IPC Classification

Class code (prefix) Descriptions Number of results
  • All sections
  • B - Performing operations; transporting
  • B60W - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function; control systems specially adapted for hybrid vehicles; road vehicle drive control systems for purposes not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
B60W 10/00 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function
B60W 10/02 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches
B60W 10/04 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
B60W 10/06 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
B60W 10/08 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
B60W 10/10 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of change-speed gearings
B60W 10/11 Stepped gearings 
B60W 10/12 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of differentials
B60W 10/14 Central differentials for dividing torque between front and rear axles
B60W 10/16 Axle differentials, e.g. for dividing torque between the left and right wheels
B60W 10/18 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
B60W 10/20 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
B60W 10/22 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of suspension systems
B60W 10/24 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means
B60W 10/26 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
B60W 10/28 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of fuel cells
B60W 10/30 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of auxiliary equipment, e.g. air-conditioning compressors or oil pumps
B60W 10/101 Infinitely variable gearings
B60W 10/103 Infinitely variable gearings of fluid type
B60W 10/105 Infinitely variable gearings of electric type
B60W 10/107 Infinitely variable gearings with endless flexible members
B60W 10/108 Friction gearings
B60W 10/109 Friction gearings of toroid type
B60W 10/111 Stepped gearings  with separate change-speed gear trains arranged in series
B60W 10/113 Stepped gearings  with two input flow paths, e.g. double clutch transmission selection of one of the torque flow paths by the corresponding input clutch
B60W 10/115 Stepped gearings  with planetary gears
B60W 10/119 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of all-wheel-driveline-means, e.g. transfer gears or clutches for dividing torque between front and rear axles
B60W 10/184 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes
B60W 10/188 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes hydraulic brakes
B60W 10/192 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes electric brakes
B60W 10/196 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems acting within the driveline, e.g. retarders
B60W 10/198 Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with exhaust brakes
B60W 20/00 Control systems specially adapted for hybrid vehicles
B60W 20/10 Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand
B60W 20/11 Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using model predictive control [MPC] strategies, i.e. control methods based on models predicting performance
B60W 20/12 Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand using control strategies taking into account route information
B60W 20/13 Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to prevent overcharging or battery depletion
B60W 20/14 Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to prevent overcharging or battery depletion in conjunction with braking regeneration
B60W 20/15 Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect
B60W 20/16 Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect for reducing engine exhaust emissions
B60W 20/17 Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect for noise reduction
B60W 20/18 Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect for avoiding ageing of fuel
B60W 20/19 Control strategies specially adapted for achieving a particular effect for achieving enhanced acceleration
B60W 20/20 Control strategies involving selection of hybrid configuration, e.g. selection between series or parallel configuration
B60W 20/30 Control strategies involving selection of transmission gear ratio
B60W 20/40 Controlling the engagement or disengagement of prime movers, e.g. for transition between prime movers
B60W 20/50 Control strategies for responding to system failures, e.g. for fault diagnosis, failsafe operation or limp mode
B60W 30/00 Purposes of road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit, e.g. of systems using conjoint control of vehicle sub-units
B60W 30/02 Control of vehicle driving stability
B60W 30/04 Control of vehicle driving stability related to roll-over prevention
B60W 30/06 Automatic manoeuvring for parking
B60W 30/08 Predicting or avoiding probable or impending collision
B60W 30/09 Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
B60W 30/10 Path keeping
B60W 30/12 Lane keeping
B60W 30/14 Cruise control
B60W 30/16 Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle
B60W 30/17 Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle with provision for special action when the preceding vehicle comes to a halt, e.g. stop and go
B60W 30/18 Propelling the vehicle
B60W 30/19 Improvement of gear change, e.g. by synchronisation or smoothing gear shift
B60W 30/20 Reducing vibrations in the driveline
B60W 30/045 Improving turning performance
B60W 30/085 Taking automatic action to adjust vehicle attitude in preparation for collision, e.g. braking for nose dropping
B60W 30/095 Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision
B60W 30/165 Control of distance between vehicles, e.g. keeping a distance to preceding vehicle automatically following the path of a preceding lead vehicle, e.g. "electronic tow-bar"
B60W 30/182 Selecting between different operative modes, e.g. comfort and performance modes
B60W 30/184 Preventing damage resulting from overload or excessive wear of the driveline
B60W 30/186 Preventing damage resulting from overload or excessive wear of the driveline excessive wear or burn out of friction elements, e.g. clutches
B60W 30/188 Controlling power parameters of the driveline, e.g. determining the required power
B60W 30/192 Mitigating problems related to power-up or power-down of the driveline, e.g. start-up of a cold engine
B60W 30/194 Mitigating problems related to power-up or power-down of the driveline, e.g. start-up of a cold engine related to low temperature conditions, e.g. high viscosity of hydraulic fluid
B60W 40/00 Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
B60W 40/02 Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
B60W 40/04 Traffic conditions
B60W 40/06 Road conditions
B60W 40/08 Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
B60W 40/09 Driving style or behaviour
B60W 40/10 Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to vehicle motion
B60W 40/11 Pitch movement
B60W 40/12 Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to parameters of the vehicle itself
B60W 40/13 Load or weight
B60W 40/064 Degree of grip
B60W 40/068 Road friction coefficient
B60W 40/072 Curvature of the road
B60W 40/076 Slope angle of the road
B60W 40/101 Side slip angle of tyre
B60W 40/103 Side slip angle of vehicle body
B60W 40/105 Speed
B60W 40/107 Longitudinal acceleration
B60W 40/109 Lateral acceleration
B60W 40/112 Roll movement
B60W 40/114 Yaw movement
B60W 50/00 CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
B60W 50/02 Ensuring safety in case of control system failures, e.g. by diagnosing, circumventing or fixing failures
B60W 50/04 Monitoring the functioning of the control system
B60W 50/06 Improving the dynamic response of the control system, e.g. improving the speed of regulation or avoiding hunting or overshoot
B60W 50/08 Interaction between the driver and the control system
B60W 50/10 Interpretation of driver requests or demands
B60W 50/12 Limiting control by the driver depending on vehicle state, e.g. interlocking means for the control input for preventing unsafe operation
B60W 50/14 Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
B60W 50/16 Tactile feedback to the driver, e.g. vibration or force feedback to the driver on the steering wheel or the accelerator pedal
B60W 50/023 Avoiding failures by using redundant parts
B60W 50/029 Adapting to failures or work around with other constraints, e.g. circumvention by avoiding use of failed parts
B60W 50/032 Fixing failures by repairing failed parts, e.g. loosening a sticking valve
B60W 50/035 Bringing the control units into a predefined state, e.g. giving priority to particular actuators
B60W 50/038 Limiting the input power, torque or speed
B60W 60/00 Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles