System and method for preventing unwanted engine restarts while parking a vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9790910
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14595863

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What is described is a system for controlling an engine of a vehicle. The system includes a gear shifter having a gear selection sensor configured to determine a selected gear position. The system also includes a proximity sensor configured to detect object data within a predetermined area of the vehicle. The system also includes a controller coupled to the gear shifter and the proximity sensor and configured to control the engine based on the selected gear position and the object data.

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TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA INC6565 HEADQUARTERS DRIVE W1-3C PLANO TX 75024

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Quinteros, Luis C Los Angeles, US 3 14

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