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Driver assistance system

US8370023B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 5, 2006
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2556/50
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A driver assistance system having a lane-keeping function, having a device for detecting the lanes on a roadway, and a control unit for intervening in the steering system of the vehicle for lane-keeping. Means are provided in the driver assistance system for detecting the position of the vehicle with respect to the lane marking of the lane. Furthermore, means are provided for detecting a travel of the vehicle through a curve. The control unit executes its control function as a function of the position of the vehicle on the lane and as a function of the cornering. The intervention depends on whether the vehicle is located on the inner side of the curve or on the outer side of the curve.

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