Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080205320 | Method and system for selectively communicating with mobile platforms - There is provided a method for selectively communicating from a remote system to a subset of a plurality of vehicles. Each of the vehicles is equipped with a first wireless communications device and a second wireless communication device. The method comprises broadcasting a common message from the remote system to the vehicles via the first wireless communication device. A subset of the plurality of vehicles is selected based upon the common message. A communications link is established between the remote system and the second wireless communication device of each of the selected subset of vehicles to transmit formatted electronic data therebetween. | 08-28-2008 |
20080208405 | Method and system for facilitating communication of information to a mobile platform - There is provided a method and system for facilitating communications between a remote access point and a mobile platform during a shutdown period. The mobile platform is equipped with a first receiver and a wireless communications receiver. A wake-up signal is wirelessly transmitted from a remote wireless device to the first receiver of the mobile platform. The communications receiver is activated based upon the wake-up signal. The remote access point is controlled to communicate with the communications receiver subsequent to the activation of the communications receiver. | 08-28-2008 |
20100102630 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING AN AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - An automotive electrical system and a method for managing an automotive electrical system including a battery are provided. A state of charge of the battery is determined. An electrical system function is prevented from being performed based on the determined state of charge of the battery. | 04-29-2010 |
20110130892 | ENHANCED REFLASH USING MODULAR DISCRIMINATION - An improved system, method, and mechanism for executing and reconfiguring a reflash procedure maintains a vehicle state of charge while avoiding defective reflash operations. In an aspect of the invention, the technique includes receiving a reflash request, i.e., at a controller associated with the vehicle, the reflash request identifying one or more target modules and specifying replacement information. A reflash procedure in accordance with the received request is then begun. However, when and if the charge state of the vehicle drops below a predetermined threshold, the controller modifies the reflash procedure by first categorizing individual ongoing reflash operations and stopping any reflash operations belonging to the second class, while continuing any reflash operations belonging to the first class. | 06-02-2011 |
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20100063699 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE ENGAGEMENT POINT OF A CLUTCH - A method of determining an engagement position of a clutch of a vehicle is provided. The clutch is operable by a clutch pedal adapted to move over a travel range. The method comprises determining a rate of change of position of the clutch pedal, locating a dwelling range of the clutch pedal, the dwelling range comprising a plurality of positions of the clutch pedal along the travel range during which the rate of change of position of the clutch pedal is less than a predetermined rate of change for a predetermined length of time, and recording the travel positions of the clutch pedal in the dwelling range. | 03-11-2010 |
20100161188 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMANCE LAUNCH CONTROL OF A VEHICLE - A system and related operating method for performance launch control of a vehicle begins by receiving a user-selected driving condition setting that is indicative of road conditions. The method also collects real-time vehicle status data during operation of the vehicle, and derives a target wheel slip profile from the user-selected driving condition setting and the real-time vehicle status data. The actual propulsion system torque of the vehicle is limited using the target wheel slip profile, resulting in improved performance for standstill launches. | 06-24-2010 |
20100161194 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVE TRACTION CONTROL OF A VEHICLE - A method for active traction control of a vehicle can be performed to optimize corner exiting performance of a vehicle that is operating in a high performance or racing environment. The method estimates a real-time tire traction value during operation of the vehicle, computes a remaining tire traction value based upon a comparison of the estimated real-time tire traction value to a total available tire traction value, and calculates a traction system torque limit from the remaining tire traction value. The calculated torque limit can then be used to limit the actual traction system torque of the vehicle as needed in a real-time manner. | 06-24-2010 |
20100197458 | Method And System For Controlling A Vehicle Engine During A Performance Shifting Maneuver - An exemplary engine control system and method for controlling a vehicle engine during certain shifting maneuvers that involve a manual transmission, such as a ‘no-lift upshift’ where the driver does not release the accelerator pedal during manual shifting. The engine control method may be used to temporarily control the vehicle engine during a no-lift upshift maneuver so that the engine performs well without reaching excessively high engine speeds that could result in vehicle instability or damage. The engine control method described herein may be used with other performance driving maneuvers and techniques as well, such as a power shift maneuvers, etc. | 08-05-2010 |
20100217489 | Method And System For Controlling A Vehicle Engine During Performance Driving Events - A system and method for controlling a vehicle engine during one or more performance driving events, such as a performance takeoff, shifting or cornering event. The engine control system may be used to maintain stability when the vehicle is being driven in a competitive or aggressive fashion by temporarily controlling the vehicle engine through the manipulation of engine torque, engine speed or some other means. If the engine control system receives competing command signals from different vehicle subsystems, then the system may arbitrate or otherwise manage the competing command signals so that different subsystems can function together properly. In one embodiment, the engine control system blends the commands signals from two or more subsystems. | 08-26-2010 |
20130231837 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF A LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL - A method for regulating an electronic limited slip differential (eLSD) to apportion generated drive torque between first and second road wheels includes determining maximum torque capability of each wheel to identify more and less capable wheels. The method also includes determining a remaining portion of the drive torque by subtracting the maximum torque capability of the less capable wheel from the generated torque. The method additionally includes transferring to the more capable wheel a portion of the drive torque that is equal to the torque capability of the more capable wheel if the remaining portion is greater than the torque capability of the more capable wheel. Furthermore, the method includes transferring to the more capable wheel the remaining portion of the drive torque if the remaining portion is equal to or less than the torque capability of the more capable wheel. A vehicle employing the method is also disclosed. | 09-05-2013 |