Abstract: Embodiments include methods, devices, systems, and non-transitory process-readable storage media for managing care provider coverage in a medical communication system. Some embodiments may include receiving from a first communication device associated with a first user a coverage request defining a coverage period and requesting that a second user associated with a second communication device provide care coverage for the first user, sending a notification of the coverage request to the second communication device including the coverage period and requesting agreement to provide care coverage for the first user, receiving from the second communication device an acceptance of the coverage request, and directing to the second communication device a message sent to the first communication device during the coverage period in response to receiving the acceptance of the coverage request.

Abstract: A vehicle flasher hazard function is implemented on an electrical controller having control over vehicle exterior lights. The flasher hazard function features an optimized duty cycle and operational frequency, consistent with legal requirements for the flasher rate. The point in time that individual bulbs are turned on is staggered in time to avoid all bulbs being simultaneously activated. This distributes the current surges associated with bulb activation being distributed in time. When a vehicle battery can no longer sustain the legally mandated flasher rate an optional path for flasher operation at a reduced rate is provided.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting control system provides aural warning that the conditions for activating pupil warning lights have been met but that the pupil warning light system has not been armed, preventing operation of the lights.

Abstract: A vehicle flasher hazard function is implemented on an electrical controller having control over vehicle exterior lights. The flasher hazard function features an optimized duty cycle and operational frequency, consistent with legal requirements for the flasher rate. The point in time that individual bulbs are turned on is staggered in time to avoid all bulbs being simultaneously activated. This distributes the current surges associated with bulb activation being distributed in time. When a vehicle battery can no longer sustain the legally mandated flasher rate an optional path for flasher operation at a reduced rate is provided.

Abstract: A vehicle electrical system controller is used to monitor selected operating variables, or predetermined operator actions to identify a delivery stop, and upon the vehicle coming to a stop, invoking various vehicle functions to give warning to others that the vehicle is stopped for a delivery, to assist the driver in making the delivery, and, potentially, securing the vehicle during any period the operator is outside of the vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for testing operation of that portion of a transportation vehicle's electrical system that has switches accessible for selective actuation by an occupant of an interior of the vehicle to control exterior lamps through an ESC (12). During a learn mode (56) of a test, processor apparatus executes a learn algorithm stored in the ESC and as the learn algorithm executes, a person inside the vehicle operates the switches in a desired sequence to cause the ESC to store data related to the sequence. During a playback mode (58) of the test, the processor apparatus executes a playback algorithm stored in the ESC to cause the ESC to actuate the lamps in accordance with the stored data. A defect in any portion of a lamp circuit is observed by failure of a lamp to illuminate in the stored sequence.

Abstract: Control of an accessory lighting array for temporary installation on a towed vehicle through the controller area network of a towing vehicle is effected through access to the controller area network over a bus extension, and connection of an accessory controller to the bus extension for decoding network status messages for operation.

Abstract: A system and method for the automated sequencing of certain operations when a vehicle, such as a school bus, (10) approaches a railroad crossing where it is required to stop before proceeding across the crossing. A devoted switch (28) is actuated by the driver to initiate the sequence. After stopping, vehicle speed or distance traveled is used to restore conditions of various devices whose operation was affected by the initial switch actuation.

Abstract: Vehicle on-board measurement of axle load and gross combined vehicle weight is improved for an air bladder suspended vehicle by allowing for suspension hysteresis. Suspension hysteresis results in at least two distinct air pressures being possible in an air bladder for a single load. The system also reduces the disruptive effect of vehicle acceleration and deceleration on load determination. Vehicle drive train management is enhanced using the load information to effect transmission gear selection.

Abstract: Vehicle on-board measurement of axle load and gross combined vehicle weight is improved for an air bladder suspended vehicle by allowing for suspension hysteresis. Suspension hysteresis results in at least two distinct air pressures being possible in an air bladder for a single load. The system also reduces the disruptive effect of vehicle acceleration and deceleration on load determination. Vehicle drive train management is enhanced using the load information to effect transmission gear selection.

Abstract: A vehicle provides the automatic activation and deactivation of vehicle lights in a predetermined sequence upon user request to assist the user in making a sight inspection of operation of the lights without further human help.

Abstract: A vehicle provides the automatic activation and deactivation of vehicle lights in a predetermined sequence upon user request to assist the user in making a sight inspection of operation of the lights without further human help.

Abstract: A controller area network diagnosis instrument for diagnosis and evaluation of electronic components on a vehicle control system 10. The controlled area network diagnostic instrument (CANDI) includes a computer processor 119 with a graphics display 121. The processor 119 has a cable 132 to plug into the diagnostic connector 36 engaged to a common data bus 18 of the vehicle 101. The processor 119 is programmed to graphically show a mock gauge cluster or vehicle instrument panel 120 on the display 121 in that has the same appearance as a real vehicle gauge cluster or vehicle instrument panel 102. When connected to the diagnostic connector, the processor 119 mines data off of the data bus 18 and converts it into human readable form on the display 121. This may take the form of mock conventional gauges 124, mock warning lights 105, mock switch status 123, or mock LCD displays 126 shown via computer graphics on the processor's display 121.

Abstract: A controller area network diagnosis instrument for diagnosis and evaluation of electronic components on a vehicle control system 10. The controlled area network diagnostic instrument (CANDI) includes a computer processor 119 with a graphics display 121. The processor 119 has a cable 132 to plug into the diagnostic connector 36 engaged to a common data bus 18 of the vehicle 101. The processor 119 is programmed to graphically show a mock gauge cluster or vehicle instrument panel 120 on the display 121 in that has the same appearance as a real vehicle gauge cluster or vehicle instrument panel 102. When connected to the diagnostic connector, the processor 119 mines data off of the data bus 18 and converts it into human readable form on the display 121. This may take the form of mock conventional gauges 124, mock warning lights 105, mock switch status 123, or mock LCD displays 126 shown via computer graphics on the processor's display 121.