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Intervehicle network communication system
Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology LLC
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Filing: 2002-01-03
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Granted: 2004-10-05
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Expires: 2022-01-03
Abstract
Abstract An intervehicle network provides for communicating information regarding driving conditions experienced by one vehicle to another remotely located vehicle. By receiving information regarding oncoming driving conditions, the vehicle driver may take action to anticipate the driving condition and avoid potential hazards or inconveniences. Additionally, for vehicles having onboard dynamically adjustable systems, an electronic controller may adjust the performance of the adjustable system responsive to the driving condition information received before the vehicle reaches the location of the driving condition. Another feature of a system designed according to this invention is to have onboard diagnostics where the controller monitors one or more variables to detect when one or more vehicle components are showing signs of aging or wear. Communications between vehicles in a system designed according to this invention may be directly between the vehicles or through a central information communication module.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert P. Carlstedt
- 👤 Mark C. Smith
- 👤 Steven M. Foster
- 👤 Daniel E. Whitney
- 👤 Eric S. Geib
- 👤 Richard M. Clisch
- 👤 Shan Shih
- 👤 Juan J. Marcos Munoz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 04:35
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S5/00; G01S5/0009; G01S5/0072; G08; G08G; G08G1/00; G08G1/16; G08G1/161; B; B60; B60W; B60W50/00; B60W50/08; B60W50/14; B60W2050/146; G01S2205/00; G01S2205/001; G01S2205/002; G01S5/0018; G01S5/0027; G01S5/0045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A system for monitoring a condition of a component on a vehicle, comprising: at least one sensor device that indicates a condition or a selected component on the vehicle; a controller that communicates with the sensor device and determines when the selected component may require attention, wherein the controller determines a profile of component performance within a frequency domain; and wherein the controller determines a three dimensional profile having six degrees of freedom and wherein the controller determines a signature of performance of the component for a driving condition, the signature being based upon performance of the component in at least one of the degrees of freedom.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
107 words
A system for monitoring a condition of a component on a vehicle, comprising: at least one sensor device that indicates a condition or a selected component on the vehicle; a controller that communicates with the sensor device and determines when the selected component may require attention, wherein the controller determines a profile of component performance within a frequency domain; and wherein the controller determines a three dimensional profile having six degrees of freedom and wherein the controller determines a signature of performance of the component for a driving condition, the signature being based upon performance of the component in at least one of the degrees of freedom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller provides an indication to a vehicle operator that the selected component may require attention.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 2 , including a visual display and wherein the controller provides a visual indication to the vehicle operator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 3 , wherein the controll provides the visual indication at least upon one of each vehicle start up or each vehicle shut down.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 3 , wherein the controller provides the visual indication at a time when the controller determines that attention may be needed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 2 , wherein the controller provides an audible indication to the driver.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller alters a performance of the vehicle responsive to determining that the component requires immediate attention.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises an acoustic sensor that detects a noise associated with operation or the component and the controller determines whether a detected noise indicates that the component may require attention.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 8 , wherein the controller accesses information regarding frequency and sound quality that distinguishes between acceptable noises and noises that arc indicative of potential problems.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises at least one or a wheel speed sensor, a brake pressure monitor, a steering angle sensor or a heat sensor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller determines the driving condition corresponding to at least one of average vehicle speed, average vehicle weight or total sprung mass and utilizes the driving condition information when determining the component signature.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller determines an initial signature and compares the initial signature to a later-determined signature for the same component.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller determines a first signature for a first component and a second signature for a second, similar component and wherein the controller compures the first and second signatures when determining the condition of at least one of the first and second components.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
89 words
A system for monitoring a condition of a component on a vehicle, comprising: at least one sensor device that indicates a condition of a selected component on a vehicle; and a controller that communicates with a sensor device and determines when, the selected component may require attention by determining a three dimensional profile having six degrees of freedom and determining a signature of performance of the component for a driving condition, the signature being based upon performance of the component in at least one of the degrees of freedom.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
89 words
A system for monitoring a condition of a component on a vehicle, comprising: at least one sensor device that indicates a condition of a selected component on a vehicle; and a controller that communicates with a sensor device and determines when, the selected component may require attention by determining a three dimensional profile having six degrees of freedom and determining a signature of performance of the component for a driving condition, the signature being based upon performance of the component in at least one of the degrees of freedom.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system or claim 14 , wherein the controller determines the driving condition corresponding to at least one of average vehicle speed, average vehicle weight or total sprung mass and utilizes the driving condition information when determining the component signature.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 14 , wherein the controller determines an initial signature and compares the initial signature to a later-determined signature for the same component.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
50 words
The system of claim 14 , wherein the controller determines a first signature for a first component and a second signature for a second, similar component and wherein the controller compares the first and second signatures when determining the condition of at least one of the first and second components.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 14 , wherein the controller determines the profile within a frequency domain.
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