Vehicle Proximity Control via Wireless Device Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies lack an efficient method for controlling and communicating with devices in proximity, particularly in vehicle-related systems, to perform operations automatically or based on user interactions without requiring direct user intervention.
Innovation Solution
A wireless device determines proximity to vehicle-related systems and transmits signals to control or communicate with these systems, enabling automatic operations or user interface displays for controlling various vehicle functions, such as navigation, audio, and security, through RFID or wireless communication.
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 when the user approaches, the system is already prepared to display information and enable control functions without requiring manual initiation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service operation where the vehicle system automatically detects the wireless device, establishes communication, and presents relevant information without requiring user intervention. The proximity detection system and signal transmission occur automatically, allowing the system to serve itself by managing the interaction workflow without human input until the user actually needs to control a function.
2Productivity
If automatic proximity-based control is implemented, then productivity 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 when the user approaches, the system is already prepared to display information and enable control functions without requiring manual initiation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces manual mechanical operations with automatic electronic detection and signal transmission. Instead of requiring users to manually initiate control functions or physically interact with vehicle systems, the patent uses wireless proximity detection and automated signal transmission to trigger appropriate displays and control interfaces, substituting mechanical user actions with electronic automation.
3Ease of operation
If seamless wireless communication is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability may worsen due to potential connection issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary wireless communication system that mediates between the user and the vehicle control systems. The wireless device acts as an intermediary, receiving proximity detection signals from the vehicle and relaying control commands back to the vehicle systems. This intermediary layer provides a buffer that can handle connection variations and maintain operational reliability even when direct connections fluctuate.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables seamless control and communication with vehicle-related systems, enhancing user convenience by allowing automatic operations and intuitive interface management without direct user interaction, improving vehicle management and user experience.
Implementation Method 1
a transceiver to transmit the signal
Implementation Method 2
using RFID tags and transceivers to establish communication
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus, device, methods, computer program product, and system are described that 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.