Vehicle External Power Authorization With Remote Misuse Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern vehicles with external power systems face challenges in remote authorization and misuse prevention, as existing systems lack efficient remote monitoring and control capabilities, allowing unauthorized or improper usage of external power sources.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle power management system that includes a processor to obtain and execute usage requests or rule sets for the ePTO system, enabling remote activation, deactivation, and discharge rate control, with features like geofencing and misuse detection using vehicle sensors and cameras.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If remote authorization and control capabilities are added to the vehicle power system, then security and control efficiency are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote server as an intermediary between the vehicle power system and users. The server handles authorization requests, user authentication, and control commands, allowing the vehicle system to maintain relatively simple local hardware while achieving robust remote security and control through the intermediary server infrastructure
2Ease of operation
If remote monitoring and control features are implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces physical presence requirements with electronic communication systems. Users can authorize usage, monitor status, and control the power system remotely through networked devices (smartphones, tablets) without needing to be physically present at the vehicle, substituting mechanical/physical interaction with digital communication protocols
3Reliability
If usage rules and monitoring are enforced, then misuse prevention is improved, but ease of operation worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary authorization where usage rules, time limits, and permission levels are pre-configured before power system activation. The system automatically enforces these pre-set rules during operation, preventing misuse without requiring continuous user intervention or complex real-time decision-making, thus maintaining ease of operation while ensuring reliability
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AI summary
A vehicle having a vehicle power system is disclosed. The vehicle may include a battery and the vehicle power system configured to transfer power from the battery to an external accessory connected to the vehicle power system. The vehicle may further include a processor configured to obtain a vehicle power system usage rule set or a vehicle power system usage request from a user device associated with a user to use the vehicle power system, via a wireless communication network. The processor may be further configured to control a vehicle power system operation based on the vehicle power system usage rule set or the vehicle power system usage request.