Technique for effectively maintaining a safe distance between a vehicle and an object
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1. A method for use in a system in a vehicle, the system including a display element, the method comprising:
- providing at least one indicator on the display element;
allowing a manipulation of the indicator on the display element to define a distance between the vehicle and a detectable object outside the vehicle, the defined distance being indicated on the display element, the manipulation of the indicator being restricted from defining the distance to be smaller than a reference distance, the reference distance being indicated on the display element and a function of a current speed of the vehicle relative to the detectable object;
determining whether a separation between the vehicle and a detectable object outside the vehicle is maintained at least the defined distance; and
providing an alert when it is determined that the separation of at least the defined distance is not maintained.
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Abstract
In a control and management system for automobiles, a central processor in the system connects traditionally unrelated vehicle subsystems together to realize synergistic functions such as smart driving, automatic parking, etc. A master interface having a display is employed in the system to help a user control and manage the vehicle functions.
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1. A method for use in a system in a vehicle, the system including a display element, the method comprising:
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providing at least one indicator on the display element;
allowing a manipulation of the indicator on the display element to define a distance between the vehicle and a detectable object outside the vehicle, the defined distance being indicated on the display element, the manipulation of the indicator being restricted from defining the distance to be smaller than a reference distance, the reference distance being indicated on the display element and a function of a current speed of the vehicle relative to the detectable object;
determining whether a separation between the vehicle and a detectable object outside the vehicle is maintained at least the defined distance; and
providing an alert when it is determined that the separation of at least the defined distance is not maintained. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system for use in a vehicle comprising:
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a display element, at least one indicator being provided on the display element;
an interface for manipulating the indicator on the display element to define a distance between the vehicle and a detectable object outside the vehicle, the defined distance being indicated on the display element, a manipulation of the indicator being restricted from defining the distance to be smaller than a reference distance, the reference distance being indicated on the display element and a function of a current speed of the vehicle relative to the detectable object;
a processor for determining whether a separation between the vehicle and a detectable object outside the vehicle is maintained at at least the defined distance; and
an output device for providing an alert when it is determined that the separation of at least the defined distance is not maintained. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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