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Controller for a vehicle and method

US11745708B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2019
Grant dateSep 5, 2023
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2552/15
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A controller for a vehicle, a system, a vehicle, a method, a computer program and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium are disclosed. The controller is configured to receive an indication of a measured speed of the vehicle, and determine whether a gradient on which the vehicle is located is below a threshold gradient. The controller is also configured to provide an output signal to cause a brake of the vehicle to be automatically applied to hold the vehicle stationary, in dependence on: the received indication of the measured speed of the vehicle being below a threshold speed; and the determination that the gradient is below the threshold gradient.

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