METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING SHIFTING BETWEEN OPERATING MODES IN HYBRID VEHICLES
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1. A method for controlling shifting between a plurality of operating modes in a hybrid vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
- obtaining a plurality of throttle position values;
generating a comparison between a first throttle position value of the plurality of throttle position values and a second throttle position value of the plurality of throttle position values; and
selectively allowing a shift between at least two of the plurality of operating modes based at least in part on the comparison between the first and second throttle position values.
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Abstract
A method for controlling shifting between a plurality of operating modes in a hybrid vehicle includes the steps of obtaining a plurality of throttle position values, generating a comparison between a first throttle position value of the plurality of throttle position values and a second throttle position value of the plurality of throttle position values, and selectively allowing a shift between at least two of the plurality of operating modes, based at least in part on the comparison between the first and second throttle position values.
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1. A method for controlling shifting between a plurality of operating modes in a hybrid vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
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obtaining a plurality of throttle position values; generating a comparison between a first throttle position value of the plurality of throttle position values and a second throttle position value of the plurality of throttle position values; and selectively allowing a shift between at least two of the plurality of operating modes based at least in part on the comparison between the first and second throttle position values. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A program product for controlling shifting between a plurality of operating modes in a hybrid vehicle, the program product comprising:
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a program configured to at least facilitate; obtaining a plurality of throttle position values; generating a comparison between a first throttle position value of the plurality of throttle position values with a second throttle position value of the plurality of throttle position values; and selectively allowing a shift between at least two of the plurality of operating modes based at least in part on the comparison between the first and second throttle position values; and a computer-readable signal-bearing media bearing the program. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for controlling shifting between a plurality of operating modes in a hybrid vehicle, the system comprising:
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a sensor configured to obtain a plurality of throttle position values; a first control module coupled to the sensor, the first control module configured to; receive the plurality of throttle position values; generate a comparison between a first throttle position value of the plurality of throttle position values with a second throttle position value of the plurality of throttle position values; and generate an instruction for selectively allowing a shift between at least two of the plurality of operating modes, based at least in part on the comparison between the first and second throttle position values; and a second control module coupled to the first control module and configured to; receive the instruction from the first control module; and selectively allow the shift between at least two of the plurality of operating modes based at least in part on the instruction. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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