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Motor vehicle back-up system

  • US 20050075770A1
  • Filed: 10/07/2003
  • Published: 04/07/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/07/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for aiding a driver in backing a motor vehicle, comprising the steps of:

  • detecting when a motor vehicle is placed in a reverse direction;

    visually displaying an image of an area at a rear of the motor vehicle provided by a camera on a monitor when the motor vehicle is placed in the reverse direction, wherein the monitor is positioned to be visually accessible by a driver of the motor vehicle;

    sensing a distance to an object that is within a path of the motor vehicle with a radar sensor when the motor vehicle is placed in the reverse direction;

    providing a warning when the object is within a predetermined collision distance; and

    detecting when the motor vehicle is placed in a forward direction, wherein the display of the image is discontinued when the motor vehicle is placed in the forward direction.

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