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Remote control system for a vehicle and trailer

US11648976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2021
Grant dateMay 16, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D13/06
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosure describes systems and methods including a mobile device for remotely controlling the movement of a vehicle and trailer. The mobile device provides an intuitive user interface and control input mechanism for controlling the movement of the vehicle and trailer. The control input mechanism uses the tilt and heading of the mobile device to provide a propulsion command and a steering curvature command.

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