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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2008
Mark R. Willey, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
David R. Mick, Clarkston, MI (US);
Mark R. Willey, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
David R. Mick, Clarkston, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
Methods and an apparatus are provided for controlling a wiper system of a type that can operate in an automatic mode wherein the wiper system is deactivated automatically and in a manual mode wherein the wiper system is deactivated by a user, the wiper system including at least one wiper configured to move across a surface of a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a motor coupled to the at least one wiper for moving the at least one wiper across the surface and a processor in operable communication with the motor. The processor is configured to detect when the wiper system is operating in the automatic mode and return the at least one wiper to a predetermined position, and deactivate the wiper system, if the wiper system is operating in the automatic mode and the vehicle is turned off.