×

Multiplex-selective heads-up displays for cars

  • US 20050259033A1
  • Filed: 11/15/2004
  • Published: 11/24/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A heads-up display system for a driver operated vehicle comprising:

  • Speed responsive means within the vehicle for continually determining the minimum safe stopping distance for the vehicle at all speeds, Collision warning means within the vehicle for determining when the distance of the vehicle from an external object is less than said minimum safe stopping distance, Sign reading sensor means within the vehicle for remotely reading weather changeable traffic control road signs, Object detecting sensor means within the vehicle for detecting the presence of other vehicles near said vehicle and determining the locations of said detected other vehicles, Vehicle proximity warning means within the vehicle for determining when such other vehicles are sufficiently near said vehicle present a danger of collision with said vehicle, Multiple range performance control means for said vehicle for changing the performance of said vehicle responsively to bad external weather conditions, Said speed responsive means, collision warning means, sign reading sensor means, object detecting means proximity warning means, and multiple performance control means all energizing said heads-up display system within the vehicle for displaying to the driver the functioning and operation of said means in such manner as to not divert the driver'"'"'s attention away from safe driving of the vehicle.

View all claims
  • 0 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×