Driving force control apparatus and driving force control...

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2006-07-24

2011-12-13

Le, David D (Department: 3655)

Interrelated power delivery controls, including engine control

Transmission control

Control by sensed ambient condition, pattern indicia,...

C701S065000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08075445

ABSTRACT:
In a driving force control apparatus and a driving force control method, a curve ahead of a vehicle is detected; a target vehicle speed is set to pass the curve; a starting-point shift speed is set to pass the starting point of the curve; and an end-point shift speed is set to pass the end point of the curve. After a shift speed is changed to the starting-point shift speed, it is determined whether an additional engine brake is required at the starting-point shift speed. If it is determined that the engine brake is not required, the shift speed is changed to the end-point shift speed. Alternatively, if a vehicle speed is lower than or equal to a value corresponding to the target vehicle speed after the shift speed is changed to the starting-point shift speed, the shift speed is changed to the end-point shift speed.

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United States Official Action issued on Nov. 26, 2010 in U.S. Appl. No. 11/094,216, filed Mar. 31, 2005.

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