17933107. DISPLAYING VEHICLE INFORMATION TO A PEDESTRIAN USING A VISUAL INDICATOR simplified abstract (International Business Machines Corporation)
Contents
- 1 DISPLAYING VEHICLE INFORMATION TO A PEDESTRIAN USING A VISUAL INDICATOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DISPLAYING VEHICLE INFORMATION TO A PEDESTRIAN USING A VISUAL INDICATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
DISPLAYING VEHICLE INFORMATION TO A PEDESTRIAN USING A VISUAL INDICATOR
Organization Name
International Business Machines Corporation
Inventor(s)
Atul Mene of Morrisville NC (US)
Tushar Agrawal of West Fargo ND (US)
Jeremy R. Fox of Georgetown TX (US)
Sarbajit K. Rakshit of Kolkata (IN)
Martin G. Keen of Cary NC (US)
DISPLAYING VEHICLE INFORMATION TO A PEDESTRIAN USING A VISUAL INDICATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17933107 titled 'DISPLAYING VEHICLE INFORMATION TO A PEDESTRIAN USING A VISUAL INDICATOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a computer-implemented method for displaying information to a pedestrian using a visual indicator to alert them of an approaching vehicle.
- A processor detects when a vehicle is approaching a pedestrian.
- The processor determines if the pedestrian cannot see the approaching vehicle.
- An indication is displayed on an object within the pedestrian's view to alert them of the approaching vehicle.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various scenarios such as:
- Enhancing pedestrian safety in urban areas.
- Improving communication between vehicles and pedestrians in busy intersections.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the following issues:
- Lack of visibility for pedestrians when crossing the street.
- Potential accidents due to pedestrians not being aware of approaching vehicles.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Increased pedestrian safety.
- Enhanced communication between pedestrians and vehicles.
- Reduced risk of accidents in high-traffic areas.
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application for this technology could be:
- Integration into smart city infrastructure for improved pedestrian safety.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be:
- Existing pedestrian crossing signals that provide visual indicators for pedestrians.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between vehicles and other objects approaching the pedestrian?
The system likely uses sensors or cameras to specifically detect vehicles and not other objects.
What is the range of the visual indicator displayed to the pedestrian?
The range of the visual indicator may vary depending on the speed of the approaching vehicle and the pedestrian's location.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a computer-implemented method, system, and computer program product for displaying information to a pedestrian using a visual indicator. A processor may detect that a vehicle is approaching a pedestrian. The processor may determine that the pedestrian is unable to see the approaching vehicle. The processor may display an indication that the vehicle is approaching the pedestrian on an object the pedestrian can currently view.
