Vehicle Tagging via Automatic Data Exchange

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current vehicle-to-server communication systems are inadequate for real-time identification and location of vehicles, often requiring drivers to divert attention from the road, leading to unsafe conditions and delayed response times in emergency situations.

Innovation Solution

A system that enables vehicles to exchange information with a cloud server to identify and locate other vehicles, using a vehicle identification module to transmit data sets containing target vehicle identifying and status information, and a server validation module to verify and notify appropriate authorities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If drivers use existing communication systems to tag vehicles, then vehicle identification is possible, but driver attention is diverted from the road leading to unsafe conditions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevehicle identification reliabilityVSAvoiddriver distraction and unsafe road conditions

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables vehicles to automatically transmit and exchange identification data without requiring driver intervention. The vehicle's communication system performs the tagging function autonomously, allowing drivers to maintain full attention on the road while vehicle identification and communication occur in the background.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual driver actions (pressing buttons, speaking commands) with automated electronic communication systems. The vehicle's onboard computer and communication modules handle the tagging process electronically, eliminating the need for driver interaction and thus removing the distraction hazard.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Loss of information

If existing systems are used to communicate vehicle status, then some information can be transmitted, but response time is delayed due to lack of real-time location data

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinformation completenessVSAvoidresponse time

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-establishes communication channels and exchanges vehicle identification data before emergencies occur. Vehicles continuously share their location and status information in advance, so when an emergency situation arises, authorities already have the necessary information ready, eliminating delays associated with real-time data collection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements continuous data exchange between vehicles and authorities, maintaining an ongoing flow of location and status information rather than relying on periodic or on-demand updates. This continuous communication ensures that the most current information is always available, enabling immediate response to emergencies.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Reliability

If manual communication methods are used to tag vehicles, then vehicle identification can occur, but the process is complex and requires multiple steps

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevehicle tagging accuracyVSAvoidcommunication system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines vehicle identification, location tracking, and communication functions into a single integrated system. Rather than requiring separate systems for each function, the invention merges these capabilities into one unified platform that automatically performs all tasks through coordinated interaction between vehicle modules and the central server.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs a multi-functional communication platform that can handle various types of vehicle data (identification, location, status information) through a single communication protocol and interface. This universal system eliminates the need for multiple specialized systems and simplifies the overall architecture while maintaining comprehensive functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10748423B2Proximity-based vehicle tagging

Publication Date: 2020.08.18 TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC

AI summary

A system for tagging a vehicle generally includes a vehicle comprising a vehicle identification module comprising a user input processing module configured to receive an initiation communication comprising a data set that includes both target vehicle identifying data and target vehicle status information. The target vehicle status information includes at least an operative defect of a target vehicle. The system comprises a vehicle location database comprising identification information of a plurality of potential target vehicles. The system comprises a server comprising a server validation module configured to: interrogate the vehicle location database for the identification information; and identify the target vehicle of the plurality of potential target vehicles based on the target vehicle identifying data. The server comprises a recipient determination module configured to: analyze the target vehicle status information to determine at least one target information recipient; and transmit a notification signal to the target information recipient.