Method for teaching an aftermarket accessory component, and an aftermarket accessory component configured to learn
US8862318B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R16/023
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for teaching an aftermarket accessory component how to actuate a vehicle function is disclosed herein. The aftermarket accessory component is configured to monitor communications across a vehicle bus. The method includes, but is not limited to, sampling message traffic transmitted across the vehicle bus while the vehicle function is not actuated. The method further includes setting filters in the aftermarket accessory component based on the sampled message traffic. The method further includes prompting a user to actuate the vehicle function in a first manner. The method further includes collecting filtered message traffic from the vehicle bus while the vehicle function is actuated in the first manner. The method further includes parsing the filtered message traffic to identify a command associated with actuation of the vehicle function. The method further includes testing the command to confirm that the command actuates the vehicle function.
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