18331429. Power Control Device and Vehicle Having the Same simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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 a lower voltage for power supply.
- Power distributor distributes power to various low-power loads, including an autonomous driving control device.
- Integrated central control unit (ICU) monitors communication networks for failures and communicates failure information to the autonomous driving control device.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and other systems requiring efficient power distribution and failure detection.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently distributing power to multiple low-power loads while also detecting and communicating failures in the system.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved power efficiency, enhanced system reliability through failure detection, and increased safety in autonomous driving systems.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include automotive industry for autonomous vehicles, electric vehicle manufacturers, and other industries requiring reliable power distribution systems.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be similar power control systems used in electric vehicles or industrial automation systems.
What is the impact of this technology on the automotive industry?
This technology can significantly improve the efficiency and safety of autonomous vehicles by ensuring reliable power distribution and timely failure detection, ultimately enhancing the overall performance and reliability of autonomous driving systems.
How does this technology contribute to the advancement of electric vehicles?
By providing efficient power distribution and failure detection capabilities, this technology can help enhance the performance and reliability of electric vehicles, leading to increased adoption and acceptance of electric vehicles in the market.
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.
