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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2026
Filed:
May. 13, 2024
Applicant:
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Inventors:
Avesta Goodarzi, Whitby, CA;
Benjamin J. Eles, Goodrich, MI (US);
Todd J. Brinkman, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60T 8/17 (2006.01); B60T 8/172 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60T 8/1708 (2013.01); B60T 8/172 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for evaluating trailer braking system performance and conditions. In an exemplary embodiment, a system is provided that includes one or more sensors and a processor. The one or more sensors are configured to obtain sensor data as to a trailer braking system of a trailer that is coupled to a vehicle. The processor is coupled to the one or more sensors, and is configured to at least facilitate determining a condition of the trailer braking system using the sensor data.