Denso corporation (20240255577). POWER SUPPLY MONITORING CIRCUIT simplified abstract
POWER SUPPLY MONITORING CIRCUIT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
TAKAMICHI Kubo of Kariya-city (JP)
YUKI Uchida of Kariya-city (JP)
YOSHIAKI Katsumi of Kariya-city (JP)
MASASHI Ueno of Kariya-city (JP)
POWER SUPPLY MONITORING CIRCUIT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240255577 titled 'POWER SUPPLY MONITORING CIRCUIT
The power supply monitoring circuit described in the patent application monitors an in-vehicle power supply in an ECU, which powers power supply circuits through a power supply line and supplies power to downstream loads.
- The power supply monitoring circuit includes a voltage supply monitoring circuit and a control circuit.
- The power supply line is connected to the in-vehicle power supply and the power supply circuits through a branching node.
- The voltage monitoring circuit monitors the in-vehicle power supply by monitoring the power supply line.
- The control circuit discharges operational charges remaining in the power supply circuits or the device powered by them.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for monitoring power supply in ECUs. - Industrial applications for monitoring power supply in various systems.
Problems Solved: - Ensures efficient power supply monitoring in vehicles. - Helps prevent power supply issues in electronic control units.
Benefits: - Improved reliability of power supply systems. - Enhanced safety and performance of electronic components.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Power Supply Monitoring Circuit for Automotive ECUs" This technology can be used in automotive ECUs to enhance power supply monitoring, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in vehicles. This innovation has significant implications for the automotive industry, improving the overall efficiency and safety of electronic systems in vehicles.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the power supply monitoring circuit improve the reliability of power supply systems in vehicles? - The power supply monitoring circuit ensures efficient monitoring of the in-vehicle power supply, helping prevent power supply issues and enhancing the overall reliability of electronic components in vehicles.
2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology beyond automotive ECUs? - This technology can also be applied in various industrial settings to monitor power supply in different systems, improving efficiency and safety across industries.
Original Abstract Submitted
a power supply monitoring circuit monitors an in-vehicle power supply in an ecu. the ecu has power supply circuits powered by the in-vehicle power supply through a power supply line and supplying power to a downstream load. the power supply monitoring circuit includes a voltage supply monitoring circuit and a control circuit. the power supply line is commonly connected to the in-vehicle power supply and the power supply circuits by having a branching node where the power supply line is branched out from the in-vehicle power supply to the power supply circuits. the voltage monitoring circuit monitors the in-vehicle power supply by monitoring the power supply line. the control circuit controls the power supply circuits or a device powered by the power supply circuits to discharge operational charges remained in the power supply circuits or the device.
