Reconfigurable zone-based architecture for trailering applications
US11539797B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/6454
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for communicating trailer information from a trailer to a vehicle. In one embodiment, the method includes: a plurality of zone-based modules configured to communicate with at least one of sensors and actuators of a vehicle; and at least one command center module configured to communicate with the plurality of zone-based modules. The at least one of the plurality of zone-based modules includes a configuration sub-module configured to, by a processor, facilitate communication of the trailer information from the trailer to at least one other of the plurality of zone-based modules. Each of the plurality of zone-based modules includes a configuration sub-module configured to, by a processor, facilitate communication of the trailer information between the plurality of zone-based modules. The at least one command center module includes a configuration sub-module configured to, by a processor, facilitate communication of the trailer information between the plurality of zone-based modules and vehicle applications.
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