Wireless Beacon Diagnostic Device for Automated Work Zone Data Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
In mass production facilities, manual selection of work zones and scanning of vehicles for build features is laborious and prone to human error, leading to process rechecks and production delays.
Innovation Solution
A system using wireless beacons in work zones and a diagnostic device with a wireless transceiver to automatically determine the location of a vehicle and transmit relevant data packages to the correct work zone, reducing human intervention and error.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If manual selection of work zone is used, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity decreases and reliability worsens due to human error
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical selection process with an automated wireless communication system. The diagnostic device uses wireless transceivers to communicate with production equipment, eliminating the need for manual work zone selection while reducing system complexity through wireless integration
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service automation where the diagnostic device automatically determines work zone location and transmits data without human intervention. The wireless beacon and transceiver system allows the system to autonomously identify and communicate with the appropriate production equipment
2Extent of automation
If manual barcode scanning is used, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity decreases and time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual barcode scanning process with automated wireless data transmission. The diagnostic device uses wireless transceivers to automatically transmit vehicle identification and build feature data to production equipment, eliminating manual scanning operations and reducing production time
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary automated data transmission when the vehicle enters the work zone. The wireless beacon detects vehicle presence and automatically triggers data transmission before manual scanning would be required, streamlining the production flow
3Reliability
If manual work zone pairing is used, then device complexity is reduced, but reliability decreases due to human error
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual work zone pairing with automated wireless communication. The diagnostic device uses wireless transceivers to automatically identify and pair with the correct production equipment based on work zone location, eliminating human error in the pairing process
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses wireless beacons to provide location feedback to the diagnostic device. The beacon signals enable the system to automatically determine which work zone the vehicle is in and route data to the correct equipment, ensuring high reliability through automated feedback mechanisms
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AI summary
A system for use in transmitting data. The system includes at least one wireless beacon positionable in a work zone, with the at least one wireless beacon configured to emit a signal. A diagnostic device is configured to mate with an object positionable in the work zone, the diagnostic device including a wireless transceiver configured to receive the signal, and a controller in communication with the wireless transceiver. The controller is configured to receive a data package associated with the object, determine a location of the object based on an analysis of the signal, and transmit, via the wireless transceiver, the data package to the work zone when it is determined that the object is positioned within the work zone.