Aisin Aw Co., Ltd.

Masayuki Tsugawa

Kenji Suzuki

Mitsunori Nakane

Muneo Kusafuka

Masayuki Sugiura

Masao Saitou

Masayuki Kuwata

Kaoru Ootsuki

A start control apparatus includes a position sensor, a basic start determination processor, a sensor output determination processor, and a start permission continuation processor. The basic start determination processor determines whether a sensor output is in a permission region for permitting the start of operation of a motor when an engine start range is selected, and generates a start permission signal when the sensor output is in the permission region. The sensor output determination processor determines whether distinctive variation characteristics are detected in the sensor output when the motor is started based on the start permission signal and supply of electrical current to the motor. The start permission continuation processor permits continuation of operation of the motor when the variation characteristics are detected.

Start control apparatus and program for a start control method

A sensor generates a continuous signal in response to operation of a shift lever, and a range is determined for each of the various control operations by comparing the output value of the signal with a range determination pattern set arbitrarily for each of the control operations. Accordingly, each of the control operations can be performed appropriately by using optimal range information.

Range determination apparatus, range determination method, and program therefor

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Masayuki Tsugawa