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Operation assistance system for a vehicle

US12054195B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2021
Grant dateAug 6, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D15/0265
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An operation assistance system for a first vehicle that is connected to a second vehicle that propels the connected first and second vehicles includes: a sensor system of the first vehicle that detects a feature in an operating environment of at least one of the first vehicle and the second vehicle; and a controller that is in communication with the sensor system and that prompts a power assist steering system of the first vehicle to execute a steering command based on the sensor system detecting the feature.

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