monitoring device and the communication device are each connected to the managing device, the secondary coil is designed to receive energy inductively transmitted by the GPM; the monitoring device is designed to ascertain a state Z(t) of the vehicle in which the CPM is installed and/or of the CPM and to transmit information Jo to the managing device in an event of a specifiable state ZStart, the managing device is designed to transmit software SWCPM stored on the managing device and intended for the GPM to the GPM by the communication device after obtaining the information IO.