Extendable Vehicle Electronics System, Extension Module, and Associated Methods

    公开(公告)号:US20230267182A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-24

    申请号:US18164176

    申请日:2023-02-03

    CPC classification number: G06F21/123 G06F21/53 H04B1/3827

    Abstract: Extendable vehicle electronics system including a base unit having base electronic components for implementing base electronic functions. An extension module includes a module data transceiver and extension electronic components operable in combination with the base electronic components for implementing extended electronic functions. A base data transceiver is used for communications between the base unit and the module data transceiver. A module locator locates the extension module for communication between the base unit and the module data transceiver. The extension electronic components comprise a processor for processing input data to generate output data within the extension module for transmission to the base unit.

    Circuit Board Connection System, Apparatus, and Method

    公开(公告)号:US20230033373A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-02

    申请号:US17813067

    申请日:2022-07-18

    Inventor: Markus Neumann

    Abstract: System for enabling circuit board surface-slot-edge connections. A main board includes a slot through its surfaces. At least one edge of the slot includes electrical contacts to the main board. An auxiliary board includes a connector component mounted on a surface that opposes a surface of the main board. When the connector component is aligned with the slot, the connector component can protrude vertically through the slot, in addition to moving laterally towards an edge of the slot. Electrical contacts on the edge of the slot can engage with electrical contacts in the connector component. This enables two boards to be arranged closely, without extending the main surface in an orthogonal or lateral direction, using a secure connection provided by a connector attached to the auxiliary board, rather than the main board.

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