Vehicle speed control system and method
US8843288B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method of operating a vehicle at a driver selected target speed. The system and method configured to identify a target speed based on a position of a gear shift selector and control engine torque and brake pressure to control the vehicle to operate at the target speed. The system and method is further provides manipulating the engine torque and brake pressure of the vehicle in response to a driver's throttle and brake commands to operate at a speed desired by the driver.
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