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Ajeya Gupta

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Multiplex communication in a vehicle is provided by a multiplex bus using complementary signals, such as a CAN bus. Bus redundancy for providing a backup communication channel in the event of a fault on the primary multiplex bus is achieved using power line communications (e.g., sending data over the already available DC power line). The need for additional circuitry is minimized by preserving the same message protocols (e.g., framing), because only signal conversion, filtering, and switching functions are required in order to divert messages via the power line.

Vehicular multiplex bus system with backup powerline communication

A window system includes a window that moves between a closed position and an open position, and a pressure-sensitive material disposed on an edge of the window. An object detection method includes moving a window from a more open position to a less open position, and during the moving, detecting an electrical parameter using a pressure-sensitive material.

Window system that has a pressure-sensitive material and an associated object detection method

A vehicle includes a rail-mounted component and a restraint monitoring system. The rail-mounted component can include one or more restraints. The restraint monitoring system includes a restraint control module, an encoder-decoder module, and a rail-mounted component control module. The rail-mounted component control module can include a restraint deployment loop and a restraint diagnostic loop. The restraint deployment loop can include a deployment signal amplifier. The restraint diagnostic loop can include a diagnostic signal amplifier. In examples that include both the deployment signal amplifier and the diagnostic signal amplifier, the deployment signal amplifier and the diagnostic signal amplifier may be wired in parallel.

Restraint monitoring system for a vehicle

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