17938443. ADAPTIVE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM AND METHOD simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)
Contents
- 1 ADAPTIVE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM AND METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ADAPTIVE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM AND METHOD - 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 Original Abstract Submitted
ADAPTIVE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM AND METHOD
Organization Name
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
Inventor(s)
Xiaofeng Frank Song of Novi MI (US)
Shige Wang of Northville MI (US)
Shuqing Zeng of Sterling Heights MI (US)
Gopichand Movva of Lake Orion MI (US)
ADAPTIVE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17938443 titled 'ADAPTIVE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM AND METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The dynamic side blind zone method described in the patent application involves activating an adaptive side blind zone alert system in a host vehicle when it approaches a nonparallel lane, determining a warning zone, detecting a remote vehicle in the warning zone, and providing an alert to the vehicle user.
- Determining that a host vehicle is approaching a nonparallel lane
- Activating an adaptive side blind zone alert system in response to the approaching nonparallel lane
- Determining a warning zone based on the activation of the alert system
- Detecting a remote vehicle inside the warning zone
- Providing an alert to the vehicle user about the presence of the remote vehicle
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in vehicles to enhance safety features and prevent accidents by alerting drivers of vehicles in their blind spots.
Problems Solved
This technology helps address the issue of blind spots in vehicles, especially when changing lanes or approaching nonparallel lanes, by providing timely alerts to drivers.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved safety on the roads, reduced chances of collisions, and increased awareness for drivers about their surroundings.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology could include integrating it into advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in vehicles to offer enhanced safety features to consumers.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be existing blind spot monitoring systems in vehicles that alert drivers of vehicles in their blind spots.
Unanswered Questions
How does the adaptive side blind zone alert system determine the warning zone?
The patent application does not provide specific details on how the warning zone is determined based on the activation of the adaptive side blind zone alert system.
What type of alert is provided to the vehicle user when a remote vehicle is detected in the warning zone?
The patent application does not specify the nature of the alert that is provided to the vehicle user when a remote vehicle is detected in the warning zone.
Original Abstract Submitted
A dynamic side blind zone method includes determining that a host vehicle is approaching a first lane that is nonparallel to a second lane. The host vehicle is moving in the second lane. The method further includes activating an adaptive side blind zone alert system of the host vehicle in response to determining that the host vehicle is approaching the first lane that is nonparallel to the second lane, determining a warning zone in response to activating the adaptive side blind zone alert system of the host vehicle, and detecting a remote vehicle inside the warning zone after determining the warning zone. The remote vehicle is moving in the first lane. The method further includes providing an alert to a vehicle user of the host vehicle in response to detecting that the remote vehicle is inside the warning zone.
