Engine control system and method
US7426435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T7/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle engine is controlled based on a distance between the vehicle and an object other than the vehicle. In at least one embodiment, a system for controlling an engine in a vehicle is provided. The system includes an environment sensor arrangement configured to sense a distance between the vehicle and an object other than the vehicle and an operating sensor arrangement configured to sense an operating state of the vehicle. The system also includes a control module configured to determine whether to start or stop the engine based on the distance and the operating state.
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