20240038050. VEHICLE AS A BEACON simplified abstract (FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC)
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VEHICLE AS A BEACON
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Stephanie Gage of Northville MI (US)
Raymond Theodore Gage of Northville MI (US)
VEHICLE AS A BEACON - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240038050 titled 'VEHICLE AS A BEACON
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of the patent application describes a system in which a vehicle detects when a user is traveling away from the vehicle and determines that an alert action needs to be taken. If the vehicle fails to detect the user's wireless device, it automatically executes the alert action.
- The patent application describes a system for user assistance in vehicles.
- The system detects when a user is traveling away from the vehicle.
- It determines an alert action to be taken based on a trigger state.
- The system also checks if the user has returned to the vehicle by detecting their wireless device.
- If the user device is not detected, the system automatically executes the alert action.
- The purpose of the system is to provide assistance and ensure the safety of the user.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Vehicle safety systems
- Personalized user assistance in vehicles
- Anti-theft measures in vehicles
Problems solved by this technology:
- Ensuring the safety of users traveling away from the vehicle
- Preventing theft or unauthorized use of the vehicle
- Providing timely assistance to users in case of emergencies
Benefits of this technology:
- Increased user safety and security
- Improved vehicle protection
- Enhanced user experience and convenience
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle determines that a trigger state designated for user assistance for a user traveling away from a vehicle has occurred. the vehicle determines that an alert action to be taken, defined in conjunction with the trigger state and determines that a user has not returned to a vehicle based on a failure to detect a user wireless device. the vehicle automatically executes the alert action responsive to the trigger state occurrence and failure to detect the user device.