Accessory control using a vehicle communication bus
US11168451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/40273
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for controlling vehicle accessories using a vehicle communication bus. A vehicle integration controller may be configured to monitor messages written to the vehicle communication bus to control one or more accessories equipped on the vehicle. The vehicle may be equipped with an accessory communication bus to which one or more accessory controllers are coupled. Accordingly, the vehicle integration controller may write messages to the accessory communication bus to control operation of the vehicle accessories. Additionally, the vehicle integration controller may write messages to the vehicle communication bus to adapt to operation of the vehicle accessories.
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