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Running pattern calculating apparatus and running pattern calculating method

US8483949B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2010
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W50/0098
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A running pattern calculating apparatus and running pattern calculating method that stores road information; predicts a running state when the vehicle will travel on a road, based on the stored road information; divides the road into a plurality of sections based on the predicted running state and sets an evaluation function for each road section; and calculates a running pattern of the vehicle that will travel on the road, based on the evaluation function set for each road section.

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