Methods and apparatus for automotive drive mode selection
US10585433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2556/45
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods, apparatus, and systems for automotive drive mode operation are disclosed. A disclosed method includes receiving information relating to a condition of a vehicle from a vehicle sensor module, comparing the information to a drive mode threshold, and selecting a drive mode change based on the information satisfying the drive mode threshold. The disclosed method also includes sending the drive mode change to a first vehicle operation module, the first vehicle operation module operating at least one other vehicle operation module to adjust vehicle operation based on the drive mode change.
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