Trailer backup assist system with hitch assist
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Feb 20, 2018
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Dec 8, 2015
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Abstract
A hitch assist system is provided herein. An imaging device captures images of a scene rearward of a vehicle. A controller processes captured images and is configured to control a vehicle suspension system to adjust a height of the vehicle and control the deployment of a power tongue jack of a trailer.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 330 TOWN CENTER DRIVE DEARBORN MI 48126 |
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- 2015 Application Filing Year
- B60W Class
- 2107 Applications Filed
- 1827 Patents Issued To-Date
- 86.72 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Lavoie, Erick Michael | Dearborn, US | 239 | 6703 |
# of filed Patents : 239 Total Citations : 6703 |
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