Bus-adapted control device i.e. steering control device, for use in motor car, has host computer comprising memory for storing programs, and switching unit connected to memory for selecting program for communication with one of controllers

摘要

#CMT# #/CMT# The device (1) has a host computer (2) comprising a memory (6) for storing programs (P1, P2) for communication with controllers e.g. controller area networkcontroller (3) and FlexRay(RTM: automotive network communications protocol) controller (4) for different bus systems. A switching unit (16) is connected to the memory for selecting program for communication with one of the controllers. The computer has an interface (7) for controlling a driver (8) and another interface (9) communicated with a monitoring computer (10). #CMT# : #/CMT# An independent claim is also included for a method for manufacturing a bus-adapted control device. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# Bus-adapted control device i.e. steering control device (claimed), for use in a bus system e.g. controller area networkbus system and FlexRay(RTM: automotive network communications protocol) bus system, in an electromechanical steering mechanism of a motor car. Can also be used for an engine control device, onboard network control device and brake control device in local interconnect networkbus system and media oriented systems transportbus system. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# The switching unit is connected to the memory for selecting program for communication with one of the controllers, thus enabling the host computer to be used for different control devices, while ensuring simplified repairing and manufacturing of the control device. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The drawing shows a block diagram of a control device. P1, P2 : Programs 1 : Bus-adapted control device 2 : Host computer 3 : Controller area network controller 4 : Automotive network communications protocol controller 6 : Memory 7, 9 : Interfaces 8 : Driver 10 : Monitoring computer 16 : Switching unit.