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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 27, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 25, 2014
Applicant:
Enpulz, Llc, Austin, TX (US);
Inventor:
James D. Bennett, Hroznetin, CZ;
Assignee:
ENPULZ, LLC, Austin, TX (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60G 17/0165 (2006.01); B60G 17/0195 (2006.01); B60W 30/08 (2012.01); B60G 17/019 (2006.01); G01S 17/02 (2006.01); B60R 21/0132 (2006.01); B60W 10/22 (2006.01); B60W 30/09 (2012.01); B60W 30/14 (2006.01); B60W 30/16 (2012.01); B60W 30/18 (2012.01); B60W 40/02 (2006.01); B60W 50/14 (2012.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60G 17/0165 (2013.01); B60G 17/019 (2013.01); B60G 17/0195 (2013.01); B60W 30/08 (2013.01); G01S 17/026 (2013.01); B60G 2400/821 (2013.01); B60G 2400/823 (2013.01); B60G 2401/142 (2013.01); B60G 2800/162 (2013.01); B60G 2800/91 (2013.01); B60G 2800/92 (2013.01); B60G 2800/96 (2013.01); B60G 2800/982 (2013.01); B60R 21/0132 (2013.01); B60W 10/22 (2013.01); B60W 30/09 (2013.01); B60W 30/14 (2013.01); B60W 30/16 (2013.01); B60W 30/18172 (2013.01); B60W 40/02 (2013.01); B60W 50/14 (2013.01); B60W 2550/147 (2013.01); B60W 2550/20 (2013.01); B60W 2550/306 (2013.01); B60W 2710/18 (2013.01); B60W 2710/20 (2013.01); B60W 2710/22 (2013.01);
Abstract
An active suspension system senses roadway defects and adjusts an active and controllable suspension system of the vehicle before tires come in contact with the defect. The active suspension system identifies a type of defect or debris, e.g., pothole, bump, object, etc., along with the size, width, depth, and/or height information of the defect to more accurately control operation of the suspension system to prepare for, or avoid contact with the roadway defects and obstacles. Imaging techniques are employed to identify the defect or debris. Operation of a serviced cruise control system is controlled to enhance passenger safety and comfort.