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Trailer backup assist system with waypoint selection

US9926008B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2015
Grant dateMar 27, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N7/183
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of backing a trailer attached to a vehicle is provided herein. The method includes the steps of generating a plurality of waypoints on a display of the vehicle and selecting one of the plurality waypoints. The method also includes setting a trailer orientation for the selected waypoint and determining a backing path based on the selected waypoint and the set trailer orientation. The method further includes backing the trailer along the backing path.

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