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Warning apparatus for a motor vehicle

US8022818B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2008
Grant dateSep 20, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q9/008
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Warning apparatus (2) for a motor vehicle (1) having an indicator system (6) for indicating a change of lane comprising at least one signal display (7) arranged in the field of view of the driver and having a sensor system for detecting obstacles in the blind spot (4), wherein the sensor system generates a warning signal in the event of detection of an obstacle, wherein the signal display (7) of the indicator system (6) is connected to the sensor system such that the warning signal is reproduced in visual form via the signal display (7).

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