Controller area network based self-configuring vehicle management system and method
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1. A vehicle management system comprising:
- a first module having a plurality of functions;
a second module;
a system bus, wherein at least said first module and said second module communicate on said system bus; and
an identifier based on one of a plurality of vehicle types, wherein when a first vehicle type is identified a first set of said plurality of functions is utilized based on said identifier associated with said first vehicle type and wherein when a second vehicle type is identified a second set of said plurality of functions is utilized based on said identifier associated with said second vehicle type.
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Abstract
A vehicle management system includes a first module having a plurality of functions. The vehicle management system also includes a second module and a system bus. At least the first module and the second module communicate on the system bus. The vehicle management system further includes an identifier based on one of a plurality of vehicle types. When a first vehicle type is identified, a first set of the plurality of functions is utilized based on the identifier associated with the first vehicle type. When a second vehicle type is identified, a second set of the plurality of functions is utilized based on the identifier associated with the second vehicle type.
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32 Claims
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1. A vehicle management system comprising:
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a first module having a plurality of functions;
a second module;
a system bus, wherein at least said first module and said second module communicate on said system bus; and
an identifier based on one of a plurality of vehicle types, wherein when a first vehicle type is identified a first set of said plurality of functions is utilized based on said identifier associated with said first vehicle type and wherein when a second vehicle type is identified a second set of said plurality of functions is utilized based on said identifier associated with said second vehicle type. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12)
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9. A vehicle management system for a plurality of vehicle types, the vehicle management system comprising:
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a first module having a plurality of functions;
a system bus, wherein at least said first module and a second module communicate on said system bus; and
an identifier based on one of the plurality of vehicle types, wherein said first module at least one of adjusts a function of said plurality of functions, activates a first set of said plurality of functions, deactivates a second set of said plurality of functions and combinations thereof based on said identifier. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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13. A recreational or utility vehicle such as a motorcycle, an all-terrain vehicle, utility vehicle or a snowmobile, said vehicle comprising:
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a structural member;
a saddle seat connected to said structural member;
an engine that provides a torque output, said engine disposed within an area defined by said structural member;
a suspension system connected to said structural member, wherein a portion of said suspension system is moveable relative said structural member;
a plurality of sensors, at least one of said sensors operable to detect a parameter associated with said engine and operable to generate a signal indicative thereof;
a first module operable to receive at least said signal;
a second module; and
a system bus, wherein said system bus is operable to provide communication between said first module and said second module. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A recreational or utility vehicle such as a motorcycle, an all-terrain vehicle, a utility vehicle or a snowmobile, said vehicle comprising:
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a structural member defining a steering assembly journal;
a front steering assembly coupled to said steering assembly journal;
an engine that provides a torque output, said engine coupled to said structural member;
a plurality of sensors, at least one of said sensors operable to detect a parameter associated with said engine and operable to generate a signal indicative thereof;
a first module operable to receive at least said signal;
a second module; and
a system bus, wherein said system bus is operable to provide communication between said first module and said second module. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A system comprising:
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an open-air vehicle having an engine connected to a structural member;
a steering assembly having handlebars, said steering assembly operable to change the direction of the vehicle;
a plurality of sensors, at least one of said sensors operable to detect a parameter associated with said engine and operable to generate a signal indicative thereof;
a first module operable to receive at least said signal;
a second module; and
a system bus, wherein said system bus is operable to provide communication between said first module and said second module. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30)
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31. A vehicle management system comprising:
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a first module;
an external diagnostic module having a plurality of functions;
a system bus, wherein at least said first module and said external diagnostic module communicate on said system bus; and
an identifier based on one of a plurality of vehicle types, wherein when a first vehicle type is identified a first set of said plurality of functions is utilized based on said identifier associated with said first vehicle type and wherein when a second vehicle type is identified a second set of said plurality of functions is utilized based on said identifier associated with said second vehicle type.
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32. A vehicle management system comprising:
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a first module having a plurality of functions;
a second module;
a system bus, wherein at least said first module and said second module communicate on said system bus; and
an identifier based on one of a plurality of vehicle types, wherein when a first vehicle type is identified a first set of said plurality of functions is utilized based on said identifier associated with said first vehicle type, when no vehicle type is identified a second set of said plurality of functions is utilized based on a default set of said plurality of functions.
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