Control device and method for the control of functions
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1. A controller system in which a plurality of different main functions are integrated, comprising:
- a plurality of microcontrollers, each of the microcontrollers being associated with controlling one of the main functions, at least one of the main functions being one of a vehicle comfort function and a vehicle safety function, andat least one monitoring unit implemented for monitoring the plurality of different main functions, and, in the event of a detection of a defective main function among the plurality of different main functions in the controller system, the controller system being configured to deactivate only the defective main function.
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Abstract
A controller system in which a plurality different main functions are integrated includes a plurality of microcontrollers. Each of the microcontrollers is associated with one of the main functions. At least one monitoring unit is implemented for the plurality of the main functions, for example a brake monitor and a comfort monitor. When the at least one monitoring unit detects a defect of a main function in the controller, only the defective main function is deactivated.
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13 Claims
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1. A controller system in which a plurality of different main functions are integrated, comprising:
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a plurality of microcontrollers, each of the microcontrollers being associated with controlling one of the main functions, at least one of the main functions being one of a vehicle comfort function and a vehicle safety function, and at least one monitoring unit implemented for monitoring the plurality of different main functions, and, in the event of a detection of a defective main function among the plurality of different main functions in the controller system, the controller system being configured to deactivate only the defective main function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of controlling a plurality of main functions in a controller system having a controller with a plurality of microcontrollers, each of the microcontrollers being associated with one of the main functions, and at least one monitoring unit implemented for the plurality of the main functions, the method comprising the steps of:
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detecting a defective main function in the controller; and deactivating only the defective main function.
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