| 摘要 |
The invention is a modular vehicle that is intended for a variety of operations including both military and civilian operations. The vehicle addresses the issue of performing special purpose tasks that the vehicle is asked to do. Such tasks can be accomplished by configuring the vehicle as an ambulance, as a fire-fighting vehicle, as a communications van, as a command and control vehicle, etc. Thus, the vehicle is readily adapted using standardized and customized modules that are readily attached to a standardized platform that includes an appropriate interconnection means. |
| 主权项 |
1. A control system for a modular vehicle that includes a vehicle platform corresponding thereto, wherein the modular vehicle is configured to receive a selected module of a plurality of modules at a selected location on the vehicle platform, wherein each of the plurality of modules has a personality corresponding therewith, wherein the personality includes any of an attribute, a functionality, a capability, or a limitation, wherein the control system comprises a processor including instructions for performing a method comprising:
determining the presence of an attached selected module at the selected location on the vehicle platform; and determining any of the attributes, functionality, capabilities, and limitations of the attached module, based on information received from the attached module. |
