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Method for controlling an inter-vehicle distance regulation system

US12275405B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2020
Grant dateApr 15, 2025
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2754/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method is for controlling a system for regulating a distance between a target vehicle and a following vehicle, with the regulation system being installed on the following vehicle. The method includes the implementation of a control law for regulating the distance which calculates, for a plurality of possible combinations of speeds of movement of the following vehicle and the target vehicle, potential setpoint distances, and, for a given combination of speeds of movement of the following and target vehicles, from the plurality of possible combinations, the determination of a final setpoint distance among the potential setpoint distances previously calculated by the control law.

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