Abstract: A method for controlling the provision of oscillatory feedback through a steering system of a vehicle. The method comprises receiving a request to provide oscillatory feedback through the steering system of the vehicle. The method further comprises determining a characteristic of a road surface being traversed by the vehicle. The method still further comprises imparting to a component of the steering system an oscillating force having one or more oscillation properties that is/are dependent upon the determined road surface characteristic to thereby provide the requested oscillatory feedback.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the provision of oscillatory feedback through a steering system of a vehicle. The method carried out by the system includes receiving a request to provide oscillatory feedback through the steering system of the vehicle, acquiring a value of a steering angle-related parameter, and comparing the value of the steering angle-related parameter to a predetermined threshold value. The method further includes automatically inhibiting the provision of the oscillatory feedback when the value of the steering angle-related parameter is above the predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: A method for controlling the provision of oscillatory feedback through a steering system of a vehicle. The method comprises receiving a request to provide oscillatory feedback through the steering system of the vehicle. The method further comprises obtaining an electrical signal representative of a value of an applied steering torque that indicates the presence of a driver steering input, and comparing the value of the applied steering torque to a predetermined threshold value. The method still further comprises automatically inhibiting the provision of the oscillatory feedback when the applied steering torque value is above the predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: There is disclosed a steering system for a vehicle. The system comprises a rotatable steering column co-operable with a steering wheel. A steering member is co-operable with the steering column such that rotary motion of the steering column causes linear motion of the steering member and linear motion of the steering member causes rotary motion of the steering column. An actuator is co-operable with the steering member for linear actuation of the steering member, the actuator being configured for receiving and executing commands from a controller that sends, in dependence on a defined condition, an oscillation command to the actuator to impart an oscillating force to the steering member. A method of providing feedback through a steering system of a vehicle is also disclosed, as are suitable controllers, software and processors.

Abstract: There is disclosed a steering system for a vehicle. The system comprises a rotatable steering column co-operable with a steering wheel. A steering member is co-operable with the steering column such that rotary motion of the steering column causes linear motion of the steering member and linear motion of the steering member causes rotary motion of the steering column. An actuator is co-operable with the steering member for linear actuation of the steering member, the actuator being configured for receiving and executing commands from a controller that sends, in dependence on a defined condition, an oscillation command to the actuator to impart an oscillating force to the steering member. A method of providing feedback through a steering system of a vehicle is also disclosed, as are suitable controllers, software and processors.