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System and Method for Controlling Adaptive Cruise Control Based on Driver Status

  • US 20140043152A1
  • Filed: 08/13/2012
  • Published: 02/13/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/13/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for controlling operation of an ACC based on driver status, the system comprising:

  • a first ignition key device positioned on a primary key for transmitting a first driver status signal indicating that the driver is a primary driver;

    a second ignition key device positioned on a secondary key for transmitting a second driver status signal indicating that the driver is a secondary driver; and

    at least one controller communicating with the first ignition key device and the second ignition key device and configured to;

    receive the first driver status signal; and

    receive a command via a user interface from the primary driver to prevent changes to an operating parameter of the ACC in response to subsequently receiving the second driver status signal indicating that the secondary driver is the driver.

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