Apparatus and method for providing improved wiper operation

Details Apparatus and method for providing improved wiper operation Apparatus and method for providing improved wiper operation

2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Jeanglaud, Gertrude Arthur (Department: 3661)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

C701S034000, C701S036000, C701S049000, C318SDIG002

Reexamination Certificate

active

07983803

ABSTRACT:
Methods and an apparatus are provided for controlling a wiper system of a type that can operate in an automatic mode wherein the wiper system is deactivated automatically and in a manual mode wherein the wiper system is deactivated by a user, the wiper system including at least one wiper configured to move across a surface of a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a motor coupled to the at least one wiper for moving the at least one wiper across the surface and a processor in operable communication with the motor. The processor is configured to detect when the wiper system is operating in the automatic mode and return the at least one wiper to a predetermined position, and deactivate the wiper system, if the wiper system is operating in the automatic mode and the vehicle is turned off.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6037573 (2000-03-01), Arsenault et al.
patent: 6765631 (2004-07-01), Ishikawa et al.
patent: 2004/0144911 (2004-07-01), Stam et al.

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