Method for warning a driver of a motorcycle as well as ride assistant controller and motorcycle implementing such method
US11358609B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2554/406
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for warning a driver of a motorcycle and a ride assistant controller for implementing or controlling such method are described. The method includes monitoring traffic situations based on signals from at least one sensor; upon detecting a critical traffic situation based on the signals from the at least one sensor, warning the driver by inducing an acceleration change onto the motorcycle; wherein a current lean angle of the motorcycle is monitored and a manner and/or degree of inducing the acceleration change onto the motorcycle is set taking into account the current lean angle of the motorcycle.
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