Abstract: The present invention relates to intelligent fuse box (1) for a vehicle's multiplex power distribution system, the fuse box including outputs (3) for driving the vehicle's functional components/actuators and/or cable buses (11–13) equipped with intelligent_nodes (14), the latter in turn having outputs for driving functional components/actuators (15), and further including means serving fuse functions between the outputs (3; 11–13) and the vehicle's power supply bus (12). The fuse-function means are controlled solid-state switches (4). The fuse box (1) includes inputs (5) for receiving messages controlling the ON/OFF state of solid-state switches (4) and a microprocessor (6), the latter controlling the solid-state switches (4) based on a program stored in the microprocessor memory (7) and on current limits predetermined in configuration data (8).

Abstract: A current distribution system for a vehicle, wherein a high-level data bus (9′) and a low-level data bus (9) are consistent with different protocols and are in a data transfer communication with each other by way of an adapter (3). Intelligent nodes (19) associated with at least the low-level data bus (9) are provided with a standard kernel software and with node-specific configuration files, whereby the kernel software is adapted to represent the desired functions of a node, including the reception and transmission of control messages, as well as a controlled current supply to electrical devices (20) in a vehicle. The node configuration files are stored as a system configuration in the adapter (3), from which a proper node configuration file can be loaded into a given node (19).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle's multiplex power distribution system with a power-saving circuit. The system has in one or more cable branches (2) a plurality of intelligent nodes (3) with controlled outputs for feeding consumers in a controlled manner. Power to the control electronics (6, 7) is passed via a power-saving circuit (10) including a controlled solid-state switch (M1) with a diode (D3) which is connected in series with the same and is maintained reverse-biased by a capacitor (C3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to intelligent fuse box (1) for a vehicle's multiplex power distribution system, the fuse box including outputs (3) for driving the vehicle's functional components/actuators and/or cable buses (11-13) equipped with intelligent_nodes (14), the latter in turn having outputs for driving functional components/actuators (15), and further including means serving fuse functions between the outputs (3; 11-13) and the vehicle's power supply bus (12). The fuse-function means are controlled solid-state switches (4). The fuse box (1) includes inputs (5) for receiving messages controlling the ON/OFF state of solid-state switches (4) and a microprocessor (6), the latter controlling the solid-state switches (4) based on a program stored in the microprocessor memory (7) and on current limits predetermined in configuration data (8).

Abstract: A current distribution system for a vehicle, wherein a high-level data bus (9′) and a low-level data bus (9) are consistent with different protocols and are in a data transfer communication with each other by way of an adapter (3). Intelligent nodes (19) associated with at least the low-level data bus (9) are provided with a standard kernel software and with node-specific configuration files, whereby the kernel software is adapted to represent the desired functions of a node, including the reception and transmission of control messages, as well as a controlled current supply to electrical devices (20) in a vehicle. The node configuration files are stored as a system configuration in the adapter (3), from which a proper node configuration file can be loaded into a given node (19).

Abstract: A procedure is disclosed for determining the message identifiers in a control area network CAN data transmission network of an elevator system where message identifiers are used in the transmission of messages. Each node in the network monitors the data transmissions in the network and stores the other message identifiers in use by the other nodes. When selecting a message identifier, the node makes use of a random number to select an unused identifier from an identifier table.

Abstract: Procedure and apparatus for conveying the input and output data of a process or of other computer-controlled apparatus or equipment to a processor system comprising one or several central units with memories. The input and output data (I/O) are separated from the central units by means of I/O memories and the data transfer between the input and output data matching unit or interface and the I/O memories is performed by an I/O copier.