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Control of windshield wiper by integration and differentiation of sensor signal

US5140233A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1990
Grant dateAug 18, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S318/02
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and a system for controlling a windshield wiper, particularly on a motor vehicle, provides that the windshield wiper is automatically activated as a function of the intensity of rain. A frequency-limited variation of the signal of a sensor serves as a measure of the intensity of the rain.

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