VEHICLE TRAILER COMMUNICATION
First Claim
1. A system comprising:
- a memory disposed onboard a trailer that is configured to be connected to a vehicle, the memory storing trailer-specific information pertaining to the trailer, the trailer-specific information comprising a trailer braking system configuration for the trailer;
a processor disposed onboard the trailer and coupled to the memory, the processor configured to provide instructions to automatically transmit the trailer braking system configuration, to the vehicle, for customization of vehicle operation based on the trailer braking system configuration; and
a transmitter coupled to the processor and configured to automatically transmit, based on the instructions provided by the processor, the trailer braking system configuration, to the vehicle, for customization of vehicle operation based on the trailer braking system configuration, for when the trailer is connected to the vehicle.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for facilitating communications between a vehicle and a trailer. In accordance with one embodiment, a system includes a memory, and a processor, and a transceiver. The memory is disposed onboard a trailer that is configured to be connected to a vehicle. The memory stores trailer-specific information pertaining to the trailer. The processor is disposed onboard the trailer, and is coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to provide instructions to automatically transmit the trailer-specific information to the vehicle, for customization of vehicle operation based on the trailer-specific information. The transceiver is coupled to the processor. The transceiver is configured to automatically transmit, based on the instructions provided by the processor, the trailer-specific information to the vehicle, for customization of vehicle operation based on the trailer-specific information for when the trailer is connected to the vehicle.
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26 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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a memory disposed onboard a trailer that is configured to be connected to a vehicle, the memory storing trailer-specific information pertaining to the trailer, the trailer-specific information comprising a trailer braking system configuration for the trailer; a processor disposed onboard the trailer and coupled to the memory, the processor configured to provide instructions to automatically transmit the trailer braking system configuration, to the vehicle, for customization of vehicle operation based on the trailer braking system configuration; and a transmitter coupled to the processor and configured to automatically transmit, based on the instructions provided by the processor, the trailer braking system configuration, to the vehicle, for customization of vehicle operation based on the trailer braking system configuration, for when the trailer is connected to the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method comprising:
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obtaining, from a memory onboard a trailer that is configured to be connected to a vehicle, trailer-specific information pertaining to the trailer, the trailer-specific information comprising health information of the trailer with values of one or more of the following;
a seasonal trailer odometer;
a recertification date;
a tire replacement odometer;
a tire replacement date; and
a wheel bearing odometer, of the trailer; andautomatically transmitting, via instructions provided via a processor onboard the trailer to a transmitter onboard the trailer, the trailer-specific information to the vehicle, for customization of vehicle operation based on the trailer-specific information for when the trailer is connected to the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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20. A trailer comprising:
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a braking system having a braking system configuration; a connector configured to connect the trailer to a vehicle; a memory disposed onboard the a trailer, the memory configured to store trailer-specific information pertaining to the trailer, the trailer-specific information comprising information as to the configuration of the braking system of the trailer; a processor disposed onboard the trailer and coupled to the memory, the processor configured to provide instructions to automatically transmit the trailer-specific information, including the information as to the configuration of the braking system of the trailer, to the vehicle, for customization of vehicle operation based on the trailer-specific information, including the information as to the configuration of the braking system of the trailer, for when the trailer is connected to the vehicle; and a transmitter coupled to the processor and configured to automatically transmit, based on the instructions provided by the processor, the trailer-specific information, including the information as to the configuration of the braking system of the trailer, to the vehicle, for customization of vehicle operation based on the trailer-specific information, including the information as to the configuration of the braking system of the trailer, for when the trailer is connected to the vehicle.
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