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Driver prompting braking system and method

  • US 9,174,575 B2
  • Filed: 09/24/2013
  • Issued: 11/03/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/24/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A driver prompting braking system for a vehicle, comprising:

  • a detection device configured to sense at least one object in front of the vehicle;

    a detection system interfacing with the detection device, the detection system configured to detect the at least one object; and

    a brake coaching system interfacing with the detection system, the brake coaching system configured to determine a brake application timing for an operator of the vehicle to avoid the object and optimize fuel economy of the vehicle, the brake coaching system configured to indicate the brake application timing to an operator of the vehicle if a required deceleration value exceeds a deceleration threshold value, the required deceleration including stopping and deceleration needed to obtain a steady state following distance from the object.

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