Systems and methods for locating and controlling powered vehicles
US7944368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T7/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for controlling movement of a personal mobility vehicle near a restricted region is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a detector that is configured to be disposed on the personal mobility vehicle and that is configured to receive an electromagnetic signal transmitted to the restricted region. The system also includes a control unit configured to communicate with the detector. The control unit is further configured to determine proximity of the detector to the restricted region using information related to the signal received by the detector. The control unit is also configured to provide a command to inhibit movement of the personal mobility vehicle in response to the determined proximity of the vehicle to the restricted region.
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