Apparatus and methods for parking a vehicle using position detection sensor
US5945907A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q9/007
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sensing and indicating device is mounted at a fixed location to determine the distance between the sensor and an approaching vehicle. The sensor provides visual and/or audible indication of the distance between the vehicle and the sensor. The driver of the vehicle uses that displayed or audible information to locate the vehicle within a defined space or envelope, e.g., within a garage. The sensor and indicator may also be located laterally with respect to the vehicle so that the distance between the vehicle side and the sensor can be determined whereby the vehicle can be located laterally within the defined space or envelope.
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