Vehicle Terminal Auto-Interlocking with Portable Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing systems for interlocking vehicle terminals with portable terminals require manual installation and management of applications, which is inconvenient and can lead to issues with driving regulations and updates, necessitating manual deletion and selection of specific apps.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that automatically confirm the presence of an interlocking application on a portable terminal, install or execute it, and delete apps that affect driving regulations or are unnecessary, using various communication methods like USB, Bluetooth, RF, WiFi, or NFC, to provide seamless access to a service server.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual installation and management of applications is used, then the user has control over which apps are installed, but the process is inconvenient and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle terminal performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting the connection status of the portable terminal and proactively initiating the app installation process before the user needs to manually search and install. The system checks whether the interlocking app is installed and automatically installs it if not, eliminating the need for manual app store navigation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by automatically managing the app installation and execution process without requiring user intervention. The vehicle terminal autonomously detects the portable terminal connection, verifies app installation status, installs the interlocking app if necessary, and executes it automatically, making the entire process serve itself rather than requiring manual user operations.
2Ease of operation
If manual deletion of apps is required, then the user can control which apps are removed, but the process is complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle terminal performs preliminary detection of app status and proactively identifies apps that need to be deleted before the user needs to manually remove them. The system checks for conflicting apps and automatically initiates the deletion process, eliminating the need for users to manually search through their app lists.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by automatically managing the app deletion process without requiring user intervention. The vehicle terminal autonomously identifies conflicting or outdated apps, verifies their status, and executes the deletion process automatically, making the entire process serve itself rather than requiring manual user operations.
3Productivity
If automatic app installation is implemented, then the process becomes convenient and fast, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle terminal leverages existing universal functions and interfaces that are already present in both the vehicle terminal and portable terminal. It uses standard connection protocols, existing app store interfaces, and conventional communication methods to achieve automatic installation, rather than creating entirely new complex systems. This approach maintains simplicity while achieving automation.
4Productivity
If the interlocking app is not automatically executed, then the user has control over when to run the app, but the service access is delayed
Solution Approach 1:
The vehicle terminal performs preliminary actions by automatically executing the interlocking app immediately after installation or when connection is detected, before the user needs to manually launch it. This proactive execution eliminates delays in service access while maintaining simple control through pre-configured automation rather than complex user interface requirements.
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AI summary
A system for interlocking a vehicle terminal with a portable terminal includes the vehicle terminal configured to collect vehicle data including mileage, self-diagnosis information, and driving information according to an operation. The portable terminal is physically connected with the vehicle terminal and connected with a service server of a control center through wireless communication. The portable terminal is configured to transmit the vehicle data provided from the vehicle terminal to the service server and receive information and a management service provided from the service server. The portable terminal is provided the information and the management service to the vehicle terminal.