Vehicle Passenger Sharing via ECU Route Matching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle technologies inefficiently utilize resources as they often use separate vehicles for passengers traveling to the same destination, leading to resource wastage and environmental pollution.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for automatic passenger sharing among vehicles, utilizing electronic control units (ECUs) to communicate vehicle sharing requests through V2X communication, matching vehicles based on route and seat information, and transferring passengers at common transit points to optimize vehicle utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If separate vehicles are used for passengers traveling to the same destination, then each passenger can have dedicated vehicle service, but resource wastage and environmental pollution increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate vehicle trips into a single shared vehicle journey by identifying passengers with common destinations and consolidating their travel requests. The system combines route information, seat availability, and passenger details to create shared rides, thereby reducing the total number of vehicles needed and minimizing resource wastage while maintaining dedicated service quality for each passenger.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple vehicles travel along the same route, then passenger service coverage is improved, but vehicle utilization efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables vehicles to serve multiple functions by allowing a single vehicle to pick up and drop off multiple passengers at different locations along its route. The system makes vehicles universal by integrating them into a shared mobility network where they can serve various passengers with different origins and destinations, thereby improving vehicle utilization efficiency while maintaining broad service coverage.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual ride sharing applications are used, then some passenger sharing can be achieved, but the system lacks intelligence and automation for optimal matching
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the system continuously collects data on passenger requests, vehicle locations, route information, and seat availability. This feedback is processed by intelligent algorithms that automatically match passengers with suitable shared rides, optimize routing, and dynamically adjust sharing arrangements. The system learns from ongoing operations to improve matching efficiency and automation levels.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables the ride-sharing system to operate autonomously through self-service mechanisms. The intelligent system automatically processes passenger requests, identifies matching rides, coordinates vehicle-pickup points, and manages seat assignments without requiring manual intervention. This self-service capability enhances the extent of automation while maintaining adaptability in matching passengers with optimal shared rides.
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AI summary
A system and method for sharing passengers among vehicles includes one or more circuits, in an electronic control unit (ECU) of a first vehicle in a plurality of vehicles, configured to communicate a vehicle sharing request including first seat mapping information and first route information associated with the first vehicle to at least one remaining vehicle of the plurality of vehicles. A second vehicle is identified among the at least one remaining vehicle for sharing passengers based on a comparison of the first route information and the first seat mapping information with second route information and second seat mapping information received from the at least one remaining vehicle. A target vehicle is selected from the second vehicle or the first vehicle to allow one or more first passengers of the first vehicle and one or more second passengers of the second vehicle to share travel in the target vehicle.