Sensor-responsive control method and apparatus
US5857160A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2250/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sensor-responsive control method for use on a motor vehicle, comprising the steps of: measuring a vehicle yaw rate; measuring a vehicle lateral acceleration; responsive to the measured yaw rate and lateral acceleration, estimating a steering wheel angle; determining an error signal responsive to the difference between the estimated steering wheel angle and an adaptive steering position signal; and updating the adaptive steering position signal responsive to the error signal, wherein the adaptive steering position signal is quickly determined after the vehicle begins to move.
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