Cummins Inc. Patent for Emission Certification Controller Updating
Summary
The USPTO has granted Cummins Inc. a patent for a system and method to update and configure emission certification levels in vehicle controllers. The patent describes a controller that can compare intended and new emission parameters and generate alerts.
What changed
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12586083B2 to Cummins Inc. for a system and method related to updating and configuring emission certification levels for vehicle controllers. The patented technology involves a controller that can determine an intended emissions level calibration parameter, receive a new parameter, compare the two, and generate an alert based on the comparison. This patent is related to business methods concerning emissions control.
This patent grant is primarily informational and does not impose new regulatory obligations on manufacturers. However, it signifies a technological advancement in emissions control systems that could influence future industry standards or regulatory approaches. Companies involved in engine manufacturing or emissions control systems should be aware of this patented technology, particularly if developing or implementing similar controller update functionalities.
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Systems and methods for controller updating and configuring emission certification level enforcement
Grant US12586083B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026
Assignee
Cummins Inc.
Inventors
Angela N. Butrum, Sunil Dhulipati, Shantilal Dayama, Christian P. Gaya, Jon E. Krutulis, Rama Krishna Nimmagadda, Deepthi Uppala, Ryan A. Scott
Abstract
A system includes an exhaust aftertreatment system coupled to an engine and a controller. The controller includes at least one processor coupled to at least one memory device storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the controller to perform operations including: determine an intended emissions level calibration parameter; receive a new emissions level calibration parameter; compare the intended emissions level calibration parameter to the new emissions level calibration parameter; and generate an alert based on the comparison.
CPC Classifications
G06Q 30/018
Filing Date
2022-02-08
Application No.
18276390
Claims
14
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