18285901. Method and System for Assisting a Driver of a Motor Vehicle in Clearing a Path for Emergency Vehicles simplified abstract (Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft)

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Method and System for Assisting a Driver of a Motor Vehicle in Clearing a Path for Emergency Vehicles

Organization Name

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor(s)

Johannes Echtler of Hohenpeissenberg (DE)

Method and System for Assisting a Driver of a Motor Vehicle in Clearing a Path for Emergency Vehicles - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18285901 titled 'Method and System for Assisting a Driver of a Motor Vehicle in Clearing a Path for Emergency Vehicles

The patent application describes a method to assist a driver in clearing a path for emergency vehicles by detecting a traffic jam situation, determining the need to clear a path for emergency vehicles, detecting the driver's viewing direction, and controlling the vehicle accordingly.

  • Detects traffic jam situation for the motor vehicle
  • Determines the need to clear a path for emergency vehicles based on the detected traffic jam situation
  • Detects the driver's viewing direction
  • Semi-automatically or fully automatically controls the motor vehicle based on the need to clear a path for emergency vehicles and the driver's viewing direction

Potential Applications: - Emergency vehicle assistance systems - Traffic management systems - Driver assistance technologies

Problems Solved: - Facilitates the passage of emergency vehicles through traffic jams - Improves road safety during emergency situations

Benefits: - Faster response times for emergency vehicles - Reduced risk of accidents during emergency situations - Enhanced traffic flow management

Commercial Applications: Title: "Emergency Vehicle Path Clearing System" This technology can be utilized in vehicles, traffic control systems, and emergency response vehicles to improve the efficiency of emergency services and enhance road safety.

Prior Art: There are existing systems that assist emergency vehicles in navigating through traffic, but this innovation focuses on semi-automatic or fully automatic control based on the driver's viewing direction.

Frequently Updated Research: Research on traffic management systems, driver assistance technologies, and emergency vehicle response systems is relevant to this technology.

Questions about Emergency Vehicle Path Clearing System: 1. How does this technology differentiate itself from existing systems for assisting emergency vehicles in traffic jams? This technology stands out by incorporating the driver's viewing direction into the control mechanism, enhancing the efficiency of path clearing for emergency vehicles.

2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this system on a large scale? Implementing this system on a large scale may require collaboration between vehicle manufacturers, traffic authorities, and emergency services to ensure seamless integration and operation.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method for assisting a driver of a motor vehicle in clearing a path for emergency vehicles includes detecting a traffic jam situation for the motor vehicle, determining a need to clear a path for emergency vehicles on the basis of the detected traffic jam situation, detecting the driver's viewing direction, and semi-automatically or fully automatically controlling the motor vehicle according to the determined need to clear a path for emergency vehicles and the driver's detected viewing direction.

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