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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 12, 2002
Akio Yasuda, Kosai, JP;
Denso Corporation, Kariya, JP;
Abstract
The optimum value of steering feelings in operating an electric power steering system depends on a vehicle model, changes in vehicle model characteristics, payload and driving conditions by secular changes, and the driver's preferences. A steering characteristics diagram selected by a steering characteristics diagram selection means is compiled by the use of a mouse on a display in accordance with a driver's tastes and tendencies, and vehicle driving conditions. An EPS (electric power steering) controller and an EPS driving motor are controlled by the steering characteristics diagram thus compiled, thereby assisting the steering operation. A driver can grasp the necessary amount of compilation as an intuitive amount while observing the steering characteristics diagram on a display. The driver may easily and rapidly reset a variety of steering feelings suited to the driver's personality in accordance with his tastes and tendencies, and the vehicle driving conditions.