Can realize standing driving, Ford announces the latest patent

Thanks to CTOnews.com netizens Wu Yanzu in South China for the delivery of clues! CTOnews.com, July 13 / PRNewswire-Asianet /-- the automaker Ford has applied for a new technology patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

The patent is a standing driving system mainly used in off-road vehicles, officially called "Redundant Vehicle Controls Based On User Presence And Position (vehicle redundancy Control system based on user presence and location)". As can be seen from the diagram, the driver can "drive standing" and stick his head directly out of the roof of the Bronco convertible.

According to Ford's idea, a capacitive touch device will be installed above the car's front windshield, allowing users to control the vehicle. At the same time, the system also uses sensors to monitor the driver's position to determine whether the "standing mode" needs to be activated: if the driver leaves the seat but is still in the car, the touch device on the front windshield is activated automatically. and can control the vehicle's steering system, brakes and throttle.

However, Ford imposed very strict restrictions on this feature. It says the feature is only available for off-road mode at 3 mph (CTOnews.com). Because the main purpose of "standing mode" is to enable drivers to better judge the road conditions ahead.