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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2025
Filed:
Jun. 15, 2022
Polaris Industries Inc., Medina, MN (US);
Brian E. Brandt, Roseau, MN (US);
Scott D. Taylor, Blaine, MN (US);
Karl J. Grajkowski, Hudson, WI (US);
Russell G. Olsen, Taylors Falls, MN (US);
David G. Hille, Bush Prairie, WA (US);
Trevor J. Lajoye, Lindstrom, MN (US);
POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC., Medina, MN (US);
Abstract
A vehicle control system is disclosed for modifying vehicle operation and includes an engine control unit having at least one processor. A vehicle network is provided as well as a first handheld wireless device having a GPS module, a local wireless communication module, and a distance wireless communication module. A gauge has a wireless communication module operable to communicate with the first handheld wireless device and at least one display for communicating information to a user regarding vehicle operating parameters. Memory accessible by the processor and memory having software stored thereon are provided, the software being configured for execution by the processor and including instructions for providing a boundary map within which the vehicle may operate under normal operating conditions. The vehicle is placed in a degraded operating mode if the vehicle moves outside of the boundary.