Vehicle Reprogramming Distribution Planning Using Behavior and State Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

In the context of connected cars, existing technologies face challenges in efficiently distributing reprogramming data to a large number of vehicle devices, leading to potential failures in smooth programming due to inadequate data distribution mechanisms.

Innovation Solution

A center device is configured to acquire user behavior data and vehicle state data, using this information to create a distribution plan for reprogramming data, which is then distributed to vehicle devices via a communication network, considering factors like vehicle position, battery status, and communication range to ensure efficient and reliable data transfer.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If reprogramming data is distributed to a large number of vehicle devices without considering user behavior and vehicle state, then the distribution process becomes simpler, but the programming reliability deteriorates due to potential failures

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprogramming reliabilityVSAvoiddistribution system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by acquiring user behavior data and vehicle state data before distributing reprogramming data. The center device creates a distribution plan in advance that considers communication ranges, battery states, and user behaviors, ensuring reliable programming by preparing the optimal distribution strategy before actual data transfer begins.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring vehicle state data (battery level, communication range) and user behavior data during the distribution process. This feedback allows the center device to adjust the distribution plan dynamically, maintaining programming reliability by responding to changing conditions in real-time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If reprogramming data is distributed without considering vehicle battery state, then the distribution process is faster, but energy consumption increases causing battery drain

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedistribution speedVSAvoidbattery consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The center device performs preliminary assessment of vehicle battery states before initiating data distribution. By acquiring vehicle state data in advance and incorporating it into the distribution plan, the system identifies vehicles with sufficient battery capacity, ensuring that only suitable targets receive reprogramming data and avoiding unnecessary energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes distribution parameters based on battery state conditions. When vehicle battery levels are low, the distribution plan adjusts by excluding those vehicles or modifying distribution timing, thereby optimizing energy usage and preventing battery drain while maintaining efficient distribution for vehicles with adequate power.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Area of stationary object

If reprogramming data is distributed without considering communication range, then the distribution coverage is wider, but data transmission reliability decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedistribution coverageVSAvoiddata transmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies local quality by segmenting the distribution area based on communication ranges. The center device acquires location data and determines which vehicles are within optimal communication range, creating localized distribution zones. This ensures that data is transmitted reliably to vehicles in appropriate communication zones while maintaining overall distribution coverage through coordinated multi-zone operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

4Ease of manufacture

If distribution plan is created without considering user behavior, then the plan creation process is simpler, but unauthorized data communication may occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveplan creation simplicityVSAvoidunauthorized data communication
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The center device performs preliminary acquisition of user behavior data before creating the distribution plan. By analyzing user behaviors in advance (such as vehicle usage patterns and driver presence), the system can determine appropriate distribution timing and targets, preventing unauthorized communication by ensuring data is only transmitted when proper authorization conditions are met.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates user behavior feedback into the distribution plan creation process. By continuously monitoring behavior data and using it to adjust distribution decisions, the system maintains security and authorization compliance while creating effective distribution plans, balancing simplicity with protection against unauthorized communication.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11836482B2Center device, reprogramming data distribution system, and reprogramming data distribution plan creation program product
Publication Date: 2023.12.05 DENSO CORP
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AI summary

A center device is configured to: acquire behavior data indicating a behavior of a user; store the behavior data; acquire vehicle state data indicating a vehicle state; store the vehicle state data; create a distribution plan of reprogramming data to be distributed to vehicle devices of the vehicle by using the behavior data and the vehicle state data; and distribute the reprogramming data to the vehicle devices according to the created distribution plan.