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Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2002

Filed:

Jun. 29, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:

Phillip B McGrath, Chelsea, MI (US);

Yi Cheng, Ypsilanti, MI (US);

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60K 4/108 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60K 4/108 ;
Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for determining a maximum performance gear for an automobile when performing acceleration/deceleration maneuvers and a system for enhancing a motor vehicle's gear indicator capabilities. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for determining the optimal gear for operation of a manual transmission by obtaining vehicle speed and engine speed data and filtering such data through a mathematical filter implemented by a microprocessor. The application of the filter that may be adjusted throughout vehicle usage to optimize gear and transmission operability.


Find Patent Forward Citations

McGrath, Phillip. (2002). Filter method for engine speed to vehicle speed ratios (U.S. Patent No. 6490517). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/6490517

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