Parking signaling system
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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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Abstract
A system is disclosed to communicate in vehicular traffic an intention of a driver of a vehicle to execute a parallel parking maneuver. The system includes a display generating a signal 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 signal is distinct from and in addition to a turn signal for the vehicle indicating an intended left turn or right turn.
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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:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. 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:
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a display generating a signal 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; a sensor monitoring a steering angle of the vehicle; and a computerized processor controlling the display generating the signal, wherein the signal is generated based upon the steering angle; wherein the signal is distinct from a turn signal for the vehicle indicating an intended left turn or right turn.
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11. 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:
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a display generating a signal 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; a sensor monitoring parking spaces proximate to the vehicle; and a computerized processor monitoring an orientation of the vehicle in relation to the parking spaces and controlling the display generating the signal based upon the monitored orientation; wherein the signal is distinct from a turn signal for the vehicle indicating an intended left turn or right turn. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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