METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ENGINE SYSTEM

A method of controlling an engine system may include: method of controlling an engine system including a continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) apparatus, the method including: detecting data for controlling the engine system; determining whether a speed of an engine is less than a predetermined speed; determining whether a position value of an accelerator pedal is greater than a predetermined position value when the rotation speed of the engine is less than the predetermined speed; operating the CVVD apparatus to increase a valve overlap when the position value of the accelerator pedal is greater than the predetermined position value; and performing a knock control after the valve overlap is increased. 1. A method of controlling an engine system including a continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) apparatus , the method comprising:detecting data for controlling the engine system;determining whether a rotation speed of an engine is less than a predetermined rotation speed;determining whether a position value of an accelerator pedal is greater than a predetermined position value when the rotation speed of the engine is less than the predetermined rotation speed;operating the CVVD apparatus to increase a valve overlap when the position value of the accelerator pedal is greater than the predetermined position value; andperforming a knock control after the valve overlap is increased.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the performing of the knock control includes advancing an ignition timing.3. The method of claim 2 , further including:determining whether knocking of the engine occurs while the ignition timing is advanced; andretarding the ignition timing when the knocking occurs.4. The method of claim 1 , further including performing an air-fuel ratio control after the valve overlap is increased.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the performing of the air-fuel ratio control includes controlling an air-fuel ratio to be lean.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

GASOLINE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME

A gasoline engine control system includes a crankshaft rotation sensor configured to measure a rotation speed of a crankshaft, a coolant temperature sensor configured to measure a coolant temperature, an engine knocking sensor, a valve timing mechanism, an engine igniter, an air/fuel controller, and a controller configured to obtain a crankshaft rotation speed, a coolant temperature, and knocking information from the crankshaft rotation sensor, the coolant temperature sensor, and the engine knocking sensor, respectively, to determine a fuel class flowing in the engine and a cold start adaption factor, determine a fuel/cold start adaption factor based on the fuel class and the cold start adaption factor, and control an operation of at least one of the valve timing mechanism, the engine igniter, and the air/fuel controller according to the determined fuel/cold start adaption factor when the determined fuel/cold start adaption factor may be not a predetermined reference fuel/cold start adaption factor. 1. A gasoline engine control system of an engine , comprising:a crankshaft rotation sensor measuring a rotation speed of a crankshaft;a coolant temperature sensor measuring a coolant temperature;an engine knocking sensor;a valve timing mechanism;an engine igniter;an air/fuel controller; anda controller obtaining the rotation speed of the crankshaft, the coolant temperature, and knocking information from the crankshaft rotation sensor, the coolant temperature sensor, and the engine knocking sensor, respectively,wherein the controller determines a fuel class flowing in the engine and a cold start adaption factor,wherein the controller determines a fuel/cold start adaption factor based on the fuel class and the cold start adaption factor, andwherein the controller controls an operation of at least one of the valve timing mechanism, the engine igniter, and the air/fuel controller according to a determined fuel/cold start adaption factor when the determined fuel/cold start ...

Gasoline engine control system and control method for the same

A gasoline engine control system includes a crankshaft rotation sensor configured to measure a rotation speed of a crankshaft, a coolant temperature sensor configured to measure a coolant temperature, an engine knocking sensor, a valve timing mechanism, an engine igniter, an air/fuel controller, and a controller configured to obtain a crankshaft rotation speed, a coolant temperature, and knocking information from the crankshaft rotation sensor, the coolant temperature sensor, and the engine knocking sensor, respectively, to determine a fuel class flowing in the engine and a cold start adaption factor, determine a fuel/cold start adaption factor based on the fuel class and the cold start adaption factor, and control an operation of at least one of the valve timing mechanism, the engine igniter, and the air/fuel controller according to the determined fuel/cold start adaption factor when the determined fuel/cold start adaption factor may be not a predetermined reference fuel/cold start adaption ...

Vehicle having system and method of diagnosing secondary air injection apparatus

A system and a method of diagnosing a secondary air injection apparatus may include an intake line supplying air to an engine, an exhaust line exhausting exhaust gas, a secondary air injection (SAI) line branching off at a branch point of the intake line and being joined to the exhaust line at a joining point of the exhaust line, a first pressure sensor mounted at the intake line to detect pressure or amount of intake air flowing through the intake line, a catalytic converter, a first oxygen sensor mounted at the exhaust line, an SAI pump mounted at the SAI line and pumping the air flowing through the intake line to the SAI line, an SAI valve mounted at the SAI line and selectively communicating the SAI line with the exhaust line, and a control portion controlling the SAI pump and the SAI valve to perform catalyst heating.

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for damage detection

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for damage detection and for other detection of the state of a structure or material. Such damage detection and detection of the state of a structure may be performed and operated without the use of baseline data. The present invention may operate using time reversal acoustics or polarization characteristics of piezoelectric devices. The present invention may include a piezoelectric device including two or more piezoelectric transducers.

Method and apparatus for controlling engine system

A method of and an apparatus for controlling an engine system having a continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) apparatus and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) apparatus may include: determining whether an EGR valve of the EGR apparatus is opened; determining an amount of an external EGR gas according to opening of the EGR valve and an amount of an internal EGR gas according to operation of the CVVD apparatus when the EGR valve is opened; comparing a value obtained by summing the amount of the external EGR gas and the amount of the internal EGR gas with an EGR limit value; and decreasing a duration of an intake valve when the value obtained by summing the amount of the external EGR gas and the amount of the internal EGR gas is greater than the EGR limit value.

Method and apparatus for diagnosing engine system

A method of and an apparatus for diagnosing an engine system are provided. An apparatus for diagnosing an engine system including a continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) apparatus and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) apparatus may include: an accelerator pedal position sensor detecting a position of an accelerator pedal; a brake pedal position sensor detecting a position of a brake pedal; a vehicle speed sensor detecting a speed of a vehicle; an intake pressure sensor detecting an intake pressure; and a controller determining whether a fuel cut condition is satisfied and determining whether the CVVD apparatus and an EGR valve is in a failure state when the fuel cut condition is satisfied.

Method and apparatus for diagnosing engine system

A method and apparatus for diagnosing an engine system are provided. An apparatus for diagnosing an engine system including a continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include: an accelerator pedal position detector configured for detecting a position of an accelerator pedal; a brake pedal position detector configured for detecting a position of a brake pedal; a vehicle speed detector configured for detecting a speed of a vehicle; an intake pressure detector configured for detecting an intake pressure; and a controller configured for determining whether a fuel cut condition is satisfied and determining whether the CVVD apparatus is in a failure state when the fuel cut condition is satisfied.

Non-volatile memory device and operating method

An operating method for a non-volatile memory device includes; performing a read operation on adjacent memory cells connected to an adjacent word line proximate to a target word line to determine adjacent data, classifying target memory cells connected to the target word line into groups according to the adjacent data, setting a read voltage level for each of the groups by searching for a read voltage level for target memory cells in at least one of the groups, and performing a read operation on target memory cells using the read voltage level set for each of the groups.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION

An exhaust gas recirculation control apparatus includes: an EGR valve adjusting a flow rate of EGR gas recirculated from an exhaust manifold to an intake manifold; a manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor measuring pressure inside the intake manifold; a throttle valve controlling the amount of inflow air; an igniter spraying fuel; an acceleration pedal angular position sensor; a crank position sensor measuring engine RPM; a vehicle speed sensor measuring a speed of a vehicle; and a control portion receiving a pressure signal from the MAP sensor, calculating a ratio of the EGR gas for a total volume of the intake manifold by using pressure variance inside the intake manifold, calculating pressure of the EGR gas by multiplying the pressure of the intake manifold and the ratio of the EGR gas, and converting the pressure of the EGR gas to a flow rate of the EGR gas. 1. An apparatus for controlling exhaust gas recirculation , comprising:an EGR valve configured to adjust a flow rate of EGR gas recirculated from an exhaust manifold to an intake manifold;a manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor configured to measure pressure inside the intake manifold;a throttle valve configured to control the amount of inflow air;an igniter configured to an engine;an injector configured to inject fuel;an acceleration pedal position sensor configured to measure an accelerator angle;a crank position sensor configured to measure revolutions per minute of the engine;a vehicle speed sensor configured to measure a vehicular speed; anda control portion configured to receive a signal of pressure inside the intake manifold from the MAP sensor, calculate a ratio of the EGR gas for a total volume of the intake manifold by using pressure variance inside the intake manifold, calculate pressure of the EGR gas by multiplying the pressure of the intake manifold and the ratio of the EGR gas, and convert the pressure of the EGR gas to a flow rate of the EGR gas.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the ...

Method and apparatus for diagnosing engine system with continuous variable valve duration apparatus

A method for diagnosing an engine system including a continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) apparatus, a driving unit of the CVVD apparatus including a first driving unit and a second driving unit, a CVVD position detector configured to detect a position of the CVVD apparatus, a camshaft position detector configured to detect a position of a camshaft, a front lambda detector configured to detect a lambda value at front of intake valve, and a controller may include the steps of starting the engine, detecting measured values of the front lambda detector during combustion of first to fourth cylinders (first to fourth lambda values), determining whether CVVD driving unit is misaligned according to the detected first to fourth lambda values, and generating a warning notification when the CVVD driving unit is determined to be misaligned.

Apparatus and method for controlling starting of vehicle engine

An apparatus configured for controlling starting of engine may include a clutch pedal including an ignition lock switch, a starter, a status detecting unit, an electronic clutch mounted between the engine and a transmission, a clutch controller configured to control coupling and releasing of the electronic clutch, check status of the electronic clutch and generate a clutch status data, and a vehicle controller configured to enter coasting running mode based on the vehicle status data, and, during the coasting running mode, operate the starter and restart the engine based on the clutch status data provided from the clutch controller and a switch status data of the ignition lock switch when a position value of an acceleration pedal included in the vehicle status data is equal to or greater than an acceleration reference value.

Apparatus and method for controlling vehicle engine starting

An apparatus of controlling starting of an engine may include a starter, an electronic clutch mounted between the engine and a transmission, a gear position detector, a clutch controller configured to control the electronic clutch, receive the gear stage position data from the gear position detector, and generate a gear stage status data, and a vehicle controller connected to the clutch controller through a vehicle communication network, and configured to receive start signal, determine whether the vehicle communication network and the clutch controller are normal, receive the gear position data from the gear position detector and the gear stage status data from the clutch controller when the vehicle communication network and the clutch controller are determined to be normal, and operate the starter to start the engine based on the gear stage status data and the gear position data.

Methods, Apparatuses, and Systems for Damage Detection

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for damage detection and for other detection of the state of a structure or material. Such damage detection and detection of the state of a structure may be performed and operated without the use of baseline data. The present invention may operate using time reversal acoustics or polarization characteristics of piezoelectric devices. The present invention may include a piezoelectric device including two or more piezoelectric transducers.

Apparatus for diagnosing exhaust gas recirculation and method thereof

An exhaust gas recirculation diagnosis device may include an EGR module that supplies an intake manifold with exhaust gas from an exhaust manifold, a MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor that measures pressure of the intake manifold, and a control portion that controls the EGR module such that the flow rate of the exhaust gas that is supplied from the exhaust manifold to the intake manifold is controlled by stages and monitors the value of the MAP sensor in a fuel cut off condition to diagnose whether the EGR module is faulty. The exhaust gas recirculation diagnosis device uses MAP sensor to perform exhaust gas recirculation and to diagnose the fault of the exhaust gas recirculation device.

Engine system and signal processing method thereof

An engine system may include an engine generating torque through a crankshaft, an exhaust line that exhaust gas of the engine flows, a diesel particulate filter disposed on the exhaust line to trap particulate matters of the exhaust gas, a first pressure difference sensor configured to detect a front/rear pressure difference of the diesel particulate filter, a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of exhaust gas flowing into the diesel particulate filter, and a control unit that detects signal form the temperature sensor and the first pressure difference sensor in a predetermined rotation cycle of the crankshaft, uses the detected signal to calculate a front/rear pressure difference of the diesel particulate filter, and calculates a temperature of exhaust gas flowing into the diesel particulate filter. A corresponding signal processing method is also described.

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Method and apparatus for controlling engine system

A method of controlling an engine system may include: method of controlling an engine system including a continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) apparatus, the method including: detecting data for controlling the engine system; determining whether a speed of an engine is less than a predetermined speed; determining whether a position value of an accelerator pedal is greater than a predetermined position value when the rotation speed of the engine is less than the predetermined speed; operating the CVVD apparatus to increase a valve overlap when the position value of the accelerator pedal is greater than the predetermined position value; and performing a knock control after the valve overlap is increased.

Method and system for controlling driving of vehicle

A method of controlling driving of a vehicle may include determining whether a vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined speed, determining whether a signal of an accelerator position sensor (APS) is input as a signal of an accelerator pedal, determining whether a signal of a brake position sensor (BPS) is input as a signal of a brake pedal, determining whether the signal of the BPS is input while overlapping the signal of the APS for over a predetermined time in a state where the signal of the APS is being input, determining whether the signal of the APS is input while overlapping the signal of the BPS for over a predetermined time in a state where the signal of the BPS is first being input, driving an engine in a first smart pedal control mode, and executing a second smart pedal control mode.

Apparatus and method for controlling exhaust gas recirculation

An exhaust gas recirculation control apparatus includes: an EGR valve adjusting a flow rate of EGR gas recirculated from an exhaust manifold to an intake manifold; a manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor measuring pressure inside the intake manifold; a throttle valve controlling the amount of inflow air; an igniter spraying fuel; an acceleration pedal angular position sensor; a crank position sensor measuring engine RPM; a vehicle speed sensor measuring a speed of a vehicle; and a control portion receiving a pressure signal from the MAP sensor, calculating a ratio of the EGR gas for a total volume of the intake manifold by using pressure variance inside the intake manifold, calculating pressure of the EGR gas by multiplying the pressure of the intake manifold and the ratio of the EGR gas, and converting the pressure of the EGR gas to a flow rate of the EGR gas.

APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSING EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION AND METHOD THEREOF

An exhaust gas recirculation diagnosis device may include an EGR module that supplies an intake manifold with exhaust gas from an exhaust manifold, a MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor that measures pressure of the intake manifold, and a control portion that controls the EGR module such that the flow rate of the exhaust gas that is supplied from the exhaust manifold to the intake manifold is controlled by stages and monitors the value of the MAP sensor in a fuel cut off condition to diagnose whether the EGR module is faulty. The exhaust gas recirculation diagnosis device uses MAP sensor to perform exhaust gas recirculation and to diagnose the fault of the exhaust gas recirculation device. 1. An exhaust gas recirculation diagnosis device , comprising:an EGR module that supplies an intake manifold with exhaust gas from an exhaust manifold;a manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor that measures pressure of the intake manifold; anda control portion that controls the EGR module such that the flow rate of the exhaust gas that is supplied from the exhaust manifold to the intake manifold is controlled by stages and monitors the value of the MAP sensor in a fuel cut off condition to diagnose whether the EGR module is faulty.2. The exhaust gas recirculation diagnosis device of claim 1 , wherein the EGR module includes:an EGR pipe that connects the exhaust manifold with the intake manifold;an EGR valve that is disposed on the EGR pipe to control the flow rate of the exhaust gas that is supplied to the intake manifold from the exhaust manifold; andan operating portion that is controlled by the control portion to operate the EGR valve.3. The exhaust gas recirculation diagnosis device of claim 2 , wherein the control portion obtains a first MAP sensor value in a first section where the EGR valve is closed claim 2 , obtains a second MAP sensor value in a second section where the EGR valve is opened until a first point claim 2 , obtains a third MAP sensor value in a third ...

VEHICLE HAVING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DIAGNOSING SECONDARY AIR INJECTION APPARATUS

A system and a method of diagnosing a secondary air injection apparatus may include an intake line supplying air to an engine, an exhaust line exhausting exhaust gas, a secondary air injection (SAI) line branching off at a branch point of the intake line and being joined to the exhaust line at a joining point of the exhaust line, a first pressure sensor mounted at the intake line to detect pressure or amount of intake air flowing through the intake line, a catalytic converter, a first oxygen sensor mounted at the exhaust line, an SAI pump mounted at the SAI line and pumping the air flowing through the intake line to the SAI line, an SAI valve mounted at the SAI line and selectively communicating the SAI line with the exhaust line, and a control portion controlling the SAI pump and the SAI valve to perform catalyst heating. 1. A vehicle having a system of diagnosing a secondary air injection apparatus , comprising:an engine generating power by burning air/fuel mixture;an intake line supplying air to the engine;an exhaust line exhausting exhaust gas produced at the engine to the exterior of the vehicle;a secondary air injection (SAI) line branching off at a branch point of the intake line and being joined to the exhaust line at a joining point of the exhaust line;a first pressure sensor mounted at the intake line and detecting pressure or amount of intake air flowing through the intake line;a catalytic converter mounted at the exhaust line and removing noxious material contained in the exhaust gas;a first oxygen sensor mounted at the exhaust line between the joining point and the catalytic converter and detecting air/fuel ratio in the exhaust line;an SAI pump mounted at the SAI line and pumping the air flowing through the intake line to the SAI line;an SAI valve mounted at the SAI line and selectively communicating the SAI line with the exhaust line; anda control portion controlling the SAI pump and the SAI valve so as to perform catalyst heating,wherein the control ...

Method and system for controlling driving of vehicle

A method of controlling driving of a vehicle may include determining whether a vehicle speed exceeds a predetermined speed, determining whether a signal of an accelerator position sensor (APS) is input as a signal of an accelerator pedal, determining whether a signal of a brake position sensor (BPS) is input as a signal of a brake pedal, determining whether the signal of the BPS is input while overlapping the signal of the APS for over a predetermined time in a state where the signal of the APS is being input, determining whether the signal of the APS is input while overlapping the signal of the BPS for over a predetermined time in a state where the signal of the BPS is first being input, driving an engine in a first smart pedal control mode, and executing a second smart pedal control mode.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ENGINE SYSTEM

A method of and an apparatus for controlling an engine system having a continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) apparatus and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) apparatus may include: determining whether an EGR valve of the EGR apparatus is opened; determining an amount of an external EGR gas according to opening of the EGR valve and an amount of an internal EGR gas according to operation of the CVVD apparatus when the EGR valve is opened; comparing a value obtained by summing the amount of the external EGR gas and the amount of the internal EGR gas with an EGR limit value; and decreasing a duration of an intake valve when the value obtained by summing the amount of the external EGR gas and the amount of the internal EGR gas is greater than the EGR limit value. 1. A method of controlling an engine system including a continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) apparatus and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) apparatus , the method comprising:determining whether an EGR valve of the EGR apparatus is open;determining an amount of an external EGR gas according to opening of the EGR valve and an amount of an internal EGR gas according to operation of the CVVD apparatus when the EGR valve is open;comparing a value obtained by summing the amount of the external EGR gas and the amount of the internal EGR gas with an EGR limit value; anddecreasing a duration of an intake valve when the value obtained by summing the amount of the external EGR gas and the amount of the internal EGR gas is greater than the EGR limit value.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the amount of the external EGR gas is determined based on a pressure difference between a front end portion and a rear end portion of the EGR valve and an opening amount of the EGR valve.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the internal EGR gas is determined based on a difference between an intake pressure and an exhaust pressure and a valve overlap between the intake valve and an exhaust valve.4. The method of claim 1 , further ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSING ENGINE SYSTEM

A method of and an apparatus for diagnosing an engine system are provided. An apparatus for diagnosing an engine system including a continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) apparatus and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) apparatus may include: an accelerator pedal position sensor detecting a position of an accelerator pedal; a brake pedal position sensor detecting a position of a brake pedal; a vehicle speed sensor detecting a speed of a vehicle; an intake pressure sensor detecting an intake pressure; and a controller determining whether a fuel cut condition is satisfied and determining whether the CVVD apparatus and an EGR valve is in a failure state when the fuel cut condition is satisfied. 1. A method of diagnosing an engine system including a continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) apparatus and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) apparatus , the method comprising:detecting data, by a data detector, for diagnosing the engine system;determining, by a controller, whether a fuel cut condition is satisfied based on the detected data;operating, by the controller, an EGR valve such that an opening amount of the EGR valve becomes a first target opening amount when the fuel cut condition is satisfied;determining, by the controller, whether an increased amount of an intake pressure by operation of the EGR valve is within a first predetermined range;operating, by the controller, the CVVD apparatus such that an opening duration of an intake valve becomes a first target duration when the increased amount of the intake pressure by operation of the EGR valve is within the first predetermined range;determining, by the controller, whether a decreased amount of the intake pressure by operation of the CVVD apparatus is within a second predetermined range; anddetermining, by the controller, that the CVVD apparatus is in a failure state when the decreased amount of the intake pressure by operation of the CVVD apparatus is out of the second predetermined range.2. The method of ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSING ENGINE SYSTEM

A method and apparatus for diagnosing an engine system are provided. An apparatus for diagnosing an engine system including a continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include: an accelerator pedal position detector configured for detecting a position of an accelerator pedal; a brake pedal position detector configured for detecting a position of a brake pedal; a vehicle speed detector configured for detecting a speed of a vehicle; an intake pressure detector configured for detecting an intake pressure; and a controller configured for determining whether a fuel cut condition is satisfied and determining whether the CVVD apparatus is in a failure state when the fuel cut condition is satisfied. 1. A method of diagnosing an engine system including a continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) apparatus , the method comprising:detecting data for diagnosing the engine system;determining whether a fuel cut condition is satisfied based on the data;operating the CVVD apparatus wherein a duration of an intake valve is a first target duration when the fuel cut condition is satisfied;determining whether a decrease amount of an intake pressure by operation of the CVVD apparatus is within a first predetermined range; anddetermining that the CVVD apparatus is in a failure state when the decrease amount of the intake pressure by operation of the CVVD apparatus is not within the first predetermined range.2. The method of claim 1 , further including:maintaining the duration of the intake valve to the first target duration for a predetermined time when the decrease amount of the intake pressure by operation of the CVVD apparatus is within the first predetermined range;monitoring the intake pressure at a time point at which the predetermined time has elapsed; anddetermining whether the intake pressure at the time point at which the predetermined time has elapsed is within a second predetermined range.3. The ...

Method and apparatus for diagnosing engine system with continuous variable valve duration apparatus

A method for diagnosing an engine system including a continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) apparatus, a driving unit of the CVVD apparatus including a first driving unit and a second driving unit, a CVVD position detector configured to detect a position of the CVVD apparatus, a camshaft position detector configured to detect a position of a camshaft, a front lambda detector configured to detect a lambda value at front of intake valve, and a controller may include the steps of starting the engine, detecting measured values of the front lambda detector during combustion of first to fourth cylinders (first to fourth lambda values), determining whether CVVD driving unit is misaligned according to the detected first to fourth lambda values, and generating a warning notification when the CVVD driving unit is determined to be misaligned.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING STARTING OF VEHICLE ENGINE

An apparatus configured for controlling starting of engine may include a clutch pedal including an ignition lock switch, a starter, a status detecting unit, an electronic clutch mounted between the engine and a transmission, a clutch controller configured to control coupling and releasing of the electronic clutch, check status of the electronic clutch and generate a clutch status data, and a vehicle controller configured to enter coasting running mode based on the vehicle status data, and, during the coasting running mode, operate the starter and restart the engine based on the clutch status data provided from the clutch controller and a switch status data of the ignition lock switch when a position value of an acceleration pedal included in the vehicle status data is equal to or greater than an acceleration reference value. 1. An apparatus of controlling starting of engine , the apparatus comprising:a clutch pedal including an ignition lock switch;a starter configured to start an engine;a status detecting unit configured to detect a vehicle status data for controlling a starting of the engine;an electronic clutch mounted between the engine and a transmission;a clutch controller configured to control coupling and releasing of the electronic clutch, check status of the electronic clutch and generate a clutch status data; anda vehicle controller configured to enter coasting running mode based on the vehicle status data, and, during the coasting running mode, operate the starter and restart the engine based on the clutch status data provided from the clutch controller and a switch status data of the ignition lock switch, upon determining that a position value of an acceleration pedal included in the vehicle status data is equal to or greater than an acceleration reference value.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle controller is configured to claim 1 , during the coasting running mode claim 1 , operate the starter to restart the engine claim 1 , upon ...

METHODS OF TESTING NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICES

In a method of testing a nonvolatile memory device including a first semiconductor layer in which and a second semiconductor layer is formed prior to the first semiconductor layer, circuit elements including a page buffer circuit are provided in the second semiconductor layer, an on state of nonvolatile memory cells which are not connected to the page buffer circuit is mimicked by providing a conducting path between an internal node of a bit-line connection circuit connected between a sensing node and a bit-line node of the page buffer circuit and a voltage terminal to receive a first voltage, a sensing and latching operation with the on state being mimicked is performed in the page buffer circuit and a determination is made as to whether the page buffer circuit operates normally is made based on a result of the sensing and latching operation.

VEHICLE WITH A SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING SECONDARY AIR INTAKE DEVICE

Ein System und ein Verfahren zum Diagnostizieren einer Sekundärlufteinblas(SAI)-Vorrichtung können aufweisen: eine Ansaugleitung (10) zum Zuführen von Luft zum Verbrennungsmotor (20); eine Abgasleitung (40) zum Abführen von Abgas; eine SAI-Leitung (30), welche an einem Abzweigpunkt (13) der Ansaugleitung (10) abzweigt und an einem Verbindungspunkt (41) der Abgasleitung (40) mit der Abgasleitung (40) verbunden ist; einen ersten Drucksensor (14), welcher an der Ansaugleitung (10) montiert ist zum Detektieren von einem Druck oder einer Menge von Ansaugluft, welche durch die Ansaugleitung (10) strömt; einen Katalysator (44); einen ersten Sauerstoffsensor (42), welcher an der Abgasleitung (40) montiert ist; eine SAI-Pumpe (32), welche an der SAI-Leitung (30) montiert ist und die Luft, welche durch die Ansaugleitung (10) strömt, zur SAI-Leitung (30) pumpt; ein SAI-Ventil (34), welches an der SAI-Leitung (30) montiert ist und selektiv die SAI-Leitung (30) mit der Abgasleitung (40) verbindet; und einen Steuerungsabschnitt (60), welcher die SAI-Pumpe (32) und das SAI-Ventil (34) steuert, um ein Katalysator-Aufheizen durchzuführen. A system and method for diagnosing a secondary air injection (SAI) device may include: an intake line (10) for supplying air to the internal combustion engine (20); an exhaust pipe (40) for discharging exhaust gas; an SAI line (30) which branches off at a branch point (13) of the intake line (10) and is connected to the exhaust line (40) at a connection point (41) of the exhaust line (40); a first pressure sensor (14) mounted on the intake pipe (10) for detecting a pressure or an amount of intake air flowing through the intake pipe (10); a catalyst (44); a first oxygen sensor (42) mounted on the exhaust pipe (40); an SAI pump (32) which is mounted on the SAI line (30) and pumps the air flowing through the suction line (10) to the SAI line (30); a SAI valve (34) mounted on the SAI line (30) and selectively connecting the SAI line (30) to the exhaust ...

MOTOR SYSTEM AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD THEREOF

Ein Motorsystem kann einen Motor, welcher über eine Kurbelwelle Drehmoment erzeugt, eine Abgasleitung, durch welche Abgas des Motors strömt, einen Dieselpartikelfilter, welcher an der Abgasleitung angeordnet ist, um Partikelmaterial des Abgases zu fangen, einen ersten Druckdifferenzsensor, welcher konfiguriert ist, um eine Vorne/Hinten-Druckdifferenz des Dieselpartikelfilters zu detektieren, einen Temperatursensor, welcher konfiguriert ist, um eine Temperatur des Abgases, welches in den Dieselpartikelfilter einströmt, zu detektieren, und eine Steuereinheit aufweisen, welche ein Signal von dem Temperatursensor und dem ersten Druckdifferenzsensor in einem vorbestimmten Rotationszyklus der Kurbelwelle detektiert, welche das detektierte Signal verwendet, um eine Vorne/Hinten-Druckdifferenz des Dieselpartikelfilters zu berechnen, und welche eine Temperatur des Abgases, welches in den Dieselpartikelfilter einströmt, berechnet. Ein entsprechendes Signalverarbeitungsverfahren ist ebenfalls beschrieben.

Non-volatile memory device and operating method

Verfahren und vorrichtung zur diagnostik eines motorsystems mit einer vorrichtung mit stufenlos verstellbarer ventildauer

Verfahren zum Diagnostizieren eines Motorsystems, das eine Vorrichtung mit stufenlos verstellbarer Ventildauer (CVVD), eine Antriebseinheit der CVVD-Vorrichtung mit einer ersten Antriebseinheit und einer zweiten Antriebseinheit, einen CVVD-Positionsdetektor, der eingerichtet ist, eine Position der CVVD-Vorrichtung zu erfassen, einen Nockenwellenpositionsdetektor, der eingerichtet ist, eine Position einer Nockenwelle zu erfassen, und eine vordere Lambdasonde umfasst, die eingerichtet ist, einen Lambdawert vor dem Einlassventil zu erfassen, und eine Steuerung kann die Schritte des Startens des Motors, des Erfassens von Messwerten der vorderen Lambdasonde während der Verbrennung des ersten bis vierten Zylinders (erste bis vierte Lambdawerte), des Bestimmens, ob die CVVD-Antriebseinheit entsprechend der erfassten ersten bis vierten Lambdawerte verstellt ist, und des Erzeugens einer Warnmeldung, wenn die CVVD-Antriebseinheit als verstellt bestimmt wird, umfassen.

Non-volatile memory device and operating method

An operating method for a non-volatile memory device includes; performing a read operation on adjacent memory cells connected to an adjacent word line proximate to a target word line to determine adjacent data, classifying target memory cells connected to the target word line into groups according to the adjacent data, setting a read voltage level for each of the groups by searching for a read voltage level for target memory cells in at least one of the groups, and performing a read operation on target memory cells using the read voltage level set for each of the groups.

Vorrichtung und verfahren zum steuern eines startens eines fahrzeugmotors

Eine Vorrichtung zum Steuern eines Startens eines Motors kann umfassen einen Anlasser, eine elektronische Kupplung, die zwischen dem Motor und einem Getriebe angebracht ist, einen Gangstellungsdetektor, eine Kupplungssteuerung, die eingerichtet ist, um die elektronische Kupplung zu steuern, Gangstufen-Positionsdaten von dem Gangstellungsdetektor zu empfangen und um Gangstufen-Statusdaten zu erzeugen, und eine Fahrzeugsteuerung, die mit der Kupplungssteuerung über ein Fahrzeugkommunikationsnetzwerk verbunden ist und eingerichtet ist, um ein Startsignal zu empfangen, um zu bestimmen, ob das Fahrzeugkommunikationsnetzwerk und die Kupplungssteuerung normal sind, um die Gangstellungsdaten von dem Gangstellungsdetektor und die Gangstufen-Statusdaten von der Kupplungssteuerung zu empfangen, wenn das Fahrzeugkommunikationsnetzwerk und die Kupplungssteuerung als normal bestimmt werden, und um den Anlasser zum Starten des Motors auf der Grundlage der Gangstufen-Statusdaten und der Gangstellungsdaten zu betreiben.

Memory device and operating method thereof

A memory device is provided. The memory device includes: memory cells respectively connected with word lines; first ground selection transistors connected with a first ground selection line programmed to have a first threshold voltage; second ground selection transistors connected with a second ground selection line programmed to have a second threshold voltage which differs from the first threshold voltage; and a control circuit configured to: control an erase operation to be performed on each of at least one first ground selection transistor of the first ground selection transistors based on a threshold voltage of each of the at least one first ground selection transistor being greater than a predetermined first criterion; and control a threshold voltage of each of the second ground selection transistors to be compared with a predetermined second criterion based on the erase operation on the at least one first ground selection transistor being completed.

Memory device and operating method thereof

A memory device is provided. The memory device includes: memory cells respectively connected with word lines; first ground selection transistors connected with a first ground selection line programmed to have a first threshold voltage; second ground selection transistors connected with a second ground selection line programmed to have a second threshold voltage which differs from the first threshold voltage; and a control circuit configured to: control an erase operation to be performed on each of at least one first ground selection transistor of the first ground selection transistors based on a threshold voltage of each of the at least one first ground selection transistor being greater than a predetermined first criterion; and control a threshold voltage of each of the second ground selection transistors to be compared with a predetermined second criterion based on the erase operation on the at least one first ground selection transistor being completed.

Memory device and operating method thereof

A memory device comprises: a memory cell array including a plurality of cell blocks including a first cell block storing information other than user data and a second cell block storing the user data, wherein each of the plurality of cell blocks includes a plurality of cell strings and control circuitry configured to control a write operation and a read operation of the memory cell array. A first ground select line (GSL) region included in the first cell block includes a plurality of GSLs stacked in a vertical direction. One or more ground select transistors of a plurality of ground select transistors connected to each of the GSLs are programmed to a first threshold voltage and the other ground select transistors of the plurality of ground select transistors not connected to the GSLs are programmed to a second threshold voltage that is higher than the first threshold voltage. A first line included in the first GSL region in the first cell block is arranged at a same height as a word line connected to memory cells storing the user data in the second cell block.

Memory device and operating method thereof

A memory device comprises: a memory cell array including a plurality of cell blocks including a first cell block storing information other than user data and a second cell block storing the user data, wherein each of the plurality of cell blocks includes a plurality of cell strings and control circuitry configured to control a write operation and a read operation of the memory cell array. A first ground select line (GSL) region included in the first cell block includes a plurality of GSLs stacked in a vertical direction. One or more ground select transistors of a plurality of ground select transistors connected to each of the GSLs are programmed to a first threshold voltage and the other ground select transistors of the plurality of ground select transistors not connected to the GSLs are programmed to a second threshold voltage that is higher than the first threshold voltage. A first line included in the first GSL region in the first cell block is arranged at a same height as a word line connected to memory cells storing the user data in the second cell block.

マルチ―チップシステム及びそのレジスタ設定方法

【課題】同一の機能を行う２個以上のスレーブチップ及びこれを制御するマスターチップで構成されたマルチ—チップシステムにおいて、レジスタ'書き込み'動作時に全てのスレーブチップに同時に'書き込み'が可能なマルチ—チップシステム及びそのレジスタ設定方法を提供する。【解決手段】複数のスレーブチップと、前記複数のスレーブチップを制御するマスターチップと、を備えたマルチ—チップシステムにおいて、前記複数のスレーブチップには、共通チップアイディー及び固定チップアイディーが設定されており、前記マスターチップは、前記共通チップアイディーを用いて前記複数のスレーブチップに同時に'書き込み'命令を行い、前記固定チップアイディーを用いて前記複数のスレーブチップに対して個別的に'書き込み'命令を行うようにマルチ—チップシステムを構成する。【選択図】図６

Spatial audio processing method and apparatus therefor

A spatial audio processing method may include an operation of obtaining first movement information of a video reproduction device, an operation of obtaining second movement information of an audio reproduction device, an operation of obtaining an audio signal, and an operation of performing, based on whether the first movement information satisfies a predetermined condition, spatial audio processing on the audio signal, wherein, in case that the first movement information satisfies the predetermined condition, the spatial audio processing may be performed based on the second movement information, and in case that the first movement information does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the spatial audio processing may be performed based on the first movement information and the second movement information.

Fahrzeug mit einem system und einem verfahren zum diagnostizieren von sekundärlufteinblas-vorrichtung

Ein Fahrzeug mit einem System zum Diagnostizieren einer Sekundärlufteinblas(SAI)-Vorrichtung, aufweisend:einen Verbrennungsmotor (20), welcher eine Antriebsleistung mittels Verbrennung von einem Luft-Kraftstoff-Gemisch erzeugt;eine Ansaugleitung (10), welche Luft zum Verbrennungsmotor (20) liefert;eine Abgasleitung (40), welche ein Abgas, welches am Verbrennungsmotor (20) produziert ist, zu einer Außenseite des Fahrzeugs abführt;eine SAI-Leitung (30), welche an einem Abzweigpunkt (13) der Ansaugleitung (10) abzweigt und an einem Verbindungspunkt (41) der Abgasleitung (40) mit der Abgasleitung (40) verbunden ist;einen ersten Drucksensor (14), welcher an der Ansaugleitung (10) montiert ist und einen Druck oder eine Menge von Ansaugluft, welche durch die Ansaugleitung (10) strömt, detektiert;einen Katalysator (44), welcher an der Abgasleitung (40) montiert ist und einen Schadstoff, welcher im Abgas enthalten ist, beseitigt;einen ersten Sauerstoffsensor (42), welcher an der Abgasleitung (40) zwischen dem Verbindungspunkt (41) und dem Katalysator (44) montiert ist und ein Luft-Kraftstoff-Verhältnis in der Abgasleitung (40) detektiert;eine SAI-Pumpe (32), welche an der SAI-Leitung (30) montiert ist und die Luft, welche durch die Ansaugleitung (10) strömt, zur SAI-Leitung (30) pumpt;ein SAI-Ventil (34), welches an der SAI-Leitung (30) montiert ist und selektiv die SAI-Leitung (30) mit der Abgasleitung (40) verbindet; undeinen Steuerungsabschnitt (60), welcher die SAI-Pumpe (32) und das SAI-Ventil (34) steuert, um ein Katalysator-Aufheizen durchzuführen,wobei der Steuerungsabschnitt (60):ein Luft-Kraftstoff-Verhältnis von Sekundärverbrennung in einem Zustand, in welchem eine Sekundärlufteinblasung (SAI) durch Antreiben der SAI-Pumpe (32) und Öffnen des SAI-Ventils (34) ausgeführt ist, ermittelt;ein Luft-Kraftstoff-Verhältnis einer Verbrennungskammer in einem Zustand, in welchem das SAI-Ventil (34) geschlossen ist, nachdem das Katalysator-Aufheizen durch Antreiben der SAI- ...