Gear selection for merging into faster traffic
US12115964B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2710/1005
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, and apparatus for a lane assist system that prepares the vehicle to move from a current lane to an adjacent lane. The lane assist system includes a sensor for detecting a vehicle in an adjacent lane and an electronic control unit connected to the sensor. The electronic control unit is configured to determine that the vehicle intends to move from a current lane to the adjacent lane and, in response, controls operations of an automatic transmission of the vehicle to prepare the vehicle for a lane change based on a calculated time duration for the adjacent vehicle to reach the vehicle. The electronic control unit can be further configured to command one or more indicators to be displayed at an indicator display located at a side-view mirror of the vehicle based on the determination and the calculated time duration for the adjacent vehicle to reach the vehicle.
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