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Override of automatic braking in a collision mitigation and/or avoidance system

US7957874B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2007
Grant dateJun 7, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T2260/08
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for returning driver control in a vehicle during automatic braking includes the steps of determining a minimum value of accelerator pedal position during the automatic braking, determining a current value of accelerator pedal position, and disengaging the automatic braking, if the current value is greater than the minimum value by at least a predetermined value.

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