Systems and methods for detecting a vehicle static condition
US7979207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C21/12
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for detecting a vehicle static condition are provided. In this regard, a representative system includes a sensor operative to detect at least one of acceleration and angular rate of a vehicle. The sensor is further operative to generate a vehicle vibration profile based on the at least one of the detected acceleration and angular rate of the vehicle. The system further includes a computing device operative to receive the vehicle vibration profile from the sensor, the computing device being further operative to determine whether the vehicle is stationary or moving based on the vehicle vibration profile. A representative method for detecting a vehicle static condition includes detecting at least one of acceleration and angular grade of a vehicle; generating a vehicle vibration profile based on at least one of the detected acceleration and angular grade of the vehicle; receiving the vehicle vibration profile; and determining whether the vehicle is stationary or moving based on the vehicle vibration profile.
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