Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling fuel systems
US9850845B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods may be provided for monitoring a fuel level of a vehicle. The fuel may be a gaseous fuel, such as natural gas. An electronic control unit may be able to receive a signal from one or more sensors. The electronic control unit may provide a command to drive a fuel gauge to display the fuel level. The electronic control unit may determine the gauge command based on the received signal and a filling compensation scheme. The electronic control unit may be initialized through a user interface. A filling compensation scheme may be selected during initialization. The electronic control unit may be capable of communicating various sensors, gauges, devices, controls and/or other ECUs of varying specifications.
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