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Method and device for determining an absolute value of a variable

US8326491B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2007
Grant dateDec 4, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D15/0245
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and a device for acquiring a value of a defined reference point of a first variable which is measured by an incrementally measuring sensor of a motor vehicle are disclosed. The method includes the step of acquiring intermediate values of the defined reference point in at least two detection modules using at least one second measured variable, wherein each detection module is adapted to determine a value of the defined reference point of the first variable in a pre-defined driving situation. A quality level for each intermediate value is determined. The quality levels of the intermediate values are compared. The value of the defined reference point is determined from the acquired intermediate values in accordance with a result of the compared quality levels.

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