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Driver assistance apparatus and vehicle including the same

US9978280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2016
Grant dateMay 22, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q2400/50
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A driver assistance apparatus in a vehicle, and including a sensor configured to detect obstacles around the vehicle; a plurality of indicator output units disposed at different positions on the vehicle; and a processor configured to detect an obstacle around the vehicle and a positional relationship between the vehicle and the obstacle, selectively control the indicator output units to display an indicator outside the vehicle at a position and with a display characteristic, based on the detected positional relationship, detect the positional relationship between the vehicle and the obstacle changing, and selectively control the indicator output units to change at least one of the position and the display characteristic of the indicator based on the changing positional relationship.

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