Vehicular Micro Cloud Position Delegation for Adaptive Formation Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicular micro clouds face inefficiencies in collaborative operations due to fixed formation patterns, which can hinder the utilization of varying computing resources and capabilities among vehicle members, impacting performance metrics like speed, accuracy, and resource allocation.
Innovation Solution
A vehicular micro cloud control system that monitors performance and operational capabilities to determine optimal formation adjustments for vehicle members, using modules for performance, resource, and position management to transmit commands for position changes that enhance micro cloud operation efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If fixed formation patterns are used for vehicular micro clouds, then formation stability is maintained, but resource utilization efficiency deteriorates due to varying computing capabilities among vehicle members
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic formation adjustment by continuously monitoring operational capabilities of vehicle members and automatically repositioning vehicles based on real-time performance data. The system transitions from static fixed formations to dynamic adaptive formations that optimize resource utilization while maintaining operational stability through controlled, incremental position changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes formation parameters (vehicle positions, spacing, orientation) based on monitored operational capabilities. By adjusting these parameters dynamically, the system optimizes the match between vehicle capabilities and formation requirements, improving overall resource utilization efficiency without compromising formation integrity.
2Productivity
If vehicle positions are dynamically adjusted based on operational capabilities, then resource utilization improves, but formation stability deteriorates due to continuous position changes
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic formation adjustments rather than continuous changes. It monitors operational capabilities over time and executes position changes at optimal intervals when significant capability variations are detected. This periodic action maintains formation stability by limiting the frequency of disruptions while still achieving improved resource utilization through timely repositioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors operational capabilities of vehicle members and uses this feedback to make informed position adjustment decisions. By implementing closed-loop control where performance data feeds back into formation management, the system achieves adaptive optimization while maintaining stability through controlled, data-driven position changes rather than arbitrary movements.
3Productivity
If monitoring and position adjustment mechanisms are implemented, then operation performance improves, but system complexity increases due to additional control modules and communication overhead
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements multi-functional control modules that perform multiple tasks: monitoring operational capabilities, determining optimal positions, transmitting control signals, and adjusting formation patterns. By making these control components universal and multi-functional, the system reduces the number of separate specialized components needed, thereby managing complexity while achieving improved operation efficiency through integrated control.
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AI summary
System, methods, and embodiments described herein relate to controlling a vehicular micro cloud, which may include a plurality of vehicle members each having respective positions in a formation and in which two or more of the vehicle members collaboratively execute at least one micro cloud operation. Control may be implemented to monitor performance of the at least one micro cloud operation, monitor operational capabilities of the vehicle members, determine, based at least in part on the operational capabilities of the vehicle members, a change in formation position for at least one of the vehicle members, wherein the change in formation position improves the performance of the at least one micro cloud operation and transmit one or more commands to cause the vehicle members to execute the change in formation position.