Vehicle Parts Database Matching for Inspection-Free Customization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems require physical inspection of vehicles to determine customization work items, which can vary based on existing parts, making the process inefficient and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that uses a vehicle database to identify existing vehicle parts based on an identifier, determining customization work items, fees, and locations without physical inspection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If physical inspection of vehicles is performed to determine customization work items, then accuracy of work item determination is improved, but time consumption and processing efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-storing vehicle specification data, existing parts information, and work item data in databases before customization requests arrive. When a customization request is received, the system retrieves and processes this pre-prepared data to determine work items without needing physical inspection, thus maintaining accuracy while reducing time consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates and uses digital copies of vehicle data (vehicle identification data, specification data, existing parts information) stored in databases as substitutes for physical vehicle inspection. These digital copies contain all necessary information to accurately determine customization work items without requiring actual physical examination of the vehicle.
2Reliability
If physical inspection is conducted to identify existing parts, then reliability of customization determination is improved, but productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system establishes feedback loops where vehicle identification data is used to query databases for existing parts information, work items are determined based on this feedback, and the results are stored for future reference. This automated feedback mechanism ensures reliable customization determination while maintaining high processing efficiency through systematic data retrieval and comparison.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces the mechanical physical inspection process with an automated information processing system that uses database queries, data comparison, and algorithmic determination. This substitution eliminates manual inspection while maintaining reliability through systematic processing of vehicle identification data and existing parts information.
3Measurement precision
If manual checking of vehicles is performed, then accuracy of work item identification is improved, but device complexity increases due to inspection requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements universal databases that store multiple types of information (vehicle specifications, existing parts, work items, fees, locations) that can serve various customization scenarios. This multi-functional database system provides accurate work item identification across different vehicle types and customization needs without requiring complex specialized inspection equipment for each case.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces databases as intermediary components between vehicle identification and work item determination. These databases act as mediators that store and provide relevant information, eliminating the need for direct physical inspection while maintaining accuracy. The intermediary databases simplify the overall system by centralizing information management.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a controller configured to acquire an identifier of a vehicle upon receiving a request for customization of the vehicle, identify one or more parts with which the vehicle is already equipped by searching a vehicle database that stores data on parts with which a plurality of vehicles is equipped using the acquired identifier as a key, and determine a work item for the customization according to the one or more identified parts.