The invention relates to a method of monitoring an electromechanical actuator system, the method comprising the steps of estimating the voltage drop in the power supply to the motor associated with defects of the inverter by means of a Kalman filter, estimating (300) at least the electromagnetic torque coefficient of the motor by taking account of the estimated voltage drop, and calculating (400) the electromagnetic torque of the motor from the electromagnetic torque coefficient of the motor.

A touch pad for operating an e-latch assembly of a motor vehicle entry system that includes a control circuit with a backup energy source and method of operating the entry system are provided. The touch pad includes a touch pad controller in communication with the control circuit of the e-latch assembly. The touch pad also includes at least one entry input sensor coupled to the touch pad controller for outputting a signal indicative of a touch to operate the e-latch assembly. The touch pad further includes a mechanical emergency switch assembly adjacent the at least one entry input sensor and including a plurality of pins electrically coupled to the control circuit for operating the e-latch assembly when the at least one input sensor is not operable due to one of a power loss and malfunction of the at least one input sensor.

A vehicle opening-closing body control apparatus includes: a driving device driving an opening-closing body; a lock device retaining the opening-closing body in fully open and fully closed positions by including a latch mechanism, which performs an engagement action depending on a movement position of the opening-closing body; and a control device controlling the actions of the driving and lock devices, wherein the control device includes a position determination unit determining whether the movement position is in an engagement action position of the latch mechanism in a case in which driving control of the opening-closing body is stopped, and it becomes possible for the driving control to be restarted thereafter, and an engagement release control unit causing the latch mechanism to perform a release action by controlling the action of the lock device in a case in which it is determined that the movement position is in the engagement action position.

Embodiments of a system and method for controlling a door are generally described herein. A door opener system can include a head unit. The system can include a wall station, a controller, or a wireless transmitter. The wall station can be inside a room, the room including the door and the controller can be outside the room. The wireless transmitter can be portable. The wall station, controller, or wireless transmitter can be used to control the head unit. The head unit can be used to open or close the door.

An apparatus for automatic movement of sliding windows in a motor vehicle, comprising a d.c. electric motor that moves a window (F) so that it slides along guides, including an electronic control module for controlling the d.c. electric motor, in particular a microprocessor. The electronic control module measures a current (I) of the motor and a position (X) of the window (F), and drives reversal of operation of the electric motor if it is verified that the current (I) is higher than a threshold current (I.sub.th) and the position (X) of the window (F) falls within a given zone (APZ) of a path (P) of movement of the window (F). The anti-pinch circuit device measures a back electromotive force (E; E.sub.m) of the motor, and the electronic control module calculates the position of the window (F) as a function of the back electromotive force (E; E.sub.m) of the motor.

Embodiments of a system and method for controlling a door are generally described herein. A door opener system can include a head unit. The system can include a wall station, a controller, or a wireless transmitter. The wall station can be inside a room, the room including the door and the controller can be outside the room. The wireless transmitter can be portable. The wall station, controller, or wireless transmitter can be used to control the head unit. The head unit can be used to open or close the door.

A sensor for position determination of a drive system comprising: a magnetic sensor adapted to determine the rotational position of a magnet linked to the drive system; at least one Hall sensor to determine rotational movement and direction of rotation of the magnet; a microcontroller unit for evaluating data of the magnetic sensor and of the Hall sensor; and a rechargeable battery connected to a power supply of the sensor and that represents an alternative power supply, wherein, on a failure of the power supply, the sensor is adapted only to supply the Hall sensor and the microcontroller unit with energy from the rechargeable battery when the Hall sensor does not detect any rotational movement of the magnet and to supply at least one further component of the sensor with energy from the rechargeable battery when the Hall sensor detects a rotational movement of the magnet.

A vehicle includes a body, an access aperture that is defined by the body, a closure panel, a load ramp, and a moisture sensor. The access aperture provides access to an interior of the vehicle. The closure panel selectively covers at least a portion of the access aperture. The closure panel is movable between an open position and a dosed position relative to the access aperture. The load ramp is deployably coupled to the closure panel. The load ramp includes a coupled end and a free end. The load ramp is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The moisture sensor is positioned proximate to the free end of the load ramp. Methods of controlling the vehicle are also disclosed.

An inquiry processing device includes: an automatic door information recorder that records information including past inquiry information from a customer regarding an automatic door, an operation situation, and quality information; a countermeasure presenter that presents recommended countermeasure information corresponding to a new inquiry regarding the automatic door by an extraction algorithm; a feedback information receiver that receives feedback information on whether or not a defect of the automatic door has been removed by taking measures on the basis of the recommended countermeasure information; a learner that updates the extraction algorithm of the countermeasure presenter on the basis of the feedback information; and a countermeasure presentation determiner that causes the countermeasure presenter to present new recommended countermeasure information by the extraction algorithm updated by the learner, when it is determined that the defect of the automatic door has not been removed.

A vehicle includes a body, an access aperture that is defined by the body, a closure panel, a load ramp, and a moisture sensor. The access aperture provides access to an interior of the vehicle. The closure panel selectively covers at least a portion of the access aperture. The closure panel is movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the access aperture. The load ramp is deployably coupled to the closure panel. The load ramp includes a coupled end and a free end. The load ramp is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The moisture sensor is positioned proximate to the free end of the load ramp. Methods of controlling the vehicle are also disclosed.