Method and system for adaptive electronic driveforce unit control
US8751124B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2555/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a method and system for adaptive electronic driveforce unit control based on the weather. An automobile can include, for example a driveforce system. The driveforce system can include a driveforce unit, an acceleration input device, a memory, a speed sensor, and/or a weather detection system. The acceleration input device can generate acceleration input data. The driveforce unit can generate an output based on the corresponding acceleration input data from a driveforce curve in a driveforce map. The driveforce map can be stored in the memory. The speed sensor can detect speed data indicating a speed and/or acceleration of the automobile. The weather detection system includes a moisture detection system detecting moisture data, a temperature sensor detecting temperature data, and a windshield wiper detection system detecting windshield wiper data. The processor adjusts the driveforce curve in the driveforce map based on the weather data.
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