Autonomous Vehicle Remote Pairing for Authorized Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing autonomous vehicle systems face challenges in efficient remote control and authorization, particularly in distinguishing paired vehicles and preventing unauthorized control, due to complex infrastructures and difficulties in tracking remote control-vehicle pairings.
Innovation Solution
A pairing system that uses wireless networks to authenticate and pair remote controls with vehicles, ensuring only authorized users can control specific vehicles, and automatically unpairing when not in use, allowing for efficient and secure remote operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a remote control system is implemented for autonomous vehicles, then the ease of operation is improved, but the risk of unauthorized control increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a pairing system that acts as an intermediary between the remote control and the autonomous vehicle. This system establishes authenticated connections through a centralized server that verifies credentials and manages pairing, preventing unauthorized control while maintaining ease of operation for authorized users.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the pairing system continuously monitors and verifies the status of remote control connections. The system provides real-time feedback on authorization status and maintains secure connections by validating credentials during operation, not just during initial pairing.
2Reliability
If a pairing system is implemented to authenticate remote controls, then the security against unauthorized control is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pairing system is designed as a multi-functional platform that handles authentication, credential verification, pairing management, and connection monitoring. By consolidating these functions into a single universal system, the patent reduces overall infrastructure complexity compared to implementing separate systems for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the authentication server, pairing management, and remote control verification into a single integrated pairing system. This merging of functions reduces the number of separate components needed and simplifies the overall system architecture while maintaining high security standards.
3Ease of operation
If remote control pairing is automatically managed, then the ease of operation is improved, but the loss of time for pairing and unpairing operations increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary authentication and credential verification before the actual pairing is completed. By pre-validating credentials and preparing authentication tokens in advance, the system reduces the time required during the actual pairing operation, making the process both automated and efficient.
Solution Approach 2:
The pairing system implements self-service mechanisms where authorized users can automatically pair and unpair remote controls without manual intervention. The system autonomously manages credential verification, connection establishment, and disconnection, minimizing both user effort and time required for these operations.
Data Source
AI summary
According to one aspect, a method comprising includes identifying a remote control as attempting to pair with a first vehicle, and determining whether the remote control is authorized to pair with the first vehicle, wherein determining whether the remote control is authorized to pair with the first vehicle includes determining whether credentials associated with the remote control indicate that the remote control is authorized to pair with the first vehicle. The method also includes causing the remote control to pair with the first vehicle when it is determined that the remote control is authorized to pair with the first vehicle, wherein causing the remote control to pair with the first vehicle enables the remote control to remotely control the first vehicle.