Collision warning systems and methods

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2006-03-07

2006-03-07

Lee, Benjamin C. (Department: 2632)

Communications: electrical

Land vehicle alarms or indicators

Of collision or contact with external object

C340S435000, C340S437000, C340S903000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07009503

ABSTRACT:
An automobile collision warning system includes a sensor system configured to generate a sensor signal corresponding to at least a first sensed object in the vicinity of the automobile. A processor is coupled to the sensor system, wherein the processor is configured to determine if a potential collision risk exists based on the sensor signal and to generate a corresponding collision warning signal. A turn signal inhibition apparatus coupled to the processor configured to inhibit movement of a turn signal stalk in response to the collision warning signal, to thereby warn an automobile operator of the potential collision.

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