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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 21, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 10, 2003
Duane R. Pillar, Oshkosh, WI (US);
Patrick D. Martin, Appleton, WI (US);
Paul J. Newton, Fremont, WI (US);
Kevin W. Magners, Appleton, WI (US);
Michael J. Holeton, Appleton, WI (US);
Duane R. Pillar, Oshkosh, WI (US);
Patrick D. Martin, Appleton, WI (US);
Paul J. Newton, Fremont, WI (US);
Kevin W. Magners, Appleton, WI (US);
Michael J. Holeton, Appleton, WI (US);
Oshkosh Truck Corporation, Oshkosh, WI (US);
Abstract
An interface module for a power distribution and control system for a vehicle is described. The interface module includes at least one first link configured to receive an input from input devices on the vehicle, at least one second link configured to control output devices on the vehicle, at least one third link configured to communicate with a communication network. The module further includes control logic configured to store a record of output devices associated with the interface module and to process a configuration file to determine whether any of the output devices have been designated as controlling a mission critical function.