Radar/laser detection device with multi-sensing and reporting capability
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1. An enhanced Radar/Lidar detector for a vehicle, comprising:
- a detector for sensing one or both of radar or laser signals directed on the vehicle to track vehicle speed;
an input from one or more sensors mounted on or in the vehicle for sensing one or more physical characteristics in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle;
a microcontroller for managing system functions;
an electronic memory for storing data, algorithms, and operating routines; and
a display for reporting to a user;
wherein the system monitors for the radar or laser signals, alerts the user if and when such signals are detected, and displays results of the sensor input in real time to the user.
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Abstract
A combination radar/laser detector with environmental sensors is programmed to provide a range of functions, including weather information, road conditions and the like, and in some cases to incorporate road-specific information in functionality. The road-specific information may be provided by roadside RF broadcast terminals. In a preferred embodiment the system monitors characteristics that indicate a driver'"'"'s state of awareness, and audio alerts are provides when the system determines a driver is dozing or drifting toward a dozing state. In various embodiments a broad range of functionality is provided based on received and sensed parameters.
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1. An enhanced Radar/Lidar detector for a vehicle, comprising:
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a detector for sensing one or both of radar or laser signals directed on the vehicle to track vehicle speed;
an input from one or more sensors mounted on or in the vehicle for sensing one or more physical characteristics in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle;
a microcontroller for managing system functions;
an electronic memory for storing data, algorithms, and operating routines; and
a display for reporting to a user;
wherein the system monitors for the radar or laser signals, alerts the user if and when such signals are detected, and displays results of the sensor input in real time to the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An enhanced laser detector for a vehicle, comprising:
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a detector for identifying laser signals directed on the vehicle to track vehicle speed;
an input from one or more physical sensors mounted on or in the vehicle for sensing one or more physical characteristics in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle;
a microcontroller for managing system functions;
an electronic memory for storing data, algorithms, and operating routines; and
a display for reporting to a user;
wherein the system monitors for the laser signals, alerts the user if such signals are detected, and displays results of the sensor input in real time to the user. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An enhanced radar/lidar detector for a vehicle, comprising:
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detectors to identify both radar and laser signals directed on the vehicle to track vehicle speed;
an input from one or more physical sensors mounted on or in the vehicle for sensing one or more physical characteristics in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle;
a microcontroller for managing system functions;
an electronic memory for storing data, algorithms, and operating routines; and
a display for reporting to a user;
wherein the system monitors for the radar and the laser signals, alerts the user if such signals are detected, and displays results of the sensor input in real time to the user.
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22. An enhanced Radar/Lidar detector for a vehicle, comprising:
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detectors to identify either or both of radar or laser signals directed on the vehicle to track vehicle speed;
a display; and
a compass indicating direction of vehicle movement;
wherein the indication of direction is provided on the display in real time. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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