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Method and apparatus for an alert strategy between modules

  • US 9,066,298 B2
  • Filed: 03/15/2013
  • Issued: 06/23/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A telematics control unit (TCU), comprising:

  • a transceiver configured to receive a message from a communication module during a sleep mode of the TCU including a wake-up cycle and following a vehicle key-off, the message requesting the TCU to output vehicle information via a telecommunications network;

    a processor configured to;

    determine whether to output the vehicle information or delay the output of the vehicle information based upon content of the message;

    determine a power-mode of the TCU to activate based upon the content;

    output the vehicle information to the telecommunications network, or delay outputting the information until the TCU enters a full-power mode or a wake-up cycle based upon the determination; and

    activate the power mode after outputting the vehicle information.

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