Av Control Unit: Description: Notes

The AV control unit is equipped with the following parts. It is the master unit integrated with functions and controls the multi-AV system.

Fig 1: Identifying AV Control Unit

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Signals necessary for the vehicle information display function are received from ECM and the combination meter via CAN communication.
Signals necessary for vehicle setting functions are sent and received with BCM via CAN communication.
It inputs the signal for driving status recognition (vehicle speed signal, reverse signal, and parking brake signal).
A possible route line is generated on the camera image from the rear view camera, and it is shown on the display.
The AV control unit contains an HDD with map data and sensors used for automatic location calculation, i.e. a gyroscope (angular velocity sensor) and a G sensor.
1. HDD
  - The AV control unit records map data, traffic regulations data, and guidance information.
2. Gyroscope
  - Detects vehicle cornering condition.
3. Acceleration sensor
  - Detects the inclination angle and height variation of the vehicle.

NOTE:

For details of each functions, refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .