Systems and methods for dynamically limiting the road speed of a vehicle are provided herein. The method includes limiting the speed of the vehicle to a predetermined first speed under normal operating conditions. The method further includes selectively engaging an override condition for an activation interval responsive to an operator generated input. The override condition may be limited to a determined number of times in an activation assessment interval. During an activation interval of the override condition, the vehicle can exceed the predetermined first speed by a specified offset that defines a second speed greater than the first speed. The activation interval may be a period of time or a distance. The override condition is not available when the number of activations in the activation assessment interval exceeds a threshold value. The activation assessment interval may be defined by a period of time, a distance, an event or action, etc.
A compression ignition engine, commercial vehicle comprising such an engine, and a method for improving starting behaviour of such an engine. The engine is operable in a normal mode or a cold start mode. In the normal mode, a fuel injection system is controlled to inject a main fuel injection in a single pulse. In the cold start mode, the main fuel injection is split into a first split main and a second split main. The fuel injection system is controlled to inject the first and second split main in two distinct pulses, wherein the first split main is injected at a delayed timing for initiating a diffusion combustion phase in the pressurized combustion chamber, and wherein the second split main is injected during the diffusion combustion phase into the already combusting air-fuel mix.
Systems and methods for modulating power provided to a heating element of a vehicle exhaust system is provided. One system includes a controller controlling a switch, and an alternator having a first field terminal input, wherein the first field terminal input is connected to the switch. The system further includes a heating element connected to at least an output of the alternator. The controller is configured to determine a power demand for the electric heating element and modulate the first field terminal input to cause the alternator to provide power to the heating element according to the power demand.
G01R 31/371 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with remote indication, e.g. on external chargers
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02P 9/14 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output by variation of field
A fuel theft prevention system for a vehicle including: at least one processor; and a memory, operatively connected to the at least one processor and storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the system to: receive, from a first sensing system, first activity data; determine, based on the first activity data, a first confidence value indicative of whether the activity is suspicious; receive fuel data indicative of a fuel level in the fuel tank; and cause, based on the first activity data and the fuel data, at least one mitigation action to be taken when the fuel level decreases by a threshold amount, wherein the threshold amount includes a first amount when the first confidence value is a first value and a second amount when the first confidence value is below the first value, and wherein the second amount is greater than the first amount.
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods of dynamically modulating use of various motor control strategies (MCSs) to optimize powertrain efficiency. One or a combination of MCSs are strategically and dynamically implemented to regulate torque to drive axle motors of a drive axle based on vehicle operating conditions. In normal acceleration conditions, Field-Oriented Control (FOC) may be used to regulate torque applied to a first drive axle motor and Direct Torque Control (DTC) may be used to regulate torque applied to a second drive axle motor of the drive axle, where the first drive axle motor may operate at peak efficiency and the second drive axle motor may make up for fluctuating torque demand. In cruising speed conditions, FOC may be used to regulate torque applied to both the first and second drive axle motors to operate with high steady-state efficiency at cruising speeds.
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
A shiftable wheel end reduction may be mechanically coupled to a driven axle shaft and to a driven wheel of a wheeled vehicle. The shiftable wheel end reduction may be switched between a first operating mode, in which torque carried by the driven axle shaft is increased and transferred to the driven wheel by the shiftable wheel end reduction, and a second operating mode, in which torque carried by the driven axle shaft is maintained and transferred to the driven wheel by the shiftable wheel end reduction.
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods of automatically distributing powertrain demand between tandem drive axles in a tandem drive axle system for balanced tire wear between the tandem drive axles. Examples described herein analyze input signals collected from various vehicle sensors about operating conditions of the front and back tandem drive axles, and automatically bias a distribution of torque demand between the front and back tandem drive axles to correct for asymmetric wear based on known normal wear of the tires under like operating conditions.
B60K 23/08 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels
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(1) Repair and maintenance of vehicles; emergency roadside assistance services, namely, responding to calls for roadside assistance, flat tire changing, emergency fuel supplying, and battery jump starting
(2) Training services in the field of the repair and maintenance of vehicles
(3) Testing, analysis and evaluation of the services of dealerships to determine conformity with certification standards
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Vehicle dashboard display screen with graphical user interface
An example method for method for predicting the fuel consumption of a powertrain is described herein. The method includes receiving vehicle data, the vehicle data including vehicle specification information and vehicle drive cycle information, inputting the data into a trained machine learning model; and predicting, using the trained machine learning model, a fuel consumption of a powertrain.
B60W 30/188 - Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60W 20/11 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using model predictive control [MPC] strategies, i.e. control methods based on models predicting performance
B60W 50/00 - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
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TRUCK OR TRACTOR SEMI-TRAILER COMBINATION COMPRISING A PRESSURIZED FUEL STORAGE
A truck or tractor semi-trailer combination interconnected via a fifth wheel, comprising a pressurized fuel storage mounted between a rear end of the cabin and the semi-trailer. The pressurized fuel storage comprises opposing vessel mount structures extending from a top side of the pair of longitudinal chassis members and arranged for suspending an elongated pressure vessel in a lateral orientation. Each vessel mount structure comprises a strut provided with a ring-shaped clearance and a frame providing a neck mount for mounting an axial end of the elongated pressure vessel at a lateral offset from the strut. The struts are arranged for transferring a suspension force from the neck mounts to the pair of longitudinal chassis members, for thereby constraining a movement of the pressurized fuel storage with respect to the pair of longitudinal chassis members.
A method includes detecting a diesel engine runaway event in a diesel engine and, in response to detecting the diesel engine runaway event, deactivating all cylinders in the diesel engine such that no combustion occurs in any cylinders of the diesel engine and no cylinders of the diesel engine produce power, wherein deactivating the cylinders of the diesel engine includes mechanically decoupling a camshaft of the diesel engine from inlet valves of the cylinders of the diesel engine, and wherein deactivating cylinders of the diesel engine prevents flow of air from an intake manifold into combustion chambers of the cylinders.
F02D 17/00 - Controlling engines by cutting-out individual cylindersRendering engines inoperative or idling
F02D 17/04 - Controlling engines by cutting-out individual cylindersRendering engines inoperative or idling rendering engines inoperative or idling, e.g. caused by abnormal conditions
F02D 29/02 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving vehiclesControlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving variable-pitch propellers
A vehicle cabin heating system of a vehicle, and methods of operation of such a heating system are provided. The vehicle cabin heating system scavenges waste heat from drivetrain components. A heat pump provides further heat scavenging for delivery to the vehicle cabin. A supplemental heater may be selectively activated to provide supplemental heating when operation of the heat pump and/or vehicle cabin heating system are inadequate to provide prompt heating response. The supplemental heater may, for example, be a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater positioned downstream of a heat pump heater and/or a heater core, and/or may include a positive high voltage coolant heater positioned within a coolant fluid circuit useable to heat coolant for delivery to the heater core and/or heat pump.
A vehicle cabin heating system (202) of a vehicle (101), and methods of operation of such a heating system (202) are provided. The vehicle cabin heating system (202) scavenges waste heat from drivetrain components (250). A heat pump (214) provides further heat scavenging for delivery to the vehicle cabin. A supplemental heater (218, 220) may be selectively activated to provide supplemental heating when operation of the heat pump (214) and/or vehicle cabin heating system (202) are inadequate to provide prompt heating response. The supplemental heater (218, 220) may, for example, be a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater positioned downstream of a heat pump heater (214) and/or a heater core (210), and/or may include a positive high voltage coolant heater positioned within a coolant fluid circuit (201) useable to heat coolant for delivery to the heater core (210) and/or heat pump (214).
Computer thermal regulation (CTR) systems and methods for thermal energy (TE) regulation of vehicle computers designed to operate within a target temperature range (TTR). A vehicle HVAC system includes a computer heat exchanger in the computer including a phase change material (PCM) with a phase change temperature (PCT). When the computer is below a TTR lower limit, the CTR system causes the HVAC system to run a heating cycle, heating the PCM to and above the PCT. The PCM releases stored TE to the computer. When the CTR system is above a TTR upper limit, the CTR system causes the HVAC system to run a cooling cycle, cooling the PCM to and below the TTR. The PCM then absorbs heat from the computer. TE storage and release processes during phase changes enable the PCM to operate as a buffer between the HVAC system and the computer to allow finer control over the computer temperature with an otherwise over-powered HVAC system for the vehicle.
A vehicle includes: an engine; an exhaust pipe, fluidly coupled to the engine; a vehicle body including a fairing having an exhaust opening; and an exhaust assembly, the exhaust assembly including: an expansion chamber having a first opening fluidly coupled to the exhaust pipe and a second opening aligned with the exhaust opening in the fairing, a cross-sectional area of the second opening being greater than a cross-sectional area of the first opening, and a choke plate attached to the expansion chamber and shaped and sized to cover at least ten percent of the cross-sectional area of the second opening.
A trailer connection safety system is provided. In example aspects, the system receives an action by an operator of a vehicle and determines a connection state of an electrical cable. If the electrical cable is not in an appropriate state for the action of the operator, an alert is generated and displayed. In further aspects, the system may act as an interlock to prevent the action of the operator if the electrical cable is not in an appropriate state.
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
B60D 1/28 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for preventing unwanted disengagement, e.g. safety appliances
B60K 28/10 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the vehicle
Systems and methods for providing a dual view display for a vehicle including an autonomous driving system. The autonomous driving system may monitor an environment in which the vehicle is operating, sense a condition in the environment, and determine a vehicle response to the condition including one or more automated vehicle actions. Condition-associated data including information about the sensed/perceived condition and/or the one or more corresponding automated vehicle actions to the condition may be provided to a dual view display system. The dual view display system may determine a notification corresponding to the perceived condition and/or the automated vehicle intention and cause the notification to be displayed on a transparent display. The transparent display provides an operator interface to communicate the vehicle perception/intention to the vehicle operator. The transparent display further provides an external Human-Machine Interface (eHMI) to communicate the vehicle perception/intention to other road users.
Providing additional mass air flow to an engine of a vehicle to expand an operating range of cylinder deactivation (CDA) is provided. Aspects of the present disclosure describe a method and system to provide additional mass air flow to an engine using an auxiliary air source coupled to a turbocharger. When a low air-to-fuel ratio state is determined in association with operating the vehicle in CDA mode, the auxiliary air source is activated to assist the turbocharger with increase the supply of supercharged intake air to the engine. Accordingly, the operating range of CDA is expanded.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
In-vehicle infotainment systems comprised of display
monitors, computers, computer hardware, downloadable
computer operating software, connectivity modules, routers,
cameras, and electric sensors for accessing, operating
and/or managing vehicle safety information, vehicle
maintenance records, and the functions of in-vehicle
entertainment, data and voice communication, vehicle
control, navigation, and climate control devices.
A method for starting a vehicle's engine includes: causing a crankshaft of the engine to begin to rotate and to rotate through a first plurality of rotations; and causing, for each combustion chamber of at least one combustion chamber of the engine, an exhaust valve of the combustion chamber to remain in an opened position while the crankshaft rotates through the first plurality of rotations and prior to fuel being injected into the combustion chamber.
It is aimed to provide a hydrogen combustion engine 110 comprising downstream an exhaust gas after treatment system 250 is provided. The exhaust gas after treatment system 250 comprises a first catalytic NOx converter 251 immediately downstream of the combustion engine 110, said first catalytic NOx converter comprising a first catalyst. An oxidation catalyst 252 is provided immediately downstream of the first catalytic NOx converter 251. A second catalytic NOx converter 253 downstream of the oxidation catalyst 252 comprises a second catalyst and a dosing system 254 for providing a reductant and a particle filter 255 is provided downstream of the second catalytic NOx converter 253. A fuel control system is arranged for controlling the amount of unburnt hydrogen produced by the internal combustion engine; whereas the first catalytic NOx converter 251 is arranged for using the unburnt hydrogen as an NOx reducing agent and for increasing the temperature of the second catalytic NOx converter 253.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 3/10 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust
F01N 3/021 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters
F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
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Repair and maintenance of vehicles; Emergency roadside assistance services, namely, responding to calls for roadside assistance, flat tire changing, emergency fuel supplying, and battery jump starting Training services in the field of the repair and maintenance of vehicles Testing, analysis and evaluation of the services of dealerships to determine conformity with certification standards
62.
NOX SENSOR DIAGNOSTICS IN HEAVY-DUTY MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINES
A heavy-duty truck has a diesel engine, an exhaust after-treatment system, and an engine control unit. The exhaust after-treatment system includes a close-coupled selective catalytic reduction system and an underbody selective catalytic reduction system, a first NOx sensor upstream of the close-coupled selective catalytic reduction system, a second NOx sensor between the two selective catalytic reduction systems, and a third NOx sensor downstream of the underbody selective catalytic reduction system. The engine control unit may perform methods allowing intrusive diagnostics to be performed on exhaust gas NOx sensors using the selective catalytic reduction systems during normal operation of the heavy-duty truck.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
A system, method, and computer readable storage device are provided for providing a dynamic tachometer. Based on various signal inputs from a plurality of data sources, a tachometer may be dynamically modified to include visual information and assistance to the driver in relation to the vehicle's engine speed (i.e., revolution speed of the vehicle's crankshaft). The tachometer may include one or a combination of: dynamic shift point indicators, a target engine speed range indicator, an overspeed indicator, and a power take-off mode indicator.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 3/08 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous
F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
Generally described, an articulated wheel fairing system for a vehicle having a steering system with a neutral steering input and a non-neutral steering input is provided. The articulated wheel fairing system provides clearance to the steer tire and wheel of the vehicle during non-neutral steering input, such as when the vehicle is turning at slower road speeds. The wheel fairing system generally includes an articulating fairing panel configured to cover at least a portion of the steer wheel, where the fairing panel movable from a first position adjacent to the steer wheel, such as when the vehicle is traveling at higher road speeds, to a second position outwardly from the first position. The wheel fairing system includes a mechanical linkage or actuator coupled to the fairing panel and the vehicle and configured to move the frame between the first position and the second position relative to the vehicle.
A lean-burn internal combustion engine and an exhaust aftertreatment system having an oxidation catalyst are described. A controller determines a fueling rate and a mass flowrate of the exhaust gas feedstream. An inlet temperature of the exhaust gas feedstream upstream of the oxidation catalyst is determined via the first temperature sensor, and an in-use outlet temperature of the exhaust gas feedstream is determined downstream of the oxidation catalyst via the second temperature sensor. An expected outlet temperature from the oxidation catalyst is determined based upon the inlet temperature, the fueling rate, and the mass flowrate of the exhaust gas feedstream. The oxidation catalyst is evaluated based upon the expected outlet temperature and the in-use outlet temperature.
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
F01N 3/10 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features
The present disclosure is directed to a wheel cover that is coupled to a wheel of a vehicle utilizing a mounting assembly that has a bearing block. A retainer assembly in combination with the bearing block of the mounting assembly allows the wheel cover to be coupled to the wheel in a manner such that the wheel cover does not rotate with the forward and backward rotation of the wheel when the vehicle is being driven. The wheel cover covers the wheel and partially covers a gap or space between a tire of the wheel and a fender of the vehicle, which increases the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle. The retainer assembly provides at least one degree of freedom such that the wheel cover may move with the wheel when steering the vehicle in a leftward direction and a rightward direction.
B60B 7/00 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall
B60B 7/04 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall built-up of several main parts
B60B 7/20 - Wheel cover discs, rings, or the like, for ornamenting, protecting, or obscuring, wholly or in part, the wheel body, rim, hub, or tyre sidewall having an element mounted for rotation independently of wheel rotation
Systems and methods for determining a position of a vehicle driver and adjusting one or more digital mirrors based on the determined position. According to examples, the position of the driver's eyes and/or head are sensed by one or more driver position sensors and determined by a driver position processor. An external camera captures images external to the vehicle, and a video processor crops, zooms, pans, and/or otherwise adjusts the images to be displayed based on the position of the driver's eyes and/or head.
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Sparking plugs for internal combustion engines; water pumps; oil coolers for engines for vehicles; engine valves and cylinders for engines for vehicles; turbochargers for engines for vehicles; radiators (cooling) for motors for vehicles; oil filters, fuel filters and air filters for engines for vehicles; heat exchangers and parts for engines of vehicles; pneumatic hammers; vacuum cleaners; compressors (machines); motors and engines (except for land vehicles); aeroplane and ship engines; couplings and transmission belts, not for land vehicles, including belts for engines; igniting devices for internal combustion engines; cables as parts of igniting devices for internal combustion engines; generators of electricity; oil pumps, fuel pumps, coolant pumps and parts thereof, for engines for vehicles; exhaust pipes, manifolds, silencers, filters and traps for engines and engine exhausts for vehicles; dynamos and alternators; starters for motors and engines; filters for cleaning cooling air, for engines; compressed air guns for the extrusion of mastics; air pumps (garage installations); air guns (machine tools); self-regulating fuel pumps; engine parts, including v-belts and gaskets; turbocompressors; electric door openers and closers. Vehicles; parts for vehicles, not included in other classes; trucks, buses, trailers, semi-trailers; engines for land vehicles; cab, chassis and body parts for vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers; transmission belts for land vehicles; windows for vehicles; brakes for vehicles; brake levers and ABS sensor cables as parts of brakes for vehicles; valves for vehicle tires; sheet metal parts for vehicles; shock absorbing springs for vehicles; air pumps for vehicles; headlight wipers; steering parts for vehicles; steering wheels for vehicles; covers for vehicle seats; horns and air horns for vehicles; outriggers for vehicles; safety belts for vehicle seats; fifth wheels for land vehicles; draw bar couplings for land vehicles; vehicle cabs; cargo lift parts and shaft parts for vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers; spoilers, grills, bumpers, side skirts, fenders, seats, doors and steps for vehicles; step support for vehicles; door extensions and windshields as parts of vehicles; hoods and sunblinds specially adapted for vehicles; belts for land vehicles; transmission shafts and chains for land vehicles; windscreen wipers; blades for windscreen wipers; pneumatic spring bellows for vehicles; brake shoes, brake drums, brake calipers, brake hoses, brake discs, brake couplers, brake cylinders, brake pads, brake linings, brake segments for vehicles; air break valves for vehicle tires; caps for vehicle petrol (gas) tanks; fuel tanks, coolant tanks, wiper fluid tanks, fluid tanks, antifreeze liquid tanks and other such tanks specially for vehicles; suspension shock absorbers for vehicles; splash guards and mud flaps for vehicles; anti-skid chains; vehicle wheel tires; clutches for land vehicles and heads therefor; gear boxes for land vehicles; couplings for land vehicles and trailers; covers for vehicle steering wheels; vehicle covers (shaped); refrigerated vehicles and load carrying trailers; control mechanisms for cabins and windows of vehicles (parts of vehicles), non-electric; interior and outside mirrors for vehicles; wheel hubs, sockets, rings, rims, bearings and bolts for vehicle wheels; cab lift cylinder as parts of trucks; hydraulic circuits for vehicles; anti-theft alarms for vehicles; lockable fuel caps for vehicles.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
In-vehicle infotainment systems comprised of display monitors, computers, computer hardware, downloadable computer operating software, connectivity modules, routers, cameras, and electric sensors for accessing, operating and/or managing vehicle safety information, vehicle maintenance records, and the functions of in-vehicle entertainment, data and voice communication, vehicle control, navigation, and climate control devices
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) In-vehicle infotainment systems comprised of display monitors, computers, computer hardware, downloadable computer operating software, connectivity modules, routers, cameras, and electric sensors for accessing, operating and/or managing vehicle safety information, vehicle maintenance records, and the functions of in-vehicle entertainment, data and voice communication, vehicle control, navigation, and climate control devices.
A control system is arranged to control the heater system; wherein the control system is programmed to heat the exhaust after treatment system based on a setpoint value. The control system comprises a controller having an error input and an output; that outputs a heating power setpoint value that is adjusted by a feedback signal, said adjusted setpoint value provided in parallel to a branch including the heater system and a branch including a dynamic response system. The dynamic response system comprises a dynamic response part and a delay part. A first subtractor subtracts a measured heat output and an output of the dynamic response system; an adder adds an output of the dynamic response part and an output of the first subtractor. A second subtractor subtracts a heating power setpoint from the output of the adder to provide a control error signal for the error input of the controller.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 3/10 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust
Localization of a vehicle based at least in part on a map of reflective objects having specular reflectivity. A specular constellation map generation system and method are used to create a mapping of location, orientation, and reflectivity values of reflective objects in a driving surface. A specular constellation localization system and method collect reflection data associated with a driving surface and generate a constellation of specular highlights associated with the reflection data. The constellation of specular highlights can be used in conjunction with a location of a light source and the mapping of reflective object values to determine a pose of the vehicle.
G06V 10/80 - Fusion, i.e. combining data from various sources at the sensor level, preprocessing level, feature extraction level or classification level
B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
G01C 21/16 - NavigationNavigational instruments not provided for in groups by using measurement of speed or acceleration executed aboard the object being navigatedDead reckoning by integrating acceleration or speed, i.e. inertial navigation
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
93.
Method for detecting malfunctioning turbo-diesel cylinders
According to the invention, a diagnostic method is provided for diagnosing a misfire condition of individual engine cylinders in a turbocharged diesel engine having at least a first and a second cylinder. The diagnostic method is characterized by defining a group of diagnosing functions (f1 . . . fn), each having as inputs a number of subsequent sampling pressure values (p1 . . . pm) and having as output a threshold characteristic (t1 . . . tn) diagnosing a misfire condition; determining an error function (e1 . . . en), which is a function of measured false fails and false passes for said diagnosed misfire condition by said diagnosing function (f1 . . . fn), in each of an engine speed region, ranging from a lowest engine speed (rlow) to a highest engine speed (rhigh), for selected engine speed range intervals (s1 . . . sl), and selecting a diagnosing function fi from the group of diagnosing functions (f1 . . . fn), where in fi having an error function ei that is lowest over the entire speed range ([rlow-rhigh]). The number n of diagnosing functions (f1 . . . fn) in the group of diagnosing functions can be more than 7.
An example method of optimized energy management includes creating a synthetic training dataset, where the synthetic training dataset includes a activity profiles for a period of time; training a deep learning model using the synthetic training dataset; predicting, using the trained deep learning model, a power load for the period of time; determining a projected state of charge (SOC) of an energy storage device during the period of time based, at least in part, on the predicted power load; and controlling charging operations for the energy storage device based on the projected SOC.
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
G06N 3/0442 - Recurrent networks, e.g. Hopfield networks characterised by memory or gating, e.g. long short-term memory [LSTM] or gated recurrent units [GRU]
Providing additional mass air flow to an engine of a vehicle to expand an operating range of cylinder deactivation (CDA) is provided. Aspects of the present disclosure describe a method and system to provide additional mass air flow to an engine using an auxiliary air source coupled to a turbocharger. When a low air-to-fuel ratio state is determined in association with operating the vehicle in CDA mode, the auxiliary air source is activated to assist the turbocharger with increase the supply of supercharged intake air to the engine. Accordingly, the operating range of CDA is expanded.
