Driver training interface

摘要

A driver training vehicle system includes a driver training vehicle and an interface system with an auxiliary control unit that is removably installable in the vehicle. A vehicle control system can receive a brake input from a vehicle driver via a floor pedal in the vehicle as well as a brake input from a vehicle passenger via the auxiliary unit. The control system adjusts an engine torque and a brake torque based on the received brake inputs to decelerate the vehicle.

主权项

1. A vehicle interface system of a vehicle, comprising:
a user input device for receiving a passenger braking request from a passenger, the user input device distinct from each of a brake pedal and an accelerator pedal fixedly installed in a vehicle cabin; a transducer coupled to the user input device for generating an output based on the braking request; and a controller with software logic for,
receiving the transducer output;generating each of an engine brake torque command and a wheel brake torque output command based on the passenger braking request, the engine brake torque command including an engine compression braking and an engine regenerative braking command, the engine brake torque command generated independent of an operator braking request received via the brake pedal and an operator acceleration request received via the accelerator pedal, wherein the operator braking request and the operator acceleration request is received along with the passenger braking request, and wherein the generating includes overriding the operator braking request and the operator acceleration request; andrelaying the engine brake torque command and the wheel brake torque output command to a vehicle control system via a vehicle diagnostics port, the port also relaying diagnostic codes related to vehicle malfunction.