Distance detection and display system for use in a vehicle
US7106213B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S2013/9314
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A distance measuring and display system for use on a vehicle having a mirror assembly thereon comprises at least one front distance measuring sensor for measuring the distance to an obstacle in front of the vehicle, at least one rear distance measuring sensor for measuring the distance to an obstacle to the rear of the vehicle, and a display coupled to the front distance measuring sensor and to the rear distance measuring sensor for displaying a distance and an indication of whether it is a front distance or a rear distance.
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