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System and method for indicating a turn by a vehicle

  • US 7,102,500 B2
  • Filed: 06/04/2004
  • Issued: 09/05/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/05/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for automatically deactivating a turn signal displayed on a vehicle, the system comprising:

  • a steering device for steering the vehicle;

    a turn signal activator configured to be engaged to activate a turn signal;

    a turn attribute sensing device including at least one of a velocity sensor configured to detect a velocity of the vehicle, a distance measuring device configured to measure a distance traveled by the vehicle, and a timer; and

    a processing unit in communication with the turn attribute sensing device, wherein said processing unit deactivates the turn signal based on a comparison between a predetermined data point and the vehicle turn attribute.

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