System and method for route identification using a low cost GPS system
US9194309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S19/48
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for identifying and analyzing a route using an inexpensive GPS system is provided. The system and method provides a location for storing GPS and vehicle operating data for at least one route, requiring a plurality of runs over the at least one route. Once a predetermined minimum number of runs have been reached, the system and method define a route segment, interpolate additional data points using the GPS and vehicle operating data, synchronize the data over the plurality of runs, and analyze the data. The analyzed data is then provided to a module capable of controlling the operation of an internal combustion engine. The analyzed data is forward-looking in that it permits anticipation of vehicle operation, and more particularly, engine and transmission operation.
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