Communication device, system, and method for active control of external vehicle components
AssigneeHorizon Global Americas Inc.
InventorsFred Brickley, Chandrakumar D. Kulkarni, Francis Bernart
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Abstract
The present disclosure includes a system, method, and device related to data collection and communication related to after-market and external vehicle systems, such as towing systems, cargo carrying systems, trailer breakaway systems, brake systems, braking control systems, and the like. Data is sensed, processed, shared, and further leveraged throughout the discrete components of the system, and possibly via internet and other communications' links, to effect various beneficial actions with minimal driver/user interaction or intervention. In the same manner, data from the system may be used for diagnostic reasons, safety controls, and other purposes.
Claims20
A control system comprising:
- a trailer brake controller;
- a wheel speed sensor operatively coupled with the trailer brake controller;
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- a controller in operative communication with either or both of the wheel speed sensor and the trailer brake controller, wherein the controller receives data with respect to the trailer brake controller and wherein the controller processes the data and sends a direction to act to the trailer brake controller.
A control system comprising:
- a trailer brake controller;
- a sensor operatively coupled with the trailer brake controller;
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- a controller in operative communication with either or both of the sensor and the trailer brake controller, wherein the controller receives data regarding the trailer brake controller and wherein the controller processes the data and sends a direction to adjust either of a boost or a gain on the trailer brake controller.
A system comprising:
- a trailer brake controller comprising a wheel speed sensor operatively and wirelessly coupled with the trailer brake controller;
- a towing accessory device comprising a second sensor, the trailer brake controller and towing accessory devices in operative communication;
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- a communication device in operative communication with the wheel speed sensor, wherein data from the wheel speed sensor is communicated to the communication device and the communication device sends instructions to the towing accessory to generate an action for the towing accessory device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.