Standardized CAN Communication Protocol for Battery Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing CAN communication methods require a unique communication protocol for each power management device, leading to inefficiencies and challenges in managing and expanding battery systems.

Innovation Solution

A standardized CAN communication protocol is implemented by allocating specific bit ranges for use classification, target classification, and data number classification within the CAN ID, allowing for standardized ID allocation and efficient data transmission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a unique communication protocol is developed for each power management device, then communication compatibility is improved, but system complexity and development time increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication compatibilityVSAvoidprotocol complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by creating a standardized CAN communication protocol that can be used across multiple power management devices and battery systems. The protocol defines universal message formats, ID allocation rules, and communication procedures that work across different devices, eliminating the need to develop unique protocols for each device while maintaining communication compatibility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the CAN ID space into specific ranges for different purposes (e.g., 0x000-0x1FF for battery management messages, 0x200-0x3FF for power management messages). This segmentation allows the standardized protocol to organize communications efficiently while maintaining scalability and reducing complexity through structured ID allocation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If battery systems are expanded with more devices, then system capability is improved, but protocol configuration complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem expandabilityVSAvoidprotocol configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The standardized protocol enables universal communication across expanded battery systems by defining consistent message formats and ID allocation rules that work regardless of system size. New devices can be integrated without requiring custom protocol development, maintaining expandability while controlling configuration complexity through standardization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses parameter changes by allocating specific CAN ID ranges and message format parameters that can accommodate system expansion. The protocol allows dynamic addition of devices within the predefined ID space and message structure, enabling scalability without changing the fundamental protocol parameters

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If separate protocol settings are required for each device, then communication precision is improved, but setup time and operational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication precisionVSAvoidprotocol setup ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by defining specific CAN ID ranges, message formats, and communication parameters in the standardized protocol. These predefined parameters ensure precise communication while eliminating the need for manual configuration, improving both communication precision and setup ease through standardization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP3648415B1Can communication method between a battery and a power management device
Publication Date: 2022.09.28 LG ENERGY SOLUTION LTD
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AI summary

Generating a CAN ID represented by a predetermined bit used in CAN communication, including a first bit allocation process for allocating N-th to M-th bits of the CAN ID for use classification, a second bit allocation process for allocating O-th to P-th bits of the CAN ID for target classification, and a third bit allocation process for allocating Q-th to R-th bits of the CAN ID for data number classification (N, M, O, P, Q and R are integers and satisfy a relation of R>Q, P>O, M>N, N>P, O>R).