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AN INTELLIGENT CENTRALISED CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS
Gareth Thomas* and Christopher P. Jobling**
* Calsonic Technology Centre Europe. Llanelli, Carms, SA14 8HU, UK. gareth_r_thomas@yahoo.com
** Centre for Communications and Software Technology, University of Wales Swansea, Singleton Park, Swansea
SA2 8PP, UK. C.P.Jobling@Swansea.ca.uk.
This paper discusses the use of distributed and centralised control systems as applied to an automotive vehicle. It examines the positive and negative aspects of each of the control philosophies. The paper then goes on to discuss an intelligent control system (ICS), with increased flexibility and advanced safety critical features. A comparison is also given of the benefits of the application of the ICS compared to the current distributed and centralised control systems.
Keywords: Automotive, Control, Centralised Control, Communication, Bus, Distributed, Networks, Power, Safety.
Session slot T-Fr-A12: Vehicle Control/Area code 8b : Automotive Control
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