Enabling alert messages in a vehicle
US9689706B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C21/3697
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A feature for a motor vehicle that takes precautionary actions in response to conditions on the road network in the vicinity ahead of the vehicle. The feature uses a data representation of the road network extending from the current vehicle position out to an extent. The data representation of the road network is used to identify conditions, if any, that warrant taking a precautionary action. The type of conditions about which actions are to be taken may be identified in a data file. A precautionary action is taken as the vehicle approaches the location of the condition. The precautionary action may be a message provided to the vehicle driver to alert the driver about the condition. Alternatively, the action may be a modification of the vehicle operation, such as slowing down or stopping the vehicle, speeding up the vehicle, changing direction, and so on.
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