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Vehicle accident avoidance system

US9868393B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2015
Grant dateJan 16, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2900/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Method and system are provided for vehicle accident avoidance carried out with respect to a host vehicle by modeling behavior. The method includes: monitoring a surrounding environment of the host vehicle and detecting other vehicles in a vicinity of the host vehicle by at least one visual sensor. The method further includes: estimating a speed and direction of each of the detected vehicles; calculating one or more projected paths of each of the detected vehicles based on their current estimated speed and direction, the current monitored surrounding environment, and other vehicle projected paths; estimating a probability of intersection of each projected path with the host vehicle; and providing an alert or action to the host vehicle if there is a high probability of intersection.

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