Vehicle Movement Control via Relative Localization Signals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle movement systems face challenges in efficiently navigating vehicles within a movement space due to constraints from other vehicles and the need for customized operations, which are not adequately addressed by current technologies.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing localization transmitters and receivers, such as UWB signals, to determine vehicle positions and command movements based on their positions relative to each other, allowing for efficient and quick vehicle movement within a vehicle movement space, including actuation of components like movable ramps or cleaning components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If vehicles are moved within a movement space using conventional methods, then the movement can be performed, but the movement is slow and inefficient due to lack of real-time position awareness and coordination
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously receives localization signals from vehicles and updates their position data in real-time, creating a feedback loop that enables dynamic movement coordination. The server processes position information and generates movement commands based on current vehicle locations, service component positions, and timing requirements, allowing efficient navigation without collisions or delays.
Solution Approach 2:
The system determines appropriate movements for vehicles in advance based on service procedure timings and geometry of the movement space. By calculating optimal paths and timing before vehicles need to move, the system eliminates delays and ensures vehicles are positioned correctly when needed for service operations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional vehicle movement systems are used, then basic movement can be achieved, but the system cannot accommodate customized operations for specific vehicles
Solution Approach 1:
The server performs multiple functions including receiving localization signals, determining vehicle positions, calculating appropriate movements, coordinating with service components, and managing timing for different vehicle types. This multi-functional approach allows customized operations for specific vehicles without requiring separate specialized systems, balancing adaptability with manageable complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts movement commands based on real-time vehicle positions, service procedure requirements, and vehicle-specific needs. Rather than using fixed predetermined paths, the system continuously adapts movement instructions to accommodate customized operations while coordinating with movable components and other vehicles in the movement space.
3Ease of operation
If vehicles move without real-time position determination, then the system is simpler, but vehicles cannot navigate efficiently around other vehicles and service components
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces complex mechanical navigation methods with electronic localization signals and computer-based position determination. Instead of using physical markers, sensors, or mechanical guidance systems, the patent uses wireless localization signals transmitted by vehicles and processed by a server to determine positions and generate movement commands, simplifying the overall system while improving navigation ease.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and customized vehicle movement within a vehicle movement space by determining positions using localization signals and commanding movements based on relative positions, improving operational efficiency and accommodating specific vehicle needs.
Implementation Method 1
Based on the reception of the localization signals by the localization receivers, the position of the vehicle within the vehicle movement space can be determined (e.g., via techniques such as time-difference-of-arrival (TDoA) and/or angle-of-arrival (AoA))
Implementation Method 2
Based on the reception of the localization signals by the localization receivers, the position of the vehicle within the vehicle movement space can be determined (e.g., via techniques such as time-difference-of-arrival (TDoA) and/or angle-of-arrival (AoA))
Data Source
AI summary
A system comprises a computer having a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to transmit a vehicle localization signal from a first vehicle, receive vehicle localization data for the first vehicle, the vehicle localization data generated based on receipt of the vehicle localization signal by a plurality of localization receivers of a vehicle movement space, determine, based on the vehicle localization data for the first vehicle, a position of the first vehicle in the vehicle movement space, determine a position of a second vehicle in the vehicle movement space relative to the position of the first vehicle, and command a first movement by the first vehicle based on the position of the first vehicle and the position of the second vehicle relative to the position of the first vehicle.