Data Conversion System and Method for Converting Data That is Distributed in a Vehicle

A data conversion system for a vehicle, the system comprising:

• an interface gateway device configured to be communicatively coupled with a data acquisition module and a client module, the interface gateway device configured to receive a first message provided in a first format from the data acquisition module, the first message including a value of a data parameter related to operation of the vehicle;
• wherein the interface gateway device is configured to convert the first format of the first message into a different, second format to form a second message and to communicate the second message to the client module for use in performing a function for the vehicle.

A method for converting data for a vehicle, the method comprising:

• receiving a data parameter related to operation of the vehicle in a first message, the first message provided in a closed format, wherein the data parameter is received from an interface gateway device that receives the data parameter from a data acquisition module in an open format;
• and
• publishing the data parameter for communication to one or more client modules to use the data parameter for a function of the vehicle.