CARGO CARRIER SENSOR SYSTEM
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1. A cargo carrier sensor system, comprising:
- a sensor including;
a detection signal generation circuit;
an input signal reception circuit configured to receive an input signal that comprises a reflected portion of a detection signal; and
an obstacle signal generation circuit connected with the input signal reception circuit;
a wireless communication interface connected with the obstacle signal generation circuit; and
means for selectively locating the sensor, the means for selectively locating the sensor enabling the sensor to be desirably located with respect to a vehicle cargo carrier.
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Abstract
A cargo carrier sensor system including a sensor configured for wireless communication with an associated indicator. The sensor can be attached to rooftop cargo and/or an associated cargo carrier. A detection signal is generated and transmitted by the sensor. When the sensor detects the presence of an obstacle, the sensor transmits a corresponding obstacle signal to the indicator. In response to the obstacle signal, the indicator generates a corresponding warning that is perceptible by an operator of the vehicle upon which the rooftop cargo is positioned.
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1. A cargo carrier sensor system, comprising:
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a sensor including; a detection signal generation circuit; an input signal reception circuit configured to receive an input signal that comprises a reflected portion of a detection signal; and an obstacle signal generation circuit connected with the input signal reception circuit; a wireless communication interface connected with the obstacle signal generation circuit; and means for selectively locating the sensor, the means for selectively locating the sensor enabling the sensor to be desirably located with respect to a vehicle cargo carrier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A cargo transportation system, comprising:
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a cargo carrier configured to be attached proximate a roof of a motor vehicle; and a sensor attached proximate one end of the cargo carrier, the sensor comprising; a detection signal generation circuit; an input signal reception circuit configured to receive an input signal that comprises a reflected portion of a detection signal; an obstacle signal generation circuit connected with the input signal reception circuit; and a wireless communication interface connected with the obstacle signal generation circuit. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A sensor system, comprising:
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a sensor; means for selectively locating the sensor, the means for selectively locating the sensor enabling the sensor to be desirably located with respect to a vehicle cargo carrier; a remote indicator configured for wireless communication with the sensor; a user interface configured for communication with the sensor; - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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