Real-time flexible vehicle control apparatus
US8447438B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K19/17736
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus on an integrated circuit provides a real-time flexible interface between inputs from a vehicle components and outputs to the vehicle control components. The functions comprises of a programmable interconnection matrix, engine sensors and a control interface. Both engine sensors and control functions comprise of fixed hardwired functions and a customization hardware area. The apparatus therefore provides means for flexible powertrain events control target for the next generation of low-polluting power trains of vehicles.
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