Abstract: An operator reaction time calculation system for calculating a reaction time of an operator of a motor vehicle and a method of calculating the reaction time of an operator of the motor vehicle. The operator reaction time may be determined according to detection of a launch signal within an image and measuring a reaction of the operator launching the motor vehicle in response to the launch signal.

Abstract: A braking control module includes a housing with at least one fluid line disposed within the housing. First and second inlet ports are each in communication with the fluid line or electronic input. Additionally, a linear actuator is in fluidic communication with the fluid line for controlling pressure in the at least one fluid line. A processor controls operation of the linear actuator. The braking control module further includes at least one outlet port in fluidic communication with the fluid line and connectable to a brake. The braking system also includes a tandem, single or electronic master cylinder having a first bore defining a first volume and an optional second bore defining a second volume. First and second pistons are connectable to a brake pedal and in connection with the first inlet port and the second inlet port, respectively, or in electronic communication with the EBS unit.

Abstract: A vehicle brake system has front and rear wheel brakes with each brake including a caliper associated with a rotor. A master cylinder is activated by a brake pedal to which the wheel brakes are connected. An electrically controllable pressure generating device delivers a brake system pressure. A plurality of valves is fluidly coupled between the calipers and the master cylinder. A control unit has a processor circuit to determine if the vehicle is operating under a condition where brake noise can occur and if so, the control unit controls the pressure generating device and certain of the valves to selectively control caliper pressure by supplying pressure or releasing pressure to certain ones of the calipers to reduce the brake noise, while ensuring adequate braking of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle brake system has front and rear wheel brakes with each brake including a caliper associated with a rotor. A master cylinder is activated by a brake pedal to which the wheel brakes are connected. An electrically controllable pressure generating device delivers a brake system pressure. A plurality of valves is fluidly coupled between the calipers and the master cylinder. A control unit has a processor circuit to determine if the vehicle is operating under a condition where brake noise can occur and if so, the control unit controls the pressure generating device and certain of the valves to selectively control caliper pressure by supplying pressure or releasing pressure to certain ones of the calipers to reduce the brake noise, while ensuring adequate braking of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of preventing damage to a vehicle or trailer maneuvering through a forward moving curve. The steps of providing a forward moving vehicle having a vehicle length, a vehicle velocity, a vehicle yaw rate, vehicle lateral acceleration and two or more wheels of the vehicle that cause the vehicle to move or turn around a curve along a current forward path of travel. The method involves determining the current path of the vehicle and determining if the current path is unsafe. Alerting the driver that the current path is unsafe and providing a suggest path to correct the current unsafe path of forward travel.

Abstract: A method of performing a pump check for a brake system comprises determining a first position of a pump with a pump position sensor upon ignition of a vehicle. A pump motor is powered based upon a preselected operating condition. A second position of the pump is determined with the pump position sensor. The first position of the pump and the second position of the pump are compared. The pump motor is confirmed as operational when the second position of the pump is different from the first position of the pump.

Abstract: A method of performing a pump check for a brake system comprises determining a first position of a pump with a pump position sensor upon ignition of a vehicle. A pump motor is powered based upon a preselected operating condition. A second position of the pump is determined with the pump position sensor. The first position of the pump and the second position of the pump are compared. The pump motor is confirmed as operational when the second position of the pump is different from the first position of the pump.

Abstract: A method of controlling a brake system comprises monitoring vehicle information with an electronic control unit. An algorithm is performed to detect the presence of a mini-spare tire assembly. A yaw offset value is pre-determined by the electronic control unit when a mini-spare tire assembly is detected at one of the steerable tire assembly locations. The yaw offset is then applied upon detection of a brake event.