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Method and device for avoiding a collision of a motor vehicle with at least one other object which approaches the motor vehicle in such a way that a collision between the motor vehicle and the approaching object is imminent

US9855946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2016
Grant dateJan 2, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2756/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and a device for avoiding a collision of a motor vehicle with at least one other object which approaches the motor vehicle in such a way that a collision between the motor vehicle and the approaching object is imminent, a friction coefficient variable being ascertained which represents the friction coefficient potential of the motor vehicle, and at least one action for avoiding and/or reducing the consequences of a collision between the motor vehicle and the approaching object being carried out as a function of the friction coefficient variable.

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