Vehicle positioning device

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2005-02-08

2005-02-08

Wu, Daniel (Department: 2632)

Communications: electrical

Vehicle parking indicators

C340S555000, C340S556000, C340S557000, C180S199000, C250S491100, C399S400000

Reexamination Certificate

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06853313

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for guiding a vehicle into an optimal position within a parking space. A first linear ray of light is projected along the centerline of a parking space. A second linear ray of light is projected at an angle to and intersecting the first linear ray within the parking space. The first linear ray of light guides the driver while moving into and through the space when the driver aligns an indicator on the vehicle with the first linear ray of light. As the driver nears the optimal position, the second linear ray of light will move towards the indicator. When the indicator coincides with the intersection of the first and second linear rays of light, the vehicle is in the optimal position.

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