18282732. DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE simplified abstract (JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED)
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DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE
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Dibyendu Palai of Leamington Spa, Warwickshire (GB)
Sachin Shinde of Solihull, West Midlands (GB)
DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18282732 titled 'DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE
The present disclosure describes a diagnostics system for a vehicle, consisting of application functions, I/O interface modules, and a vehicle diagnostics manager (VDM). The I/O interface modules transmit output signals from I/O devices to the application functions along with a signal tag. Each module runs physical fault monitors to detect faults and maintains a fault record. The application functions run strategic fault monitors to detect faults and report them to the VDM. The VDM, upon receiving a notification of a fault, identifies the source I/O interface module, reads physical faults, and triages them with the reported strategic fault to identify the cause fault.
- Application functions control vehicle functions
- I/O interface modules host drivers for I/O devices
- VDM manages diagnostics process
- Modules transmit output signals with signal tags
- Fault monitors detect physical and strategic faults
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle diagnostics - Fleet management for monitoring multiple vehicles - Industrial machinery for fault detection and maintenance
Problems Solved: - Efficient fault detection and reporting in vehicles - Streamlined diagnostics process for quick maintenance - Improved reliability and safety of vehicle operations
Benefits: - Early detection of faults prevents breakdowns - Enhanced vehicle performance and longevity - Cost-effective maintenance through targeted repairs
Commercial Applications: Title: Vehicle Diagnostics System for Enhanced Maintenance Efficiency This technology can be used in automotive workshops, fleet management companies, and industrial settings to improve maintenance processes, reduce downtime, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Questions about Vehicle Diagnostics System: 1. How does the diagnostics system improve vehicle safety and reliability? The system enhances safety by detecting faults early and ensuring timely maintenance, thus reducing the risk of breakdowns and accidents.
2. What are the key advantages of using strategic fault monitors in the diagnostics system? Strategic fault monitors help in identifying potential issues with specific vehicle functions, allowing for targeted maintenance and efficient problem-solving.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to a diagnostics system () for a vehicle (). The diagnostics system () comprises a plurality of application functions () for controlling functions of the vehicle, a plurality of I/O interface modules () hosting drivers for I/O devices associated with the application functions (), and a vehicle diagnostics manager or VDM (). The I/O interface modules () are configured to transmit output signals pertaining to operation of their associated I/O devices to the application functions () together with a signal tag identifying the I/O interface module that generated the output signal. Each I/O interface module () is also configured to run physical fault monitors in order to detect physical faults for its associated I/O devices, and to maintain a fault record of detected physical faults. Each application function () is configured to run strategic fault monitors in order to detect strategic faults for its associated vehicle function. The application functions () are configured, upon detection of a strategic fault, to identify the signal tag associated with the output signal that caused the detection of the strategic fault, and to report the detected strategic fault to the VDM () together with the associated signal tag. The VDM () is configured, upon receiving a notification of a detected strategic fault from an application function (), to identify a source I/O interface module () in dependence on the received signal tag, to read physical faults from the identified source I/O interface module (), and to triage the physical faults from the identified source I/O interface module () with the reported strategic fault in order to identify a cause fault for the reported strategic fault.
