Hyundai motor company (20240124001). Power Control Device and Vehicle Having the Same simplified abstract
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 20240124001 titled 'Power Control Device and Vehicle Having the Same
Simplified Explanation
The embodiment power control device described in the abstract is a system that includes a power converter, a power distributor, and an integrated central control unit (ICU) to manage power distribution and communication within a vehicle, particularly for autonomous driving control.
- Power converter converts high voltage from a battery to a lower voltage for distribution to low-power loads.
- Power distributor distributes power from the converter to various components, including the autonomous driving control device.
- Integrated central control unit (ICU) connects to the power converter, power distributor, and autonomous driving control device to monitor and manage communication networks, detect failures, and transmit failure information.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and other systems requiring efficient power management and communication between components.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient power distribution and management within a vehicle system. 2. Quick detection and communication of failures to ensure system reliability and safety.
Benefits
1. Improved reliability and safety in vehicle systems. 2. Enhanced communication and coordination between components. 3. Efficient power usage and distribution for optimal performance.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Integrated Central Control Unit for Autonomous Driving Systems" - Optimizing Power Distribution and Communication for Vehicle Automation
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar systems used in electric vehicles, industrial automation, and smart grid technologies.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact overall vehicle performance and efficiency?
This article does not delve into the specific performance metrics or efficiency gains achieved by implementing this power control device in a vehicle system.
What are the potential cost implications of integrating this technology into vehicles?
The article does not address the cost factors associated with implementing this power control device in vehicles, including manufacturing costs, maintenance costs, and potential cost savings in the long run.
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.
