18570989. Control System for at Least One Receiving Device in Safety-Critical Applications simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)
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Control System for at Least One Receiving Device in Safety-Critical Applications
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Erhart Lederer of Rutesheim (DE)
Panagiotis Kosioris of Urbach (DE)
Daniel Tuchscherer of Fellbach (DE)
Frederik Morlok of Wildberg Gueltlingen (DE)
Jaroslaw Topp of Renningen (DE)
Frank Traenkle of Erdmannhausen (DE)
Control System for at Least One Receiving Device in Safety-Critical Applications - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18570989 titled 'Control System for at Least One Receiving Device in Safety-Critical Applications
The control system described in the patent application includes input interfaces, control functions, self-check logic units, cross-check logic units, and output interfaces.
- Input interfaces are used to receive input signals that need to be acted upon by the receiving device.
- Control functions analyze the input signals and determine the appropriate output data for the actuator.
- Self-check logic units are responsible for detecting any malfunctions in the control functions.
- Cross-check logic units compare the output data from different control functions to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Integration of self-check and cross-check logic units to enhance system reliability and fault detection.
- Use of multiple control functions to analyze input data and determine optimal output for the actuator.
Potential Applications:
- Industrial automation systems
- Robotics
- Automotive control systems
Problems Solved:
- Ensuring system reliability and fault detection in control systems.
- Improving accuracy and consistency of output data in complex control systems.
Benefits:
- Enhanced system reliability
- Improved fault detection capabilities
- Increased accuracy in output data determination
Commercial Applications:
- This technology can be applied in various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and robotics for improved control system performance and reliability.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the integration of self-check and cross-check logic units improve system reliability? 2. What are the potential applications of this control system in the automotive industry?
Frequently Updated Research: There may be ongoing research in the field of control systems focusing on enhancing fault detection algorithms and improving system reliability. Researchers may be exploring new methods to optimize control functions for better performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
A control system for at least one receiving device includes at least one input interface, a plurality of control functions, a self-check logic unit, at least one cross-check logic unit, and at least one output interface. The at least one input interface is configured to read in an input to be reacted to by controlling the receiving device. The plurality of control functions are each configured to determine output data for the actuator from an input which has been read in. The self-check logic unit is for each control function and is configured to detect a malfunction of the control function. The at least one cross-check logic unit is configured to check whether output data determined by a control function are consistent with (i) output data determined by another control function, (ii) internal information from the other control function, and/or (iii) an input used by the other control function.
