ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED ROAD FEEL
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1. A method of controlling a motor drive torque in an electric power steering system having a motor and a steering assembly, the method comprising the steps of:
- receiving a torque signal from the steering assembly;
processing the torque signal in accordance with a steering perception program to produce a motor control signal; and
controlling the motor drive torque based on the motor control signal.
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Abstract
A method is provided for controlling a motor drive torque in an EPS system having a motor and a steering assembly. The method includes receiving a torque signal from the steering assembly; processing the torque signal in accordance with a steering perception program to produce a motor control signal; and controlling the motor drive torque based on the motor control signal.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of controlling a motor drive torque in an electric power steering system having a motor and a steering assembly, the method comprising the steps of:
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receiving a torque signal from the steering assembly; processing the torque signal in accordance with a steering perception program to produce a motor control signal; and controlling the motor drive torque based on the motor control signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for controlling a motor drive torque for a vehicle having a motor and a steering assembly, the system comprising:
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a sensor configured to at least facilitate obtaining a torque signal from the steering assembly; and a processor coupled to the sensor and configured to at least facilitate; receiving the torque signal from the sensor; processing the torque signal in accordance with a steering perception program to produce a motor control signal; and controlling the motor drive torque based on the motor control signal. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A program product for controlling a motor drive torque for a vehicle having a motor and a steering assembly, the program product comprising:
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a program configured to at least facilitate; receiving a torque feedback signal from the steering assembly; applying steering perception algorithms to the torque signal to generate a motor control signal; and controlling the motor drive torque based on the motor control signal; and a computer-readable signal bearing media bearing the program. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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