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Watercraft speed control device

  • US 20080003899A1
  • Filed: 06/11/2007
  • Published: 01/03/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/11/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for controlling the velocity of a watercraft having an engine for propulsion, said apparatus comprising:

  • a velocity measuring device capable of obtaining a first measurement of the velocity magnitude of said watercraft;

    an inertia measurement device capable of obtaining a measurement of the acceleration of said watercraft;

    a predetermined desired velocity of said watercraft and a predetermined desired acceleration of said watercraft;

    an engine speed algorithm capable of creating a first engine speed output correction from said first velocity measurement, said predetermined desired velocity, said predetermined desired acceleration, and said acceleration measurement;

    said first engine speed output correction being capable of causing said watercraft to be propelled at substantially said predetermined velocity.

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