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Model predictive control apparatus

US7418372B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2005
Grant dateAug 26, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2050/0031
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A model predictive control apparatus includes an initial solution generation section, an abnormality handling section, and an objective function adjustment section. The abnormality handling section performs initial solution generation when it is determined that performed optimization is abnormal. The initial solution generation section generates an initial optimal value of a future time series control input in accordance with an initial objective function, without reference to a candidate value of the time series control input. The objective function adjustment section adjusts the current objective function so that the current objective function varies stepwise with time toward the normal objective function when it is determined that the current objective function is different from the normal objective function.

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