Method and apparatus for controlling the speed of a vehicle and its spacing from a preceding vehicle

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PATENT NO 5400864
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07986430

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An automatic speed and distance control apparatus responsive to detected signals and operator induced signals for automatically controlling the speed of an automotive vehicle and its distance with respect to objects in its path of movement. A flexible control scheme is provided, which permits a driver to intervene in the operation of the system when he or she wishes to accelerate in preparation for a passing maneuver. Upon interruption of the operation by a vehicle driver, the control apparatus is interrupted for a predetermined period of time and thereafter resuming automatic control function.

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ROBERT BOSCH GMBHSTUTTGART

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Winner, Hermann Karlsruhe, DE 87 2879
Witte, Stefan Karlsruhe, DE 17 299

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