Control system for a vehicle
US12172646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2540/225
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the present invention relate to control system (100) for controlling a transition of a vehicle between a first driving mode and a second driving mode. The control system comprises one or more controllers, configured to: receive (302) a first request signal indicative of an occupant-initiated preparatory request; receive (303) a second request signal indicative of an occupant-initiated transition request; determine (304) a first control signal for controlling output of information to an occupant of the vehicle indicative of the driving environment in dependence on receipt of the first request signal; determine (308) a second control signal for causing transition of the vehicle from the first driving mode to the second driving mode in dependence on receipt of both the first request signal and the second request signal; and output (306, 310) the first or second control signal to a vehicle system.
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