Methods and apparatus for inhibiting movement of an automobile in a pitched position

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided for controlling movement of an automobile in a pitched position. The apparatus has an attitude sensor that is configured to determine a pitch of the automobile and a speed sensor that is configured to determine a speed of the automobile. In addition, the apparatus has a braking mechanism that is configured to inhibit movement of the automobile and a controller that is configured to control the braking mechanism. The controller is configured to receive the pitch and the speed determined by the attitude sensor and the speed sensor, respectively, and control the braking mechanism based at least in part upon an evaluation of the pitch and the speed in order to inhibit movement of the automobile in the pitched position.

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