Hit and Run Prevention and Documentation System for Vehicles
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1. A hit-and-run prevention and documentation method for a vehicle comprising:
- detecting activity of an object approaching the vehicle by one or more proximity sensors located on the vehicle;
calculating the distance and velocity of the approaching object from the vehicle;
estimating a likelihood of the approaching object colliding with the vehicle; and
if the likelihood of collision is determined to be great;
recording one or more video camera views located where the object is likely to collide; and
activating predetermined vehicle preventive actions.
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Abstract
Systems and methods provide a vehicle hit-and-run prevention and documentation method and system that warn approaching vehicles that pose a collision threat and document the occurrence of a collision. Embodiments use vehicle proximity sensors in conjunction with vehicle video cameras to detect an approaching object, determine the likelihood of collision and if likely, record video data.
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1. A hit-and-run prevention and documentation method for a vehicle comprising:
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detecting activity of an object approaching the vehicle by one or more proximity sensors located on the vehicle; calculating the distance and velocity of the approaching object from the vehicle; estimating a likelihood of the approaching object colliding with the vehicle; and if the likelihood of collision is determined to be great; recording one or more video camera views located where the object is likely to collide; and activating predetermined vehicle preventive actions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A hit-and-run prevention and documentation system for a vehicle comprising:
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means for detecting activity of an object approaching the vehicle by one or more proximity sensors located on the vehicle; means for calculating the distance and velocity of the approaching object from the vehicle; means for estimating a likelihood of the approaching object colliding with the vehicle; and if the likelihood of collision is determined to be great; means for recording one or more video camera views located where the object is likely to collide; and means for activating predetermined vehicle preventive actions. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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