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Utility or upfit vehicle using communication portal

US10325422B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2016
Grant dateJun 18, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/00
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of transmitting data across a J1939 network comprises communicating at least one sensor, if not a plurality of sensors or operator interface devices, related to a utility service body data mounted on a chassis across the J1939 network on unassigned PGN/SPN combinations for various uses. Furthermore, at least one controller can evaluate other J1939 data, such as transmission gear and/or engine RPM before permitting operation of at least one function of the utility service body or upfit body with at least some embodiments.

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