Damper interface device
US11702019B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R16/023
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A damper interface device (DID) includes a microcontroller including a memory and a processor, at least one algorithm stored to the memory, and a DID connector configured to connect the microcontroller to a vehicle network without having to modify the wiring system of the vehicle. The algorithm is configured to receive network messages from the vehicle network via the DID connector, where the network messages include an input message directed to a suspension controller. The algorithm is executed by the processor to identify the input message as directed to the suspension controller, parse the input message for response requirements, determine contents of a response to the input message, where the contents of the response emulate a response of the suspension controller, and generate a response message including the contents of the response. The microcontroller is configured to output the response message to the vehicle network via the DID connector.
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