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Collision avoidance system and collision avoidance method

US9913607B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 2014
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2554/802
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A driver state detection unit detects a state of the driver of a host vehicle. For example, a drowsing state of the driver is detected. An outward warning device performs an outward warning operation pertaining to a warning directed at another vehicle traveling in the vicinity of the host vehicle. Then, an inward warning device performs an inward warning operation pertaining to a warning directed at the driver of the host vehicle.

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