Laser projected lines to indicate while driving in semi-truck blind spots
US9845046B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2400/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are provided and include light source projectors with positional actuators mounted on a subject vehicle. A controller controls the light source projectors and the positional actuators to project at least one laser line on a roadway upon which the subject vehicle is traveling. A location of the at least one laser line corresponds to at least one blind spot alert area of the subject vehicle.
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