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Combined Radar Backup Assist and Blindspot Detector and Method

  • US 20090167514A1
  • Filed: 05/01/2008
  • Published: 07/02/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A tracking system for tracking objects located adjacent a vehicle, comprising:

  • a first radar sensor having a first long/narrow detection pattern antenna configured to detect objects located within a first long/narrow detection pattern located at a rear of the vehicle, and a first short/wide detection pattern antenna configured to detect objects located within a first short/wide detection pattern located at the rear of the vehicle, the first long/narrow detection pattern being longer and narrower than the first short/wide detection pattern;

    a second radar sensor spaced away from the first radar sensor, the second radar sensor including a second long/narrow detection pattern antenna configured to detect objects located within a second long/narrow detection pattern located at the rear of the vehicle, and a second short/wide detection pattern antenna configured to detect objects located within a second short/wide detection pattern located at the rear of the vehicle, the second long/narrow detection pattern being longer and narrower than the second short/wide detection pattern, whereinthe first and second long/narrow detection pattern antennae are configured to detect objects when the vehicle is backing up and wherein the first and second short/wide detection pattern antennae are configured to detect objects when the vehicle is moving forward.

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