Blind spot detection system
US10529238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2710/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A blind spot detection system for a primary vehicle. The system includes rear primary vehicle sensors configured to be mounted at a rear of the primary vehicle to detect a secondary vehicle present in a blind spot of the primary vehicle. Side view mirror primary vehicle sensors are configured to be mounted to side view mirrors of the primary vehicle to detect a secondary vehicle present in the blind spot of the primary vehicle. A control module is configured to: detect a trailer connected to the primary vehicle; activate the rear primary vehicle sensors and not activate the side view mirror primary vehicle sensors when the trailer is not connected to the primary vehicle; and not activate the rear primary vehicle sensors and activate the side view mirror primary vehicle sensors when the trailer is connected to the primary vehicle.
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