Mass, drag coefficient and inclination determination using accelerometer sensor
US9395233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H59/48
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system of determining a vehicle's driving characteristics such as the vehicle mass, drag force coefficients and driving surface inclination. The vehicle's mass, drag force coefficients and inclination are determined using signals input from the vehicle's accelerometer.
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