Automobile door open hazard warning system and methods
US10086833B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S2013/93274
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, automobiles, and methods are provided for warning of a potential collision between an approaching object and an opened side door of a vehicle. A system for a vehicle includes an approach sensor, a side door sensor, an alarm, and a controller. The approach sensor is configured to attach to the vehicle and to generate approach sensor data indicating an approaching object that may collide with a side door of the vehicle. The side door sensor is configured to generate door sensor data indicating an impending opening of the side door by an occupant. The alarm is configured to communicate with the occupant. The controller includes an alert initiation module configured to alert the occupant that the approaching object may collide with the side door in response to detecting the impending opening of the side door and detecting the approaching object.
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