Patent · US Expired

Blind spot warning system for an automotive vehicle

US6859148B2 · kind B2 · utility

343Cited by
11References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 30, 2002
Grant dateFeb 22, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q9/008
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A warning system (12) for a source vehicle (10) is illustrated. A camera (20) generates a plurality of images. A controller (30) is coupled to an indicator (36). The controller (30) generates a size signal and position signal for a rear-approaching vehicle. The controller (30) activates an indicator when a rear-approaching vehicle enters a blind spot (14) in response to the size signal and position signal.

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