Vehicle Proximity Control via Wireless RFID Signals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies lack an efficient method for controlling and communicating with devices associated with vehicles in proximity to wireless devices, limiting seamless interaction and operation of vehicle-related systems.
Innovation Solution
A wireless device determines proximity to a vehicle-related system and transmits signals to display information and perform operations, using RFID tags and automatic invocation systems to control vehicle systems without direct user interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If proximity detection and automatic signal transmission are implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by detecting proximity in advance and automatically transmitting signals before user interaction is required. The wireless device detects when a vehicle is in proximity and pre-establishes communication channels, so that operations can be performed automatically without manual intervention, thereby improving ease of operation while managing complexity through automated workflows
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing the wireless device and vehicle system to automatically establish communication and perform operations without requiring direct user intervention. The proximity detection triggers automatic signal transmission and operation execution, making the system serve itself by handling communication tasks autonomously based on detected conditions
2Productivity
If automatic operation performance is implemented, then productivity is improved, but reliability may worsen due to automated decision-making
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the wireless device continuously monitors proximity conditions and vehicle system responses. By establishing bidirectional communication channels, the system can verify that automatic operations are executed correctly and adjust or retry operations if feedback indicates errors, thereby maintaining reliability while achieving productivity through automation
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary verification and setup actions before executing automatic operations. By pre-establishing communication protocols and verifying system readiness in advance, the system ensures that automatic operations have the necessary conditions met, reducing the risk of failures and maintaining reliability while enabling productive automated execution
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables seamless control and communication with vehicle systems, enhancing user convenience and automating operations such as unlocking doors, adjusting settings, and performing financial transactions.
Implementation Method 1
a RFID reader 306 to detect RFID tags 302 transmitted by the wireless device 300
Implementation Method 2
a transceiver 310 to transmit a signal 301 to the wireless device 300 in response to the determination
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus, device, methods, computer program product, and system are to make a determination that a first device associated with a vehicle is in proximity to a wireless device, transmit a signal from the first device to the wireless device to cause the wireless device to display information related to the vehicle, and perform an operation with respect to the vehicle based at least in part on the determination.