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Vehicle mounted pedestrian sensor system

  • US 20050253694A1
  • Filed: 05/17/2004
  • Published: 11/17/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/17/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A sensor system mounted to a vehicle for detecting the presence of pedestrians when the pedestrians come within a pre-selected range of the vehicle, comprising:

  • a plurality of motion detectors with at least one motion detector mounted to the front, rear, left side and right side of the vehicle;

    a control box mounted in the vehicle and electrically interconnected with the motion detectors for receiving signals therefrom;

    an operator alert and control panel mounted within the vehicle cab and manually operable by the vehicle operator, the operator alert and control panel electrically interconnected to the control box and the motion detectors;

    the operator alert and control panel including a plurality of indicator lamps with each indicator lamp associated with one specific motion detector and the indicator lamps capable of activation to illuminate in specific colors for indicating to the operator whether a pedestrian is beyond or has come within the range of the motion detectors and that a dangerous condition exists about the vicinity of the vehicle;

    a test mode for indicating whether the system is functioning properly or requires servicing;

    a standby lamp for indicating when the vehicle has come to a complete stop and when the vehicle is moving;

    an auto mode lamp for indicating that the sensor system is ready for use in conjunction with the operation of the vehicle; and

    an integral sensing switch attached to mechanical elements of the vehicle and for immediately communicating to the control box that the vehicle has been brought to a stop or that the vehicle is moving so that the motion detectors and the indicator lamps can be readied for activation should a pedestrian come within the pre-set range of the motion detectors.

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