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Vehicle control system

US8903619B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2010
Grant dateDec 2, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W40/09
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a vehicle control system that obtains an index based on a running condition of a vehicle and changes a running characteristic of the vehicle according to the index, includes index setting means for making a change in the index in response to a change in the running condition in a direction toward crisp running of the vehicle, faster than a change in the index in response to a change in the running condition in such a direction as to reduce crispness with which the vehicle is running.

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