Distributed ECU Processing via CAN Bus Scheduling

The patent segments large data into multiple 8-byte CAN messages by dividing the data field into separate messages with sequential numbering. Each message contains a portion of the original data along with sequence identifiers, allowing reconstruction of the complete data set at the receiving end. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining CAN's reliable 8-byte message structure while enabling transmission of larger data volumes through multiple segmented messages.

The patent implements self-service through autonomous ECU resource reporting where each ECU independently monitors and broadcasts its own processing power availability to the network. ECUs automatically detect their computational state and publish resource status messages without requiring centralized management or manual configuration. This reduces coordination complexity while maintaining optimized resource allocation, as the system self-regulates through decentralized ECUs serving their own resource management needs.

The patent transitions from a single-dimensional CAN bus architecture to a multi-dimensional network topology by organizing ECUs into logical groups or clusters that can communicate through hierarchical message routing. This dimensional expansion allows maintaining low-cost single-bus connections while implementing multi-level communication paths that reduce congestion by distributing traffic across multiple logical channels and priority levels.