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System and method of enabling a user to retrofit a vehicle with at least one vehicle product

US12240477B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2022
Grant dateMar 4, 2025
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2556/45
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle controller programming system is provided for enabling a user to program a vehicle controller for a vehicle that is being retrofitted with the vehicle controller. The system comprises a data storage unit for storing a database of a plurality of configurators and a corresponding database of a plurality of vehicle product portfolios. Each configurator and its corresponding portfolio are associated with a specific vehicle specification. The system also comprises a user interface unit for (i) receiving a set of vehicle characteristics that is associated with the vehicle, (ii) selecting one of the configurators and its corresponding portfolio based upon the set of vehicle characteristics, and (iii) creating a job based upon the selected configurator and its corresponding portfolio to enable a user to execute the job to program the vehicle controller.

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