Control system and method utilizing generic modules
US5508689A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2016/0322
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control system and method for motor vehicles uses generic control modules which communicate over a vehicle trunkline to accommodate applications of varying functional content and complexity. The vehicle trunkline provides power distribution and a number of communication channels for the various generic control modules which include controller modules, interface modules, and combination controller/interface modules. Each generic control module is connected to the vehicle trunkline via a standardized connector. The combination modules and interface modules are connected to system actuators and sensors with relatively short, simple overlay wiring. The system allows distributed computation for the control of functions and utilizes communication networks to reduce the number of conductors required while increasing the utilization of processing capabilities.
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