Patent · US Expired

Vehicle control system and method

US6909944B2 · kind B2 · utility

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36Claims
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Filing dateApr 10, 2003
Grant dateJun 21, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65F3/045
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An interface module for a power distribution and control system for a vehicle is described. The interface module includes at least one first link configured to receive an input from input devices on the vehicle, at least one second link configured to control output devices on the vehicle, at least one third link configured to communicate with a communication network. The module further includes control logic configured to store a record of output devices associated with the interface module and to process a configuration file to determine whether any of the output devices have been designated as controlling a mission critical function.

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