PARALLEL PARK ASSIST
First Claim
1. A method for evaluating an area for use as a parking space for a host vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a sensor disposed in the host vehicle, wherein the sensor obtains a measurement data and transmits a data signal representing the measurement data;
providing a processor disposed in the host vehicle adapted to receive the transmitted data signal from the sensor, analyze the data signal, and transmit an alert signal in response to the analysis of the data signal;
positioning the host vehicle adjacent a first parked car, wherein the sensor obtains the measurement data between the host vehicle and the first parked car;
maneuvering the host vehicle past a potential parking space at a speed below a predetermined speed threshold, wherein the sensor continues to obtain the measurement data;
evaluating the measurement data received by the sensor; and
transmitting the alert signal to a driver in response to the evaluation of the measurement data, wherein the alert signal represents the suitability of the potential parking space.
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Abstract
A parallel parking assist system and a method for evaluating an area for use as a parking space for a host vehicle, the parallel park assist system comprises a ultra wideband radar sensor disposed in the host vehicle, wherein the radar sensor obtains a measurement data relating to a potential parking space and transmits a data signal representing the measurement data, a processor adapted to receive the transmitted data signal from the sensor, analyze the data signal, and transmit an alert signal in response to the analysis of the data signal, and a user interface adapted to receive the alert signal and provide an alert to the driver of the host vehicle in response to the alert signal, wherein the alert signal represents the suitability of the potential parking space.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for evaluating an area for use as a parking space for a host vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a sensor disposed in the host vehicle, wherein the sensor obtains a measurement data and transmits a data signal representing the measurement data; providing a processor disposed in the host vehicle adapted to receive the transmitted data signal from the sensor, analyze the data signal, and transmit an alert signal in response to the analysis of the data signal; positioning the host vehicle adjacent a first parked car, wherein the sensor obtains the measurement data between the host vehicle and the first parked car; maneuvering the host vehicle past a potential parking space at a speed below a predetermined speed threshold, wherein the sensor continues to obtain the measurement data; evaluating the measurement data received by the sensor; and transmitting the alert signal to a driver in response to the evaluation of the measurement data, wherein the alert signal represents the suitability of the potential parking space. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for evaluating an area for use as a parking space for a host vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a sensor disposed in the host vehicle, wherein the sensor obtains a measurement data and transmits a data signal representing the measurement data; providing a processor adapted to receive the transmitted data signal from the sensor analyze the data signal and transmit an alert signal in response to the analysis of the data signal; positioning the host vehicle in a pre-determined position relative to a potential parking space, wherein the sensor obtains the measurement data between the host vehicle and at least one parked vehicle; receiving the data signal from the sensor, wherein the data signal represents a location of the at least one parked vehicle relative to the host vehicle; evaluating the data signal; and transmitting the alert signal to a driver in response to the evaluation of the data signal, wherein the alert signal represents the suitability of the potential parking space. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A parallel park assist system for a host vehicle comprising:
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a ultra wideband radar sensor disposed in the host vehicle, wherein the radar sensor obtains a measurement data relating to a potential parking space and transmits a data signal and transmits a data signal representing the measurement data; a processor adapted to receive the transmitted data signal from the sensor, analyze the data signal, and transmit an alert signal in response to the analysis of the data signal; and a user interface adapted to receive the alert signal and provide an alert to the driver of the host vehicle in response to the alert signal, wherein the alert signal represents the suitability of the potential parking space. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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