Patent ID: 11864137
Assignee: KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FUER NUTZFAHRZEUGE GMBH
Field: Digital communication (Electrical engineering)
Classification: CPC H  Y | IPC H

Claim 8:
9. A method for synchronizing a plurality of end nodes on a vehicle, comprising:
emitting a synchronization signal to the end nodes, wherein
the end nodes include a sensor node and an actuator;

receiving one or more response signals from the end nodes;
performing an actuation triggered by reception of the synchronization signal;
generating a sensor signal prompted by reception of the synchronization signal;
the synchronization signal is further configured to address a subset or all of the end nodes to:
enable a synchronized action of the addressed end nodes, and
trigger a generation of one or more response signals from the sensor node of the end nodes in response to the emitted synchronization signal; and

evaluating the actuation of the actuator based on the received response signal from the sensor node, wherein
the end nodes are configured to be in a standby mode with a decreased energy consumption and to wake up upon receiving the synchronization signal.