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Transmit power control for automotive radar system

  • US 5,670,962 A
  • Filed: 11/13/1995
  • Issued: 09/23/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/13/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a vehicle having a radar system for detecting a possible collision, the method of radar power control comprising the steps of:

  • energizing the radar system to transmit and receive radar signals;

    sensing a vehicle speed signal;

    determining from the speed signal when the vehicle is stationary for a prescribed period; and

    terminating radar transmission power when the vehicle is stationary for the prescribed period.

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