18220583. CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 CONTROL DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
CONTROL DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Satoshi Kawashima of Nisshin-shi (JP)
CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18220583 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a control device that monitors the storage amount and temperature of a battery during a software update process, determining whether conditions are suitable for the update to proceed, and controlling the update process based on these determinations.
- Monitoring unit: Monitors storage amount and temperature of battery.
- Determination unit: Determines if storage amount and temperature meet specified thresholds.
- Control unit: Executes update process if battery temperature is below a certain threshold and storage amount and temperature meet specified thresholds after vehicle operation.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in automotive software update systems to ensure safe and efficient updates of vehicle software.
Problems Solved
This technology helps prevent overheating of batteries during software updates, ensuring the safety and reliability of the update process.
Benefits
- Improved safety during software updates - Enhanced battery performance and longevity - Efficient and reliable software update process
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Automotive Software Update Systems with Battery Monitoring Technology"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to battery monitoring systems in automotive applications, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the control unit determine the appropriate timing for the software update process based on battery conditions?
The abstract does not provide details on the specific criteria or algorithms used by the control unit to determine when to execute the update process.
Are there any potential limitations or drawbacks to this technology in real-world applications?
The abstract does not address any potential challenges or limitations that may arise when implementing this control device in practical settings.
Original Abstract Submitted
A control device includes: a monitoring unit that monitors a storage amount and a temperature of a battery that supplies electric power for executing a software update process; a determination unit that determines whether or not the storage amount of the battery is equal to or greater than the first storage amount and whether or not the temperature of the battery is equal to or greater than the first temperature; and a control unit that, when the temperature of the battery at the time of starting the vehicle is less than the second temperature that is lower than the first temperature, performs control for executing the update process when the determination unit determines that the storage amount of the battery is equal to or greater than the first storage amount and the temperature of the battery is equal to or greater than the first temperature after the vehicle finishes traveling.
