Avoidance modifier system for collision avoidance system
US11333767B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S2013/932
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An avoidance modifier system may be configured to modify operation of a collision avoidance system associated with a machine. The avoidance modifier system may include at least one inclination sensor and a modifier system controller configured to be in communication with the collision avoidance system. The modifier system controller may be configured to receive an inclination signal from the inclination sensor and determine an inclination angle at which the machine is operating relative to level operation. The modifier system controller may be configured to determine an adjusted ground plane angle indicative of a virtual ground plane on which the machine is operating, and communicate with the collision avoidance system, such that the collision avoidance system does not activate a braking device of the machine in response to an object sensor generating an object signal indicative of detection of an object between an actual ground plane and the virtual ground plane.
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