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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2015
Filed:
Mar. 21, 2012
Farhad Bolourchi, Saginaw, MI (US);
Timothy W. Kaufmann, Frankenmuth, MI (US);
Ashok Chandy, Fenton, MI (US);
Farhad Bolourchi, Saginaw, MI (US);
Timothy W. Kaufmann, Frankenmuth, MI (US);
Ashok Chandy, Fenton, MI (US);
Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation, Saginaw, MI (US);
Abstract
A system for indicating an impending vehicle maneuver within a predetermined distance is provided. The system includes a navigational system and a control module. The navigational system receives a vehicle destination and determines a current geographical vehicle position. The navigational system determines if the impending vehicle maneuver is required within the predetermined distance based on the vehicle destination and the current geographical vehicle position. The control module is in communication with the navigational system and a handwheel. The control module sends a signal that creates a steering assist torque in the handwheel if the impending vehicle maneuver is required.