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Adaptive control system for automated vehicle applications

  • US 8,428,828 B2
  • Filed: 03/05/2009
  • Issued: 04/23/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/05/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A control system for an automated closure panel in a vehicle comprising:

  • a command module comprising a control module and an output module,wherein the control module is configured to generate a control signal based on a calibrated kinematic data model of an operating behavior pattern of the automated closure device,wherein the output module is configured to modify the control signal based on sensed operating conditions;

    a motor configured to actuate the automated closure panel based upon the control signal;

    a position sensor configured to provide a position sensor output signal indicating a position of the automated closure panel;

    a motor sensor configured to measure an output characteristic of the motor, the motor sensor having a motor sensor output signal; and

    an adaptive logic module coupled to the command module, to the position sensor, and to the motor sensor, wherein the adaptive logic module comprises a neural network configured to recognize deviations from the calibrated kinematic data model of the operating behavior pattern of the automated closure device based on changes in the motor sensor output signal and changes in the position sensor output signal, the neural network is configured to provide an output signal to the output module, which modifies the control signal based on the deviations that determines when the automated closure panel is obstructed by an obstacle based upon the motor sensor output signal.

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