18236819. INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD
Organization Name
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Yoshiharu Imamoto of Kanagawa (JP)
Toshihisa Nakano of Osaka (JP)
INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18236819 titled 'INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) that includes a HyperVisor (HV) and two Virtual Machines (VMs). The first VM detects abnormalities in its own processes and notifies the second VM via the HV. The second VM then takes appropriate actions based on the information provided by the first VM.
- The ECU consists of a HyperVisor and two Virtual Machines.
- The first VM is responsible for detecting abnormalities in its own processes.
- When an abnormality is detected, the first VM notifies the second VM through the HyperVisor.
- The second VM executes a process in response to the abnormality, using the information provided by the first VM.
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry: This technology can be applied in automotive ECUs to enhance the safety and reliability of vehicle systems.
- Industrial automation: The innovation can be utilized in industrial control systems to improve fault detection and response capabilities.
- Medical devices: The technology can be implemented in medical equipment to detect and address abnormalities in real-time.
Problems Solved
- Efficient abnormality detection: The first VM can quickly identify abnormalities in its processes, allowing for prompt action.
- Seamless communication: The HV enables smooth communication between the first and second VMs, ensuring timely exchange of information.
- Adaptive response: The second VM can execute appropriate processes based on the information provided by the first VM, addressing abnormalities effectively.
Benefits
- Enhanced system reliability: The technology enables early detection and response to abnormalities, minimizing potential system failures.
- Improved fault tolerance: The use of multiple VMs and the HV ensures that the system can continue functioning even if one VM encounters an abnormality.
- Real-time monitoring: The first VM continuously monitors its processes, allowing for immediate detection of abnormalities and timely response.
Original Abstract Submitted
An ECU (Electronic Control Unit) includes a HV (HyperVisor), and a first VM (Virtual Machine) and a second VM that operate on the HV. The first VM detects an abnormality in a process in the first VM. When the first VM detects an abnormality, the first VM notifies the second VM of information related to the abnormality via the HV. The second VM executes a process responsive to the abnormality, based on the information related to the abnormality provided from the first VM.
