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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2009
Applicants:
Jeremy B. Campbell, Torrance, CA (US);
Jim R. Switzer, Placentia, CA (US);
Steven E. Schulz, Torrance, CA (US);
Inventors:
Jeremy B. Campbell, Torrance, CA (US);
Jim R. Switzer, Placentia, CA (US);
Steven E. Schulz, Torrance, CA (US);
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H02K 29/12 (2006.01); H02K 11/00 (2006.01); G05B 11/01 (2006.01); G05B 19/10 (2006.01); H02P 25/00 (2006.01); B60W 20/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for a controlling an electric motor that is at least partially disposed within a motor housing. The rotational speed and position of the electric motor are sensed, and a temperature of the electric motor is sensed. The sensor signals are converted to optical signals and are propagated in a fiber optic cable. The electric motor is controlled based, at least in part, on the propagated optical signals.