Driving assistance function for a vehicle stationary on a slope
US7720588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S477/903
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process for assisting the driving of a vehicle provided with a braking system including brake calipers able to be activated as a function of a target braking force, including the steps of: determining an instantaneous state of the vehicle defined by state variables measured by sensors with which the vehicle is provided; testing a logical entry condition verified when the velocity of the vehicle is zero and when the slope is greater than a pre-defined slope; when the logical entry condition is verified, testing a logical exit condition; automatically operating the braking system to keep the vehicle static on the slope while the logical exit condition is not verified; and automatically releasing the activation of the braking system when the logical exit condition is verified.
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