Apparatus and method for controlling movement of a vehicle
US11794727B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2205/02
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for controlling movement of a vehicle includes processing means configured to: receive first signals from a receiving means in dependence on received transmitted signals from a remote control device indicating a requested motion of a vehicle; receive one or more second signals indicative of a diagnostic device being in operative communication with the vehicle; and provide an output signal for controlling movement of the vehicle in dependence on the requested motion. The output signal is inhibited if: a diagnostic device is in operative communication with the vehicle and a maintenance mode has not been activated, as determined from the first signals or from one or more third signals; or if a door or the bonnet is open, unless a diagnostic device is in operative communication with the vehicle; or if the vehicle weight is not being borne by the wheels unless a diagnostic device is in operative communication with the vehicle.
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