The trend in both Europe and the US is toward increasing complexity of door componentry, adding more electronic functions and, in some cases, the glass itself. There are, however, still some ...

The automotive central body control module (BCM) is a processor-based power distribution center that supervises and controls functions related to the car body such as lights, windows, security, door ...

Automotive body control modules (BCMs) are present in all modern vehicles to handle comfort, security, and lighting functions (Fig. 1). They have quickly transformed over the last few years, driven by ...