Data processing: vehicles – navigation – and relative location – Vehicle control – guidance – operation – or indication
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-21
2005-06-21
Black, Thomas G. (Department: 3661)
Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location
Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication
C701S029000, C714S013000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06909944
ABSTRACT:
An interface module for a power distribution and control system for a vehicle is described. The interface module includes at least one first link configured to receive an input from input devices on the vehicle, at least one second link configured to control output devices on the vehicle, at least one third link configured to communicate with a communication network. The module further includes control logic configured to store a record of output devices associated with the interface module and to process a configuration file to determine whether any of the output devices have been designated as controlling a mission critical function.
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Holeton Michael J.
Magners Kevin W.
Martin Patrick D.
Newton Paul J.
Pillar Duane R.
Oshkosh Truck Corporation
Tran Dalena
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