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System and method for determining a safe return to a vehicle

US11094026B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 2020
Grant dateAug 17, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W24/08
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for determining a safe return to a vehicle that include determining at least one safety feature that is associated to a travel plan that pertains to a user safely returning to the vehicle from a designated location. The system and method also include analyzing sensor data and user input data and determining if there is at least one of: a deviation from the travel plan, an existence of at least one probable safety threat that affects the user, and an existence of at least one emergency that affects the user. The system and method further include sending at least one emergency alert based on the at least one safety feature.

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