Title:
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE AND A VEHICLE GUIDANCE SYSTEM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/186258
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
A method or system for controlling a vehicle comprises entering a programming mode or a guidance mode based on user input to a switch (32). The user can enter a guidance program in accordance with a predetermined sequence of inputs of the switch (32) by the user, where readiness for each successive input is indicated by a light source (36). A guidance mode is managed for guiding a vehicle in accordance with the entered guidance program. An encoder (18) or sensor can sense a steering angle of a steering system. The steering angle is controlled in accordance with the guidance program if the system or the data processor (24) is operating in a guidance mode.
Inventors:
NELSON FREDERICK W (US)
WILCOX TIMOTHY A (GB)
KASAP PETER W (US)
WILCOX TIMOTHY A (GB)
KASAP PETER W (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2014/037641
Publication Date:
June 04, 2015
Filing Date:
May 12, 2014
Export Citation:
Assignee:
DEERE & CO (US)
International Classes:
G01C22/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
BARTHOLOMEW, Darin (One John Deere PlaceMoline, IL, US)
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