Adaptive cruise control downshift request systems for manual transmission vehicles
US8255134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2710/0666
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adaptive cruise control system for a vehicle includes a deceleration module, a downshift trigger module, and a shift module. The deceleration module determines a deceleration rate based on a speed of at least one of the vehicle and an engine of the vehicle. The downshift trigger module generates a threshold signal based on the deceleration rate. The shift module generates a downshift signal when the speed is less than the threshold signal and while the vehicle is operating in a manual transmission mode.
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