Vehicle Value Guidance System for Micro-Mobility Users
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of micro-mobility vehicles are often unaware if they can recover the value of their vehicles after incurring expenses, leading them to choose more costly travel options without guidance or support.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with circuitry that collects usage data and competition information to determine saving information and milestones, guiding users to accumulate a net value that exceeds vehicle expenses by rendering guidance information on a display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users spend considerable amount on vehicle expenses (rent, purchase, taxes, maintenance), then they own a personal vehicle for travel, but they are unable to cover and get value out of their personal vehicle
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by continuously tracking usage data and providing users with real-time information about their savings and value accumulation. The circuitry monitors vehicle usage, calculates savings compared to alternative transport options, and displays this information to users, enabling them to see the tangible value of their vehicle investment and adjust their usage patterns accordingly.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic device acts as an intermediary between the vehicle usage system and the user. It collects raw usage data, processes it through saving calculations, and presents it in a comprehensible format through the display. This intermediary function bridges the gap between complex vehicle expense tracking and user understanding of value recovery.
2Ease of operation
If users spend considerable amount on vehicle expenses, then they have a personal vehicle, but without guidance they choose other travel options which cost more
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-calculating savings information and presenting milestone goals to users before they make travel decisions. By showing users the potential savings and required usage milestones in advance, the system enables them to make informed decisions about vehicle usage that will lead to value recovery, rather than reacting to costs after the fact.
3Productivity
If users use vehicle frequently to accumulate net value exceeding expenses, then they build equity and reduce reliance on other travel options, but they need continuous monitoring and guidance
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple functions into a single integrated electronic device that combines usage data collection, saving calculation, milestone tracking, and display presentation. This consolidation simplifies the monitoring and guidance system while maintaining comprehensive tracking capabilities, reducing the complexity burden despite the enhanced productivity functionality.
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AI summary
An electronic device and method for guiding vehicle users to build a value with vehicle use is provided. The electronic device collects usage data associated with a vehicle and competition information associated with one or more transport options that are different from the vehicle. The electronic device determines saving information associated with a use of the vehicle over a period, based on the usage data and the competition information. The electronic device further determines one or more milestones that are achieved over the period or are yet to be achieved to accumulate a net value which exceeds expenses associated with the vehicle. Such milestones are associated with the use of the vehicle and are determined based on the saving information and the usage data. The electronic device controls a display to render guidance information that includes the net value and information about such milestones.