18415336. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DAMAGE DETECTION simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DAMAGE DETECTION

Organization Name

Robert Bosch GmbH

Inventor(s)

Tome Silva of Braga (PT)

Afonso Costa of Braga (PT)

Ana Carolina Silva of Braga (PT)

Andre Ferreira of Braga (PT)

Bruno Faria of Braga (PT)

Carolina Goncalves of Braga (PT)

Joao Sa of Braga (PT)

Joao Fernandes of Braga (PT)

Pedro Cunha of Braga (PT)

Pedro Silva of Braga (PT)

Rita Pereira of Braga (PT)

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DAMAGE DETECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18415336 titled 'METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE DAMAGE DETECTION

The abstract describes a computer-implemented method for detecting transient events, such as damage or contact events, to a vehicle using sound and vibration signals.

• Acquiring a sound signal over time with an audio sensor and a vibration signal with a motion sensor mounted on the vehicle.
• Detecting if the acquired sound signal or vibration signal exceeds predetermined thresholds.
• Converting the signals into an input data record and obtaining an input feature record.
• Using a pretrained machine-learning model to predict transient events based on the input feature record.

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle health monitoring and maintenance. - Insurance companies for assessing damage claims. - Fleet management companies for monitoring vehicle conditions.

Problems Solved: - Early detection of damage or contact events to prevent further issues. - Efficient and automated monitoring of vehicle health.

Benefits: - Improved safety and maintenance of vehicles. - Cost savings through early detection of issues. - Enhanced data-driven decision-making for vehicle maintenance.

Commercial Applications: "Vehicle Health Monitoring System for Fleet Management and Insurance Industry"

Questions about Vehicle Health Monitoring System: 1. How does this technology improve vehicle safety and maintenance? This technology allows for early detection of damage or contact events, enabling timely repairs and maintenance to ensure vehicle safety and longevity.

2. What are the potential cost savings for companies using this system? Companies can save costs by addressing issues early, preventing further damage and avoiding costly repairs or replacements down the line.

Original Abstract Submitted

A computer-implemented method for detecting at least a transient event, which is a damage and/or a contact event to a vehicle. The method includes: acquiring a sound signal over time by an audio sensor mounted on the vehicle to capture air-borne sound waves; acquiring at least a vibration signal over time by a motion sensor mounted on the vehicle to capture vehicle vibration; detecting if the acquired sound signal is above a predetermined sound threshold and/or acquired vibration signal is above a predetermined vibration threshold; converting the acquired sound signal and the vibration signal into an input data record; obtaining an input feature record from the input data record; feeding a pretrained machine-learning model with the input feature record to provide a transient event prediction output, wherein the pretrained model has been pretrained with a training dataset comprising input feature training records and event output training records.