Computer assisted danger alarm with emergency braking system
First Claim
1. A vehicle danger alert and emergency braking system comprising:
- a. a vehicle on a surface;
b. at least two tires;
c. a first sensor means attached to said vehicle to measure the distances between said tires and said vehicle;
d. a second sensor means attached to said vehicle to measure the distance between said vehicle and said surface;
e. a control unit to evaluate sensor data from said first sensor means and said second sensor means and to activate appropriate safety measure responses as needed;
f. an automotive horn in said vehicle with a manual horn activation mechanism;
g. hazard light flashers;
h. optionally, a locator means to provide location of the vehicle information to a remote monitor andi. an automatic braking system (ABS);
wherein said appropriate safety measure responses include activation of said automotive horn, activation of said ABS, optionally activation of said hazard light flashers, and optionally activation of said locator means.
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Abstract
A computer assisted early warning and emergency braking system for a vehicle is disclosed in which a computer system responds to abnormal tire and/or road sensor data by generating a signal which activates the horn, thereby alerting the driver that the vehicle is in an unsafe condition. The computer may commence rapid braking in order to avoid a dangerous situation if appropriate driver corrections do not occur in a timely fashion. Therefore, the present invention provides an increased margin of safety, particularly when the vehicle is travelling at higher speeds. The present invention can also alert others when a driver is not responding with appropriate corrective action, such as might be the case during sickness, slumping over the wheel due to a heart attack, being asleep at the wheel, etc. In the case of a false alarm, the driver can inactivate the system by manual activation of the vehicle horn. In the case of a non-responsive driver, the option for the activation of an emergency locator system can be included.
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20 Claims
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1. A vehicle danger alert and emergency braking system comprising:
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a. a vehicle on a surface; b. at least two tires; c. a first sensor means attached to said vehicle to measure the distances between said tires and said vehicle; d. a second sensor means attached to said vehicle to measure the distance between said vehicle and said surface; e. a control unit to evaluate sensor data from said first sensor means and said second sensor means and to activate appropriate safety measure responses as needed; f. an automotive horn in said vehicle with a manual horn activation mechanism; g. hazard light flashers; h. optionally, a locator means to provide location of the vehicle information to a remote monitor and i. an automatic braking system (ABS); wherein said appropriate safety measure responses include activation of said automotive horn, activation of said ABS, optionally activation of said hazard light flashers, and optionally activation of said locator means. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 20)
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2. A vehicle danger alert and emergency braking system comprising:
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a. a vehicle on a surface; b. at least two tires; c. a first sensor means attached to said vehicle to measure the distances between said tires and said vehicle; d. a second sensor means attached to said vehicle to measure the distance between said vehicle and said surface; e. a third sensor means attached to said vehicle to measure the condition of said road; f. a control unit to evaluate sensor data from said first sensor means, said second sensor means and said third sensor means and to activate appropriate safety measure responses as needed; g. an automotive horn in said vehicle with a manual horn activation mechanism; h. hazard light flashers; i. optionally, a locator means to provide location of the vehicle information to a remote monitor and j. an automatic braking system (ABS); wherein said appropriate safety measure responses include activation of said automotive horn, activation of said ABS, optionally activation of said hazard light flashers, and optionally activation of said locator means. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19)
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3. A vehicle danger alert and emergency braking system comprising:
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a. a vehicle on a surface; b. at least two tires; c. a first sensor means attached to said vehicle to measure the distances between said tires and said vehicle; d. a second sensor means attached to said vehicle to measure the distance between said vehicle and said surface; e. a control unit to evaluate sensor data from said first sensor means and said second sensor means and to activate appropriate safety measure responses as needed; f. an automotive horn in said vehicle with a manual horn activation mechanism; g. hazard light flashers; h. optionally, a locator means to provide location of the vehicle information to a remote monitor and i. an automatic braking system (ABS); wherein said appropriate safety measure responses include activation of said automotive horn, activation of said ABS, optionally activation of said hazard light flashers, and optionally activation of said locator means and wherein said activation can be cancelled by a vehicle operator activating said manual horn activation mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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