Method and apparatus for controlling the speed of a vehicle and

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1992-12-04

1995-03-28

Johnson, Brian L.

Motor vehicles

With means for controlling operation responsive to...

Radiation, force, or waves reflected from external object or...

180170, 180179, 318587, 36442604, 340903, B60K 3104

Patent

active

054008646

ABSTRACT:
An automatic speed and distance control apparatus responsive to detected signals and operator induced signals for automatically controlling the speed of an automotive vehicle and its distance with respect to objects in its path of movement. A flexible control scheme is provided, which permits a driver to intervene in the operation of the system when he or she wishes to accelerate in preparation for a passing maneuver. Upon interruption of the operation by a vehicle driver, the control apparatus is interrupted for a predetermined period of time and thereafter resuming automatic control function.

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