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Sensor failure mitigation system and mode management

  • US 9,533,683 B2
  • Filed: 12/05/2014
  • Issued: 01/03/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/05/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A trailer backup assist system, comprising:

  • a sensor sensing a hitch angle between a vehicle and a trailer;

    a steering input device providing a backing path of the trailer; and

    a controller generating a steering command for the vehicle based on the hitch angle and the backing path, wherein the controller generates a countermeasure for operating the vehicle when the sensor fails to sense the hitch angle.

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