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Hitch assist system and method

  • US 10,427,716 B2
  • Filed: 09/12/2017
  • Issued: 10/01/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/12/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A hitch assist system comprising:

  • a device configured to detect a hitch coupler of a trailer; and

    a controller in communication with the device and configured to;

    generate a boundary area projecting from the hitch coupler;

    define a vehicle backup path toward the trailer if a tow hitch of a vehicle is located inside the boundary area; and

    determine a steering angle for steering the vehicle along the vehicle backup path.

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