SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROUTE IDENTIFICATION USING A LOW COST GPS SYSTEM

摘要

A system and method for identifying and analyzing a route using an inexpensive GPS system is provided. The system and method provides a location for storing GPS and vehicle operating data for at least one route, requiring a plurality of runs over the at least one route. Once a predetermined minimum number of runs have been reached, the system and method define a route segment, interpolate additional data points using the GPS and vehicle operating data, synchronize the data over the plurality of runs, and analyze the data. The analyzed data is then provided to a module capable of controlling the operation of an internal combustion engine. The analyzed data is forward-looking in that it permits anticipation of vehicle operation, and more particularly, engine and transmission operation.

主权项

1. A route identification system, comprising:
a GPS unit adapted to collect GPS data during an instance of a vehicle traveling a route; a processor configured to collect vehicle operating data during the instance of the vehicle traveling the route; and a storage unit adapted to receive the GPS and vehicle operating data in a non-transitory, computer-readable medium; wherein the processor is configured to control operation of a vehicle device during a subsequent instance of the vehicle traveling the route based on the GPS and vehicle operating data collected for a plurality of positions of the route during the prior instance of the vehicle traveling the route.