Devices and methods for detecting proximal traffic
US8082014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/12
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to the detection of automobiles within a proximity of a user's automobile. A wireless phone is disclosed which can detect surrounding vehicles and display them on the phone's screen without any peripherals. The wireless phone may employ a RADAR, a thermal camera, or a plurality of microphones to detect other automobiles.
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