Dual mode vehicle blind spot system
US7830243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/166
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A proximity sensor system for a vehicle in reverse includes a zone detection module. The zone detection module switches a first remote sensor from a first mode corresponding to a near zone rearward of the vehicle to a second mode corresponding to a far zone rearward of the vehicle. The near zone includes an area of coverage wider and shorter in range than an area of coverage of the far zone. A response module responds to first objects in the near zone and selectively responds to second objects in the far zone when the second objects are in motion.
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