Patent ID: 9081653
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: B60R,B60W,G06F,G07C

Abstract:
1. A vehicle, comprising: a plurality of processing modules to control a plurality of automated vehicle tasks, functions and/or operations, wherein a first processing module is in an active mode whereby the first processing module is in primary control of at least most automated vehicle tasks, functions and/or operations and a second processing module is in a standby mode whereby the second processing module is ready to assume primary control of the at least most automated vehicle tasks, functions and/or operations in the event of a failover from the first processing module, wherein the plurality of automated vehicle tasks, functions and/or operations comprise monitoring, controlling and/or operating a plurality of the following: an engine and/or power control unit, transmission control unit (TCU), a door setting, a window setting, a blind spot monitor, an airbag deployment control unit, a collision sensor, a nearby object sensing system, a seat belt control unit, a sensor for a seat belt setting, a power source controller, an energy output sensor, an engine temperature sensor, oil pressure, hydraulic pressure, a headlight, an emergency light, a brake light, a parking light, a fog light, an interior and/or passenger compartment light, a tail light, a vehicle control system sensor, a cellular data sensor, a steering sensor, a torque sensor, an engine, power steering, a display panel, and/or a brake control unit.