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Annunciation method, annunciation device, and storage medium

US12286055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2023
Grant dateApr 29, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q1/525
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A potential collision risk between a vehicle and a potential traffic participant predicted to be present ahead in a direction of travel of the vehicle is foreseen. A first annunciation is performed notifying those in a vicinity that the vehicle is traveling, using an externally-directed annunciator installed in the vehicle, in response to the potential collision risk being foreseen. Note that when a manifested collision risk between the vehicle and a manifested traffic participant confirmed ahead in the direction of travel of the vehicle is sensed, a second annunciation notifying those in the vicinity regarding collision avoidance actions of the vehicle may be performed using the externally-directed annunciator. However, the first annunciation is prioritized over the second annunciation as long as the potential collision risk continues.

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