Work Vehicle Wireless Communication Using Identification-Based Network Names
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems require users to know the SSID of the access point device on a work machine, making it difficult to establish communication when multiple machines are present, as the SSID does not specify the machine.
Innovation Solution
A wireless communication device that uses a work vehicle identification character string as the network name, allowing easy identification and connection by incorporating the vehicle's unique identification into the network name.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a character string that identifies the access point device itself is set in the SSID, then the access point device can be identified, but the SSID cannot specify the work machine provided with the access point device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism where the wireless communication device acquires work machine identification information from the work machine's identification unit and incorporates it into the network name. This intermediary process bridges the gap between the access point's identity and the work machine's identity, allowing users to connect to the correct work machine without directly configuring complex identification systems.
2Ease of operation
If the SSID is used for wireless communication setup, then wireless communication can be established, but it is difficult for the user to know which SSID should be selected when there are multiple work machines
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameter used in the network name from a generic access point identifier to a work machine-specific identification string. By dynamically generating network names that include work machine identification information (such as machine IDs or model numbers), the system enables users to easily distinguish and select the correct work machine for wireless communication setup.
3Device complexity
If a generic access point identification system is used, then the system can be simple, but the user cannot easily identify and connect to the target work machine among multiple machines
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by having the wireless communication device automatically acquire work machine identification information before establishing wireless communication. The device proactively retrieves identification data from the work machine and incorporates it into the network name, so that when users view available networks, they can immediately identify the target work machine without needing to understand complex identification systems or perform additional configuration steps.
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AI summary
This wireless communication device is equipped with: a communication control unit for wirelessly connecting a work vehicle and a portable terminal with one another, an acquisition unit which is connected to a work vehicle onboard network, and acquires, from the work vehicle, work vehicle identification information for identifying the work vehicle; a generation unit for generating first character string data on the basis of the work vehicle identification information; and a setting unit for setting the generated first character string data to as a network name the communication control unit.