公开(公告)号：US06591181B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US10018725

申请日：2002-04-11

Applicant: Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner ,  Ralph Lauxmann ,  Albrecht Irion

Inventor： Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner ,  Ralph Lauxmann ,  Albrecht Irion

IPC: B60K2600

CPC classification number: B60W30/16 ,  B60K31/0008 ,  B60K31/04

Abstract: A method and a device are for setting the longitudinal speed of a vehicle to a setpoint speed, in particular on the basis of a regulation, having controllable brakes. In operation of a cruise control system, the cruise control may be activated when the instantaneous driving speed is significantly higher than a stored setpoint speed. In this situation, there may be unwanted braking responses by the regulator, which may endanger the driver and the following road users. In such a situation, the method prevents a breaking measure from being implemented and ensures that the vehicle will coast, being braked only by the road resistance and the drag on the engine, until reaching the set speed. The driving response of the cruise control system approximates that of a human driver, so the responses of the automatic cruise control seem more intelligible for the driver.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和装置用于将车辆的纵向速度设置为设定点速度，特别是基于具有可控制动器的调节。 在巡航控制系统的操作中，当瞬时行驶速度明显高于存储的设定点速度时，可以激活巡航控制。 在这种情况下，调节器可能会产生不必要的制动响应，这可能会危及司机和以下道路使用者。 在这种情况下，该方法可以防止破坏措施的实施，并确保车辆将沿着行驶阻力和发动机的阻力制动直到达到设定速度。 巡航控制系统的驾驶响应近似于人类驾驶员的驾驶反应，所以自动巡航控制的响应对驾驶员来说似乎更加清晰。

公开(公告)号：US06374174B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-16

申请号：US09818826

申请日：2001-03-27

Applicant: Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner ,  Albrecht Irion

Inventor： Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner ,  Albrecht Irion

IPC: B60K3104

Abstract: A method for terminating a braking intervention of an adaptive cruise control system of a motor vehicle. The braking intervention is terminated in accordance with a predefined algorithm in response to the driver overriding of the adaptive cruise control system. In this context, the algorithm is formed in such a manner that a jerk-free transition from braking to acceleration of the motor vehicle is ensured, thus increasing the ride comfort. The transition from braking to acceleration preferably takes place in accordance with a linear function. Provision can also be made for stepwise functions. To prevent the braking operation from being terminated prematurely by an inadvertent actuation of the accelerator, provision is made for a threshold value to be adjusted for the accelerator for a desire of the driver to accelerate. This threshold value is dependent on the deceleration during braking. The higher the braking deceleration is, the more heavily the driver must operate the accelerator to initiate the acceleration process. In the case of a low deceleration, the threshold value is lower, so that it suffices to step more lightly on the accelerator to bring about an acceleration of the motor vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US07113859B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-26

申请号：US10506055

申请日：2002-09-30

Applicant: Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner

Inventor： Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner

IPC: B60T8/32

CPC classification number: B60W30/16 ,  B60K31/0008 ,  B60K31/042 ,  G01P1/08 ,  G01P1/103

Abstract: Input device for a cruise control system in motor vehicles, having an accelerator pedal, a switch for input of a desired speed and a determination device which increases the desired speed as a function of the duration of operation of the switch, wherein the determination device changes the function which determines the increase in the desired speed as a function of the operation of the accelerator pedal.

Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆中的巡航控制系统的输入装置，具有加速器踏板，用于输入期望速度的开关和作为所述开关的操作持续时间的函数增加期望速度的确定装置，其中所述确定装置改变 确定作为加速踏板的操作的函数的期望速度的增加的功能。

公开(公告)号：US06662098B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-09

申请号：US09836799

申请日：2001-04-17

Applicant: Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner ,  Albrecht Irion

Inventor： Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner ,  Albrecht Irion

IPC: B60K1700

CPC classification number: B60W30/16 ,  B60K31/0008 ,  B60K31/047 ,  B60W2710/0666 ,  F02D11/105 ,  F16H59/18 ,  F16H61/0213 ,  F16H61/16

Abstract: A method and a device for setting a gear ratio of the transmission while a distance and/or vehicle-speed control system (ACC system) is activated. A setpoint variable, as a function of which at least the driving motor of the vehicle is controlled, is input. The setpoint variable or a value derived from this setpoint variable is limited in response to the existence of a first operating state, and the gear ratio is then set as a function of the limited variable, or as a function of the limited value. The gear ratio is set as a function of the setpoint variable, or as a function of the value, in response to the existence of a second operating state. The method and device prevent unnecessary and uncomfortable occurrences of downshifting during ACC operation, without losing the option of accelerating sharply.

Abstract translation: 一种在距离和/或车速控制系统（ACC系统）被激活时设定变速器的传动比的方法和装置。 作为其至少控制车辆的驱动马达的功能的设定值变量被输入。 设定值变量或从该设定点变量导出的值响应于第一操作状态的存在而受到限制，然后将齿轮比设置为受限变量的函数，或者作为受限值的函数。 响应于存在第二操作状态，传动比被设置为设定值变量的函数或者作为值的函数。 该方法和装置可防止ACC运行中不必要且不舒适的降档出现，而不会急速加速。

公开(公告)号：US06941215B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-06

申请号：US09980147

申请日：2001-02-14

Applicant: Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner ,  Albrecht Irion

Inventor： Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner ,  Albrecht Irion

IPC: B60R21/00 ,  B60K31/00 ,  B60K31/10 ,  B60K31/18 ,  B60T7/12 ,  B60T7/22 ,  B60W30/16 ,  B60W50/08 ,  F02D29/02 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B60W30/16 ,  B60K31/0008 ,  B60K31/102 ,  B60K31/18 ,  B60T7/22 ,  B60T2201/02 ,  B60W2050/143 ,  B60W2550/10 ,  B60W2550/12

Abstract: In a method and a device for triggering a request for taking control (RTC), a driver of a vehicle having adaptive cruise control is signaled that the adaptive cruise control system may not be capable of controlling a driving situation, and that the driver may have to intervene, the signaling of the driver being generated in accordance with at least two vehicle variables, whereby the probability of a false alarm by the system is reduced, and the triggering of the RTC is adapted to the instantaneous vehicle speed.

Abstract translation: 在用于触发控制请求（RTC）的方法和装置中，具有自适应巡航控制的车辆的驾驶员被指示为自适应巡航控制系统可能不能够控制驾驶状况，并且驾驶员可能具有 介入，根据至少两个车辆变量产生驾驶员的信号，从而降低系统发生虚警的可能性，并且RTC的触发适应瞬时车速。

公开(公告)号：US20050114009A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-26

申请号：US10506055

申请日：2002-09-30

Applicant: Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner

Inventor： Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner

IPC: B60K31/00 ,  B60K31/04 ,  F02D29/02 ,  G01P1/08 ,  G01P1/10

CPC classification number: B60W30/16 ,  B60K31/0008 ,  B60K31/042 ,  G01P1/08 ,  G01P1/103

Abstract: Input device for a cruise control system in motor vehicles, having an accelerator pedal, a switch for input of a desired speed and a determination device which increases the desired speed as a function of the duration of operation of the switch, wherein the determination device changes the function which determines the increase in the desired speed as a function of the operation of the accelerator pedal.

Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆中的巡航控制系统的输入装置，具有加速器踏板，用于输入期望速度的开关和作为所述开关的操作持续时间的函数增加期望速度的确定装置，其中所述确定装置改变 确定作为加速踏板的操作的函数的期望速度的增加的功能。

公开(公告)号：US06362729B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US09465876

申请日：1999-12-16

Applicant: Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner ,  Helmut Wiss

Inventor： Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner ,  Helmut Wiss

IPC: B60Q100

CPC classification number: B60W30/16 ,  B60K31/0008 ,  B60K31/18 ,  B60Q1/52 ,  B60T7/22 ,  B60W2720/106

Abstract: An apparatus for kinesthetic signaling to a driver of a motor vehicle is described. The apparatus signaling the driver if, in the context of a system for controlling vehicle speed, a deliberate shutdown or one occasioned by a malfunction is imminent or exists; or if, in the context of a system for controlling vehicle speed, a preset maximum deceleration value is not sufficient to prevent a collision between the motor vehicle and a preceding vehicle or an obstacle. The apparatus includes a device that modulates a braking setpoint, or a variable derived from it, in such a way that the motor vehicle experiences a temporally fluctuating deceleration that is perceptible by the driver.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于向机动车辆的驾驶员进行动觉信号传递的装置。 如果在用于控制车辆速度的系统的上下文中故意关闭或由于故障而引起的装置即将发生或存在，则该装置发信号通知驾驶员; 或者如果在用于控制车速的系统的上下文中，预设的最大减速度值不足以防止机动车辆与前一车辆或障碍物之间的碰撞。 该装置包括调节制动设定点或从其导出的变量的装置，使得机动车辆经历驾驶员可感觉到的时间上波动的减速度。

公开(公告)号：US06772059B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-03

申请号：US10018726

申请日：2002-04-05

Applicant: Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner ,  Ralph Lauxmann ,  Albrecht Irion

Inventor： Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner ,  Ralph Lauxmann ,  Albrecht Irion

IPC: B60T712

CPC classification number: B60K31/10 ,  B60K31/04 ,  B60T7/22

Abstract: A method for the adaptive control of distance and/or driving speed of a motor vehicle. A control device is able to control an engine of the motor vehicle in at least a first operating mode and a brake of the motor vehicle in a second operating mode, a transition being made from the first operating mode to the second operating mode and vice versa as a function of determined quantities.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动控制机动车辆的距离和/或行驶速度的方法。 控制装置能够以第二操作模式在至少第一操作模式和机动车辆的制动器中控制机动车辆的发动机，从第一操作模式转换到第二操作模式，反之亦然 作为确定量的函数。

公开(公告)号：US06615127B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US09834481

申请日：2001-04-13

Applicant: Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner ,  Ralph Lauxmann

Inventor： Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner ,  Ralph Lauxmann

IPC: B60K3100

CPC classification number: B60W30/16 ,  B60K31/0008 ,  B60T7/22 ,  B60T2230/04 ,  B60W2550/142 ,  B60W2720/106

Abstract: A method and device for adaptive control of separation distance and/or driving speed of a motor vehicle, at least in a first operational mode an engine of the motor vehicle and in a second operational mode a brake of the motor vehicle being able to be activated as a function of a magnitude, representing an acceleration, the magnitude representing the setpoint acceleration is formed and/or limited at least as a function of at least one base value.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动控制机动车辆的分离距离和/或驾驶速度的方法和装置，至少在第一操作模式中，机动车辆的发动机并且在第二操作模式中，能够激活机动车辆的制动器 作为表示加速度的大小的函数，表示设定点加速度的幅度至少形成和/或限制为至少一个基值的函数。

公开(公告)号：US06351823B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-26

申请号：US09187101

申请日：1998-11-05

Applicant: Hermann Mayer ,  Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner ,  Ralph Lauxmann

Inventor： Hermann Mayer ,  Manfred Hellmann ,  Hermann Winner ,  Ralph Lauxmann

IPC: G06F1130

CPC classification number: G06F11/1654 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3293 ,  G06F11/1633 ,  G06F11/1637 ,  Y02D10/122

Abstract: A method and a device for monitoring a computer system which includes at least two processors. A first processor of the at least two processors monitors at least a second processor for correct functioning, by monitoring output signals of the second processor or the variables derived from it, at least with regard to their temporal sequence, their content, or their signal (wave) form. A relay of the output signals of the second processor to further units is blocked when the first processor, separately from the second processor, is placed in an energy-conserving operating mode.

Abstract translation: 一种用于监视包括至少两个处理器的计算机系统的方法和装置。 至少两个处理器的第一处理器至少通过监视第二处理器的输出信号或从其导出的变量来监视至少一个第二处理器以用于正确的功能，至少关于它们的时间序列，它们的内容或它们的信号（ 波）形式。 当与第二处理器分离的第一处理器处于节能操作模式时，第二处理器的输出信号的继电器被阻止到另外的单元。