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- Patent Title: Vehicle signal lever proximity sensing for lane change intention detection with following recommendation to driver
- Patent Title (中): 车辆信号杆接近感测车道变更意图检测，以下推荐给驾驶员
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Application No.: US13796303Application Date: 2013-03-12
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Publication No.: US08989916B2Publication Date: 2015-03-24
- Inventor: Mario Tippelhofer , Trevor Shannon
- Applicant: Volkswagen AG , Audi AG
- Applicant Address: DE Wolfsburg DE Inglostadt
- Assignee: Volkswagen AG,Audi AG
- Current Assignee: Volkswagen AG,Audi AG
- Current Assignee Address: DE Wolfsburg DE Inglostadt
- Agency: Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C.
- Main IPC: G08G1/16
- IPC: G08G1/16
Abstract:
A system includes a turn signal lever, at least one exterior sensor configured to detect a condition of an area surrounding a vehicle, and a display configured to display information about the condition of the area surrounding vehicle. The turn signal lever includes at least one sensor configured to detect a touch or a proximity of a user's finger or hand. The turn signal lever includes a top sensor and a bottom sensor, which are configured to distinguish between intended actuation of the lever by the user for a left turn or a right turn. The display is configured to display information indicating a degree of safety for performing the intended turn.
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