Systems and methods for providing redundant pulse-width modulation (PWM) throttle control

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11988161
APP PUB NO 20240084750A1
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17931177

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Systems and methods are provided for providing redundant pulse-width modulation (PWM) throttle control. The system includes a manual throttle controller configured to generate a manual PWM throttle control signal, and an automated throttle control system. The automated throttle control system includes a plurality of automated throttle controllers, each of which being configured to independently control a throttle of a vehicle, and each including a processor configured to generate and output an automated PWM throttle control signal, a first double pole double throw (DPDT) relay that, when engaged, is configured to receive and output the manual PWM throttle control signal, and a second DPDT relay, configured to receive and output the automated PWM throttle control signal to an engine, when the second DPDT relay is engaged; and receive and output the manual PWM throttle control signal to the engine, when the DPDT relay is disengaged.

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KODIAK ROBOTICS INC1049 TERRA BELLA AVE MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043

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Berg, Nathan Sunnyvale, US 7 44
Chiu, Gary San Francisco, US 14 28

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