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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 07, 2012
Method of addressing and correcting mismatches between e-shift position and actual transmission gear
Brian L Wagoner, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Eugene Karpinsky, Oak Park, MI (US);
Matthew S Martin, Chesterfield, MI (US);
Michael F Tefend, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Steven R Hoskins, Walled Lake, MI (US);
Brian L Wagoner, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Eugene Karpinsky, Oak Park, MI (US);
Matthew S Martin, Chesterfield, MI (US);
Michael F Tefend, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Steven R Hoskins, Walled Lake, MI (US);
Chrysler Group LLC, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Kostal of America, Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for detecting and correcting mismatches between an electronic shifter position and a vehicle's actual transmission gear. The method and system implement a correction scheme that may initially set a period for manual correction, if possible, then initiate automatic correction if correction is required.