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Related Technical Field of the Invention:

The invention relates to a vehicle simulation system and method which enables modelling of the vehicle and development of the software during design works of the vehicle or during software development stage, which is cloud-based and is able to communicate in real-time.

The invention particularly relates to a vehicle simulation system and method which can connect to real-time navigation and external map providing systems that are used for controlling and executing enhancement works by computing the vehicle performance .

State of the Art:

Modelling of the vehicle and development of the software and controlling and executing enhancement works by computing the performance during design works of the vehicle or software development stage are necessary. At the same time, it is of great importance that these studies are directed towards the correct parametric values of the vehicle by the learning algorithms by being consistently compared with the real value.

In vehicle designs, not only one group but more than one group can work separately and these works are compiled together, thus enhancing and improving the vehicle functions.

The fact that multiple research groups work together on one vehicle system and software and execute this in a realistic environment enables earlier testing of accuracy of the developed program. The product obtained as a result of this study significantly increases and accelerates the quality of the development process. Therefore, it has become essential to work independently remotely and to integrate new modules into such a complex system accurately.

After preliminary research about the state of the art, the patent document numbered "2011/05923" has been examined. The subject matter of said invention discloses in its abstract section the following information: "An experiment assembly having a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) on which the software is installed in order to test automation programs to be newly used on vehicle production assembly lines before use, characterized in that it comprises a label on which information is written for enabling the transfer of information of parts on assembly lines to said PLC; a reader head to which said label is placed and recorded information thereon is transferred and a communication tool, which is connected to the reader head, receiving the label information from said reader head and editing for transferring them to PLC" .

After preliminary research about the state of the art, the patent document numbered "CN106131126" has been examined. The subject matter invention discloses a remote management technology of vehicle information, specifically a vehicle management system based on internet of vehicle cloud platform service. This subject matter system comprises a vehicular information terminal, a locating module, a vehicle data receiving module and a communication module. The center of the vehicle information terminal consists of three networks. Among these, the locating data collection network is composed of the locating module and the locating satellite in the vehicular information terminal.

After preliminary research about the state of the art, the patent document numbered "CN105306298" has been examined. The subject matter invention relates to a vehicle network based remote wireless testing system and testing method. This subject matter system comprises a vehicle network main testing device, a network server and a browser terminal.

The the state of the art vehicle technologies have become very complex over time and by developing accumulations. The simulation system configuration is fixed by the manufacturer and cannot be changed by the user. Furthermore, the fact that the system cannot be compared with real values in real time significantly increases the product development process. The systems for vehicle simulations are generally not suitable for multi-tasking. The system is pre-designed and making changes thereon is very difficult. In addition, real-time navigation cannot connect to external map providing systems.

As a result, due to the above-mentioned problems and because of the inadequacy of the existing solutions, it has become necessary to make an improvement in the technical field.

Obj ect of the Invention :

The most important object of the invention is that it allows for multitasking and very easy connection to external data providing systems .

Another object of the invention is that it is a platform module that is open for improvement remotely independent of the place and environment of location. By this means, the system is capable of automatically detecting the changes on modules and synchronizing accurately with other users.

Another object of the invention is that it can be optionally programmed by the users in such a way that it can be connected to real-time navigation, 3D map systems and traffic management systems . A further object of the invention is that the user can change the software architecture. Thus, the user can realize desired additions according to the needs, software modules can be prepared in compliance with the software architecture, version tracking is allowed and architecture can be changed.

A further object of the invention is that the system can be operated with remote connection and simulation results can be obtained .

Another object of the invention is that it makes it possible to use desired coding method for software modules.

A further object of the invention is that the system can be programmed by the user to receive any real-time information by connecting to the cloud.

Another object of the invention is that the system is an open system. Thus, results can be controlled by preparing different version for a module by confirming externally and the system users can operate the modules they designed synchronically with the modules developed by other users and carry out their own tests. Furthermore, users can realize performance comparisons of modules they developed with the modules developed by others. For example, the fact that the user can make comparison according to a benchmark (measurement and comparison criterion) by determining a model allows determination of sufficiency of his/her own algorithms.

An object of the invention is that the system can be connected to related vehicle and that the real-time data and simulation can be operated together. Thus, some parameters in the simulation system can be calculated and updated according to the real data. The object of the invention is to designate differences and possible points of difference when the difference between simulation and real-time data is not understood or changed by the artificial intelligence on the system.

Structural and characteristic specifications and all advantages of the invention will be understood more clearly by means of following detailed descriptions. Therefore, assessment should be done by taking these detailed description into consideration.

Description of the Invention:

The subject matter vehicle simulation system and method enables modelling of the vehicle and development of the software during design works of the vehicle or during software development stage. Vehicle simulation system capable of operating based on Cloud allows for real-time communication. Furthermore, the system is able to connect with a real-time navigation and external map providing systems.

The subject matter vehicle simulation system mainly comprises a synchronization server available for remote access, main server, user personal computer and simulator website.

The synchronization service available for remote access ensures that the developments performed by the user is checked and updates are realized. It ensures that module versions are stored and user authorization processes are performed. Furthermore, beside storing the versions, it also ensures making comparison between versions. Thus, the effect of added changes to the system can be determined and switching between the versions can be performed easily. The user can share the modules developed on his/her personal computer to the available synchronization server and download the latest modules shared by other users. Furthermore, every changes made by users is monitored by the available synchronization server and updates are tested and transmitted to the main server.

The main server consists of a live integration system, simulator software, and simulation startup interface. Live integration system ensures that new module information developed by the users is obtained, and that the developed module is tested and synchronized, and that the system has the latest version. The simulator startup interface allows users to configure and operate the system, and the resulting reports are forwarded to the user. The simulator software allows users to connect to the system and log in. Furthermore, depending on the configuration, it ensures that reports are sent by e-mail.

The simulator website allows the simulation interface to be displayed and allows the user to access the simulator software.

The subject matter vehicle simulation method is performed by the following process steps.

After the user creates the modules on his/her personal computer, he/she logs in the vehicle simulation system through the website. The user who logged in the system through the website transmits his/her modules to the synchronization server. The synchronization server checks developments carried out by user and performs the updating. Every changes made by users is monitored by the synchronization server and updates are tested and transmitted to the main server. The module developed by the user is tested by the live integration system and its synchronization is realized. The live integration system receives the new module information developed by the user and transmits the command to the simulation software to operate the system by realizing the required configurations. The modules operated by the software are sent to the user by being reported through the simulation interface. The subject matter simulation system is prepared as separate modules for the systems for which simulation is desired by separate persons and the system is combined with a network by which version and changes are tracked as mentioned above. This network can also receive information from internet or a different communication system, cloud or other vehicle and roadside systems. Furthermore, different vehicles can be run with parallel simulation models and communicate with each other with the DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communication) virtual modules.

The subject matter simulation system can also be integrated into systems that are simulated by a computer. The outputs (energy, emission, fuel consumption and similar real values) that are desired to be obtained from the simulation result are recorded, and compared by the main server with the values obtained from the simulation. Some of the real values, the values given as tables in the simulation system and these tables are changed according to the real values so that the simulation is more accurate. The differences between the simulation and the real value are continuously recorded with the operating conditions. The real outputs of each model are separately measured regarding the fact that the possible differences result from which model error and a conclusion is made and a guide is prepared for the programmer. In addition, the respective code on the model is changed and the simulation that is close to the real value is tried to be formed during the real tests. The simulation system contains software and hardware that allows for obtaining more accurate data by changing its parameters using the real data during the real tests.