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Method and system for vehicle directional control by commanding lateral acceleration

  • US 6,301,534 B1
  • Filed: 05/18/1999
  • Issued: 10/09/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/19/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A directional control system for an automobile, the system comprising:

  • a driver input device operable to receive a driver input corresponding to a desired lateral acceleration of the automobile;

    a controller in communication with the driver input device and the automobile, the controller operable to generate a control signal in response to comparing the received desired lateral acceleration and an indication of actual lateral acceleration of the automobile; and

    an actuator in communication with the controller, the actuator operable to effect a change in the direction of travel of the automobile in response to the control signal.

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