Object detection and method for vehicle door assist system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9777528
APP PUB NO 20170030135A1
SERIAL NO

14812414

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A door assist system for a vehicle is disclosed. The system comprises an actuator, an interference sensor, and a controller. The actuator is configured to control a position of a door about a hinge assembly. The interference sensor is configured to detect an obstruction in a plurality of detection regions along a radial extent of the door, and the controller is configured to control the actuator in response to a detection signal from the interference sensor.

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  • FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.;FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Elie, Larry Ypsilanti, US 22 362
Potter, Timothy J Dearborn, US 44 564

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