Location influenced vehicle control system
US5247440A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2400/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides for automatic control of the performance of a transportation vehicle based on the vehicle's geographic location. This is accomplished by determining the geographic location of the vehicle by employing a navigation system (107) and comparing its location output to a predetermined performance control requirement then modifying the control of the vehicle as a result. Such control modification includes control of a vehicle's lights by a vehicle lights controller (109).
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