AN INTELLIGENT CENTRALISED CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS

Abstract This paper discusses the use of distributed and centralised control systems as applied to an automotive vehicle. It examines the positive and negative aspects of each of the control philosophies as discussed in published literature. The paper then goes on to discuss an intelligent control system (ICS), with increased flexibility and advanced safety critical features. A comparison is also given of the benefits of the application of the ICS compared to the current distributed and centralised control systems.