Control system for a marine vessel
US6273771A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H21/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control system for a marine vessel incorporates a marine propulsion system that can be attached to a marine vessel and connected in signal communication with a serial communication bus and a controller. A plurality of input devices and output devices are also connected in signal communication with the communication bus and a bus access manager, such as a CAN Kingdom network, is connected in signal communication with the controller to regulate the incorporation of additional devices to the plurality of devices in signal communication with the bus whereby the controller is connected in signal communication with each of the plurality of devices on the communication bus. The input and output devices can each transmit messages to the serial communication bus for receipt by other devices.
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