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Brake warning device and method

US8717155B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2010
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62J6/045
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brake warning device and method includes acquiring acceleration data of a bicycle, and calculating a specific parameter according to the acceleration data acquired within a preset interval using a preset calculation method. The bicycle is determined to be decelerating if the specific parameter is less than a preset threshold value. A brake light of the brake warning device is turned on to warn that the bicycle is braking.

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