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Method and system for obtaining road grade data

US6847887B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 2003
Grant dateJan 25, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG08G1/096775
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for collecting data for a geographic database is disclosed. Engine load value and position data are collected using a vehicle traveling in a geographic region. A location of a road grade change point is identified corresponding to a change in the engine load value data. The geographic database is updated to indicate the road grade.

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