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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 24, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 02, 2012
Young Back Kim, Daegu, KR;
Hae Dong Lee, Daegu, KR;
Kee Koo Kwon, Daegu, KR;
Gwang Su Kim, Daejeon, KR;
Young Back Kim, Daegu, KR;
Hae Dong Lee, Daegu, KR;
Kee Koo Kwon, Daegu, KR;
Gwang Su Kim, Daejeon, KR;
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Daejeon, KR;
Abstract
Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for processing a fuel cut starting or releasing the fuel cut using a tilt angle of a vehicle or a clearance angle of an acceleration pedal. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention can reflect driving habit or acceleration intention of a driver by interlocking a clearance angle of the acceleration pedal in addition to starting or releasing a fuel cut according to a tilt angle of a vehicle, thereby increasing fuel efficiency driving or convenience of driving. The exemplary embodiment of the present invention can improve stability of driving by applying a haptic technology.