Methods and systems for optimizing vehicle ride using road preview
US9902229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2800/87
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for controlling a suspension system of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the method includes: receiving, by a processor, sensor data indicative of conditions of a roadway in a path of the vehicle; determining, by a processor, a continuous road profile based on the sensor data; and selectively controlling, by a processor, at least one suspension element of the vehicle based on the continuous road profile.
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