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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2009
Filed:
Mar. 12, 2007
Applicants:
Kenneth J. Buslepp, Brighton, MI (US);
Louis A. Avallone, Milford, MI (US);
Stuart R. Smith, Howell, MI (US);
Donovan L. Dibble, Utica, MI (US);
Inventors:
Kenneth J. Buslepp, Brighton, MI (US);
Louis A. Avallone, Milford, MI (US);
Stuart R. Smith, Howell, MI (US);
Donovan L. Dibble, Utica, MI (US);
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc., Detroit, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 19/00 (2006.01); F02M 51/00 (2006.01); F02D 17/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An engine control system is provided. The system includes: an engine torque module that estimates torque output based on charge energy; and a cylinder mode module that controls fuel cut-off and adjusts spark timing to the engine based on the torque output.