Vehicle Wireless Module Dynamic Advertising Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing low energy, short-range wireless communication technologies in consumer devices lack dynamic control over advertising modes, leading to unnecessary power consumption and exposure when not in use, particularly when the device is at its garage address or outside a preset range from connected devices.
Innovation Solution
A system that includes a vehicle with a low energy, short-range wireless communication module switchable between advertising ON and OFF modes, triggered by the vehicle's position relative to its garage address and the position of connected devices, using Bluetooth Low Energy technology to conserve power and reduce exposure when not needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the low energy wireless communication module continuously broadcasts advertising events, then device discoverability and connection capability are improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic control of the advertising mode by switching between advertising ON and OFF states based on real-time location conditions. The module transitions from continuous broadcasting to selective broadcasting, adapting its operation to current operational context rather than maintaining a fixed state.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameter of the wireless module (advertising enabled/disabled) based on location parameters. When the vehicle is at the garage address or outside the preset range, the advertising parameter is changed to OFF, reducing power consumption while maintaining discoverability when needed.
2Reliability
If the low energy wireless communication module continuously broadcasts advertising events, then device discoverability is improved, but security exposure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the advertising broadcast state based on location context. By switching between advertising ON and OFF modes according to whether the vehicle is at the garage address or within preset ranges, the system reduces unnecessary security exposure while maintaining discoverability when operationally appropriate.
Solution Approach 2:
The advertising parameter is changed based on location conditions. When the vehicle is parked at the garage or outside operational ranges, the advertising parameter is set to OFF, reducing security exposure. When the vehicle is in operational locations, the parameter switches to ON, enabling discoverability.
3Reliability
If the low energy wireless communication module is always enabled, then connection capability is improved, but battery life decreases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of continuous advertising, the system implements periodic advertising based on location-triggered conditions. The module activates advertising periodically when location conditions are met (not at garage address or device within preset range) and remains inactive otherwise, reducing overall power consumption while maintaining connection capability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The operational parameter of the wireless module is changed based on location parameters. The system monitors vehicle location and device position, and when conditions indicate the vehicle is at the garage address or outside the preset range, the advertising parameter is changed to OFF, preserving battery life while maintaining connection capability when operational.
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AI summary
A system includes a vehicle communications platform (VCP) operatively disposed in a vehicle and in communication with a server. The VCP has a low energy, short-range wireless communication module, including advertising ON and OFF modes. The advertising ON mode enables the module to broadcast an advertising event, and is triggered when i) vehicle position data indicates that the vehicle is not at its garage address or ii) wireless device position data indicates that the wireless device is within a preset range of the vehicle. The advertising OFF mode inhibits the module from broadcasting the advertising event, and is triggered when i) vehicle position data indicates that the vehicle is at its garage address or ii) wireless device position data indicates that the wireless device is not within the preset range of the vehicle.