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System and method for controlling a restricted mode in a vehicle

  • US 9,452,735 B2
  • Filed: 02/10/2011
  • Issued: 09/27/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/10/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for controlling a restricted mode of a vehicle, the device comprising:

  • a controller being configured to;

    receive an input indicative of a request to change a vehicle state from a fully operational mode to a restricted mode;

    transmit a first control signal indicative of a request to limit at least one of vehicle speed and vehicle acceleration;

    monitor a distance traveled by a driver when the vehicle is in the restricted mode;

    compare the distance traveled to a predetermined distance limit; and

    transmit a second control signal to remove the request to limit the at least one of the vehicle speed and the vehicle acceleration in response to determining that the distance traveled exceeds the predetermined distance limit.

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