Reflector mounted sensor system and method
First Claim
1. A reflector-mounted sensor attachable to a vehicle for detecting objects, comprising:
- a sensor configured to detect the presence of an object within a predetermined sensing area;
a reflector configured to reflect light and having an opening to receive the sensor so that a facing of the sensor is essentially flush with an outer surface of the reflector;
a control unit coupled to the sensor and configured to receive a predetermined signal associated with detection of an object within a sensing area of the sensor, and further coupled to an alerting device that may be activated upon detection of the predetermined signal; and
a plate coupled to the reflector and configured to seal the control unit in a compartment created by the reflector and plate.
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Abstract
A reflector-mounted sensor attachable to a vehicle for detecting objects has a sensor configured to detect the presence of an object within a predetermined sensing area of the sensor. A reflector that is configured to reflect light has an opening to receive the sensor so that a facing of the sensor is essentially flush with an outer surface of the reflector. A control unit is coupled to the sensor and configured to receive a predetermined signal associated with detection of an object within a sensing area of the sensor. The control unit is further coupled to an alerting device that may be activated upon detection of the predetermined signal. A plate is coupled to the reflector and is configured to seal the control unit in a compartment created by the reflector and plate.
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1. A reflector-mounted sensor attachable to a vehicle for detecting objects, comprising:
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a sensor configured to detect the presence of an object within a predetermined sensing area;
a reflector configured to reflect light and having an opening to receive the sensor so that a facing of the sensor is essentially flush with an outer surface of the reflector;
a control unit coupled to the sensor and configured to receive a predetermined signal associated with detection of an object within a sensing area of the sensor, and further coupled to an alerting device that may be activated upon detection of the predetermined signal; and
a plate coupled to the reflector and configured to seal the control unit in a compartment created by the reflector and plate.
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Current AssigneeMark Rennick, Patricia Rennick
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Original AssigneeMark Rennick, Patricia Rennick
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InventorsRennick, Patricia, Rennick, Mark
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Application NumberUS11/124,711Publication NumberTime in Patent OfficeDaysField of SearchUS Class Current359/841CPC Class CodesG01S 15/931 of land vehiclesG01S 2013/9327 Sensor installation detailsG01S 7/521 Constructional features
