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Control unit for in-vehicle ethernet and method for controlling thereof

US9118651B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2013
Grant dateAug 25, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/50
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to communication within a vehicle, and particularly relates to an in-vehicle Ethernet, and the vehicle comprising thereof. A physical layer device (PHY) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a first pin receiving a power-on signal from exterior; a second pin which can be set as a first mode or a second mode; a decision unit which determines the mode in the second pin when the power-on signal is received at the first pin; and an operating preparation unit which initiates a communication by applying a predetermined value based on the mode in the second pin which is determined by the decision unit.

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