Methods and systems for reducing vehicle and animal collisions
US10501074B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for reducing vehicle and animal collisions. One system includes an electronic processor configured to receive vehicle data. The electronic processor is also configured to determine a collision risk of the vehicle based on the vehicle data, the collision risk representing a probability of a collision between the vehicle and an animal. The electronic processor is also configured to adjust a collision parameter of the vehicle based on the collision risk. The electronic processor is also configured to identify when an animal is in a path of the vehicle based on the vehicle data. The electronic processor is also configured to, when an animal is identified in the path of the vehicle, automatically perform a vehicle operation based on the adjusted collision parameter.
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