Cruise control systems and methods with adaptive speed adjustment rates
US8315775B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/103
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments include methods and apparatus for performing cruise control in a motor vehicle. Signals are received (e.g., by a positioning system interface) from at least one external infrastructure component, and a geographical location of the motor vehicle is determined (e.g., by a processing and control subsystem) based on the signals. A determination is made whether a difference between a target speed and an actual vehicle speed exceeds a threshold and, when the difference exceeds the threshold, a cruise control procedure is performed to maintain a target speed of the motor vehicle. Performing the cruise control procedure includes determining, based on the geographical location, whether the motor vehicle should adjust its speed toward the target speed.
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