Methods and systems for configuring electronic fuses
AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorsRobert John Stanley, Paul Allen, Jonathan Rumford, Christopher Harrison, Yucel Aybar
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Abstract
Systems and methods for configuring electronic fuses based on peripheral devices connected to a vehicle system are provided. The methods detect a first peripheral device has been connected to the vehicle system, receive a plurality of signals from the first peripheral device connected to the vehicle system, and configure a first electronic fuse based on the plurality of signals from the first peripheral device. The first electronic fuse is configured to electrically isolate the first peripheral device from the vehicle system upon receiving a current overload.
Claims17
A method for configuring electronic fuses based on peripheral devices connected to a vehicle system, the method comprising:
- detecting a first peripheral device has been connected to the vehicle system;
- receiving a plurality of signals from the first peripheral device connected to the vehicle system;
- configuring a first electronic fuse, based on the plurality of signals from the first peripheral device, to electrically isolate the first peripheral device from the vehicle system upon receiving a current overload;
- detecting a first current overload;
- isolating the first peripheral device from the vehicle system;
- and
- resetting the first electronic fuse after a first time period.
A method for configuring electronic fuses based on peripheral devices connected to a vehicle system, the method comprising:
- detecting a first peripheral device has been connected to the vehicle system;
- after detecting the first peripheral device has been connected to the vehicle system, interrogating the first peripheral device;
- receiving a plurality of signals from the first peripheral device connected to the vehicle system;
- and
- configuring a first electronic fuse, based on the plurality of signals from the first peripheral device, to electrically isolate the first peripheral device from the vehicle system upon receiving a current overload.
A method for configuring electronic fuses based on peripheral devices connected to a vehicle system, the method comprising:
- detecting a first peripheral device has been connected to the vehicle system;
- receiving a plurality of signals from the first peripheral device connected to the vehicle system;
- configuring a first electronic fuse, based on the plurality of signals from the first peripheral device, to electrically isolate the first peripheral device from the vehicle system upon receiving a current overload;
- receiving updated electronic fuse configuration data;
- and
- reconfiguring the first electronic fuse based on the updated configuration data.
A method for configuring electronic fuses based on peripheral devices connected to a vehicle system, the method comprising:
- detecting a first peripheral device has been connected to the vehicle system;
- receiving a plurality of signals from the first peripheral device connected to the vehicle system;
- configuring a first electronic fuse, based on the plurality of signals from the first peripheral device, to electrically isolate the first peripheral device from the vehicle system upon receiving a current overload;
- and
- updating the configuration of the first electronic fuse via an over-the-air update.
An electronic system for a vehicle, the system comprising:
- control circuitry configured to:
- detect a first peripheral device has been connected to the vehicle system;
- and
- input/output circuitry configured to:
- receive a plurality of signals from the first peripheral device connected to the system, and wherein the control circuitry is further configured to:
- configure a first electronic fuse, based on the plurality of signals from the first peripheral device, to electrically isolate the first peripheral device from the vehicle system upon receiving a current overload;
- and
- wherein the control circuitry is further configured to:
- detect a first current overload;
- isolate the first peripheral device from the vehicle system;
- and
- reset the first electronic fuse after a first time period.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.