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Method of controlling a collision warning system using right of way

  • US 8,587,418 B2
  • Filed: 07/28/2010
  • Issued: 11/19/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/28/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating a collision warning system in a motor vehicle, comprising the steps of:

  • receiving information related to a target vehicle;

    determining if the motor vehicle has right of way over the target vehicle;

    the collision warning system including multiple alert modes;

    operating the collision warning system in a normal alert mode when the motor vehicle has right of way over the target vehicle;

    operating the collision warning system in an enhanced alert mode when the target vehicle has right of way over the motor vehicle;

    wherein the normal alert mode is different than the enhanced alert mode;

    wherein the normal alert mode includes a warning alert, the warning alert being associated with a serious threat of collision; and

    wherein the enhanced alert mode includes the warning alert and an informing alert, the informing alert being associated with a potential threat to the motor vehicle.

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