Wireless Device Proximity Control for Vehicle Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies lack an efficient method to determine and interact with devices associated with vehicles in proximity to wireless devices, limiting seamless control and communication between these devices.
Innovation Solution
A wireless device determines proximity to vehicle-related systems using RFID tags and transceivers, establishing a connection to control various vehicle systems and display user interfaces for operation, enabling automatic invocation of actions without user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If proximity detection methods are implemented to enable automatic vehicle control, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional sensors and communication protocols
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless device is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as both a standard communication device and a vehicle control interface. The device can detect proximity to vehicles, establish communication with vehicle systems, and execute control operations, thereby eliminating the need for separate dedicated control systems and reducing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables automatic invocation of vehicle operations based on proximity detection without requiring explicit user commands. The wireless device automatically detects when it is near a vehicle, establishes connection, and can automatically execute predefined operations such as locking doors or starting the engine, reducing the need for complex user interfaces and manual control mechanisms.
2Productivity
If automatic invocation of vehicle operations is implemented, then productivity is improved through automation, but loss of information increases due to potential unauthorized operations
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the wireless device and vehicle system continuously exchange information about proximity status, operation status, and system state. This feedback loop allows the system to monitor and verify operations, ensuring that automatic invocations are appropriate and authorized, thereby preventing unauthorized operations while maintaining productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes communication links and verifies authorization before executing automatic operations. Predefined operation sets are configured in advance with associated proximity conditions, and the system checks these conditions and authorizations before invoking operations, preventing unauthorized access while enabling efficient automation of legitimate operations.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates seamless control and communication between wireless devices and vehicle systems, enhancing user interaction and automating operations such as locking, starting the engine, and adjusting settings based on proximity, improving convenience and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
A wireless device determines proximity to vehicle-related systems using RFID tags and transceivers
Implementation Method 2
A wireless device determines proximity to vehicle-related systems using RFID tags and transceivers, establishing a connection to control various vehicle systems
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AI summary
An apparatus, device, methods, computer program product, and system are to make a determination that a first device associated with a vehicle is in proximity to a wireless device, determine a user interface on the wireless device with respect to the vehicle based on the determination, and perform an operation with respect to the vehicle based on the determination.If the wireless device 100 is in proximity 106 to a TV in other systems 140, automatic invocation system 198 may be used to turn on to the show that user 104 has scheduled in his calendar for this time. If no default action is available (i.e., the user 104 has no calendar entry), the viewing history or preferences of the user 104 may be used to select a channel, if viewing history and/or preferences cannot be used, the system may turn on the TV as usual. Alternatively, if user 104 has a web browser application executing on the wireless device 100 and the web browser is pointed to the URL for CNN, for example, the TV may be tuned to CNN as well.