Vehicle Wireless Connection Prioritization via Context Rules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Connected vehicle technology currently only supports limited connectivity to a single wireless connection, failing to efficiently manage multiple electronic devices using different wireless protocols, which limits the optimization of information exchange between vehicles and various electronic devices.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for managing computer communication between multiple electronic devices and a vehicle network, involving establishing connections, determining device capabilities, and assigning priorities based on vehicle context and device characteristics using a processor, wireless connection module, and prioritization module.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the vehicle supports multiple wireless connections using different protocols, then the quantity of connected electronic devices increases, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the wireless connection management by creating separate connection modules for different protocols (Bluetooth module, Wi-Fi module). Each module handles specific protocol connections independently, allowing the system to support multiple device types without creating management chaos. The vehicle system is divided into protocol-specific handlers that operate semi-independently.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a priority determination module as an intermediary between the multiple wireless connections and the vehicle's information processing system. This mediator receives data from various connected devices, determines their priorities based on pre-set rules, and manages information flow accordingly. It acts as a buffer and controller that simplifies the overall system management by centralizing priority-based decision-making.
2Productivity
If priority-based management is implemented for multiple devices, then information exchange optimization improves, but the processing overhead increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-setting priority rules for different types of electronic devices and data types before connections are established. The system pre-defines which devices (e.g., smartphones, tablets, wearables) and which data types should have higher or lower priorities. This eliminates the need for complex real-time priority calculations, reducing processing overhead while maintaining efficient information exchange.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of priority assignment from dynamic calculation to static classification. By categorizing devices and data types into priority levels based on their characteristics and importance, the system transforms a complex real-time optimization problem into a simpler classification task. This parameter change from dynamic to static management reduces computational burden.
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AI summary
A method for managing computer communication between a plurality of electronic devices and a vehicle in a vehicle network includes establishing connections between each of the plurality of electronic devices and the vehicle, and communicating one or more data types that each electronic device of the plurality of electronic devices is capable of transmitting to the vehicle via each of the connections between each electronic device of the plurality of electronic devices and the vehicle. The method includes determining a current context of the vehicle based on information received from one or more vehicle systems, and assigning a priority to each electronic device of the plurality of electronic devices based on the current context, the one or more data types of each electronic device of the plurality of electronic devices, and a priority rules set.