METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SYNCHROPHASING USING ASYNCHRONOUS BUSES

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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SYNCHROPHASING USING ASYNCHRONOUS BUSES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240305499 titled 'METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SYNCHROPHASING USING ASYNCHRONOUS BUSES

The abstract describes a patent application for vehicle systems and methods that synchronize control modules over a communications bus for synchrophasing propellers.

Vehicle electrical system with a communications bus, bus control module, vehicle control module, and actuator control module work together.
Bus control module transmits a message over the communications bus, while the vehicle control module identifies a timestamp associated with the message and sends it back to the bus control module.
Actuator control module receives the message, identifies a timestamp, and adjusts its clock domain to synchronize with the vehicle control module based on the timestamps.

Potential Applications: - Aircraft propulsion systems - Marine propulsion systems - Industrial machinery control systems

Problems Solved: - Ensuring precise synchronization of control modules in vehicle systems - Improving efficiency and performance of propeller systems

Benefits: - Enhanced coordination between control modules - Increased efficiency in propeller synchronization - Improved overall performance of the vehicle system

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Propeller Synchronization Technology for Vehicle Systems" This technology can be utilized in aircraft, marine vessels, and industrial machinery to optimize propeller performance and efficiency, leading to cost savings and improved operational capabilities.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to vehicle control systems, propeller synchronization, and communications bus technology to gain a deeper understanding of the innovation presented in this patent application.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers in the field of vehicle systems and control technology may be conducting studies on improving synchronization methods for various components, including propellers, which could provide valuable insights into the development of this technology.

Questions about Vehicle Propeller Synchronization: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of propeller systems in vehicles?

  - This technology enhances coordination between control modules, leading to better synchronization of propellers and improved overall performance.

2. What are the potential applications of this synchronization technology beyond vehicle systems?

  - This technology can also be applied in industrial machinery and marine vessels to optimize propeller performance and efficiency.

Original Abstract Submitted

vehicle systems and methods are provided for synchronizing control modules over a communications bus for synchrophasing propellers. a vehicle electrical system includes a communications bus, a bus control module to transmit a first message over the communications bus, a vehicle control module coupled to the bus control module to identify a first timestamp associated with the first message being transmitted in a first clock domain associated with the vehicle control module and provide a subsequent message to the bus control module including the first timestamp, and an actuator control module coupled to the communications bus to identify a second timestamp associated with the first message being received over the communications bus and determine an adjustment to synchronize a second clock domain associated with the actuator control module with the first clock domain based at least in part on a relationship between the first timestamp and the second timestamp.