Apparatus and method for controlling a windshield wiping system

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1992-12-10

1994-06-07

Shoop, Jr., William M.

Electricity: motive power systems

Automatic and/or with time-delay means

Moisture content or wetness

318DIG2, G05B 1132

Patent

active

053192931

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for use with a vehicular windshield wiping system, the apparatus recognizing various rain patterns and accordingly controlling the wiping system. The wiping system includes at least one windshield wiper, and the apparatus includes a sensor mounted to the windshield for monitoring a portion of the windshield wiped by the wiper during each wipe cycle. The sensor generates a signal having a value which varies as a coating collects on the monitored portion.

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