Collision avoidance based on front wheel off tracking during reverse operation
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1. A method of avoiding a collision while operating a vehicle in reverse comprising:
- detecting an object proximate to a vehicle with at least one sensor including detecting objects located along side of a vehicle;
determining a predicted vehicle path, including a tracking path for front wheels of the vehicle;
determining with a controller located within the vehicle a probability of collision of one of the front corner and a side of the vehicle with the object while the vehicle is travelling in reverse; and
if the determined probability of collision exceeds a predetermined threshold, initiating at least one collision avoidance response with the controller;
wherein determining the predicted vehicle path includes determining an offset of the front wheel path from the rear wheel path based upon a steering angle of the vehicle.
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Abstract
A method of avoiding a collision while operating a vehicle in reverse comprises detecting an object proximate to a vehicle with at least one sensor including detecting objects located along side of a vehicle and determining a predicted vehicle path, including a tracking path for front wheels of the vehicle. A probability is determined with a controller located within the vehicle of collision of one of the front corner and a side of the vehicle with the object while the vehicle is travelling in reverse and at least one collision avoidance response is determined with the controller based on the probability of collision.
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1. A method of avoiding a collision while operating a vehicle in reverse comprising:
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detecting an object proximate to a vehicle with at least one sensor including detecting objects located along side of a vehicle; determining a predicted vehicle path, including a tracking path for front wheels of the vehicle; determining with a controller located within the vehicle a probability of collision of one of the front corner and a side of the vehicle with the object while the vehicle is travelling in reverse; and if the determined probability of collision exceeds a predetermined threshold, initiating at least one collision avoidance response with the controller; wherein determining the predicted vehicle path includes determining an offset of the front wheel path from the rear wheel path based upon a steering angle of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of avoiding a collision while operating a vehicle and trailer in reverse comprising:
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detecting an object proximate to the vehicle with at least one sensor including detecting objects located along side of the vehicle; controlling the vehicle steering and braking systems with an independent input device for a trailer backing assist system; determining a predicted vehicle path, including a tracking path for front wheels of the vehicle to determine an offset of the front wheel path, from a rear wheel path based upon a steering angle of the vehicle; determining a probability of collision with the object with a controller located within the vehicle; and if the determined probability of collision exceeds a predetermined threshold, initiating at least one collision avoidance response with the controller based on the probability of collision; wherein determining the predicted vehicle path includes determining an offset of the front wheel path, from the rear wheel path based upon a steering angle of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A backing system for a vehicle comprising:
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a camera mounted to a reverse path of a vehicle; at least one sensor able to detect objects along side of the vehicle; a steering angle sensor to detect a steering angle of the vehicle; and a controller including instructions for; detecting an object proximate to a vehicle with the at least one sensor including detecting objects located along side of a vehicle; determining a predicted vehicle path, including a tracking path for front wheels of the vehicle; determining a probability of collision with the object and at least one of a front corner and side of the vehicle; and if the determined probability of collision exceeds a predetermined threshold, initiating at least one collision avoidance response based on the probability of collision; wherein determining the predicted vehicle path includes determining an offset of the front wheel path, from the rear wheel path based upon a steering angle of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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