Systems and methods for determining fuel level based on fuel consumption and refill data
US10823125B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2400/92
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments include systems and methods of reporting the fuel level in a fuel tank of a vehicle. The method includes receiving a fuel consumption curve and a fuel refill curve, receiving a first fuel level value and a second fuel level value from a fuel level sensor, and determining whether the vehicle is consuming fuel or receiving fuel based on a change between the first fuel level value and the second fuel level value. In response to determining that the vehicle is consuming fuel, the method further includes determining a fuel gauge display value based on the second fuel level value and the fuel consumption curve. In response to determining that the vehicle is receiving fuel, the method further includes determining a fuel gauge display value based on the second fuel level value and the fuel refill curve. The fuel gauge display value is presented on a fuel gauge display.
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