Truck with monitored and resettable electronic control units
US5890080A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T8/885
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for determining installed electronic devices on a truck and for providing a centralized reset to clear faults in the installed electronics. An instrumentation control unit in the cab of a truck determines installed electronics by requesting electronics on a shared data link to transmit data on the data link. The control unit identifies the installed devices from the transmitted data. Data describing the installed devices including manufacturer, model, and installed software can be obtained and displayed for diagnostic purposes. The instrumentation control unit provides a centralized reset for resetting the electronic devices on the data link.
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