Advanced automobile accident detection, data recordation and reporting system
US7348895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/0116
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for monitoring a location to detect and report a vehicular incident, comprising a transducer for detecting acoustic waves at the location, and having an audio output; a processor for determining a probable occurrence or impending occurrence of a vehicular incident, based at least upon said audio output; an imaging system for capturing images of the location, and having an image output; a buffer, receiving said image output, and storing at least a portion of said images commencing at or before said determination; and a communication link, for selectively communicating said portion of said images stored in said buffer with a remote location and at least information identifying the location, wherein information stored in said buffer is preserved at least until an acknowledgement of receipt is received representing successful transmission through said communication link with the remote location.
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