17938796. INTELLIGENT LIQUID LEVEL DISPLAY FOR AUXILIARY TANKS simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
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INTELLIGENT LIQUID LEVEL DISPLAY FOR AUXILIARY TANKS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Aed M. Dudar of Canton MI (US)
INTELLIGENT LIQUID LEVEL DISPLAY FOR AUXILIARY TANKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17938796 titled 'INTELLIGENT LIQUID LEVEL DISPLAY FOR AUXILIARY TANKS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system for displaying liquid levels in vehicle auxiliary tanks. Here are some key points from the abstract:
- Vehicle includes multiple auxiliary tanks on the cargo bed
- First detection unit detects user activity related to the tanks
- Second detection unit measures vehicle weight
- Control unit identifies the tank associated with user activity
- Control unit calculates liquid level change in the identified tank and displays it on a user interface
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- Potential Applications of this Technology
- Monitoring fuel levels in vehicles - Preventing fuel theft in commercial vehicles
- Problems Solved by this Technology
- Ensuring accurate monitoring of liquid levels in auxiliary tanks - Providing real-time information to users about liquid levels
- Benefits of this Technology
- Improved efficiency in managing vehicle fuel levels - Enhanced security against fuel theft
- Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
- Optimizing Fuel Management in Commercial Fleets
- Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
- Using real-time data to efficiently manage fuel consumption in large fleets
- Possible Prior Art
There are existing systems that monitor liquid levels in tanks, but the specific combination of user activity detection, weight measurement, and tank identification for displaying liquid levels may be unique to this patent application.
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- Unanswered Questions
- How does the system differentiate between different types of liquids in the tanks?
The abstract does not mention how the system distinguishes between different types of liquids in the auxiliary tanks.
- What is the accuracy of the weight measurement system?
The abstract does not provide details on the accuracy of the weight measurement system used in the vehicle.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system to display liquid levels in vehicle auxiliary tanks is disclosed. The vehicle includes a plurality of auxiliary tanks disposed on a vehicle cargo bed. The vehicle further includes a first detection unit to detect a user activity associated with the plurality of auxiliary tanks, and a second detection unit to measure a vehicle weight. The vehicle further includes a control unit to identify a first auxiliary tank, from the plurality of auxiliary tanks, which is associated with the user activity. The control unit further determines a vehicle weight change based on the measurement of weight and an initial vehicle weight. In addition, the control unit correlates first auxiliary tank identification and weight change determination, and calculates a liquid level change associated with the first auxiliary tank. Responsive to the calculation, the control unit displays the liquid level change on a user interface.
