Vehicle collision warning system
CA 2278795 A1 · Owner: Farmer, Michael E. · Inventors: Bruce, Michael P.; Farmer, Michael E.
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A vehicle collision warning system (10) converts collision threat messages from a predictive collision sensor into intuitive sounds which are perceived by the occupant to be directed from the direction of the potential collision. The type and volume of the sounds are dependent upon the estimated likelihood severity, and commencement time of the collision. The types of sounds are chosen to evoke the proper corrective action by the driver as necessary to avoid the collision or mitigate the effects thereof. Examples of the sounds include a horn, screeching tires, a siren sounds of various types of vehicles , and objects and voice commands. The sounds are stored monaurally and are …
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- Filed February 5, 1998. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended February 5, 2018.
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