DRIVER NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
First Claim
1. A system comprising:
- a transmitter configured to transmit activation signals to any potential hazard in proximity to the transmitter;
a receiver configured to receive hazard signals generated by at least one potential hazard in response to the activation signals;
an annunciator configured to indicate the at least one potential hazard based on the hazard signals received; and
a processor in communication with the transmitter, the receiver, and the annunciator and configured to interpret the hazard signals received and to instruct the annunciator to provide each indication.
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Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods are provided for alerting a driver that a potential hazard is in the vicinity of the driver'"'"'s vehicle. In general, activation signals transmitted from a vehicle are received at a potential hazard, and hazard signals are, in response, transmitted from the potential hazard to the vehicle. The hazard signals provide an indication of the potential hazard to the driver so that he may be aware of the potential hazard and react accordingly. The indication may be provided to the driver visually, such as on a display of the vehicle, and/or audibly, such as in the form of an audible alert issued by a speaker. The hazard signals may also include one or more characteristics of the potential hazard to provide more information about the potential hazard to the driver, such as the type of potential hazard and/or the degree of danger associated with the potential hazard.
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25 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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a transmitter configured to transmit activation signals to any potential hazard in proximity to the transmitter; a receiver configured to receive hazard signals generated by at least one potential hazard in response to the activation signals; an annunciator configured to indicate the at least one potential hazard based on the hazard signals received; and a processor in communication with the transmitter, the receiver, and the annunciator and configured to interpret the hazard signals received and to instruct the annunciator to provide each indication. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A device comprising:
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a receiver at a location of a potential hazard configured to receive activation signals; a transmitter at the location of the potential hazard configured to generate hazard signals in response to the activation signals; and a processor in communication with the receiver and the transmitter and configured to include at least one characteristic of the potential hazard in the hazard signals. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method comprising:
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transmitting activation signals from a vehicle to a potential hazard in proximity to the vehicle; receiving at the vehicle hazard signals generated at the potential hazard in response to the activation signals; and providing an indication of the potential hazard to a driver of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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