Method for controlling the speed of a vehicle

Details Method for controlling the speed of a vehicle Method for controlling the speed of a vehicle

2006-11-07

2006-11-07

Nguyen, Cuong (Department: 3661)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Indication or control of braking, acceleration, or deceleration

C701S093000, C701S096000, C477S110000

Reexamination Certificate

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07133760

ABSTRACT:
A method is directed to the control of the speed of a vehicle wherein the actual speed is caused to track the desired speed. For reducing the actual speed, a transmission (1) of the vehicle (5) is driven to downshift and thereby the brake system is protected with respect to wear and overheating.

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