Method for the manipulation-proof configuration of a vehicle control unit, and a control unit
US6249731A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K28/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An engine control unit for a vehicle control unit arrangement is preconfigured to perform a plurality of functions and configures its own range of functions by activating selected preconfigured functions as well as a method for the manipulation-proof configuration of the engine control unit. To activate a preconfigured function, the engine control unit issues a signal for detecting the presence of component control units connected to it. It then requests an item of information for activating a function preconfigured in the control unit from a component control unit that was detected. After receiving an item of activation information, it activates the corresponding preconfigured function.
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