TRAILER BACKUP ASSIST SYSTEM WITH OBJECT DETECTION
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1. A system for backing a vehicle and a trailer, comprising:
- a sensing system configured to detect objects in an operating environment of the vehicle and trailer; and
a backup assist system configured to receive information from the sensing system and automatically modify a speed of the vehicle to prevent the vehicle or trailer from colliding with a detected object during a backing maneuver.
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Abstract
A system for backing a vehicle and a trailer is provided herein. A sensing system is configured to detect objects located in an operating environment of the vehicle and trailer. A backup assist system is configured to communicate with the sensing system and automatically control a braking system of the vehicle to slow or stop the vehicle during a backing maneuver.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for backing a vehicle and a trailer, comprising:
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a sensing system configured to detect objects in an operating environment of the vehicle and trailer; and a backup assist system configured to receive information from the sensing system and automatically modify a speed of the vehicle to prevent the vehicle or trailer from colliding with a detected object during a backing maneuver. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for backing a vehicle and a trailer, comprising:
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a sensing system configured to detect objects located in an operating environment of the vehicle and trailer; and a backup assist system configured to communicate with the sensing system and automatically control a braking system of the vehicle to slow or stop the vehicle during a backing maneuver. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for backing a vehicle and trailer, comprising the steps of:
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executing a backing maneuver of the vehicle and trailer; detecting objects in an operating environment of the vehicle and trailer; and automatically controlling a braking system of the vehicle to modify a speed of the vehicle during the backing maneuver. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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