Apparatus for remotely controlling a vehicle in motion
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1. Apparatus for control of a moving vehicle comprising:
- (a) an electronically-activated traction control system for control of traction of the wheels of the vehicle, said system having computer software for control of the system;
(b) a receiver for receiving an electronic signal and which is capable of being activated from a remote location; and
(c) a controller within the traction control system capable of being activated by a signal transmitted to the receiver and, on said activation, implement the computer software to effect a reduction in the speed of the motor vehicle by activation of the traction control system.
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Abstract
Apparatus for control of a moving vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an electronically-activated traction control system for control of traction of the wheels of the vehicle, with computer software for control of the system, a receiver for receiving an electronic signal and which is capable of being activated from a remote location and a controller implementing the computer software within the traction control system which is capable of being activated by a signal transmitted to the receiver. On receipt of the electronic signal, a reduction in the speed of the motor vehicle is effected by activation of the traction control system.
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1. Apparatus for control of a moving vehicle comprising:
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(a) an electronically-activated traction control system for control of traction of the wheels of the vehicle, said system having computer software for control of the system; (b) a receiver for receiving an electronic signal and which is capable of being activated from a remote location; and (c) a controller within the traction control system capable of being activated by a signal transmitted to the receiver and, on said activation, implement the computer software to effect a reduction in the speed of the motor vehicle by activation of the traction control system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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- 8. A method for the control of a moving motor vehicle having an electronically-activated traction control system, comprising activating the traction control system from a remote location, said activation of the traction control system causing a reduction in the speed of the vehicle, said activation of the traction control system being independent of the steering and braking systems in the vehicle.
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