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Technique for effectively maintaining a safe distance between a vehicle and an object

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  • US 6,703,944 B1
  • Filed: 10/13/2000
  • Issued: 03/09/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/01/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for use in a system in a vehicle, the system including a display element, the method comprising:

  • providing at least one indicator on the display element;

    allowing a manipulation of the indicator on the display element to define a distance between the vehicle and a detectable object outside the vehicle, the defined distance being indicated on the display element, the manipulation of the indicator being restricted from defining the distance to be smaller than a reference distance, the reference distance being indicated on the display element and a function of a current speed of the vehicle relative to the detectable object;

    determining whether a separation between the vehicle and a detectable object outside the vehicle is maintained at least the defined distance; and

    providing an alert when it is determined that the separation of at least the defined distance is not maintained.

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