Search Results

Lucas Rists Wiring Systems has for some years been involved in the design and implementation of distributed intelligence body systems. This paper details two further developments within the MultiMaster concept, previously presented. The first is the BlackBox module, which allows data-traffic from whole-vehicle systems to be stored for later perusal and analysis. The second is the VoiceBox module, enabling potential rationalisation of switchgear via verbal command recognition.

Lucas has recently developed a multi-master automotive wiring system based on a distributed intelligence network. This generic system has now been implemented in one particular form on a test vehicle. It caters for all of the conventional features of modern day body systems, whilst reducing the complexity and weight of the vehicle's harness. Moreover, the distributed intelligence can be exploited to yield more advantageous functionality with ease.