Marine propulsion – Means to control the supply of energy responsive to a sensed...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-05
2008-12-16
Avila, Stephen (Department: 3617)
Marine propulsion
Means to control the supply of energy responsive to a sensed...
Reexamination Certificate
active
07465200
ABSTRACT:
A steering method for a boat with a marine propulsion unit at the stern is provided in which a reaction torque is applied to a steering wheel in response to external force to the boat. The steering method includes: detecting a steering angle and the behavior of the boat; determining whether or not the turning of the steering wheel is in an initial phase based on the detected steering angle and the behavior of the boat; and applying the reaction torque to the steering wheel in response to the determination.
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Avila Stephen
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Yamaha Marine Kabushiki Kaisha
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