Data processing: vehicles – navigation – and relative location – Vehicle control – guidance – operation – or indication – With indicator or control of power plant
Reexamination Certificate
2010-06-25
2011-12-13
Wolfe, Jr., Willis (Department: 3747)
Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location
Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication
With indicator or control of power plant
C701S110000, C123S637000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08078384
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for controlling an internal combustion engine include determining presence of charge dilution and selecting a spark restrike mode to provide multiple spark events during a single combustion cycle. Charge dilution may be determined based on commanded air/fuel ratio and exhaust gas recirculation, for example. Multiple spark events may be controlled using time-based restrike or current-based restrike in response to one or more operating parameters or conditions.
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Czekala Michael Damian
Glugla Christopher Paul
Huberts Garlan J.
Surnilla Gopichandra
Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Ford Global Technologies LLC
Voutyras Julia
Wolfe, Jr. Willis
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