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Parking signaling system

  • US 9,333,908 B2
  • Filed: 11/05/2014
  • Issued: 05/10/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/06/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system operated within a vehicle to indicate an intention of a driver of the vehicle to execute a parallel parking maneuver, the system comprising:

  • an electronic control device operated by and receiving control inputs from the driver;

    a sensor monitoring parking spaces proximate to the vehicle;

    a computerized processor monitoring an orientation of the vehicle in relation to the parking spaces; and

    a display comprising a light bar generating a signal based upon the monitored orientation and the control inputs to indicate to other drivers the intention to execute the parallel parking maneuver to either a left side of the vehicle or a right side of the vehicle, the light bar comprising a communications device configured to provide wireless communication with the electronic control device, the signal comprising;

    an arrow pointing to the left side of the vehicle distinct from a turn signal indicating an intended left turn; and

    an arrow pointing to the right side of the vehicle distinct from a turn signal indicating an intended right turn.

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