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Systems and method for collecting data in a vehicle

US8116940B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2008
Grant dateFeb 14, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01B11/22
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A data collection system for a vehicle is provided. The data collection system includes a first data collection node configured to obtain data from a vehicle subsystem, and a processor communicatively coupled to the data collection node via a wiring system, wherein the wiring system includes a plurality of conductors and an overbraid surrounding said plurality of conductors, said overbraid comprising at least one fiber optic cable integrally woven therein and configured for the transmission of data related to an operational status of the vehicle subsystem.

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