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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8337361 | Multiple-ratio automatic transmission control method and system for ratio upshifts A speed ratio shaft control for multiple ratio vehicle transmission has controlled release of an off-going transmission clutch and controlled engagement of an on-coming transmission clutch during a speed ratio upshift, at least one clutch being a friction torque est... | 12/25/2012 |
| 8328688 | Ratio shift control system and method for a multiple-ratio automatic transmission A control system and method for controlling a multiple gear ratio automatic transmission in a powertrain for an automatic transmission having pressure activated friction torque elements to effect gear ratio upshifts. The friction torque elements are synchronously en... | 12/11/2012 |
| 8281765 | Spark timing adjustment based on vehicle acceleration Systems, methods and a processor are provided for adjusting the spark timing of an internal combustion engine. The systems, methods and processor include adjusting the spark timing of an internal combustion engine configured to power a vehicle toward peak torque tim... | 10/09/2012 |
| 8150582 | Systems and methods for decoupling steering rack force disturbances in electric steering A system for decoupling steering rack force disturbances in electric steering may comprise a steering wheel angle sensor, a yaw rate sensor, a lateral acceleration sensor, and a steering torque sensor. The system may also comprise a tire force generator configured t... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8069838 | Spark timing adjustment based on vehicle acceleration Systems, methods and a processor are provided for adjusting the spark timing of an internal combustion engine. The systems, methods and processor include adjusting the spark timing of an internal combustion engine configured to power a vehicle toward peak torque tim... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7529611 | Adaptive traction control system A method of controlling a traction control system (30) includes continuously adapting a steady state driven wheel speed to reference wheel speed ratio, so that said traction control system can avoid unnecessary actuations (e.g., demanding torque reduction). T... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7451033 | Lateral and longitudinal velocity determination for an automotive vehicle A system (18) for controlling a safety system (44) of a vehicle (10) is disclosed herein. The system includes a longitudinal acceleration sensor (36), a vehicle or wheel speed sensor(s) (20), a lateral acceleration sensor (32 | 11/11/2008 |
| 7222007 | Attitude sensing system for an automotive vehicle relative to the road A system (18) for controlling a safety system (44) of an automotive vehicle (10) includes a longitudinal acceleration sensor (36), a vehicle speed sensor (20), a lateral acceleration sensor (32), a yaw rate sensor, and a con... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7140619 | Roll over stability control for an automotive vehicle having an active suspension A stability control system (24) for an automotive vehicle as includes a plurality of sensors (28–37) sensing the dynamic conditions of the vehicle to determine imminent rollover. A controller (26) coupled to an active suspension (49) co... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7110870 | System and method for detecting roll rate sensor fault A control system for an automotive vehicle having a vehicle body includes a sensor cluster having a housing oriented within the vehicle body. A roll rate sensor is positioned within the housing and generates a roll rate sensor signal corresponding to a roll angular ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 6941205 | System and method for deteching roll rate sensor fault A control system for an automotive vehicle having a vehicle body includes a sensor cluster having a housing oriented within the vehicle body. A roll rate sensor is positioned within the housing and generates a roll rate sensor signal corresponding to a roll angular ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6804584 | Method for determining the roll angle of a vehicle using an estimation of road bank angle A method for determining road bank angle in a vehicle includes a lateral acceleration sensor (22) that generates a lateral acceleration signal. A yaw rate sensor (18) generates a yaw rate signal. A roll rate sensor (23) generates a yaw rate sign... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6714851 | Method for road grade/vehicle pitch estimation A control system (13) for an automotive vehicle (10) includes a longitudinal accelerometer (24) that generates a longitudinal acceleration signal corresponding to a longitudinal acceleration of a center of gravity (COG) of the vehicle body. A la... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6671587 | Vehicle dynamics measuring apparatus and method using multiple GPS antennas An apparatus and method for measuring dynamic movement of a vehicle (10) by employing multiple GPS satellites and determining velocity based change in the carrier frequency of multiple satellite signals. The apparatus includes at least two GPS receiving a... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6477480 | Method and apparatus for determining lateral velocity of a vehicle A method and apparatus for determining lateral velocity of a vehicle (10) uses a controller (16) having a lateral velocity estimator (18) therein. A vehicle speed determination circuit (20) is used to determine the vehicle speed which is coupled to the co... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6351694 | Method for robust estimation of road bank angle A method for determining road bank angle in vehicle includes a lateral acceleration sensor (22) that generates a first signal corresponding to lateral acceleration. A yaw rate sensor (18) generates a second signal corresponding to a yaw rate signal. A con... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6202009 | Method for detecting fault of vehicle motion sensors A method for detecting fault in vehicle motion sensors for a motor vehicle includes providing a measured lateral acceleration signal and yaw rate signal. The method further includes calculating, respectively, a first and second road bank angle estimate ba... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6198988 | Method for detecting an erroneous direction of travel signal A method for detecting an erroneous travel direction or a defective yaw rate sensor 12 is disclosed. Two estimates of the vehicle yaw rate are gathered from separate criteria and are compared with one another as well as the measured vehicle yaw rate. Usin... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6185485 | Relative vehicle platform having synchronized adaptive offset calibration for lateral accelerometer and steering angle sensor A system and method for vehicle dynamic control processes a compensated yaw rate signal measurement and a compensated lateral acceleration signal measurement (30, 32) to derive a signal measurement of road bank angle disturbance not compensated for in a c... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6144904 | Instant detection / diagnosis of abrupt bias fault in signals of vehicle motion sensors A system and method for enabling an abrupt bias fault in a vehicle motion sensor (24), such as a yaw rate sensor or a lateral acceleration sensor to be both quickly and accurately diagnosed. When a potential fault is first indicated, it is signaled as tru... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6122568 | Method and apparatus for determining the dynamic stability of an automotive vehicle A method and apparatus for determining the stability of an automotive vehicle includes a steering wheel sensor generating a steering wheel signal, a yaw rate sensor generating a yaw rate signal and a lateral acceleration sensor for generating a lateral ac... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6073065 | Method for detecting a bank angle experienced by a moving vehicle A method for detecting a bank angle experienced by a motor vehicle (10) is disclosed. Three estimates of the vehicle bank angle, γa, γω and γ.nu. are determined from separate data and are then used to determine an estimate of th... | 06/06/2000 |
