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US 2025/0167571 A1Published application
Vehicle communication and monitoring
OwnerBenjamin S. Fuchs, Timothy P. Norstad +1inventors
InventorsBenjamin S. Fuchs, Timothy P. Norstad, Kevin E. Nelson
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Abstract
Systems and methods for vehicle communication are provided, for example to provide various connectivity and functionality according to hardware availability, power constraints, and environmental conditions, among other examples.
Claims20
An intercept circuit for a vehicle, comprising:
- a first connector that can be connected to a key switch connector of the vehicle;
- a second connector that can be connected to a key switch harness of the vehicle;
- and
- a controller connected to the first connector and the second connector, wherein the controller is configured to:
- pass a signal from the first connector to the second connector in a first operating mode;
- and
- interrupt the signal in a second operating mode, thereby preventing transmission of the signal from the first connector to the second connector.
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A vehicle, comprising:
- a frame;
- a prime mover supported by the frame;
- a battery supported by the frame;
- and
- a controller configured to:
- receive an indication of an operating mode, wherein the operating mode is at least one of:
- a shipping operating mode;
- an operator connectivity operating mode;
- an off-season storage operating mode;
- a start guarantee operating mode;
- an over-the-air (OTA) operating mode;
- and
- a warehouse operating mode;
- and
- configure the vehicle according to the indicated operating mode.
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A method for configuring a vehicle based on a state of charge of a battery, comprising:
- evaluating, based on a first predetermined threshold, the state of charge;
- based on determining the state of charge is below the first predetermined threshold:
- configuring a connectivity circuit of the vehicle to awaken periodically;
- and
- when the connectivity circuit is awake, communicating with a vehicle platform;
- evaluating, based on a second predetermined threshold that is below the first predetermined threshold, the state of charge;
- and
- based on determining the state of charge is below the second predetermined threshold:
- disabling the connectivity circuit of the vehicle.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.