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Method and system for controlling a vehicle

US6836719B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2002
Grant dateDec 28, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2720/103
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for controlling a vehicle includes receiving vehicle position information from a positioning system and combining the position information with information from a map database and a driver behavior model to control the vehicle's speed and braking for not only the current roadway the vehicle is operating on but also on upcoming road sections.

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