Automotive multiple memory selector apparatus
US5446665A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D2400/11
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The ability of an automotive computer for controlling an engine is enhanced by allowing the automotive computer to be controlled by an arbitrarily selected one of a plurality of engine control programs according to arbitrary driver discretion. The bus connecting the computer and memory of a conventional automotive computer is connected to a computer controlled operator interactive control module and an expanded memory. The operator interactive control module allows a human operator to select one of a plurality of memories for coupling to the automotive computer to control engine performance. User on-site customization of the engine control program is permitted by allowing direct downloading of an engine control program into the automotive computer through the operator interactive control.
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