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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 27, 2024
Filed:
Sep. 08, 2021
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Scott Thompson, Belleville, MI (US);
David Hancock, Flat Rock, MI (US);
Scott Christensen, Canton, MI (US);
John Rollinger, Troy, MI (US);
Jeremy Russell, Livonia, MI (US);
Jeffrey Tumavitch, Livonia, MI (US);
Dennis Light, Monroe, MI (US);
David Schmitt, Livonia, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for limiting functionality of a vehicle are described. In one example, vehicle feature modules may specify vehicle behaviors and vehicle operation is limited according to the specified behaviors. Vehicle actuators may be adjusted to limit vehicle operation according to the specified vehicle behaviors. The vehicle behaviors may apply to powertrain systems, navigation systems, climate control systems, lighting systems and other vehicle systems.