Deceleration factor estimation apparatus
US9817018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2530/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A deceleration factor estimation apparatus estimating a deceleration factor of a vehicle includes: a driving force acquisition unit that obtains a driving force of the vehicle; a speed acquisition unit that obtains a speed of the vehicle; an acceleration acquisition unit that obtains an acceleration of the vehicle; and a deceleration factor estimation unit that estimates a plurality of deceleration factors on the basis of a relationship between the obtained driving force, speed, and acceleration, wherein the deceleration factor estimation unit switches the deceleration factor to be estimated on the basis of a travel condition of the vehicle.
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