PREDICTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS

    公开(公告)号:US20250137414A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-01

    申请号:US18692765

    申请日:2022-09-20

    Applicant: CUMMINS INC.

    Abstract: Systems and methods for using machine learning to improve control, management, and operation of vehicle systems are disclosed. A system includes a processing circuit configured to: receive information indicative of an observed state of a vehicle system from a sensor of the vehicle, the vehicle system including a fuel system; determine a predictive state of the vehicle system over a prediction horizon; determine one or more constraints for the vehicle system; execute a control problem to determine a predictive state of the vehicle system based on the one or more constraints; determine a plurality of control inputs for the vehicle system based on the executed control problem; and command the fuel system of the vehicle based on at least one of the determined plurality of control inputs.

    Dynamic reference generation and control for vehicles traveling in a convoy

    公开(公告)号:US12240455B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-04

    申请号:US18049381

    申请日:2022-10-25

    Applicant: Cummins Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic control system is configured to control a vehicle operating in a convoy by determining a vehicle motion reference parameter (VMRP) in response to a convoying control input (CCI), determining a braking capability of the vehicle including at least a regenerative braking capability, determining a minimum following distance between the vehicle and a forward vehicle of the convoy based at least in part upon the braking capability, and arbitrating among a plurality of control options including performing a first modification of the VMRP determined to provide operation of the vehicle satisfying the minimum following distance and controlling motion of the vehicle using the first modification of the VMRP, performing a second modification of the VMRP determined to provide improved operating efficiency of the vehicle controlling motion of the vehicle using the second modification of the VMRP, and performing no modification of the VMRP and controlling motion of the vehicle using the VMRP without modification.

    Reinforcement learning control of vehicle systems

    公开(公告)号:US12195020B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-14

    申请号:US16906674

    申请日:2020-06-19

    Applicant: Cummins Inc.

    Abstract: A system includes a sensor array and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is operable to: store a policy; receive the sensor information from the sensor array; receive horizon information from a horizon system; input the sensor information and the horizon information into the policy; determine an output of the policy based on the input of the sensor information and the horizon information; control operation of a vehicle system according to the output; compare the sensor information received after controlling operation of the vehicle system according to the output relative to a reward or penalty condition; provide one of a reward signal or a penalty signal in response to the comparison; update the policy based on receipt of the reward signal or the penalty signal; and control the vehicle system using the updated policy to improve operation in view of the operating parameter.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTIVE LANE CHANGE

    公开(公告)号:US20240386759A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-21

    申请号:US18787860

    申请日:2024-07-29

    Applicant: Cummins Inc.

    Inventor: Hoseinali Borhan

    Abstract: A method includes: receiving information indicative of operation of a vehicle and of a driving condition for the vehicle; determining a slowdown event of the vehicle within a predefined time period or distance based on the received information; determining, in response to the determination of the slowdown event within the predefined time period or distance; that a takeover event is feasible based on the received information; and, initiating the takeover event in response to the determination that the takeover event is feasible.

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREDICTIVE ENGINE AND AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM CONTROL

    公开(公告)号:US20190168753A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-06

    申请号:US15833775

    申请日:2017-12-06

    Applicant: Cummins, Inc.

    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include a controller structured to: receive information indicative of an operating condition of a vehicle subsystem, receive information indicative of an external static condition, and receive information indicative of an external dynamic condition. The system is further configured to predict a fuel cut event based on at least one of the operating condition of the vehicle subsystem, the external static condition, and the external dynamic condition. Responsive to predicting a fuel cut event, the controller is structured to modulate at least one of a torque or a speed of the engine based on the operating condition of the vehicle subsystem and at least one of the information indicative of the external static condition and the external dynamic condition.

    APPARATUSES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS OF CONTROLLING VEHICLE PLATOONS

    公开(公告)号:US20230386343A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-30

    申请号:US18323813

    申请日:2023-05-25

    Applicant: Cummins Inc.

    CPC classification number: G08G1/22 B60W30/165 B60W2756/10

    Abstract: A method of operating a platoon of vehicles may include determining a joint optimization of operating parameters of a forward vehicle of the platoon and a rearward vehicle of the platoon. The operating parameters of the forward vehicle may include vehicle motion plan parameters for the forward vehicle. The operating parameters of the rearward vehicle may include suggested control actions for the second vehicle. The method may include wirelessly transmitting from the forward vehicle the vehicle motion plan parameters for the forward vehicle and the suggested control actions for the rearward vehicle, wirelessly receiving at the forward vehicle following vehicle capability parameters indicating capability of the following vehicle, determining in response to the following vehicle capability parameters an updated joint optimization including updated vehicle motion plan parameters for the forward vehicle, and controlling motion of the forward vehicle in response to the updated vehicle motion plan parameters.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTIVE LANE CHANGE

    公开(公告)号:US20230050759A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-16

    申请号:US17403189

    申请日:2021-08-16

    Applicant: Cummins Inc.

    Inventor: Hoseinali Borhan

    Abstract: A system includes a controller comprising at least one processor coupled to a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform operations comprising: receiving information indicative of operation of the vehicle and of a driving condition for the vehicle; determining that a speed of the vehicle is less than a target speed for the vehicle based on the received information; determining, in response to the determination that the speed is less than the target speed, that the lane change and takeover event is at least one of feasible or efficient based on the received information; and providing, in response to the determination regarding the lane change and takeover event, a notification.

    System and method for predictive engine and aftertreatment system control

    公开(公告)号:US10576978B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-03

    申请号:US15833775

    申请日:2017-12-06

    Applicant: Cummins, Inc.

    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include a controller structured to: receive information indicative of an operating condition of a vehicle subsystem, receive information indicative of an external static condition, and receive information indicative of an external dynamic condition. The system is further configured to predict a fuel cut event based on at least one of the operating condition of the vehicle subsystem, the external static condition, and the external dynamic condition. Responsive to predicting a fuel cut event, the controller is structured to modulate at least one of a torque or a speed of the engine based on the operating condition of the vehicle subsystem and at least one of the information indicative of the external static condition and the external dynamic condition.

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