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US 7,741,959 B2Granted
Centralized control and management system for automobiles
AssigneeAmerican Calcar Inc.
InventorMichael L. Obradovich
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Abstract
In a control and management system for automobiles, a central processor in the system connects traditionally unrelated vehicle subsystems together to realize synergistic functions such as smart driving, automatic parking, etc. A master interface having a display is employed in the system to help a user control and manage the vehicle functions.
Claims10
A method for use in a system in a vehicle, the system including at least one actuator for controllably moving at least one door of the vehicle, the method comprising:
- providing a selectable option to open the door;
- controlling the actuator to move the door towards an open position in response to a selection of the option;
- sensing any detectable object in a course of opening the door;
- causing the actuator to stop movement of the door when a detectable object is sensed in the course of opening the door;
- and
- providing, on a display, an indicator indicating a status of the door.
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A system for use in a vehicle, comprising:
- at least one actuator for controllably moving at least one door of the vehicle, a selectable option being provided to open the door;
- a device for controlling the actuator to move the door towards an open position in response to a selection of the option;
- a sensor for sensing any detectable object in a course of opening the door, the actuator being controlled to stop movement of the door when a detectable object is sensed in the course of opening the door;
- and
- a display for providing thereon an indicator indicating a status of the door.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.