Vehicle Motion Transmitter for Wireless Speed Data Relay

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for determining vehicle speed and limiting mobile device functionality while driving are unreliable, as they rely on GPS or direct vehicle interfaces, which can be inconsistent or easily severed.

Innovation Solution

A vehicle transmitter with sensors to detect motion and transmit speed data wirelessly to mobile devices, combined with a land transmitter to limit device functionality in specific locations, using RF signals and a mobile receiver to enforce these limitations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If GPS or direct vehicle interfaces are used to determine vehicle speed, then mobile device functionality can be limited while driving, but the system becomes unreliable and easily severed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereliability of vehicle speed detectionVSAvoidcomplexity of system architecture

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary vehicle transmitter that wirelessly communicates speed data to mobile devices. This transmitter acts as a mediator between the vehicle's motion and the mobile device's functionality control, eliminating direct vehicle interface requirements and improving reliability without excessive complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces mechanical/direct electrical connections (OBD port, GPS hardwiring) with wireless RF communication. The vehicle transmitter uses wireless signals to transmit speed information, substituting physical connections with electromagnetic field-based communication for more reliable and tamper-resistant operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Object-affected harmful factors

If mobile device functions are completely disabled while driving, then distraction is eliminated, but legitimate communication needs are also blocked

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedriver distractionVSAvoidflexibility of mobile device usage

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies different functionality restrictions based on the specific driving context. Instead of uniform disabling, the system can selectively limit certain functions (texting, browsing) while allowing others (emergency calls, navigation), creating localized quality variations in device accessibility based on operational needs

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts mobile device functionality based on real-time vehicle speed data. As the vehicle's motion state changes, the system adaptively modifies which functions are available, transitioning from static disabling to dynamic, context-aware control that responds to changing driving conditions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If wireless transmission of speed data is used, then universal compatibility is achieved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with all vehiclesVSAvoidenergy consumption of transmitter

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The vehicle transmitter operates using periodic transmission cycles rather than continuous transmission. It can transmit speed data at intervals or triggered by specific events (speed threshold changes, acceleration events), reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining universal compatibility and functional responsiveness

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

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

Provides a reliable and universal method to limit mobile device distractions while driving or in specific geographic areas, ensuring safer operation by disabling or limiting functions such as text messaging and phone calls.

Implementation Method 1

transmit speed data wirelessly to mobile devices, combined with a land transmitter to limit device functionality in specific locations, using RF signals

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRF signals: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

A vehicle transmitter with sensors to detect motion and transmit speed data wirelessly

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMotion detection: Accelerometer

Data Source

PatentUS10178229B2System for limiting mobile phone distraction in motor vehicles and / or within fixed locations

Publication Date: 2019.01.08 UNITED EFFICIENCY INC

AI summary

A system that utilizes a remote device that is capable of transmitting speed, velocity, instantaneous velocity, angular velocity, acceleration, deceleration or other means of data to wirelessly notify a mobile handset that the vehicle is in motion or is traveling at a speed, velocity, instantaneous velocity, angular velocity, acceleration, deceleration greater than zero without using the cellular signal, gps data, or on board diagnostic computer or other direct or indirect link to vehicle mechanical, electrical mechanical or computer derived speed data. This system, or an embodiment thereof shall be universally compatible with all vehicles including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, busses, trains, airplanes, boats, construction equipment or otherwise where it is desirable to limit distractions from a personal communication device.