An automatic transmission can automatically change gears as if it were manually operated when a gearshift lever is operated in a large-sized car. When a gear changing operation is found to be of a hooked type, a gear drawing or shifting control is carried out according to the position of the gearshift...http://www.google.se/patents/US5726889?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5726889 - Automatic transmission with reduced time for hooked gear change
