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Integration module for supplemental vehicle controllers

  • US 6,218,740 B1
  • Filed: 04/08/1999
  • Issued: 04/17/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/08/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An integration module providing at least one of input and output emanating from a control module of a vehicle to a supplemental controller, said integration module comprising:

  • a) at least one first connector electrically connected to at least one output connector of a control module, said output connector and said first connector respectively forming at least one primary path having terminal ends, said first end emanating from said control module and said second end connected to at least one vehicle controllable function;

    b) said first connector connecting said at least one primary path through a circuit board having at least one electrically conductive trace so as to continue said primary path across said trace and connect said at least one primary path to at least one second connector;

    c) at least one input connector connected to a wire harness mating with said at least one second connector to connect said at least one primary path emanating from said control module to control said at least one vehicle controllable function; and

    d) a supplemental path connected to said at least one primary path and said supplemental controller.

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