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Truck safety zone using a vehicle gateway

US10315557B2 · kind B2 · utility

17Cited by
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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 2018
Grant dateJun 11, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21W2103/60
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Electronic components may be integrated in objects used by the trucking industry, such as truck, tractor trailer, cargo, and loading bay. These objects may then communicate with each other and with a gateway device to transmit or receive data or commands. The gateway may be configured to attach to the truck, such as by securing to the truck frame or securing to an interior of the truck cab. The gateway may couple to one or more input devices, and receive sensor data through the one or more input devices. The gateway may execute steps that allow the gateway to determine safety margins for operating a vehicle and communicating that information to other nearby vehicles.

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