Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
46 words
An electronic control module for a vehicle comprising a first processor adapted to calculate fuelling requirements of the engine and spark advance on the basis of engine operating conditions, and a second processor adapted to initiate fuel injection and ignition on the basis of engine position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
An electronic control module according to claim 1, wherein the first processor is adapted to control the idle speed of the engine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An electronic control module according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second processor is adapted to determine spark dwell timing on the basis of engine position and engine operating conditions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
An electronic control module according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first processor is adapted to control one or more diagnostic tests carried out on the engine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
An electronic control module according to any preceding claim, comprising a fuel controller adapted to control a plurality of fuel injectors, the first processor being adapted to control the fuel controller.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
An electronic control module according to claim 5, wherein the second processor is connected to the fuel controller and is adapted to trigger the start of fuel injection.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
A electronic control module according to any preceding claim, comprising means to generate a check signal representative of the state of operation of the first processor and/or of any components associated with the first processor, the second processor being adapted to control the operation of the engine when the check signal indicates failure of the first processor and/or of any components associated with the first processor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
An electronic control module according to claim 7, comprising a first memory containing data representative of fuelling requirements at a plurality of engine speeds, the second processor being adapted to access the first memory on failure of the first processor and/or of any components associated with the first processor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
An electronic control module according to claim 7 or 8, comprising a second memory containing data representative of spark advance at a plurality of engine speeds, the second processor being adapted to access the second memory on failure of the first processor and/or of any components associated with the first processor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
An electronic control module substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.