公开(公告)号：US06804752B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-12

申请号：US09823005

申请日：2001-04-02

Applicant: James Frank Patterson ,  Edward J Wallner

Inventor： James Frank Patterson ,  Edward J Wallner

IPC: G06F1214

CPC classification number: G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/23308 ,  G05B2219/23338 ,  G05B2219/24142 ,  G05B2219/24151 ,  G05B2219/25265

Abstract: A flash programmable microprocessor-based control module is operated in a manner to protect the integrity of event data stored in the programmable memory of the module while permitting authorized manufacturing and field alteration of the programmable memory with a Download and Execute routine. The Download and Execute routine is resident in a designated sector of the module's read-only memory, and download access to the module's random access memory after module manufacture has been completed is denied. During manufacture of the module, and during field programming of the controller prior to the writing of event data, the programmable memory may be externally altered by an authorized service tool by transferring the Download and Execute routine from read-only memory to random access memory for execution by the module's microprocessor, and downloading the new data or code over a data link coupling the service tool to the module. After event data has been written to the programmable memory, external requests to alter the programmable or read-only memories are denied, and the transfer of the Download and Execute routine to random access memory is not permitted.

Abstract translation: 基于闪存可编程微处理器的控制模块以保护存储在模块的可编程存储器中的事件数据的完整性的方式操作，同时通过下载和执行例程允许对可编程存储器的授权制造和现场改变。 下载和执行例程驻留在模块只读存储器的指定扇区中，模块制造完成后下载对模块随机存取存储器的访问被拒绝。 在模块的制造期间以及在写入事件数据之前的控制器的现场编程期间，可编程存储器可以由授权的服务工具通过将下载和执行例程从只读存储器传送到随机存取存储器来进行外部改变 由模块的微处理器执行，并通过将服务工具耦合到模块的数据链路下载新的数据或代码。 事件数据写入到可编程存储器之后，外部请求改变可编程或只读存储器被拒绝，并且不允许将下载和执行程序传送到随机存取存储器。

公开(公告)号：US06714848B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-30

申请号：US10319325

申请日：2002-12-13

Applicant: Peter J. Schubert ,  Edward J Wallner ,  David J. Nichols ,  Jan K. Schiffmann

Inventor： Peter J. Schubert ,  Edward J Wallner ,  David J. Nichols ,  Jan K. Schiffmann

IPC: B60R2200

CPC classification number: B60R21/013 ,  B60G2800/9124 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/01306 ,  B60R2021/01325 ,  B60R2021/01327

Abstract: A vehicle rollover detection apparatus and method are provided for detecting an overturn condition of the vehicle. The rollover detection apparatus includes an angular rate sensor sensing angular rate of the vehicle, and a vertical accelerometer for sensing vertical acceleration of the vehicle. A controller processes the sensed angular rate signal and integrates it to produce an attitude angle. The vertical acceleration signal is processed to determine an inclination angle of the vehicle. The rollover detection apparatus adjusts the attitude angle as a function of the inclination angle and compares the adjusted attitude angle and the processed angular rate signal to a threshold level to provide a vehicle overturn condition output signal. Additionally, the rollover detection apparatus detects a near-rollover event and adjusts the variable threshold in response thereto to prevent deployment of a vehicle overturn condition, thus providing immunity to such events.

Abstract translation: 提供车辆翻转检测装置和方法，用于检测车辆的翻倒状况。 翻转检测装置包括检测车辆的角速度的角速度传感器和用于感测车辆的垂直加速度的垂直加速度计。 控制器处理感测的角速率信号并将其积分以产生姿态角。 处理垂直加速度信号以确定车辆的倾斜角度。 翻转检测装置根据倾斜角度调整姿态角度，并将调整后的姿势角与经处理的角速度信号进行比较，以提供车辆翻转状态输出信号。 此外，翻转检测装置检测近侧翻转事件并响应于此而调整可变阈值，以防止车辆翻倒状况的部署，从而提供对这种事件的抵抗力。

公开(公告)号：US07439866B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US11199800

申请日：2005-08-09

Applicant: Edward J Wallner ,  Kevin D. Kincaid

Inventor： Edward J Wallner ,  Kevin D. Kincaid

IPC: G08B23/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/2821 ,  B60N2/2806 ,  B60N2/2812 ,  B60N2/2845 ,  B60N2002/2815 ,  B60R21/01512 ,  B60R21/01556 ,  B60R21/0156

Abstract: A child restraint system includes an electronic control unit having an event data recorder for storing data relating to proper adjustment or installation of the child restraint system. The control unit receives an electrical signal from one or more sensors mounted on the child seat and determines conditions of the child seat based upon the value of the property indicated by the signal. The event data recorder is configured to store the resulting data and to allow the stored data to be retrieved in response to an inquiry. Thus, in the event of a vehicle accident or other incident, the electronic control unit may be connected to an external diagnostic unit, and the relevant data may be downloaded to the diagnostic unit for evaluation.

Abstract translation: 儿童约束系统包括具有事件数据记录器的电子控制单元，用于存储与儿童约束系统的适当调整或安装有关的数据。 控制单元从安装在儿童座椅上的一个或多个传感器接收电信号，并根据由该信号指示的属性的值来确定儿童座椅的状况。 事件数据记录器被配置为存储所得到的数据并允许响应于查询来检索所存储的数据。 因此，在车祸或其他事件发生的情况下，电子控制单元可以连接到外部诊断单元，并且可以将相关数据下载到诊断单元进行评估。

公开(公告)号：US06542792B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-01

申请号：US09725645

申请日：2000-11-29

Applicant: Peter James Schubert ,  Edward J Wallner ,  David William Braun ,  David John Nichols ,  Jan Konried Schiffmann ,  Dale Horan

Inventor： Peter James Schubert ,  Edward J Wallner ,  David William Braun ,  David John Nichols ,  Jan Konried Schiffmann ,  Dale Horan

IPC: G06F700

CPC classification number: B60R21/013 ,  B60G2800/9124 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/01306 ,  B60R2021/01327

Abstract: A vehicle rollover sensing apparatus and method are provided for detecting an overturn condition of the vehicle. The rollover sensing apparatus includes an angular rate sensor for sensing attitude rate of change of a vehicle and producing an output signal indicative thereof. The rollover sensing apparatus also has an integrator for integrating the sensed attitude rate of change signal over a variable time window and producing an attitude angle. The rollover sensing apparatus further includes deployment logic for comparing the attitude angle and attitude rate of change to a pair of variable threshold values, with a gray-zone that varies based on time, and an output for deploying a vehicle overturn condition signal based on the comparison. Adaptive bias removal and output minimum logic reduces bias and noise associated with the sensed signal.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于检测车辆翻转状态的车辆翻车传感装置和方法。 翻转感测装置包括角速度传感器，用于感测车辆的姿态变化率并产生指示车辆的输出信号。 翻转感测装置还具有积分器，用于将感测到的变化信号姿态变化率在可变时间窗上进行积分并产生姿态角。 翻转感测装置还包括用于将姿态角和姿态变化速率与一对可变阈值进行比较的部署逻辑，具有基于时间变化的灰度区域，以及用于部署车辆翻转状态信号的输出，其基于 比较。 自适应偏置去除和输出最小逻辑减少与感测信号相关联的偏差和噪声。

公开(公告)号：US06535800B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-18

申请号：US09865810

申请日：2001-05-29

Applicant: Edward J Wallner

Inventor： Edward J Wallner

IPC: G05D100

CPC classification number: B60R21/013 ,  B60R2021/0018 ,  B60R2021/01327

Abstract: A vehicle rollover sensor is provided for detecting an anticipated overturn condition of a vehicle. The rollover sensor includes a first angular rate sensor sensing attitude rate of change of a vehicle about a first axis and producing a first attitude rate of change signal. Also included is a second angular rate sensor sensing attitude rate of change of the vehicle about a second axis and producing a second attitude rate of change signal. The first and second angular rate sensors are located on a vehicle and arranged so that the first axis is different from the second axis. The rollover sensor further includes a rollover discrimination controller for determining a vehicle overturn condition based on the first and second sensed attitude rate of change signals. In addition, roll arming logic generates a roll arming signal based on the first and second sensed attitude rate of change signals.