STEERING SYSTEM HAVING ANTI-THEFT CAPABILITIES
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1. A steering system, comprising:
- an electric power steering system; and
a controller in communication with the electric power steering system and is configured to verify an operator, the controller being programmed to, in response to a first signal indicative of a non-verified operator and a request to operate the steering system, provide the first signal to the electric power steering system and inhibit operation of the electric power steering system.
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Abstract
A steering system for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle is provided. The steering system includes a controller that is in communication with an electric power steering system and a transmission control system. The controller is programmed to, in response to a first signal indicative of a non-verified operator and a request to operate, place the electric power steering system in a standby mode and inhibit the transmission control system from changing at least one of a transmission operational state and a transmission operational position.
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20 Claims
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1. A steering system, comprising:
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an electric power steering system; and a controller in communication with the electric power steering system and is configured to verify an operator, the controller being programmed to, in response to a first signal indicative of a non-verified operator and a request to operate the steering system, provide the first signal to the electric power steering system and inhibit operation of the electric power steering system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A steering system for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle, comprising:
a controller in communication with an electric power steering system and a transmission control system, the controller being programmed to, in response to a first signal indicative of a non-verified operator and a request to operate, place the electric power steering system in a standby mode and inhibit the transmission control system from changing at least one of a transmission operational state and a transmission operational position. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A steering system for a vehicle, comprising:
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an electric power steering system operatively connected to a steerable wheel; and a controller in communication with the electric power steering system and a braking system operatively connected to at least one of the steerable wheel and a non-steerable wheel, the controller being programmed to, in response to a first signal indicative of a non-verified operator and a request to operate, provide the first signal to the electric power steering system and inhibit operation of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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