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Control system for automatic resumption of speed control after gear change

  • US 5,680,309 A
  • Filed: 06/07/1995
  • Issued: 10/21/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for automatic suspension and resumption of a vehicle speed control system during a gear change of a manual transmission of the vehicle, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) sensing a start of the gear change;

    (b) suspending operation of the speed control system;

    (c) beginning measurement of an elapsed time;

    (d) sensing a completion of the gear change; and

    (e) resuming operation of the speed control system if the elapsed time is less than a predetermined limit.

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