Vehicle Trainable Transceiver Multi-Protocol Remote Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle communication systems lack the ability to efficiently and reliably control remote devices over long distances and varying locations, often requiring multiple communication interfaces and protocols to manage different devices and settings.
Innovation Solution
A communication system integrated into vehicles that utilizes a trainable transceiver and network adapter to communicate with mobile devices via multiple interfaces, enabling control of remote devices through a unified interface, including RF signals, Bluetooth, and cellular networks, allowing for remote control and status monitoring of devices like garage doors, lights, and security systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication interfaces and protocols are used to control different remote devices, then the system can manage various devices and settings, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal communication system that integrates multiple communication protocols (RF, Bluetooth, cellular) into a single transceiver unit. This multi-functional interface can adapt to different remote devices using different protocols, eliminating the need for separate dedicated interfaces for each device type while maintaining comprehensive device control capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a remote control device (such as a smartphone or remote control unit) that acts as an intermediary between the user and multiple remote devices. This intermediary device handles protocol conversion and communication management, allowing the vehicle system to control various devices without requiring direct integration of multiple communication interfaces in the vehicle itself
2Device complexity
If a single interface is used to manage multiple protocols, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to control different remote devices may be limited
Solution Approach 1:
The transceiver unit is designed with multi-protocol capability, allowing a single interface to handle multiple communication protocols (RF for garage doors, Bluetooth for mobile devices, cellular for remote communication). This universal interface maintains adaptability to control different device types while simplifying the overall system architecture by consolidating multiple protocol handlers into one unit
Solution Approach 2:
The communication system implements dynamic protocol selection and switching capabilities. The single interface can adaptively change communication protocols based on the target device type and communication requirements, enabling versatile device control through a unified interface that dynamically adjusts its behavior rather than requiring static multiple interfaces
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AI summary
A system for controlling a remote device from an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The system comprises a user interface comprising a plurality of inputs. A control circuit is in communication with a communication circuit and configured to selectively generate a plurality of control signals in response to the plurality of inputs. The control circuit is configured to transmit a first control signal to a remote device via a first communication interface in response to a first input of the plurality of inputs, wherein the first control instruction is configured to control a state of the remote device. The control circuit is further configured to transmit a second control instruction to a mobile device via a second communication interface in response to a second input of the plurality of control inputs. The second control instruction is configured to control the mobile device to process a predetermined task.