Wireless Sensor Installation for Vehicle Data Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for data measurement in vehicles require cumbersome and costly electrical wiring, limiting flexibility and efficiency in sensor installation and data management.

Innovation Solution

A wireless sensor installation system with independent power for data measurement sensors, using sensor modules communicatively coupled to a main controller via a data communication network, allowing for flexible placement and real-time data aggregation and analysis.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If electrical wiring is used for sensor installation, then data measurement capability is achieved, but installation complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata measurement capabilityVSAvoidinstallation complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical/electrical wiring system with a wireless communication system. Sensors communicate with the central controller through wireless signals (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other wireless protocols) instead of physical electrical connections, thereby maintaining measurement capability while eliminating installation complexity associated with wiring.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If electrical wiring is used for sensor installation, then data measurement capability is achieved, but installation cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata measurement capabilityVSAvoidinstallation cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent substitutes electrical wiring infrastructure with wireless communication technology, eliminating material costs for wires, connectors, and installation labor, thereby achieving data measurement capability at reduced installation cost.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Measurement precision

If electrical wiring is used for sensor installation, then data measurement capability is achieved, but interference with existing electrical systems occurs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata measurement capabilityVSAvoidinterference with electrical systems

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces electrical wiring with wireless communication signals, thereby achieving data measurement capability without introducing electrical interference or loading effects on the vehicle's existing electrical systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Adaptability or versatility

If wireless sensor installation is implemented, then installation flexibility increases, but power supply independence is required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation flexibilityVSAvoidpower supply independence

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-powered sensors that generate their own power through energy harvesting from vehicle vibrations, heat, or electromagnetic fields, or use energy-efficient low-power designs with extended battery life, thereby achieving installation flexibility without dependency on vehicle electrical power supply.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20220383667A1System and Method for Real-Time Vehicle Data Management

Publication Date: 2022.12.01 BABCOCK CHRISTOPHER

AI summary

Disclosed herein is a system and a method for wirelessly installing one or more data measurement sensors in a vehicle wherein the one or more data measurement sensors operate on unlicensed frequencies. Each of the one or more data measurement sensors are equipped with a sensor module in communication with a main controller through a data communication network. The one or more data measurement sensors are powered independently and not dependent on the aircraft power. The main controller is operable to record, and aggregate the received sensor data from one or more data measurement sensors and transmit to a server arrangement for further processing.