Abstract: In order to provide a communication apparatus that can reduce the delay in transmission of communication messages even when the bus load is heavy, a data transmission module is connected to a communication bus, over which communication messages are transferred, in such a manner that the data transmission module can transmit/receive the communication messages to/from the communication bus. A bus monitoring unit included in the data transmission module detects, for a given time period, the timings at which communication messages are flowing over the communication bus, and acquires the detection results as usage status data of said time period.

Abstract: A control apparatus 13 outputs an order signal to order supply apparatuses 12-1 through 12-N to perform supply of a signal in a contactless manner at a respectively different timing. The control apparatus 13 determines that a moving apparatus 11 is stopped at the position of the supply apparatus 12 being the output destination of the signal output order, when a wireless signal is received from the moving apparatus 11 within a certain period of time after outputting the order signal. Then, the supply apparatus 12 at the position at which the moving apparatus 11 is ordered to start supplying a signal.

Abstract: A plurality of in-vehicle control apparatuses (100) and a DLC (200) connected to a vehicle network each include a frame monitoring unit (131). The frame monitoring units (131) detect simultaneous transmission of a plurality of communication data having a shared CAN ID by monitoring an error frame transmitted to the vehicle network. The plurality of in-vehicle control apparatuses (100) and the DLC (200) also each include a control determination unit (132) and a transmission/reception control unit (133) that execute adjustment processing to adjust the plurality of communication data having the shared CAN ID when simultaneous transmission of the communication data is detected.

Abstract: On-vehicle control units include an attaching section for attaching a message code used to check the validity of the transmission source of communication data, to the communication data. The on-vehicle control units also include an update section for updating a key code and the message code every time communication of communication data has been completed. An authentication section checks communication data and the transmission source thereof on the basis of the result of comparison between the random code obtained by restoring a message code and the random code owned by the on-vehicle control units, which are authorized.

Abstract: A feeding apparatus includes a feeding unit configured to feed power in a non-contact manner to the charging apparatus mounted on a vehicle and a feeding control unit that receives vehicle detection information from a sensor configured to transmit vehicle detection information when a vehicle is detected. The apparatus executes control so that the feeding unit provided in the feeding apparatus feeds first power determined for each feeding apparatus so as to specify the feeding apparatus, transmits charging start information indicating a start of charging when feeding unit specifying information containing information to indicate the power level at which power is received from the feeding unit is received from the charging apparatus, and the received power level is determined to be within a specific power range, and executes control so that the feeding unit feeds second power in order to charge a battery unit of the charging apparatus.

Abstract: A vehicle network is provided with a monitoring-purpose onboard control apparatus that detects illicit data through monitoring the data communication format predetermined in order to operate a communication protocol that is used in the vehicle network. Upon detecting illicit data whose communication format is different from the prescribed communication format, the monitoring-purpose onboard control apparatus performs a process of transmitting alarm information to onboard control apparatuses, and also performs a process of prohibiting gateways from routing the illicit data.

Abstract: A vehicle network system is configured such that a plurality of ECUs that allow internal data to be modified are connected to a network so as to be communicable with one another. The system determines whether the internal data of a first ECU has been modified on the basis of a comparison between combined data and a check value. The combined data is created by collecting and combining pieces of split data, split from original data generated on the basis of the internal data of the first ECU and distributed and held in the plurality of ECUs. The check value is generated on the basis of internal data held in the first ECU at each point in time.

Abstract: To provide a communication system and a communication method that are capable of determining with a simple configuration the validity of a message that is communicated with the communication system, a plurality of ECUs is connected in the communication system to a communication bus, allowing communication of messages. A communication interval, which is defined for each message being communicated, is set for each ECU. The ECU that transmits the message transmits the message on the basis of the defined communication interval. The ECU that receives the transmitted message detects the communication interval of the received message, and determines the validity of the received message on the basis of a comparison between the detected communication interval and the defined communication interval.

Abstract: A plurality of communication lines are connected to a gateway. The gateway relays a communication message between the communication lines. A communication message input to the gateway from a first communication line out of the communication lines is defined as a first communication message. The gateway generates a communication message for relay. The communication message for relay contains first path information and second path information incorporated into the first communication message. The first path information indicates the first communication line. The second path information indicates the fact that the first communication message has been input to the gateway. Further, the gateway transfers the communication message for relay to at least one communication line different from the first communication line. The communication device determines the reliability of the received communication message based on the first path information and the second path information in the received communication message.

Abstract: A control apparatus 13 outputs an order signal to order supply apparatuses 12-1 through 12-N to perform supply of a signal in a contactless manner at a respectively different timing. The control apparatus 13 determines that a moving apparatus 11 is stopped at the position of the supply apparatus 12 being the output destination of the signal output order, when a wireless signal is received from the moving apparatus 11 within a certain period of time after outputting the order signal. Then, the supply apparatus 12 at the position at which the moving apparatus 11 is ordered to start supplying a signal.

Abstract: A charging device for a vehicle includes a device-side power line communication (PLC) modem, a device-side control pilot (CPLT) signal generating circuit, a device-side CPLT signal detecting circuit and a device-side low-pass filter (LPF). The device-side PLC modem is used for PLC between the vehicle and the charging device. The device-side CPLT signal generating circuit is used for generating CPLT signals. The device-side CPLT signal detecting circuit is used for detecting the CPLT signals transmitted from the vehicle through the signal line to determine whether or not the vehicle is ready for charging and whether or not the charging is completed. The device-side LPF is connected to an input of the device-side CPLT signal detecting circuit and has such a frequency characteristics that allows the CPLT signals to pass through the device-side LPF but removes signals having frequencies in a frequency band used for PLC.

Abstract: In an operating system for a movable body that runs on a guide rail, a communication method is described that establishes communications between the movable body and an operation control unit for controlling running of the movable body. Power lines on which electric power is transmitted are laid on the guide rail. The movable body is runnable upon reception of the electric power from the power lines. The method includes the steps of (a) generating a communication signal in either the movable body or the operation control unit; (b) superimposing the communication signal on electric power to be transmitted on the power lines; (c) receiving the electric power with the superimposed communication signal at the other of the movable body or the operation control unit; and (d) acquiring the communication signal from the received electric power.