System and method for controlling the speed of a vehicle
US9682706B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2061/0234
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for controlling the speed of vehicle is provided. The method comprises providing a memory device configured to store a plurality of predefined set-speeds therein. The method further comprises selecting a desired set-speed from the plurality of predefined set-speeds stored in the memory device. The method may further comprise determining whether the selected set-speed is appropriate based on one or more conditions. The method may still further comprise causing the vehicle to operate in accordance with the selected set-speed when it is determined that the set-speed is appropriate. A system comprising a memory device configured to store a plurality of predefined set-speeds, and electronic control unit configured to select a desired one of the predefined set-speeds stored in the memory is also provided.
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