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Vehicle speed sensor failure detection apparatus and method for an electronic control system

US7058490B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2004
Grant dateJun 6, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B9/02
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A vehicle speed sensor failure detection apparatus for an electronic control system having a vehicle speed sensor for generating a vehicle speed information signal indicating vehicle speed information includes a vehicle behavior detection portion, a brake sensor and a failure detection portion. If vehicle speed information generated from the vehicle speed sensor is less than or equal to a vehicle speed reference level stored in the failure detection portion, the vehicle behavior information signal generated during a predetermined period of time has a portion exceeding the behavior reference level stored in the failure detection portion and the brake is in the OFF state, the failure detection portion generates a failure signal.

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