Method and system for distributing power across an automotive network
    1.
    发明申请
    Method and system for distributing power across an automotive network 审中-公开
    在汽车网络上分配电力的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20070102998A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-10

    申请号:US11268872

    申请日:2005-11-08

    IPC分类号: B60L1/00

    CPC分类号: B60R16/0315 Y02T10/92

    摘要: Nodes which include additional sensing and communication capability as compared to prior nodes. The sensing capability allows determination of actual current flows through the particular nodes, including each port of the node, to allow a determination of power flow to better control operations. Because of this understanding of power flow, smaller modules or nodes can be utilized if desired. For protection of a lower power node, an upstream node can open the link to the node should it go overcurrent or otherwise fault. Further, with the additional sensing capability, actual load balancing and multiple controllable flows, such as for standby, can be developed. The additional communication in combination with the sensing also allows better fault isolation. By being able to determine the actual location of the fault, other operations in the vehicle can continue with just the faulty area being disconnected.

    摘要翻译: 与以前的节点相比,包括附加的感测和通信能力的节点。 感测能力允许确定包括节点的每个端口的特定节点的实际电流,以允许确定功率流以更好地控制操作。 由于对功率流的理解,如果需要,可以使用较小的模块或节点。 为了保护较低功率节点,如果上游节点过流或其他故障,则上游节点可以打开到节点的链路。 此外,利用额外的感测能力,可以开发实际的负载平衡和多个可控流量,例如待机。 与传感相结合的附加通信还可以实现更好的故障隔离。 通过能够确定故障的实际位置,车辆中的其他操作可以继续,只是故障区域被断开。

    Vehicle network with time slotted access and method
    8.
    发明申请
    Vehicle network with time slotted access and method 有权
    具有时隙访问和方法的车载网络

    公开(公告)号:US20060259204A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-16

    申请号:US11125791

    申请日:2005-05-10

    IPC分类号: G06F7/00

    摘要: A vehicle network and method for communicating information within a vehicle. The network includes a plurality of network elements joined by communication links. A data frame is provided for communicating information between a first device and a second device attached to the network. A network element in the network is capable of mapping a first resource on an incoming communication link of the network element to a second link resource of an outgoing communication link of the network element. The network element further has ports for receiving the data frame from the first link resource of the incoming communication link and for communicating the data frame to the second link resource of the outgoing communication link. The mapping may be done statically or dynamically such as based on information stored in the network element or based on information stored in the data frame.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于在车辆内传送信息的车辆网络和方法。 网络包括通过通信链路连接的多个网络元件。 提供了用于在第一设备和附接到网络的第二设备之间传送信息的数据帧。 网络中的网络元件能够将网元的传入通信链路上的第一资源映射到网元的输出通信链路的第二链路资源。 网络元件还具有用于从进入的通信链路的第一链路资源接收数据帧并将数据帧传送到输出通信链路的第二链路资源的端口。 映射可以静态地或动态地进行,例如基于存储在网络元件中的信息或者基于存储在数据帧中的信息。

    Modular, extensible electrical and communication systems, methods, and devices
    9.
    发明申请
    Modular, extensible electrical and communication systems, methods, and devices 审中-公开
    模块化,可扩展的电气和通信系统,方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US20070228826A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-04

    申请号:US11394944

    申请日:2006-03-31

    IPC分类号: B60L1/00

    摘要: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a flexible, extensible, modular approach to electrical and communication system architecture in a vehicle. In accordance with certain embodiments of the present invention, standardized, high-volume housings and components referred to as Plug-In Modules (PIMs) are used in vehicle electrical centers. By carefully designing standardized PIMs, the same PIMs can be used (in differing quantities) on any vehicle in the range of vehicles manufactured. Furthermore, the same PIMs can even be used across different vehicle manufacturers. The use of standard modules and standard housings allows for very high-volume production, thereby dramatically reducing the cost of the electrical centers. At the same time, there can be virtually zero giveaway in vehicles with lower option content. Methods of power and signal distribution using the disclosed electrical and communication system are provided. Methods of manufacturing the electrical and communication system are further provided.

    摘要翻译: 这里公开的是车辆中电气和通信系统架构的灵活的,可扩展的模块化方法的实施例。 根据本发明的某些实施例,在车辆电气中心中使用标准化的大容量壳体和称为插入式模块(PIM)的部件。 通过精心设计标准化PIM,可以在制造的车辆范围内的任何车辆上使用相同的PIM(不同数量)。 此外,同样的PIM甚至可以用于不同的车辆制造商。 使用标准模块和标准外壳允许非常大批量的生产,从而大大降低了电气中心的成本。 同时,在选项内容较少的车辆中几乎可以零赠品。 提供使用所公开的电气和通信系统的功率和信号分配方法。 还提供了制造电气和通信系统的方法。