Systems and methods for facilitating safe school bus operations
US12065075B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V2201/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for facilitating safe vehicle operations, such as reducing illegal passings, avoiding possible collisions, and assisting road users around a vehicle are provided. The system uses a smart algorithm to perform negotiations between the vehicle, e.g., a school bus, and other road users, e.g., road vehicles, bicycles, scooters, etc. The method may include capturing image data of the surroundings of the school bus to identify violations within a proximity of the school bus such as children jay-walking and vehicles illegally passing the school bus when the stop arm is raised. The captured data may be recorded and shared with the school bus, other road users, or local authorities.
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