Apparatus and method for controlling vehicle startup
US10145350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and a method for controlling vehicle start-up modify a sequence order in which control units of the vehicle are started up to improve reliability. In operation, a processor determines whether a voltage of a low-voltage battery is less than a reference voltage when a start key is turned on, and determines a voltage classification level corresponding to the voltage of the low-voltage battery when the voltage of the low-voltage battery is less than or equal to the reference voltage. The processor then determines a sequence order in which to start up driving units of the vehicle including a power conversion device of the vehicle based on the determined voltage classification level, and controls startup of the vehicle by reflecting the determined sequence order of the power conversion device.
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