System and methods for reverse braking during automated hitch alignment
US10962980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0278
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vehicle system comprises a hitch ball mounted on a vehicle. The system further comprises a plurality of sensor devices comprising an ultrasonic sensor and an image sensor. A controller is configured to process image data from the image sensor identifying a coupler position of a trailer. The controller is further configured to process ultrasonic data from the ultrasonic sensor identifying a proximity of the trailer. Based on the proximity of the trailer, the system is configured to identify the trailer in a detection range of the image sensor.
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