Abstract: An in-vehicle power system includes: a charging-discharging device configured to selectively perform both a charging function for receiving and delivering a first power signal and a discharging function for transmitting a second power signal; a battery configured to store an electrical energy transferred after DC conversion of the first power signal; and a charging-discharging controller configured to control the charging-discharging device based on a user's input or a predetermined control pattern.

Abstract: A charging cable includes: a plurality of pins; a storage configured to store software, which controls communication with a communication device connected through at least one of the plurality of pins, controls communication with a charging object connected through the plurality of pins, controls charging of the charging object and monitors the charging; and a controller configured to: when a first voltage is applied to the at least one pin of the plurality of pins, control to output a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal having a predetermined first duty ratio corresponding to a communication enabled state with the communication device through the at least one pin; and when a second voltage is applied to the at least one pin, change to an update mode and control to output the PWM signal having a predetermined second duty ratio corresponding to the change to the update mode through the at least one pin.

Abstract: A vehicle and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The vehicle may include a plurality of charging ports electrically coupled to a first connector and a second connector, each of the first and second connectors configured to receive power from at least one charger; and a controller configured to receive a charging start command and, upon receiving the charging start command, to control operation of the vehicle to be sequentially paired with the first connector and the second connector when the first connector and the second connector are electrically coupled to the plurality of charging ports.

Abstract: A bus bar assembly installed in a frame for fixing a plurality of stacked battery cells is provided. The bus bar assembly may include: a bus bar fixed to the frame; a flexible printed circuit board electrically connected to the bus bar and configured to sense the plurality of battery cells; and a connection terminal having a protrusion formed on one surface of the connection terminal, is the protrusion being configured to pass through the flexible printed circuit board so as to be electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board, and the connection terminal configured to be electrically connected to the bus bar through the opposite surface of the one surface, the opposite surface being bonded to the bus bar.

Abstract: A cable binding device includes a first binding member including a first binding part binding a circumference of a first cable and a first fastening part connected to the first binding part. The first fastening part is fastened to a fixing hole formed on a panel. The first fastening part is also protruding to the opposite side of the panel. The cable binding device also includes a second binding member including a second binding part binding a second cable on the opposite side of the panel and a second fastening part connected to the second binding part. The second fastening part is fastened to the first fastening part protruding to the opposite side of the panel.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly has a moving plate for protecting a terminal, which may easily separate the moving plate from a male plate for a rework operation for realigning a terminal pin without damage and may decrease a force when a female connector is inserted into and fastened to the male connector to push the moving plate. This improves the quality by reducing the difficulty when the female connector is inserted into and fastened to the male connector and improves a locking projection structure of the female connector such that the moving plate may easily return to the original location at all times when the female connector is separated.

Abstract: Provided is a flexible circuit board installed on a frame to which a bus bar is coupled. The flexible circuit board may include a central portion having a band shape, first connection circuit portions formed at both ends of the central portion and disposed to face each other, second connection circuit portions extending from the first connection circuit portions in parallel with the central portion, and third connection circuit portions extending from the first connection circuit portions and the second connection circuit portions and connected to the bus bar. An overlapped may be formed when each of the second connection circuit portions is folded toward one side of each of the first connection circuit portions.

Abstract: The present invention provides an in-vehicle passenger detection system and method using an Ultra-Wide Band radar. The present invention processes the values collected using an Ultra-Wide Band radar in the time domain, so that it is possible to detect passengers in a vehicle faster than the time required to process the collected values in the frequency domain using a conventional Ultra-Wide Band radar. Also, the present invention detects a large motion, such as a passenger's hand or foot movement in a vehicle, and a small motion, such as a passenger breathing quietly, using separate data processing procedures, respectively, so that faster and more accurate passenger detection is possible.

Abstract: A power relay assembly for an electric vehicle and a driving method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention connect the first switching unit and the second switching unit connected in series with each other in parallel with the relay switch, and by allowing the first switching unit and the second switching unit to include semiconductor switching elements and diodes therein, not only when power is supplied from the battery to the load side, but also when charging is performed by supplying a charging current to the battery, it is possible to supply or cut off power while preventing sparks and arcs at the relay contact point.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a vehicle capable of locking/unlocking a vehicle door through a remote controller even when the vehicle's main battery cannot supply power normally. A vehicle includes: a door locking device configured to perform locking/unlocking of the door; and a controller configured to drive the door locking device using the power of a first battery, charge a second battery with the power of the first battery, and drive the door locking device using the power of the second battery when power is not supplied from the first battery.

Abstract: Provided is a frame assembly for fixing a plurality of stacked battery cells. The frame assembly may include: a frame including an upper surface, a first side surface connected to a first end of the upper surface and a second side surface connected to a second end of the upper surface, the frame being configured to enclose the plurality of battery cells; a plurality of first bus bars disposed on the first side surface; a plurality of second bus bars disposed on the second side surface; and a flexible printed circuit board disposed along the upper surface, the first side surface, and the second side surface of the frame, the flexible printed circuit board being configured to sense the plurality of battery cells.

Abstract: A vehicle may include a camera configured to generate first image data based on tuning parameters; a first image controller including an image signal processor (ISP) configured to perform the image processing of the first image data; and a second image controller including the ISP configured to perform the image processing of the first image data. When the second image controller determines the tuning parameter based on an operation mode, the second image controller may be configured to transmit the determined tuning parameter to the camera, and the ISP of the first image controller may be configured to receive the first image data.

Abstract: An apparatus for managing power of a vehicle includes a processor that controls a bypass path for bypassing an input power or a boosting path for boosting the input power corresponding to an idle mode signal, a booster that boosts the input power corresponding to a driving signal to generate an output power, a control circuit that selectively supplies a power for operating the booster corresponding to an output signal of the processor in a boost mode, and a pulse width control circuit that controls a duty of the driving signal corresponding to an output signal of the control circuit.

Abstract: A wire harness grommet is provided. The wire harness grommet includes a main body including a first body, a second body connected to the first body, and an inner wall located between the first body and the second body, an inner tube disposed in a center of the main body wherein the inner tube is configured to receive a wire harness, and a plurality of sound insulation projections on the main body, wherein each sound insulation projection has a tapered reflective surface.

Abstract: A cable binding device includes a first binding member including a first binding part binding a circumference of a first cable and a first fastening part connected to the first binding part. The first fastening part is fastened to a fixing hole formed on a panel. The first fastening part is also protruding to the opposite side of the panel. The cable binding device also includes a second binding member including a second binding part binding a second cable on the opposite side of the panel and a second fastening part connected to the second binding part. The second fastening part is fastened to the first fastening part protruding to the opposite side of the panel.

Abstract: A method of managing backup power for wireless vehicle communication is provided. The method includes determining whether a vehicle is turned on or off and when the vehicle is turned off, determining whether a wireless communication unit in the vehicle is in a sleep mode. When the wireless communication controller is in the sleep mode, the wireless communication controller is converted into a standby mode, and power-switching control is performed based on a standby time according to the standby mode.

Abstract: A power relay assembly for an electric vehicle and a driving method thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention connect the first switching unit and the second switching unit connected in series with each other in parallel with the relay switch, and by allowing the first switching unit and the second switching unit to include semiconductor switching elements and diodes therein, not only when power is supplied from the battery to the load side, but also when charging is performed by supplying a charging current to the battery, it is possible to supply or cut off power while preventing sparks and arcs at the relay contact point.

Abstract: The present invention includes a CP monitoring unit configured to monitor a CP voltage applied through a CP line from the controller of the slow charging cable when the slow charging cable is connected to an inlet, a mode switching request unit configured to request mode switching to the controller of the slow charging cable by converting the monitored CP voltage to a preset mode switching voltage; a communication switching unit configured to connect a LIN transceiver for LIN communication to the CP line when the controller of the slow charging cable is switched to a LIN communication mode for software update, and a control unit configured to control the LIN transceiver to transmit a pre-stored software update file to the controller of the slow charging cable, so that the controller's software can be updated without disassembling or damaging the controller of the slow charging cable.

Abstract: A rear alarm sensor assembly includes: a sensing part that generates waves and a sensing signal, based on contents obtained by detecting an approaching object by the generated waves; a controller that generates a transmission signal including the sensing signal and an identifier for identification and transmits the generated transmission signal to a body control module, the controller including a plurality of identification terminals for changing the identifier according to a connection relation and a ground terminal that is grounded; and a determination device that is electrically connected to the ground terminal and moves so as not to be connected to the plurality of identification terminals or so as to be connected to one of the plurality of identification terminals. In particular, the determination device electrically connects the connected identification terminal and the ground terminal to change the connection relation of the plurality of identification terminals.

Abstract: A charging device and method for controlling the same may include a charging connector connectable to a vehicle; a power connector connectable to a power source; a communication module configured to receive beacon signals from a plurality of beacons and send beacon information included in the received beacon signals to a charging management server; and a controller configured to, upon reception of a charging authorization signal from the charging management server, charge the vehicle connected to the charging connector and control the communication module to send information related to an amount of power used for charging the vehicle to the charging management server.