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Apparatus for controlling speed of vehicle and method for the same

US12280777B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2022
Grant dateApr 22, 2025
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2720/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In an embodiment an apparatus for controlling a speed of a vehicle includes a communication device configured to receive at least one of a starting point of a speed trap, an end point of the speed trap, a speed limit in the speed trap, an average speed of the vehicle, a traveling distance from the starting point of the speed trap of the vehicle, or a present speed of the vehicle, a target speed setting device configured to set a target point, set a starting point for a target speed, and calculate the target speed, a required acceleration calculating device configured to calculate a required acceleration, and a controller configured to control the vehicle, based on at least one of the calculated target speed or the calculated required acceleration.

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