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Apparatus and metod for producing vehicle operating snapshot in response to acceleration change

US5754964A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 1996
Grant dateMay 19, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K31/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method are provided for storing various vehicle operating characteristics upon sensing a vehicle acceleration having a magnitude that exceeds a predetermined limit. In this manner, the vehicle owner or fleet manager can determine whether the vehicle operator uses the service brakes excessively.

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