Wireless OBD Vehicle Inspection System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vehicle inspection systems require manual connection of scanner equipment to vehicles at each inspection step, leading to increased inspection time, reduced productivity, and higher costs due to manpower consumption, as well as complex inspection history management.
Innovation Solution
An inspection system utilizing a wireless on-board diagnostics device (OBD) that communicates wirelessly with inspection computers, a barcode reader to identify vehicles, and a method for automatically and continuously inspecting electronic components without stopping, allowing for streamlined inspection processes and integrated result management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual connection of scanner equipment is performed at each inspection step, then inspection can be conducted, but inspection time increases and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical connection system (physical cable connections between scanner equipment and vehicles) with a wireless communication system. The scanner equipment communicates with vehicles wirelessly through communication modules, eliminating the need for manual cable connection and disconnection at each inspection step, thereby reducing inspection time while maintaining complete inspection capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-positioning scanner equipment and establishing wireless communication channels before vehicles arrive at inspection stations. The system is prepared in advance with all inspection tools ready, eliminating the time-consuming manual connection process that previously occurred at each step
2Reliability
If manual connection of scanner equipment is performed at each inspection step, then inspection can be conducted, but manpower consumption increases and cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations (workers physically connecting scanner equipment) with an automated wireless system. The communication modules automatically establish connections and transmit data without human intervention, significantly reducing manpower consumption while ensuring complete inspection coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The inspection system performs self-service through automated wireless communication between scanner equipment and vehicles. The system automatically connects, conducts inspections, transmits data, and manages communication channels without requiring manual operation, thereby eliminating the need for workers to repeatedly connect equipment at each inspection step
3Loss of information
If separate gathering of inspection result values is performed for each inspection step, then inspection history can be managed, but management becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the separate inspection result management systems into a unified centralized database. All inspection results from different steps and scanner equipment are automatically integrated into a single database, eliminating the need for separate gathering and management of results. This unified approach simplifies inspection history management while preserving complete information
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements automated feedback mechanisms where inspection results are automatically transmitted, stored, and integrated into the centralized database. The system provides real-time feedback on inspection status and automatically updates the inspection history, eliminating manual data gathering and simplifying management through automated information flow
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AI summary
An inspection system for a vehicle and a method thereof to inspect whether various electronic components mounted inside a completed vehicle may be normally operated, may include a wireless on-board diagnostics device (OBD) which may be mounted in the vehicle entering an inspection process, a plurality of inspection computers, which wirelessly communicates with the wireless OBD, and may be provided for each corresponding inspection step, and a barcode reader which may be provided in the inspection computers, recognizes a barcode of the vehicle, transmits a vehicle information about the vehicle, on which the inspection may be performed, to the inspection computers.