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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 05, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 26, 2005
Applicants:
Robert M. Andres, Clarkston, MI (US);
Douglas A. Mcconnell, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Inventors:
Robert M. Andres, Clarkston, MI (US);
Douglas A. McConnell, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Assignee:
Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01P 15/04 (2006.01); G06F 19/00 (2006.01); G01C 25/00 (2006.01); G01D 18/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A method of estimating values beyond sensor limits accurately and simply includes the initial step of determining an actual slope utilizing measured data. An estimated slope is then determined as a percentage of the actual slope to provide an estimation of data values outside of the sensor limits until measured values return to within sensor limits. The estimation method according to this invention increases sensor range without sacrificing resolution with a desired accuracy.