Trailer detection system
US7786849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S2013/93274
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A proximity sensor system for a vehicle includes a first remote sensor that senses objects in a rearward area relative to the vehicle. A trailer detection module determines that one of the objects is a trailer that is attached to the vehicle based on a repeating pattern of signals from the first remote sensor. A response module selectively responds to the objects other than the trailer based on the objects outside of a predetermined distance threshold. An indicator responds to response module signals.
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