Radar/laser detection device with multi-sensing and reporting capability
US6549145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/52
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A combination radar/laser detector with environmental sensors is programmed to provide a range of functions, including weather information, road conditions and the like, and in some cases to incorporate road-specific information in functionality. The road-specific information may be provided by roadside RF broadcast terminals. In a preferred embodiment the system monitors characteristics that indicate a driver's state of awareness, and audio alerts are provides when the system determines a driver is dozing or drifting toward a dozing state. In various embodiments a broad range of functionality is provided based on received and sensed parameters.
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