Asymmetric CAN-based communication for aerial vehicles
US10382225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/4028
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example embodiment includes a plurality of flight modules including a primary flight module and a secondary flight module. The embodiment includes a CAN controller, a second CAN controller, a first CAN bus configured to transmit primary control signals from the first CAN controller to the primary flight module and to the secondary flight module, and a second CAN bus configured to transmit secondary control signals from the second CAN controller to the primary flight module and the secondary flight module. The primary flight module is configured to perform functions responsive to receiving the primary control signals, and not in response to receiving the secondary control signals and the secondary flight module is configured to perform functions responsive to receiving the secondary control signals, and not in response to receiving the primary control signals.
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