Abstract: The prioritization method according to the present invention permits the selection of information providers independently of the selection and functioning manner of the requesting systems, for flexibilization. In a linear prioritization method according to the present invention, a list sorted by rising priority having information providers is sequentially polled, and the first information provider having a request command is selected, this request command is routed on, and the polling is ended. In an additional prioritization method according to the present invention, from a list that is not sorted, having information providers, the information provider having the maximum (minimum) request command is selected or the average request command of the requesters is ascertained. Preferably, the prioritization method according to the present invention is able to be executed using a computer system having a modular system construction.

Abstract: A device and a method implementable therewith for regulating the driving speed of at least one vehicle, having an electric motor/generator connected or connectable to a drive train for at least one wheel as a function of at least its actual speed and setpoint speed. The device includes a control unit for controlling the torque of the electric motor/generator, an arrangement for driving the electric motor/generator, an arrangement for recording the actual speed of the vehicle and an arrangement for preselecting the setpoint speed of the vehicle. In the device, the electric motor/generator is usable in generator operation to generate a braking torque and in engine operation to generate a driving torque.

Abstract: A method for operating an internal combustion engine is provided. By taking into account a setpoint temperature Tsetpoint of the internal combustion engine which depends on external and internal boundary conditions when controlling and/or regulating temperature-dependent functions of the internal combustion engine, fuel consumption and emission characteristics of the internal combustion engine are improved.

Abstract: A device and a method implementable therewith for regulating the driving speed of at least one vehicle, having an electric motor/generator connected or connectable to a drive train for at least one wheel as a function of at least its actual speed and setpoint speed. The device includes a control unit for controlling the torque of the electric motor/generator, an arrangement for driving the electric motor/generator, an arrangement for recording the actual speed of the vehicle and an arrangement for preselecting the setpoint speed of the vehicle. In the device, the electric motor/generator is usable in generator operation to generate a braking torque and in engine operation to generate a driving torque.

Abstract: A multi-layered module-type software layout known from the related art has been further developed for vehicles, and in addition, definite procedures are given for putting it into practical use. According to the present invention, to do this, a computer system is described having a software architecture (FIG. 4) that includes practical function assignments and interfaces having exchangeable modular plug-ins. With the aid of a prioritization method according to the present invention, these plug-ins may be polled independently of the number and functioning of the requesting systems for flexibilization. A method according to the present invention for powertrain control of a motor vehicle is divided into 5 phases from the characterization of environmental influences to the approach to the optimal operating point. In a computer system according to the present invention, having an object-oriented software system, this method may also be applied.

Abstract: The prioritization method according to the present invention permits the selection of information providers independently of the selection and functioning manner of the requesting systems, for flexibilization. In a linear prioritization method according to the present invention, a list sorted by rising priority having information providers is sequentially polled, and the first information provider having a request command is selected, this request command is routed on, and the polling is ended. In an additional prioritization method according to the present invention, from a list that is not sorted, having information providers, the information provider having the maximum (minimum) request command is selected or the average request command of the requesters is ascertained. Preferably, the prioritization method according to the present invention is able to be executed using a computer system having a modular system construction.

Abstract: A method for operating an internal combustion engine is provided. By taking into account a setpoint temperature Tsetpoint of the internal combustion engine which depends on external and internal boundary conditions when controlling and/or regulating temperature-dependent functions of the internal combustion engine, fuel consumption and emission characteristics of the internal combustion engine are improved.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement automatically restarts a drive unit (1) when there is an unintended stalling of the drive unit (1). In the case of stalling, checks are made as to whether the drive unit (1) was already in a steady-state condition directly before the stalling, as to whether the stalling took place because of an operator input, especially at an input unit (5) and as to whether a force-tight connection between the drive unit (1) and a transmission (25 or 80) is present. A restart of the drive unit (1) is automatically initiated when: the drive unit (1) was already in a steady-state condition directly before the stalling; when the stalling took place in a departure from the operator input; and, when the force-tight connection between the transmission (25 or 80) and the drive unit (1) is interrupted.

Abstract: A device (1) and a method implementable therewith for regulating the driving speed of at least one vehicle (3), having an electric motor/generator (17) connected or connectable to a drive train (7; 7′) for at least one wheel (11, 13; 11′, 13′) as a function of at least its actual speed and setpoint speed. The device (1) includes a control unit (31) for controlling the torque of the electric motor/generator (17), means for driving the electric motor/generator (17), means (37) for recording the actual speed of the vehicle (3) and means (39) for preselecting the setpoint speed of the vehicle (3).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and an arrangement for automatically restarting a drive unit (1) including an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle. The method and arrangement provides for an automatic restart when there is an unintended stalling of the drive unit (1). In the case of a stalling of the drive unit (1), a check is made as to whether the drive unit (1) was already in a steady-state condition directly before the stalling. Furthermore, a check is made as to whether the stalling of the drive unit (1) took place because of an operator input, especially at an input unit (5). In addition, a check is made as to whether a force-tight connection between the drive unit (1) and a transmission (25 or 80) is present.