Vehicle blind spot system operation with trailer tow
US9937861B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/168
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This disclosure generally relates to a vehicle blind spot detection system, method, and module for adjusting parameters of a vehicle blind spot detection algorithm based on a trailer being attached to the back of the vehicle. More specifically, based on a determination that a trailer is attached to the vehicle and the reception of trailer information corresponding to the attached trailer, an adjust to the parameters of a blind spot detection area is disclosed for ensuring the continued operation of the blind spot detection feature will take into account the attached trailer.
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