SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE
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1. A system for identifying and communicating a road condition, comprising:
- a vehicle having at least one sensor integrated therewith, the sensor being configured to sense the road condition and wirelessly transmit signals pertaining to the road condition and a geographic location of the road condition; and
a receiver device for receiving the signals pertaining to the road condition.
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Abstract
A system and method for identifying and communicating a road condition includes a first vehicle having at least one sensor integrated therewith. The sensor is configured to sense the road condition and wirelessly transmit signals pertaining to the road condition and a geographic location of the road condition. A receiver device is included for receiving the signals pertaining to the road condition.
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1. A system for identifying and communicating a road condition, comprising:
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a vehicle having at least one sensor integrated therewith, the sensor being configured to sense the road condition and wirelessly transmit signals pertaining to the road condition and a geographic location of the road condition; and
a receiver device for receiving the signals pertaining to the road condition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for identifying and communicating a road condition, comprising:
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sensing a road condition through the use of at least one sensor integrated with a first vehicle, the sensor being configured to generate signals that correspond to the road condition and a geographic location of the road condition;
transmitting the signals that correspond to the road condition and the geographic location; and
receiving the signals through the use of a receiver device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for assessing and communicating a road condition, comprising:
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a first vehicle having at least one sensor integrated therewith, the sensor being configured to sense the road condition and wirelessly transmit signals pertaining to the road condition and a geographic location of the road condition;
a receiver device for receiving the signals pertaining to the road condition, the receiver device being configured to generate signals in response to the received signals;
a second hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV) having an anti-lock braking system (ABS), and a motor and/or generator being adapted to generate regenerative braking torque, the second vehicle being configured to receive the signals generated by the receiver device and automatically adjust an output of the motor and/or generator; and
wherein the automatic adjustment of the motor and/or generator output reduces an amount of regenerative braking torque and the automatic adjustment occurs as the second vehicle approaches the road condition wherein the ABS provides a substantial amount of braking force for the second vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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