45th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 59 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130297083 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM END GUN - A control system for controlling operation of an irrigation system end gun includes memory for storing end gun operating parameters for a plurality of locations in an area to be irrigated; a location determining component for determining a current location of the end gun in the area to be irrigated; a computing device in communication with the location determining component and operable to access an end gun operating parameter from the memory that corresponds to the current location of the end gun; and an end gun control mechanism responsive to the computing device for controlling operation of the end gun in accordance with the end gun operating parameter. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297084 | POWER CONTROL DEVICE AND POWER CONTROL METHOD - Control of supplying power to a storage device is performed based on carbon emission strength or a power rate. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297085 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING WIND TURBINE - A method of operating a wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine includes a rotor that is rotatably coupled to a generator that is positioned within a nacelle. The rotor includes one or more rotor blades that are coupled to a hub. The method includes transmitting, from a first sensor to a control system, at least a first monitoring signal indicative of a first wind condition at a first distance from the wind turbine. A second sensor transmits at least a second monitoring signal that is indicative of a second wind condition at a second distance from the wind turbine that is longer than the first distance to the control system. The control system calculates a wind turbine operating command based at least in part on the first monitoring signal and the second monitoring signal. One or more wind turbine components are operated based on the calculated wind turbine operating command. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297086 | POWER-SAVING CONTROLLING METHOD AND SYSTEM THEREOF - A power-saving controlling method includes steps as follows. An electrical information is captured from an electrical equipment by an intelligent socket device. The electrical information is calculated and a rule table is generated. An automatic controlling signal is generated according to the rule table. The intelligent socket device is switched off or switched on according to the automatic controlling signal. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297087 | RESOURCE METERING SYSTEM AND METHOD USING SUCH A SYSTEM FOR SMART ENERGY CONSUMPTION - The resource metering system comprises: an end-point device ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130297088 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A POWER FACTOR CORRECTION (PFC) COMPATIBLE SOLUTION FOR NONSINUSOIDAL UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) - Methods and apparatuses for providing a solution for incompatibility between nonsinusoidal waveform uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and active power factor correction (PFC) loads are disclosed. An embodiment of the invention includes generating a nonsinusoidal signal waveform (e.g., a voltage waveform), to be delivered to the load, with a pulse width modulation (PWM) duty width, sampling the nonsinusoidal signal waveform to collect output signal samples, and adjusting the duty width to control the nonsinusoidal signal waveform as a function of the output signal samples to deliver a desired signal characteristic (e.g., RMS signal level) to the load. In embodiments of the invention, the output duty width is adjusted differently in cases of rising and falling power consumption, respectively, by the load. Techniques disclosed herein find broad applicability in UPS systems and inverters and improve efficiency and reliability for end users and utility providers. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297089 | POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - A system to control a power distribution system includes a system controller configured to determine an allocation of power during a first time period for each of a plurality of subsystems. The system also includes a subsystem controller communicatively coupled to the system controller. The subsystem controller is associated with a device and configured to receive power allocation data indicating the allocation of power for the device from the system controller. The subsystem controller is further configured to receive operation request data indicating a request to operate the device and produce a model operation of the device for a second time period based on the power allocation data, the operation request data, and a cost-utility function associated with the device. The subsystem controller is also configured to communicate, to the system controller, projected power demand data associated with the modeled operation of the device during the second time period. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297090 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS - The invention relates to an electrical energy distribution apparatus ( | 2013-11-07 |
20130297091 | DEMAND COORDINATION NETWORK CONTROL NODE - An apparatus for controlling peak demand of a system of energy consuming devices, including a first control node coupled to a second control node via a demand coordination network. The first control node has a node processor and a global schedule module. The node processor is coupled to a first energy consuming device, and operates the first energy consuming device within an acceptable operating margin to maintain a first local environment by cycling on and off. The global schedule module is coupled to the first node processor, and coordinates run times for the first energy consuming device and a second energy consuming device, where the coordination is based on a replica copy of a global run time schedule disposed within the first and second control nodes, an adjusted first descriptor set characterizing the first local environment, and an adjusted second descriptor set characterizing a second local environment. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297092 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PEAK ENERGY DEMAND - An apparatus including a monitor node and a first control node. The monitor node determines and broadcasts whether a non-system device is consuming an energy resource over a network. The first control node coupled to the monitor node and a second control node via the network. The first control node has a node processor and a global schedule module. The node processor operates a first energy consuming device to maintain a first local environment. The global schedule module is coupled to the first node processor, and coordinates run times for the first energy consuming device and a second energy consuming device based on a replica copy of a global run time schedule disposed within the first and second control nodes, an adjusted first descriptor set characterizing the first local environment, an adjusted second descriptor set characterizing a second local environment, and energy consumption data broadcast by the monitor node. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297093 | ASSOCIATING USER PREFERENCES WITH ELEVATOR ACTIVITY - A user can be detected and identified at or near an elevator installation. A record for the user can be read from a database, and based on information in the record, a personalized building action can be performed for the user. A portion of the building can thus be “prepared” for the user. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297094 | TEMPERATURE FEEDBACK CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DVFS - The present invention applies to the field of integrated-circuit control, and provides a temperature feedback control system and method for DVFS. In the present invention, a main processor sends a control data packet to a microprocessor according to a received temperature feedback trigger signal, and the microprocessor immediately triggers working of a temperature data acquiring module, and after the temperature data acquiring module acquires real-time temperature data of a chip, executes a temperature feedback algorithm on the real-time temperature data according to the control data packet to output a corresponding performance control parameter, so as to enable a DVFS circuit to adjust a working frequency and a working voltage of the chip, and further enable the chip to implement automatic frequency and voltage adjusting at a low voltage and a low temperature and at a high voltage and a high temperature. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297095 | Intelligent Fleet Management System and Method - An intelligent fleet management system and a related method of operation provide a higher level of legal compliance and public road safety by requiring a commercial driver an electronic form of a driver's identification in a commercial vehicle. In one embodiment of the invention, the electronic form of the driver's identification is validated and additionally authenticated by a driver-specific PIN entry to a vehicle fleet management system interface device installed in a commercial vehicle. The vehicle fleet management system interface device can also communicate with a monitoring station via a data network for dynamically-generated alerts and periodic reports associated with vehicle speeds, driving pattern analysis utilizing various sensors, unexpected stops, and continuous driving which exceed a mandatory rest requirement. The monitoring station is able to disable the commercial vehicle remotely or take other actions based on an alert generated from the vehicle fleet management system interface device. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297096 | EVALUATION TOOL FOR VEHICLE SURVIVABILITY PLANNING - Systems and methods for improving vehicle survivability. In some embodiments, an evaluation model may be built based at least in part on mission information. The mission information may comprise vehicle information regarding at least one vehicle and threat information regarding a plurality of threats to the at least one vehicle. The evaluation model may be used to assign a numerical measure to each potential action of a plurality of potential actions for the at least one vehicle, where the numerical measure may be based on measures of signature exposure relating to multiple threats of the plurality of threats. A sequence of actions to be executed by the at least one vehicle may be selected based at least in part on the respective numerical measures assigned to the plurality of potential actions, to improve the at least one vehicle's survivability against the plurality of threats. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297097 | SAFE DRIVING MONITORING SYSTEM - A method and system for detecting unsafe or suspect activities such as distracted driving associates distracted driving events to the road type, vehicle speed and vehicle acceleration (positive, negative and lateral) at the time of the distracted driving event, and identifies severe distracted driving events from a large population of minor events using a statistical distribution such as a Cauchy distribution equation. The system employs a smartphone application (App) coupled with a central server that computes driver safety scores which relate time of day, road type, vehicle speed, vehicle acceleration (positive, negative and lateral) and distracted driving using the Cauchy distribution equation. The server renders summary and detail reports of driving scores and distracted driving events to concerned parties including insurance companies, fleet managers, vehicle owners and the parents/guardians of teenaged drivers. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297098 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPROGRAMMING A PROGRAMMED CONTROLLER OF A POWER DRIVEN WHEELCHAIR - Apparatus for reprogramming a programmed controller of a power driven wheelchair comprises: a reprogrammable, non-volatile memory programmed with a plurality of programs executable by the controller to operate the wheelchair, the non-volatile memory disposed at the wheelchair and coupled to the wheelchair controller; a general-purpose computer programmed to reprogram the non-volatile memory while disposed at the wheelchair, the programmed computer for storing main programs for use in reprogramming the non-volatile memory, the programmed computer being coupleable to the wheelchair controller for accommodating an exchange of data therebetween; and wherein the wheelchair controller being operative to communicate with the programmed computer to reprogram the non-volatile memory with the main programs while the non-volatile memory is disposed at the wheelchair. Methods for reprogramming the non-volatile memory are also disclosed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297099 | DYNAMIC GEOMETRY SUPPORT FOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS - Apparatuses and methods for adjusting a position of at least one component of a vehicle for a user of the vehicle. A user is identified with a user key associated with the user. The user key and a vehicle identifier associated with the vehicle are transmitted to a server remote from the vehicle. At least one user setting for the vehicle is received from the remote server, with the at least one user setting relating to the user key, the vehicle identifier, and the position of the at least one component. A vehicle system setting is updated with the at least one user setting so as to adjust the position of the at least one component based on the at least one user setting when the vehicle system setting does not correspond with the at least one user setting. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297100 | Methods and Systems for Authenticating One or More Users of a Vehicle Communications and Information System - A system includes a processor, configured to wirelessly communicate with at least a vehicle computing system, wherein the processor is further configured to receive input from a vehicle owner indicating that transfer of administrative rights to vehicle systems is desired. The processor is further configured to send a confirmation message to a new owner of the vehicle and send a confirmation request to the vehicle computing system, following receipt of a response to the first confirmation message. Also, the processor is configured to establish the new owner as having administrative rights upon receipt of a response to the confirmation request. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297101 | AIRCRAFT ELECTRIC BRAKE ACTUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of controlling aircraft brakes in an aircraft that includes a brake pedal and an electric brake actuator. An aircraft operational state is determined and an application force that is supplied to the brake pedal is determined When the determined aircraft operational state is a ground-idle state and the determined application force is greater than a set force magnitude, an actuator brake is moved to engage the electric brake actuator and the electric brake actuator is de-energized. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297102 | ELECTRIC TAXI AUTO-GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM - An auto-guidance and control method and system is provided for use in conjunction with an aircraft electric taxi system. Aircraft status data is obtained, and airport feature data accessed. A processor generates taxi path guidance and control information including at least taxi speed guidance information, and sends commands derived from the taxi speed guidance information by the processor directly to an electric taxi controller to regulate the taxi speed of the aircraft. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297103 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING REMOTELY LOCATED POSITIONAL DATA - A computer-implemented system and method for the collection, filtering, and transmission of aviation information is disclosed. A plurality of flight information is received over a digital network at various remote locations, and the data is filtered prior to transmission to a central database for presentation and use. The database includes aviation information. The method of filtration is dynamically updated as to information concerning a specific flight based on one characteristic of the flight. As to aircraft being tracked, a determination is made as to which receiver should relay collected data, and that determination is periodically revised, such as to minimize transmission costs and maximize signal quality as aircraft positions change. Once the information is located in the central database, it is suitable for use in responding to user requests for flight tracking information is association with at least one identified flight. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297104 | PROGRAMMABLE AUTOMATIC DOCKING SYSTEM - A programmable automatic docking system for a marine vessel, wherein the programmable automatic docking system includes a set of starboard side transducers and a set of port side transducers to detect and transmit real-time distance, position and velocity information of the marine vessel in relation to an external object, | 2013-11-07 |
20130297105 | ENGINE START FOR A HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A hybrid vehicle has an engine, an electric machine connected to the engine by an upstream clutch, a transmission gearbox connected to the electric machine by a downstream clutch, and a controller. The controller is configured to start the engine using one of a plurality of start sequences that control the electric machine, the upstream and downstream clutches. The engine start sequence is selected based on transmission gearbox input speed and a driver demand input. A method of controlling a hybrid vehicle is provided. An engine is selectively coupled to an electric machine by an upstream clutch with the electric machine selectively coupled to a transmission gearbox by a downstream clutch. The engine is started using a control sequence to control the electric machine, upstream clutch, and downstream clutch. The control sequence is determined by a vehicle state based on transmission gearbox input speed and a driver demand input. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297106 | HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL UTILIZING GRADE DATA - A method of controlling a hybrid vehicle having a step ratio transmission is disclosed. The method utilizes terrain data to reduce the number of shift events. The method comprises receiving data indicative of a grade profile of an anticipated route, identifying a forecast shift sequence comprising a forecast downshift event and an adjacent forecast upshift event, and adjusting the shift criteria based on the time between the forecast shift events, the road grade between the forecast shift events, and the state of a storage battery. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297107 | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - A controller and a control strategy for a hybrid electric vehicle includes entering a traction control event, and lowering a driving force transmitted from a driving wheel to a road surface by reducing the torque of a motor while maintaining the torque of an engine at a substantially constant torque output during a wheel slip condition of the traction control event. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297108 | CONTROLLING A POWERTRAIN AND A CLUTCH OF A VEHICLE - A vehicle includes an engine and is at least partially propelled by a fraction battery and a traction motor. A clutch is configured to be coupled to the traction motor. An electrical and/or mechanical pump provides pressure to control the clutch. At least one controller determines if the clutch is slipping. In response to the clutch slipping, the at least one controller commands an increase in speed of an input of the clutch such that the available line pressure to control the slipping of the clutch is increased. The line pressure is then applied to the clutch in order to control the slipping of the clutch. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297109 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO MANAGE DRIVELINE OSCILLATIONS WITH MOTOR TORQUE ADJUSTMENT - A system and method for controlling a vehicle having an electric traction motor coupled to a transmission by a clutch include modifying traction motor torque in response to the difference between rotational speed of a driveline component and the filtered rotational speed of the driveline component to reduce driveline oscillation when the clutch is locked. The traction motor torque may be modified in response to a vehicle event that may otherwise induce driveline oscillations, such as a transmission ratio change or regenerative braking, for example. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297110 | LASH ZONE DETECTION IN A HYBRID VEHICLE - A method for controlling an electric vehicle having a traction motor connected to a driveline includes controlling traction motor output torque through a region surrounding the vehicle wheel torque reversal to mitigate torque disturbances in a driveline, wherein the region is determined using a relationship between driveline input torque and driveline output torque and is bounded by a zero input torque and a zero output torque. A hybrid electric vehicle has a traction motor, a driveline connected to a vehicle wheel, and a controller configured to control traction motor output torque through a region surrounding a vehicle wheel torque reversal to mitigate torque disturbances in the driveline. A control system for a hybrid vehicle includes a traction motor and a controller. The controller is configured to control traction motor output torque through a region surrounding a vehicle wheel torque reversal to mitigate torque disturbances in the driveline. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297111 | DRIVELINE LASH CONTROL METHOD DURING DRIVER TIP-IN/OUT - A hybrid electric vehicle has a traction motor, a driveline connected to a vehicle wheel, and a controller. The controller is configured to control motor torque through a region surrounding vehicle wheel torque reversal, control driveline input torque during torque reversal of driveline output torque to limit rate of change of driveline output torque, and control motor torque during a torque reversal of at least one driveline component to limit rate of change of the torque applied to the driveline component. A method for controlling a vehicle having a traction motor includes controlling the traction motor torque through a region surrounding a vehicle wheel torque reversal, controlling driveline input torque during torque reversal of driveline output torque to limit rate of change of output torque, and controlling traction motor torque during a torque reversal of a powertrain component to limit rate of change of the torque applied to the component. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297112 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - Systems and methods for learning torque estimate errors and updating torque estimation models are presented. In one example, torque errors are learned during an engine shut-down, after a disconnect clutch coupled between an engine and an electric machine has been released. An updated torque estimation model is then used to control torque during subsequent engine operation to improve drive feel and vehicle performance. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297113 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - Systems and methods for learning torque estimate errors and updating torque estimation models are presented. In one example, torque errors are learned during an engine shut-down, after a disconnect clutch coupled between an engine and an electric machine has been released. An updated torque estimation model is then used to control torque during subsequent engine operation to improve drive feel and vehicle performance. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297114 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRANSITIONING BETWEEN DRIVELINE BRAKING MODES - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, a method for transitioning between regenerative braking and engine braking is described. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297115 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPERATING A DRIVELINE DISCONNECT CLUTCH RESPONSIVE TO ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, a driveline disconnect clutch transfer function may be adapted in response to engine operating conditions during closing of the driveline disconnect clutch. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297116 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE DRIVELINE - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine is accelerated to a speed of a driveline integrated starter/generator before the engine is coupled to the driveline integrated starter/generator. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297117 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS PROVIDING DRIVELINE BRAKING - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, driveline braking may transition from regenerative braking to engine braking to reduce the possibility of battery degradation. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297118 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LAUNCHING A VEHICLE - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine is started and idled before engine torque is required so that driveline torque response may be improved. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297119 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ADJUSTING DRIVELINE OPERATION DURING AN ACCELERATOR TIP-OUT - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine may be operated at an idle speed while a driveline disconnect clutch separating the engine from a driveline is open in response to a reduction in driver demand torque. Engine torque may be applied to the driveline by simply closing the driveline disconnect clutch. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297120 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING UNIFORM DRIVELINE BRAKING - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, negative torque of an electric machine is adjusted to mimic negative torque of an engine during engine braking so that the vehicle may transition from regenerative braking to engine braking in a seamless manner. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297121 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DRIVELINE MODE TRANSITIONS - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, a method for transitioning between regenerative braking and providing positive torque to a driveline is presented. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297122 | Methods and Systems for a Driveline Disconnect Clutch - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, compensation for a driveline disconnect clutch is provided. The approaches may reduce driveline torque disturbances. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297123 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING GEAR LASH NOISE - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, driveline gear lash gear tooth to gear tooth impact may be reduce via adjusting operation of an electric machine. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297124 | METHODS FOR UTILIZING STOP SIGN AND TRAFFIC LIGHT DETECTIONS TO ENHANCE FUEL ECONOMY AND SAFETY - Methods for operating a vehicle as the vehicle approaches an intersection with a traffic control device are provided herein. One example method includes detecting a traffic control device at an intersection the vehicle is approaching, and releasing and applying a disconnect clutch arranged in a driveline of the vehicle intermediate an engine and a starter/generator based on a type of the detected traffic control device. Because releasing the disconnect clutch disconnects the engine from the vehicle driveline, the engine may be turned off to increase fuel efficiency while the disconnect clutch is released. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297125 | TORQUE FILLING AND TORQUE COORDINATION DURING TRANSIENTS IN A HYBRID VEHICLE - A system and method for controlling a vehicle powertrain is provided. The system and method sets a required transmission input torque during a transient event. A required traction motor torque and a required engine torque, in combination, are set to fulfill the required transmission input torque. The system and method includes estimates an actual engine torque during a delay in providing the required engine torque during the transient event. A transient traction motor torque is commanded based on a difference between the actual engine torque and the required transmission input torque. The commanded transient motor torque compensates for the delay in providing the required engine torque in order to prevent torque disturbances during the transient event. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297126 | OPPORTUNISTIC CHARGING OF HYBRID VEHICLE BATTERY - A control system for a modular hybrid electric vehicle operates an internal combustion engine at a torque level above the driver demanded torque improving the engine's efficiency. A traction motor driveably connected to the engine is operated at a torque level such that the combined torque satisfies the driver demand. The traction motor torque is limited to avoid inefficient combinations of speed and torque at which the motor is inefficient. During idle operation, the traction motor is operated at a torque determined from a battery state of charge and the engine is operated to maintain a predetermined speed. If the engine speed drops below a threshold, motor torque is adjusted to reduce the load on the engine to avoid stalling. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297127 | HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A hybrid vehicle control system includes an engine, a motor/generator, a start clutch and a controller. The motor/generator is connected to the engine to carry out power driving and electric power regeneration. The start clutch is arranged in a driving force transmission path from the motor/generator to a drive wheel, and is engaged under an input rotational speed control. The controller includes a transient control mode switching section that when the input rotational speed control of the start clutch is switched from motor rotational speed control to engine rotational speed control, the motor rotational speed control is maintained on and both the motor rotational speed control and the engine rotational speed control are simultaneously carried out until determining engine torque is stable, and, after determining that the engine torque is stable, the control is switched from the motor rotational speed control to a motor torque control. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297128 | HYBRID VEHICLE ENGINE START CONTROL DEVICE - When there is a requirement on switching from the electrically driven drive mode to the hybrid drive mode by changing an accelerator position opening, the torque capacity is generated for the first clutch to start the engine. However, as torque capacity is at β | 2013-11-07 |
20130297129 | HYBRID VEHICLE - An outlet is provided to output power stored in a power storage device as commercial power, and the outlet receives power supply from the power storage device via a voltage converter. A car navigation device is configured to store information about traveling of a vehicle to a destination. An ECU obtains the information about traveling to the destination from the car navigation device, and controls a state of charge of the power storage device based on the information up to the destination and a usage status of the outlet up to the destination. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297130 | VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE - A vehicle is provided with a differential gear including a sun gear, a carrier, and a ring gear, motor generators coupled to the sun gear, an engine coupled to the carrier, and a wheel coupled to the ring gear. The vehicle includes an ECU that stops the engine upon operation of a start switch by a driver, and a brake that brakes the sun gear upon operation of the start switch while the vehicle is traveling. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297131 | VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE - An ECU executes a program including the steps of: executing fuel-cut control when an IG OFF operation has been performed and a vehicle is traveling; determining torque command values of a first MG and a second MG when a charge power upper limit value Win is reduced; controlling the first MG based on the determined torque command value of the first MG; and controlling the second MG based on the determined torque command value of the second MG. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297132 | VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE - An ECU executes a program including the steps of: executing fuel-cut control when an IG OFF operation has been performed and when a vehicle is traveling; executing deceleration control when vehicle speed is equal to or higher than a threshold value; ending the deceleration control and permitting restart of an engine when the vehicle speed has become lower than the threshold value; and controlling a first MG and the engine when an IG ON operation has been performed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297133 | CONTROL DEVICE OF A VEHICLE - In a hybrid vehicle that is in a four-wheel drive system based on FF layout and that is switchable between a two-wheel drive state and a four-wheel drive state by an electronically controlled coupling | 2013-11-07 |
20130297134 | REGENERATIVE CONTROL DEVICE AND REGENERATIVE CONTROL METHOD AND HYBRID MOTOR VEHICLE - A regenerative control capable of realizing a comfortable operation, along with an efficient collection of a regenerative energy of a motor generator and an effective regenerative braking control. A regenerative control device for a motor generator generates a regenerative braking power for decelerating a motor vehicle at a time of collecting regenerative energy generated by driving of the motor vehicle. The arrangement includes a driving state detection unit for detecting a driving state and a deceleration level acquisition unit for acquiring a deceleration level. A braking force setting unit sets the regenerative braking force of the motor generator at a time of detection of a deceleration operation by the driving state detection unit. A braking force adjustment unit adjusts and suppresses the regenerative braking force set by the braking force setting unit, according to acquired deceleration level. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297135 | HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A control device of a hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a motor/generator, a first clutch, an automatic transmission, a second clutch, and startup/shifting simultaneous processing section. When engine speed increase control for increasing the engine speed by the motor/generator in order to start up the engine during travel and downshifting control of the automatic transmission are processed in parallel, the startup/shifting simultaneous processing section uses the motor torque of the motor/generator to increase the increase of input speed by the downshifting control to a target input speed while engine speed increase control is being performed by the motor/generator. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297136 | HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A hybrid vehicle control device is provided with an engine, a motor/generator, a first clutch, an automatic transmission, a second clutch, and a controller having a simultaneous process selection control section. The simultaneous process selection control section performs engine startup control and downshift control in parallel in cases where the torque outputtable by the motor subsequent to downshifting during overlap of an engine startup request and a downshift request is equal to or greater than the engine startup torque, or performs engine startup control first then downshift control in cases where the torque outputtable by the motor subsequent to downshifting is less than the engine startup torque. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297137 | VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING VEHICLE - A vehicle includes an engine, a power storage device, a motor generator using electric power from the power storage device for generating driving force, and an ECU. The vehicle is capable of running with the operation mode selectively switched between the CS mode in which the vehicle runs utilizing the driving force from the engine and the motor generator, and the CD mode in which the vehicle runs preferentially utilizing the driving force from the motor generator in the state where the engine is stopped. When the OBD is performed for detecting a malfunction in the engine in the state where the CD mode is selected, the ECU keeps the operation mode being temporarily switched from the CD mode to the CS mode until the OBD is completed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297138 | VEHICLE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE, AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE - A plug-in hybrid vehicle includes: an engine; a motor generator coupled to an output shaft of the engine; and an ECU that causes rotation of the output shaft of the engine by driving the motor generator, when a temperature of coolant of the engine is equal to or smaller than a predetermined threshold value after suspending ignition and supply of fuel to the engine. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297139 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AUTONOMOUS MOVING CLEANING APPARATUS - A method for operating an autonomous moving cleaning apparatus includes the steps of: a microcontroller unit (MCU) provides a digital signal which is processed through an encoding technique to form an encrypted encoding data set; the MCU continuously sends out the encrypted encoding data set; data values in the encrypted encoding data set are converted to high or low voltages to activate a light emission member to generate flicker light; a light receiving member continuously receives a string of reflective light corresponding to the flicker light to form a corresponding high or low voltage which is converted to a corresponding digital signal sent to the MCU to be compared with the encrypted coding data set for decoding; and the MCU controls operations of a servomotor based on decoding correctness and the detected corresponding digital signal. Thus the autonomous moving cleaning apparatus can function steadily without being interfered by external lights. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297140 | ZONE DRIVING - A roadgraph may include a graph network of information such as roads, lanes, intersections, and the connections between these features. The roadgraph may also include one or more zones associated with particular rules. The zones may include locations where driving is typically challenging such as merges, construction zones, or other obstacles. In one example, the rules may require an autonomous vehicle to alert a driver that the vehicle is approaching a zone. The vehicle may thus require a driver to take control of steering, acceleration, deceleration, etc. In another example, the zones may be designated by a driver and may be broadcast to other nearby vehicles, for example using a radio link or other network such that other vehicles may be able to observer the same rule at the same location or at least notify the other vehicle's drivers that another driver felt the location was unsafe for autonomous driving. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297141 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ABNORMAL STATE OF VEHICLE USING CLUSTERING TECHNIQUE - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for monitoring abnormal state of a vehicle. In the method, CAN data collected from an ECU mounted on the vehicle is transformed into coordinates. The coordinates are applied to a distribution map in a specific space, a number of clusters is calculated based on results of the application, and an initial center point corresponding to the number of clusters is selected. Clustering is performed based on the initial center point, and then clusters are generated. At least one piece of data is extracted from each of the clusters, and a state feature of a corresponding cluster is decided on using a difference between maximum and minimum values of attributes constituting the at least one piece of data. A current state of the vehicle is monitored based on current CAN data of the vehicle and state features of the clusters. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297142 | OIL LIFE MONITORING SYSTEM WITH FUEL QUALITY FACTOR - An oil-life monitoring system includes an engine revolution counter configured to provide an output corresponding to the rotation of a component of an engine, and a controller in communication with the engine revolution counter. The controller is configured to determine the composition/properties of a fuel being combusted by the engine, and select a fuel quality penalty factor from a table, with the fuel quality penalty factor corresponding to the determined composition/properties of the fuel. Additionally, the controller is configured to compute an adjusted revolution count by multiplying the rotations of the component of the engine by the fuel quality penalty factor, and aggregate the adjusted revolution count. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297143 | METHOD OF PROCESSING VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC DATA - A method of processing vehicle diagnostic data is provided for identifying likely vehicle fix(s) associated with a diagnostic data, and identifying a repair procedure(s) for correcting the likely fix(s). The process receiving vehicle diagnostic data from a vehicle onboard computer at a remote diagnostic database, the database being arranged to map vehicle diagnostic data to possible vehicle fix(s). The possible vehicle fix(s) are prioritized in accordance with ranked matches of the received diagnostic data to combinations of diagnostic data stored in a prior experience database. The prior experience database having an identified fix associated with each stored combination of diagnostic data. The fix associated with the highest ranked combination of diagnostic data is identified as the most likely fix. The most likely fix is mapped to a vehicle repair database, the most likely fix being directly mapped to an associated repair procedure for repairing the most likely fix. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297144 | TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE MONITORING APPARATUS - A tire inflation pressure obtaining unit obtains tire inflation pressure. An inflation pressure storing unit stores a tire inflation pressure after start of travel of a vehicle as an after-travel inflation pressure. A pressure reduction determining unit determines reduction in the tire inflation pressure based on the tire inflation pressure obtained. A reference pressure setting unit sets larger one of the after-travel inflation pressure and a predetermined lowest reference pressure as a reference pressure of tire inflation pressure determination when reduction in the tire inflation pressure is determined, and sets the lowest reference pressure as a reference pressure of tire inflation pressure determination when reduction in the tire inflation pressure is not determined. An alarm unit generates an alarm when the tire inflation pressure becomes below an alarm pressure threshold which is determined from the reference pressure. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297145 | BRAKE CONTROL APPARATUS - An brake control apparatus includes a reference temperature acquiring unit which acquires a reference temperature correlating with a fluid temperature of a vehicle; an offset amount update unit which increases an offset amount with respect to the reference temperature of the fluid temperature depending on a lapsed time from the starting of the vehicle; and a fluid temperature estimation unit which estimates the fluid temperature by applying the offset amount to the reference temperature. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297146 | DETERMINATION OF SUN RAYS INSIDE A VEHICLE - Methods, systems, and vehicles are provided for determining the sun's rays inside a vehicle. A communication device is configured to obtain information as to a current angle of the sun. A process is coupled to the communications device. The processor is configured to define a ray from a point of interest inside the vehicle toward the sun using the information and determine whether the ray intersects a transparent surface of the vehicle, for use in determining whether the point of interest is irradiated by rays of the sun if the ray intersects the transparent surface. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297147 | DARK CURRENT CUTOFF SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE JUNCTION BOX - Disclosed is a dark current cutoff system and method for a vehicle junction. In particular, a controller is configured to monitor signal input through a CAN communication module to determine when other modules in the vehicle are in a sleep mode, cut off battery power to a load device by turning off a switching element when the controller determines that the other modules in the vehicle are in sleep mode, and forcibly maintains an off state of the switching element for a set period time after the power has been cut, regardless of signal input through the CAN communication module. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297148 | DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes an imager and a control having an image processor. The imager is disposed at or proximate to an in-cabin portion of a windshield of a vehicle and has a forward field of view to the exterior of the vehicle through the vehicle windshield. The driver assistance system identifies objects in the forward field of view of the imager via processing of captured image data by the image processor. At least in part responsive to processing of captured image data by the image processor, a determination is made that the vehicle is being operated in an urban environment. Responsive to the determination that the vehicle is being operated in an urban environment, operation of a driver assistance function of the vehicle is inhibited. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297149 | Control Device For An Adjustable Chassis System - A control device for an adjustable chassis system includes a connection to at least one sensor arrangement which provides at least one vehicle condition parameter of a vehicle. The measured vehicle condition parameter is spatially related to a position outside of the control device. The sensor arrangement is arranged inside the control device and forms a virtual miniature measurement plane which is extrapolated to an actual measurement plane. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297150 | CONTROL METHOD OF WHEEL ALIGNMENT APPARATUS USING MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING - The present invention relates to a control method of a wheel alignment apparatus using an MDPS, which determines whether or not to cancel center alignment control due to a trouble or error is preferentially determined prior to each control step and then performs control when wheels of a vehicle having an MDPS mounted therein are aligned, such that the trouble or error is preferentially considered in the control priority, thereby increasing driver's convenience and improving safety performance for protecting the driver. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297151 | OBJECT TRACKING AND STEER MANEUVERS FOR MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLES - A materials handling vehicle automatically implements steer maneuvers when objects enter one or more zones proximate the vehicle, wherein the zones are monitored by a controller associated with the vehicle. The controller tracks objects in the zones via sensor data obtained from at least one obstacle sensor located on the vehicle and via dead reckoning. The objects are tracked by the controller until they are no longer in an environment proximate the vehicle. Different zones result in different steer maneuvers being implemented by the controller. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297152 | VEHICLE - The vehicle includes a vehicle body having a steering section and a drive section connected together; a steerable wheel which steers the vehicle body; a drive wheel which drives the vehicle body; an inclination actuator apparatus for inclining the steering section or the drive section in a turning direction; a plurality of sensors which detect lateral accelerations; yaw angular velocity detection means; vehicle speed detection means; and a control apparatus which controls the inclination of the vehicle body by controlling the inclination actuator apparatus. The control apparatus performs feedback control on the basis of the lateral accelerations, calculates a link angular velocity predicted value from the derivative value of the yaw angular velocity and the vehicle speed, and controls the inclination of the vehicle body by performing feedforward control while using the calculated link angular velocity predicted value. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297153 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A POWER STEERING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A STOP & START SYSTEM - A power-steering device and method for controlling a device for a motor vehicle including a stop and start system, the device including an electric pump unit including at least one electric motor and one processor. The method includes a stage in which the electric pump unit is switched to a standby mode by reducing rotation speed of the electric motor, this stage implemented by the processor following receipt of a control signal sent by the stop and start system to the processor, the signal representing an automatic switching of a heat engine into a stop mode. The method enables the power-steering device to be kept in operation during an automatic stopping phase of the heat engine, without resulting in unwanted noise or excessive electricity draw. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297154 | TRACTOR TRAILER GAP CONTROL SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an adjustable towing system and a method for adjusting a length of a longitudinally extending gap between a cab of a truck tractor and a trailer. The truck tractor is provided with at least one front axle, at least one rear axle, and a fifth wheel. The trailer provided with at least one axle and a kingpin. At least two of the fifth wheel, the kingpin, and the at least one axle are repositionable along the truck tractor or the trailer as the truck tractor tows the trailer, whereby the length of the gap is determined according to the position of the fifth wheel and the kingpin. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297155 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MOVEMENT OF A VEHICLE COMPONENT - A method is provided for controlling movement of a first vehicle component relative to a second vehicle component, including the steps of determining a deceleration rate of the first vehicle component in order to achieve a predetermined final speed at a final position, determining a starting position for initiating the deceleration on the basis of the predetermined final speed, the final position and the determined deceleration rate and controlling deceleration of the component from the starting position to the final position according to the determined acceleration rate. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297156 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A MULTI-MODE TRANSMISSION - A powertrain system includes a multi-mode transmission configured to transfer torque among an input member, torque machines and an output member. A method for controlling operation of the multi-mode transmission includes determining torque commands for the torque machines in response to a desired input speed of the input member and an output speed of the output member determined based upon an estimated wheel speed of a wheel of a driveline coupled to the output member. The estimated wheel speed of the wheel is set equal to a monitored wheel speed of the wheel upon detecting an abrupt decrease in the wheel speed. Torque commands are determined for the torque machines in response to the desired input speed and the monitored wheel speed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297157 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING TRANSMISSION SHIFTING - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine is couple to a transmission in response to a transmission upshift to reduce transmission output shaft torque disturbances. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297158 | TRANSMISSION - A dual clutch automated manual transmission includes a first clutch and a second clutch, and a clutch torque capacity command value for a plurality of clutch actuators arranged to drive the first clutch and second clutch based on operation of a by-wire type of clutch lever, wherein the clutch torque capacity of the plurality of clutches is controlled. An operator can adjust a driving force by manually operating the clutch in the transmission in which a clutch operation is controlled automatically, such as an automatic transmission system, automated manual transmission system, or dual clutch automated manual transmission system, thereby improving drivability. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297159 | VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT - There is provided a vehicle control unit. The vehicle control unit provides an automatic mode that automatically determines a gear ratio in accordance with an operational status of a vehicle and a temporary manual mode that, with a driver's operation, selects any one predetermined gear ratio from among predetermined gear ratios set in advance and automatically switches a mode of operation to the automatic mode according to the operational status of the vehicle. When switching a mode of operation from the automatic mode to the temporary manual mode through a downshift operation that changes a gear ratio to a lower one in a transmission and an engine speed is lower than a reference rotational speed set in accordance with a vehicle speed, the vehicle control unit selects any one of the predetermined gear ratios such that the engine speed is equal to or more than the reference rotational speed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297160 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ENGINE TORQUE TO PREVENT DRIVELINE BUMP DURING A DOWNSHIFT WHEN A THROTTLE VALVE IS CLOSED - A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a downshift determination module and a speed control module. The downshift determination module determines when a closed-throttle downshift occurs. The closed-throttle downshift is a downshift of a transmission when a throttle valve of an engine is closed. The speed control module controls engine speed based on turbine speed during the closed-throttle downshift. The turbine speed is a speed of a turbine in a torque converter that couples the engine to the transmission. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297161 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HOLDING A VEHICLE STOPPED ON A HILL - Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, a holding force of a vehicle parked on a hill is adjusted depending on a grade of the hill. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297162 | DYNAMIC SHIFT SCHEDULING IN A HYBRID VEHICLE HAVING A STEP RATIO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A hybrid vehicle having an engine and motor in series with a step ratio automatic transmission shifts the transmission according to a first shift schedule based on driver demand and output speed or a second shift schedule based on efficient operating speeds of the engine and motor associated with the target gear ratio. A powertrain controller continually calculates engine and motor speeds and torques associated with target gear ratios for the second shift schedule to select a gear ratio based on operating efficiency. An arbitration strategy may compare a weighted target gear ratio from the first schedule shift schedule to a weighted target gear ratio from the second shift schedule to dynamically select a desired target gear for powertrain control management. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297163 | Brake Monitoring System for an Air Brake Arrangement - A brake monitoring system for an air brake arrangement including: at least one sensor to measure air pressure in at least one component of an air brake arrangement; at least one local controller to determine air brake data; and at least one communication device to transmit at least a portion of the air brake. An air brake arrangement and a computer-implemented method of determining air brake data in an air brake arrangement are also disclosed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297164 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A BRAKE SYSTEM IN A VEHICLE - A method for controlling a brake system in a vehicle includes using a first brake pedal map when the vehicle has a first load; the first brake pedal map allows a first predetermined non-friction braking torque to be reached. The method further includes using a second brake pedal map allowing a second predetermined non-friction braking torque, lower than the first predetermined non-friction braking torque, to be reached. The second brake pedal map is used when the vehicle has a second load lower than the first load. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297165 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A BRAKE SYSTEM IN A VEHICLE - A method for controlling a brake system in a vehicle includes providing a first non-friction braking torque for an axle of the vehicle when the vehicle has a first load. A second non-friction braking torque lower than the first non-friction braking torque is provided for the axle when the vehicle has a second load lower than the first load. Non-friction braking at the axle is limited by the first and second non-friction braking torques when the vehicle has the first and second loads, respectively. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297166 | PROPORTIONAL BRAKE CONTROLLER - A system, device, and method for providing braking power to a trailer proportional to the deceleration of a towing vehicle. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297167 | METHOD OF MANAGING THE BRAKING OF AN AIRCRAFT TO LIMIT ITS PITCH - The invention relates to a method of managing the braking of an aircraft | 2013-11-07 |
20130297168 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A BRAKE ASSISTANCE SYSTEM IN A VEHICLE - A method of operating a brake assistance system in a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes determining a braking operation as an emergency braking situation, which in turn includes sensing a braking pressure applied to a brake pedal, determining a braking pressure gradient of the braking pressure, and evaluating at least one factor of the driving situation, checking whether that factor indicates an emergency braking situation. If that factor indicates an emergency braking situation, adjustments to a braking pressure threshold value and a braking pressure gradient threshold value are carried out, reducing those threshold values by a predetermined amount. Thereafter, if both the braking pressure and the braking pressure gradient exceed the adjusted braking pressure threshold value and the adjusted braking pressure gradient threshold value, respectively, the braking operation is identified to be an emergency braking situation, accompanying activation of an emergency braking cycle. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297169 | SPEED CONTROL DEVICE AND PROGRAM FOR SPEED CONTROL DEVICE - In the case where a first condition that a first future demand acceleration which is a demand acceleration when a predetermined first time has elapsed from the present time is lower than a value obtained by subtracting a first allowable value from the accelerator-fully-closed acceleration is satisfied, an accelerator feedback control is stopped while directing an accelerator toward a fully closed position and a brake feedback control is started at the same time to thereby improve followability of an actual vehicle speed to a demand vehicle speed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297170 | CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A BRAKING SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRIC DRIVE DEVICE AND/OR GENERATOR DEVICE - A control device for a braking system equipped with an electric drive device and/or generator device includes: a first receiving device with the aid of which a specified value regarding a brake pressure in at least one wheel brake cylinder of at least one brake circuit is receivable, a second receiving device with the aid of which an actual value regarding a pressure in the at least one brake circuit and/or the brake pressure in the at least one wheel brake cylinder is/are receivable, and a control unit with the aid of which a setpoint mode of the electric drive device and/or generator device is specifiable taking the received specified value and the received actual value into account. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297171 | VEHICLE BRAKING CONTROL SYSTEM - A vehicle braking control system includes a wheel cylinder which applies a braking force in accordance with a fluid pressure to a vehicle wheel and a control device which controls the fluid pressure of the wheel cylinder based on the vehicle wheel acceleration. Then, the control device applies the predetermined fluid pressure to the wheel cylinder so as to acquire a return level of the vehicle wheel acceleration and calculates a control target value of the fluid pressure based on a behavior of the vehicle wheel acceleration after starting a sudden braking operation and before starting ABS control. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297172 | DRIVE ASSISTING APPARATUS - Provided is a drive assisting apparatus which assists follow-up travelling to a forward vehicle including an inter-vehicle information acquisition unit | 2013-11-07 |
20130297173 | TRAVEL SUPPORT APPARATUS - A travel support apparatus includes: a front sensor that detects an obstacle in front of a vehicle; a front contact prevention device that controls travel of the vehicle to prevent contact between the vehicle and the obstacle detected by the front sensor as the vehicle travels forward; a rear sensor that detects an obstacle behind the vehicle; and a rear contact prevention device that controls travel of the vehicle to prevent contact between the vehicle and the obstacle detected by the rear sensor as the vehicle backs up. The front sensor is a different kind of sensor from the rear sensor, and is able to detect the obstacle positioned at a great distance from the vehicle, as compared to the rear sensor. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297174 | Method and System For Utilizing The Energy Storage Provided By A Vehicle's Mass In The Form Of Potential And Kinetic Energy To Optimize Fuel Consumption - A method and system that utilizes the energy storage provided by a vehicle's mass in the form of potential and kinetic energy to optimize the fuel consumption. The system of the present invention is composed of an elevation database, a localization mechanism, and a speed optimization mechanism/engine. The optimization engine receives a desired speed range from the operator such as a max speed and min speed input, and a route or elevation profile form the elevation database. Then, utilizing the elevation database, the localization mechanism and a weight estimate the system and method optimizes the current speed to minimize fuel consumption by way of setting and adjusting the cruise control speed. The route and the weight estimate may be provided or predicted by the optimization engine. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297175 | CALCULATING SPEED AND TRAVEL TIMES WITH TRAVEL DELAYS - Computer program products, methods, systems, apparatus, and computing entities are provided for forecasting travel delays corresponding to streets, street segments, geographic areas, geofenced areas, and/or user-specified criteria. And from the forecasted travel delays, speed and travel times that take into account such travel delays can be determined. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297176 | ENGINE OFF TIME TRACKING - An approach to tracking the engine off time of a system including an internal combustion engine. A timer apparatus may electrically couple to the engine control unit by way of a power connection that provides electrical power to the timer apparatus from the engine control unit. The timer apparatus may include a monitor module that monitors the power connection. A timer module may begin a time interval in response to the power connection transitioning from a powered state to an unpowered state. The timer module may end the time interval in response to the power connection transitioning from the unpowered state to the powered state. A communication module may communicate the time interval to the engine control unit by switching the power connection between the high state and the low state. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297177 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING FUEL TANK LEAKS, AND APPARATUS APPLYING SAME - An apparatus and a method for diagnosing the leak of a fuel tank are disclosed. The leak of the fuel tank is immediately diagnosed when a vehicle is stopped by controlling the pressure of the fuel tank during the driving of the vehicle. Even if negative pressure is not formed when the vehicle is stopped, or the diagnosis rate of the fuel tank has to be increased, the leak of the fuel tank is able to be easily diagnosed. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297178 | METHOD FOR DETECTING A PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF A LEAK IN A FUEL SYSTEM - It is proposed a method for detecting a presence of a leak in a fuel system mounted on board of a vehicle. The method is such that it comprises the steps of:
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20130297179 | METHOD FOR MONITORING THE SIGNAL VALUE OF A VACUUM SENSOR - A method for monitoring the signal value of a vacuum sensor of a vacuum system in a vehicle, wherein a vacuum generator and a brake booster are provided in the vacuum system, an upper error threshold (−p_vac_errorthreshold) is calculated as a function of the operating states of the vacuum generator and of the brake booster, and wherein an error is identified when the signal value of the vacuum sensor exceeds the current value of the error threshold. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297180 | VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE - A vehicle includes an engine, a first MG (motor generator), a second MG, a motive power split device, and an ECU. ECU temporarily determines whether or not an imbalance abnormality has occurred based on an air-fuel ratio, and when it is temporarily determined that the imbalance abnormality is present, controls the engine such that the engine is in an idle state and formally determines whether or not the imbalance abnormality has occurred based on fluctuations in engine rotation speed. During a stop at idle, ECU determines whether or not the formal determination process of the imbalance determination is ongoing and carries out pressing control to cause the first MG to generate pressing torque Tp when the formal determination process is not ongoing and does not carry out the pressing control so as not to cause the first MG to generate pressing torque Tp when the formal determination process is ongoing. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297181 | ADAPTIVE ENGINE CONTROL IN RESPONSE TO A BIODIESEL FUEL BLEND - A method for operating a compression-ignition engine includes controlling an engine fueling, a compressor boost pressure, and an EGR content in a cylinder charge to maintain engine operation in response to a biodiesel blend ratio of a biodiesel fuel blend. | 2013-11-07 |
20130297182 | COLD START ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A control system includes a starter control module, a mode setting module, a throttle control module, and a fuel control module. The starter control module initiates cranking of a spark ignition direct injection (SIDI) engine in response to user actuation of an ignition switch. The mode setting module sets a mode of operation to a coldstart mode when an engine coolant temperature is less than a predetermined temperature during the cranking. The throttle control module allows a throttle valve to be biased to a predetermined open position when the SIDI engine is off and, in response to the setting of the mode to the coldstart mode, selectively closes the throttle valve relative to the predetermined open position during the cranking. The fuel control module, in response to the setting of the mode to the coldstart mode, disables direct injection of fuel for a first combustion event during the cranking. | 2013-11-07 |