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System and method for using vehicle operator intent to adjust vehicle control system response

US6879896B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2002
Grant dateApr 12, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for using vehicle operator intent to adjust a vehicle control system, comprising: at least one vehicle control system associated with a vehicle, the vehicle control system being enabled to execute computer programs, the vehicle control system being enabled to receive data signals, at least one sensor for sensing vehicle operator intent, the sensor being enabled for transmitting data signals to the vehicle control system, and a computer program for developing a response command in relation to a representation of vehicle operator intent, the representation further comprising received data signals.

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