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Method and Apparatus for Automated Parking Assistance

  • US 20080258934A1
  • Filed: 04/23/2007
  • Published: 10/23/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/23/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A parking assistant system for use in conjunction with at least one transponder attached to a vehicle, said system comprising:

  • two stationary sensors mounted a known distance apart for measuring a distance between said at least one transponder and each of said two stationary sensors;

    triangulation means for calculating a precise location of said at least one transponder utilizing said measured distances between said at least one transponder and each of said two stationary sensors;

    comparison means for comparing said calculated precise location of said at least one transponder with a preferred parking location for said vehicle;

    indication means for displaying one or more guidance signals indicating a direction in which said vehicle'"'"'s position should be adjusted to arrive at said preferred parking location for said vehicle; and

    park indicator means for displaying a signal indicating that said calculated precise location of said at least one transponder is substantially equal to a preferred parking location for said vehicle.

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