SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SPEED OF VEHICLE

摘要

A method for controlling the speed of vehicle is provided. The method comprises providing a memory device configured to store a plurality of predefined set-speeds therein. The method further comprises selecting a desired set-speed from the plurality of predefined set-speeds stored in the memory device. The method may further comprise determining whether the selected set-speed is appropriate based on one or more conditions. The method may still further comprise causing the vehicle to operate in accordance with the selected set-speed when it is determined that the set-speed is appropriate. A system comprising a memory device configured to store a plurality of predefined set-speeds, and electronic control unit configured to select a desired one of the predefined set-speeds stored in the memory is also provided.

主权项

1. A method for controlling the speed of a vehicle, comprising:
providing a memory device configured to store a plurality of predefined set-speeds therein; evaluating with an electronic control unit one or more conditions relating to the type of terrain over which the vehicle is traveling to determine which of the plurality of predefined set-speeds are appropriate in view of the evaluated condition(s); selecting a desired set-speed only from those of the plurality of predefined set-speeds stored in the memory device that are determined to be appropriate; and causing the vehicle to operate in accordance with the selected set-speed.