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METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DETERMINING LOAD CHARACTERISTICS OF A TRAILER

  • US 20100332049A1
  • Filed: 06/24/2009
  • Published: 12/30/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/24/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of determining a plurality of characteristics of a trailer being towed by a vehicle that includes an electronic stability control system, the method comprising:

  • sensing a plurality of vehicle conditions using sensors connected to the electronic stability control system;

    measuring a first force at a first junction of a vehicle trailer hitch with an intelligent fastener;

    measuring a second force at the first junction of the vehicle trailer hitch,wherein the first and second forces are in a longitudinal direction with respect to the vehicle;

    determining a first characteristic of the trailer based on the first force and the second force; and

    compensating the motion of the vehicle based on the first characteristic of the trailer and the plurality of vehicle conditions.

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