17885340. SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND RELATED METHODS FOR VEHICLE SENSOR CALIBRATION simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND RELATED METHODS FOR VEHICLE SENSOR CALIBRATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Brian D. Rutkowski of Ypsilanti MI (US)
David John Rutkowski of Grosse Ile MI (US)
SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND RELATED METHODS FOR VEHICLE SENSOR CALIBRATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17885340 titled 'SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND RELATED METHODS FOR VEHICLE SENSOR CALIBRATION
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes systems, apparatus, and methods for vehicle sensor calibration.
- Example vehicle includes a sensor with an output, sensor interface circuitry with a transistor, and processor circuitry.
- Processor circuitry activates the transistor to electrically couple the sensor output to ground or a different voltage source, and transmits a code to the sensor.
- The sensor performs calibration in response to the electrical coupling of the output to ground and receipt of the code.
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry for calibrating sensors in vehicles.
- Industrial machinery for sensor calibration in manufacturing processes.
Problems Solved
- Ensures accurate sensor readings by calibrating them to specific voltage ranges.
- Simplifies the calibration process for sensors in vehicles and machinery.
Benefits
- Improved accuracy of sensor readings.
- Streamlined calibration process for sensors.
- Enhanced performance and reliability of sensors in various applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems, apparatus, and related methods for vehicle sensor calibration are disclosed. An example vehicle includes a sensor including an output; sensor interface circuitry including a transistor, the sensor interface circuitry communicatively coupled to the output; and processor circuitry communicatively coupled to the sensor via the sensor interface circuitry. The processor circuitry is to cause the transistor to activate to electrically couple the output to one of (a) a ground potential or (b) a voltage source associated with a voltage different than a voltage corresponding to an output voltage range of the sensor; and cause a code to be transmitted to the sensor. The sensor is to perform a calibration in response to the electrical coupling of the output to ground and receipt of the code.
