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Geobroadcast hazard warning device via a server

  • US 8,493,235 B2
  • Filed: 04/25/2008
  • Issued: 07/23/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A hazard warning device for a vehicle for warning a driver of an imminent hazard, said hazard warning device comprising:

  • a detection unit for capturing measured values which correspond to a hazard;

    a communication unit for sending data, which correspond to the captured measured values, to an external server, and for receiving a directed warning from the server generated by the server assessing the captured measured values,wherein the communication unit sends the data to the server over a standardized radio link used for sending standardized communications to other devices, andwherein the hazard warning device is configured to decide whether or not the directed warning is intended for the vehicle; and

    a warning unit for outputting a warning to warn the driver of the hazard if it is decided that the warning is intended for the vehicle.

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