Vehicle control system utilizing gps data
US6873898B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2556/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle having a vehicle control system for controlling a performance characteristic of the vehicle and a controller. The controller is coupled to the vehicle control system and adapted to receive a position signal indicative of the present physical position of the vehicle. The controller employs the position signal to determine at least one characteristic pertinent to the operation of the vehicle control system and outputs a control signal. The control signal is received by the vehicle control system, causing the vehicle control system to tailor its performance in response thereto. A method for controlling a vehicle having a vehicle control system is also provided.
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