In Japan, the basic concept for Computer Controlled Vehicle Systems was formulated in July 1970. In autumn of 1970 work on the basic design of the system began with support of the Ministry of International Trade.
Almost all vehicle systems are now controlled by computer. Computer Controlled Vehicle Systems such as engine management, traction control, anti-lock braking and stability control, need to communicate with each other in order to obtain the optimum performance from the vehicle.
To achieve this end the individual systems are linked together by communication bus that permits data to be interchanged between the systems at a very high data transfer speed; systems that operate at high speeds of data transfer are said to operate in ’real time’.
The advantage of Computer Controlled Vehicle Systems, the systems taking of tasks originally controlled by driver, the driver has more time to concentrate on the remaining tasks which are more difficult to automate.
A further advantage with a computerized controlling of vehicle systems originally managed by the driver is the faster and more precise control process achievable.
Computer Controlled Vehicle Systems
