Device and method for controlling updates of ECUs of vehicle
US11718310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2510/244
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device and a method for controlling updates of ECUs of a vehicle are provided. A communication device receives a request for associated software updates of electronic control units (ECUs) arranged within a vehicle, and a controller determines whether to start the vehicle based on a state of charge (SOC) of a battery. The controller performs updates of ECUs in a first group in a start on state of the vehicle, and performs updates of ECUs in a second group in a start off state of the vehicle to complete a software update for a function involving the plurality of ECUs.
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