Method of and system for monitoring preceding vehicles

Details Method of and system for monitoring preceding vehicles Method of and system for monitoring preceding vehicles

1996-09-24

1998-09-08

Sotomayor, John B.

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Return signal controls external device

Radar mounted on and controls land vehicle

342 72, 342 71, 340903, 340435, G01S 1393

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058051031

ABSTRACT:
A distance monitoring system of a vehicle monitors a distance to a preceding vehicle traveling directly ahead of the vehicle to determines whether the preceding vehicle is decelerating by comparing a change in the vehicle speed with a reference value which is varied according to various driving condition in relation in particular to dangers such as collisions against the preceding vehicle.

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