Argo AI, LLC (20240243935). Adapter Device for Use with Automotive Ethernet and Methods of Use Thereof simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 Adapter Device for Use with Automotive Ethernet and Methods of Use Thereof
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Adapter Device for Use with Automotive Ethernet and Methods of Use Thereof - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Questions about Adapter Device for Automotive Ethernet
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Adapter Device for Use with Automotive Ethernet and Methods of Use Thereof
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Danson Evan Lu Garcia of Pittsburgh PA (US)
Joshua Smith of Livonia MI (US)
Adapter Device for Use with Automotive Ethernet and Methods of Use Thereof - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240243935 titled 'Adapter Device for Use with Automotive Ethernet and Methods of Use Thereof
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an adapter device for automotive Ethernet that includes a power connector, a USB-C connector, an Ethernet controller, and a power switching circuit. The device can receive power from a USB-C device and convert signals for automotive Ethernet.
- Power connector, USB-C connector, Ethernet controller, and power switching circuit included
- Power switching circuit can prevent or allow power from USB-C device
- Ethernet controller converts signals for automotive Ethernet
Key Features and Innovation
- Adapter device for automotive Ethernet
- Power connector, USB-C connector, Ethernet controller, and power switching circuit
- Ability to prevent or allow power from USB-C device
- Signal conversion for automotive Ethernet
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry for connecting devices to Ethernet networks
- Integration with autonomous vehicles for data transmission
- In-vehicle entertainment systems for connectivity
Problems Solved
- Providing power and signal conversion for automotive Ethernet
- Ensuring compatibility with USB-C devices
- Facilitating communication between different systems in vehicles
Benefits
- Enhanced connectivity options in vehicles
- Efficient power management
- Seamless integration with existing systems
Commercial Applications
- Automotive technology companies
- Electronics manufacturers
- Autonomous vehicle developers
Questions about Adapter Device for Automotive Ethernet
What are the main components of the adapter device?
The main components of the adapter device include a power connector, a USB-C connector, an Ethernet controller, and a power switching circuit.
How does the power switching circuit function in the adapter device?
The power switching circuit can be configured to prevent or allow power from a USB-C device connected via the USB-C connector.
By providing power and signal conversion capabilities for automotive Ethernet, the adapter device offers enhanced connectivity options for vehicles and facilitates communication between different systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
an adapter device for use with automotive ethernet may include a power connector, a universal serial bus type-c (usb-c) connector, an ethernet controller, and a power switching circuit, when the power switching circuit is in a first state, the power switching circuit is configured to prevent power from being received from a usb-c device connected via the usb-c connector, when the power switching circuit is in a second state, the power switching circuit is configured to allow power to be received from a usb-c device connected via the usb-c connector, and the ethernet controller is configured to convert a first signal received via the usb-c connector to a second signal that is formatted for automotive ethernet. methods, computer program products, and autonomous vehicles are also disclosed.
