Vehicle warning system
US12012135B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L25/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle warning system and method receive an information notification from a first vehicle system at a second vehicle system. The information notification includes traversal information associated with a position of the first vehicle system and/or an identifier associated with the first vehicle system. The information notification also including a warning that indicates of the second vehicle system is moving too close to the first vehicle system and/or the first vehicle system and the second vehicle system are headed toward an intersection. A decision is made as to whether a response should be sent based on the information notification and sending the response based on the information notification to the first vehicle system. The response includes a command to slow down or stop to avoid a collision with the first vehicle system.
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