System and method for controlling power line communications between members of a tractor-trailer
US10050674B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R16/023
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for controlling communications between members of a tractor-trailer along a power line extending between the members are provided. The system includes an input signal conditioning circuit including an amplifier and conditioning stage configured to convert an analog input signal from the power line to a digital input signal. The system further includes a controller configured to receive the digital input signal, identify a communication protocol for the analog input signal from among a plurality of communication protocols responsive to the digital input signal and decode the digital input signal using the communication protocol. The controller may also identify a communication protocol for an output signal on the power line from among the plurality of communication protocols and encode a digital communication using the communication protocol.
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