18331429. Power Control Device and Vehicle Having the Same simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 Power Control Device and Vehicle Having the Same
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Power Control Device and Vehicle Having the Same - 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 Original Abstract Submitted
Power Control Device and Vehicle Having the Same
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Power Control Device and Vehicle Having the Same - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18331429 titled 'Power Control Device and Vehicle Having the Same
Simplified Explanation
The embodiment power control device described in the patent application is a system that includes a power converter, a power distributor, and an integrated central control unit (ICU) connected through communication networks to control the power supply to low-power loads, including an autonomous driving control device. The ICU is responsible for detecting failures in communication modules or lines and transmitting failure information to the autonomous driving control device.
- Power converter converts high voltage from a battery to lower voltage for power supply.
- Power distributor distributes power to various low-power loads, including autonomous driving control device.
- Integrated central control unit (ICU) monitors and controls the power system, detecting and transmitting failure information.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various industries such as automotive, robotics, and IoT for efficient power management and control in low-power devices.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient power conversion and distribution for low-power loads. 2. Real-time detection and communication of failures in the power system.
Benefits
1. Improved reliability and safety in power supply for critical systems. 2. Enhanced efficiency in power management for autonomous devices.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Efficient Power Control Device for Autonomous Systems" can be used in autonomous vehicles, drones, and smart home devices for optimized power supply and management.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be similar power control systems used in the automotive industry for managing power supply to various components in a vehicle.
What are the technical specifications of the power converter in the system?
The technical specifications of the power converter, such as input voltage range, output voltage range, efficiency, and protection features, are not detailed in the abstract. Further information on these specifications would be necessary to understand the full capabilities of the power converter.
How does the integrated central control unit (ICU) communicate with the autonomous driving control device?
The abstract mentions that the ICU is connected to the autonomous driving control device through communication networks, but it does not specify the communication protocols or interfaces used for this connection. Understanding the communication methods employed would provide insights into the system's overall architecture and reliability.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment power control device includes a power converter configured to convert a first voltage of a first battery to a second voltage lower than the first voltage of the first battery and to supply a power via the second voltage, a power distributor configured to distribute and supply the power supplied from the power converter to a plurality of low-power loads including an autonomous driving control device, and an integrated central control unit (ICU) configured to be connected to the power converter, the power distributor, and the autonomous driving control device through a plurality of communication networks, to determine a first failure in a first communication module provided in the power converter or a second failure in communication lines of the plurality of communication networks, and to transmit failure information about the first failure or the second failure to the autonomous driving control device.
