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Trailer parameter identification system

  • US 10,119,812 B2
  • Filed: 07/03/2014
  • Issued: 11/06/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/04/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for identifying at least one geometrical parameter of a trailer, the system being adapted to be installed on-board a vehicle, the system comprising:

  • a processor; and

    at least one sensor for acquiring data relating to the trailer as the vehicle drives past the trailer and arranged to send the data to the processor,wherein the processor is configured to process the data to generate a value representative of the at least one geometrical parameter of the trailer, the at least one geometrical parameter comprising a hitch length of the trailer between the tow coupler and the wheel axle;

    wherein the processor is configured to generate the at least one geometrical parameter with reference to a distance traveled by the vehicle as it travels past the trailer.

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