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System and method for automatically controlling vehicle speed

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6364683
A system is described for automatically maintaining a vehicle speed at a set cruising speed when there are no vehicles moving within a given distance in front of the vehicle and otherwise controlling the vehicle speed according to the distance from the vehicle to an obstacle present in front of the vehicle. The system comprises: means for monitoring the distance between the vehicle and an obstacle present in front of the vehicle and outputting a first signal indicative thereof; and means for monitoring vehicle speed and outputting a second signal indicative thereof.
Assignee:
Nissan Motor Co., Limited
Patent Number(s):
US 4670845
OSTI ID:
6364683
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
330603* -- Vehicle Design Factors-- Engine System
COMPUTERIZED CONTROL SYSTEMS
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
CONTROL SYSTEMS
DISTANCE
ENGINES
EQUIPMENT
MONITORING
SIGNALS
SPEED REGULATORS
VEHICLES
VELOCITY