Data processing: vehicles – navigation – and relative location – Vehicle control – guidance – operation – or indication – Transmission control
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-24
2008-03-11
Keith, Jack (Department: 3663)
Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location
Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication
Transmission control
C701S055000, C701S056000, C701S058000, C701S062000, C701S095000, C477S034000, C477S036000, C477S107000, C477S110000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07343236
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a universal power control module for automatic transmissions. The power control module includes a processor and at least two sensor inputs that convey engine and vehicle data to the processor. This data may include vehicle speed, engine temperature, throttle position, engine RPM, and other operational parameters. Both the type and number of data input to the processor may be changed to accommodate different engine and transmission combinations. At least two outputs convey commands from the processor to the transmission. Program circuitry defines the gear shift pattern of the transmission according to the engine and vehicle sensor data. This program circuitry can be programmed to define an optimal gear shift pattern for any combination of engine and transmission, independent of make and model.
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Autocraft Industries, Inc.
Carstens David W.
Carstens & Cahoon LLP
Keith Jack
Nguyen Chuong
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