System with smart steering force feedback
US9050999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D3/12
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A steering system and method for providing a force feedback to an operator input device are disclosed. The method may determine an actual position of the operator input device. The method may determine a desired steering mechanism position of a steering mechanism based on the actual position of the operator input device. The method may determine an actual steering mechanism position of the steering mechanism. The method may compare the actual steering mechanism position to the desired steering mechanism position and to a previous desired steering mechanism position. The method may generate a command that selectively activates force feedback to the operator input device based on the comparison.
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