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Intuitive driver interface for trailer backup assist

  • US 9,809,250 B2
  • Filed: 01/19/2015
  • Issued: 11/07/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/19/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A steering input apparatus for a trailer backup assist system, comprising:

  • a control element manually operable while the trailer reverses to a select position of a plurality of commanding positions, including a zero curvature position and two positions in two opposing ranges of motion that directionally oppose the zero curvature position; and

    a control module generating a vehicle steering command based on a commanded trailer path corresponding to the select position of the control element, wherein the steering command is a curvature command that controls a path of the trailer to follow a predetermined curvature based on the select position of the control element while reversing the trailer.

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