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System for controlling speed and distance in a motor vehicle changing traffic lanes

  • US 6,304,811 B1
  • Filed: 08/29/2000
  • Issued: 10/16/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for distance-dependent driving speed control of an automobile having an electronic control unit, said method comprising the steps of:

  • detecting at least one signal indicating a traffic lane change or the intention to change the traffic lane from a first lane to a second lane;

    generating at least one signal for estimating the mean speed of vehicles in the second traffic lane;

    defining the automobile speed and/or distance to a vehicle driving ahead in said first lane, wherein said defined vehicle speed is substantially identical to said mean speed of said vehicles in said second lane.

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