OCCUPANT EXIT ALERT SYSTEM
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1. A proximity sensor system for a vehicle that is parked comprising:
- a first remote sensor that senses objects in a rearward area relative to the vehicle;
a park determination module that determines the vehicle is parked;
a door condition module that determines a status of a door of the vehicle;
a response module that selectively responds to said objects based on door condition module signals and park determination module signals; and
an indicator that responds to response module signals.
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Abstract
A proximity sensor system for a vehicle that is parked includes a first remote sensor that senses objects in a rearward area relative to the vehicle. A park determination module determines the vehicle is parked. A door condition module determines a status of a door of the vehicle. A response module selectively responds to the objects based on door condition module signals and park determination module signals. An indicator responds to response module signals.
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1. A proximity sensor system for a vehicle that is parked comprising:
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a first remote sensor that senses objects in a rearward area relative to the vehicle; a park determination module that determines the vehicle is parked; a door condition module that determines a status of a door of the vehicle; a response module that selectively responds to said objects based on door condition module signals and park determination module signals; and an indicator that responds to response module signals. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A proximity sensor system for a vehicle that is parked comprising:
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a first remote sensor that senses objects in at least one of a right rearward area relative to the vehicle and a left rearward area relative to the vehicle; a park determination module that determines that an ignition of the vehicle is off; an occupant determination module that determines a location of an occupant in the vehicle; an estimation module that estimates that a door of the vehicle will intercept at least one of said objects based on first remote sensor signals and occupant determination module signals; a response module that selectively responds to estimation module signals based on park determination module signals; and an indicator that responds to response module signals. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A control method for a remote sensor system of a parked vehicle comprising:
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sensing first objects in a right rearward area relative to the vehicle; sensing second objects in a left rearward area relative to the vehicle; sensing a location of an occupant in the vehicle; determining a status of a door of the vehicle; estimating that one of said first and second objects will interfere with said door based on said location of said occupant; selectively responding to said first and second objects; and turning off the system in response to said door open unless at least one of said objects is within an alert parameter.
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