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Accident avoidance systems and methods
Assignee: American Vehicular Sciences LLC
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Filing: 2006-11-22
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Granted: 2007-11-13
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Expires: 2026-11-22
Abstract
Abstract Method and system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles includes a positioning system arranged in each vehicle for determining the absolute position thereof, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data about travel lanes, a communication system for transmitting the position of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, a receiver system arranged in the first vehicle for receiving position information from the second vehicle, a processor coupled to the positioning system, the receiver system and the memory unit in the first vehicle for predicting a collision between the vehicles based on the position of the vehicles and travel lane data, and a reactive component arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to the processor. The reactive component is arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted by the processor, e.g., sound or indicate an alarm.
Inventors
- 👤 David S. Breed
- 👤 Wilbur E. DuVall
- 👤 Wendell C. Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:04
CPC Classifications
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Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 80
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data about travel lanes, a second positioning system arranged in the second vehicle for determining the absolute position of the second vehicle, a communication system arranged at least partially in the second vehicle and coupled to said second positioning system for transmitting the position of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, a first receiver system arranged in the first vehicle for receiving position information from the second vehicle, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said first receiver system and said memory unit for predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, said processor being arranged to receive traffic control information and predict a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position of the first and second vehicles, the travel lane data and the traffic control information, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted by said processor.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
229 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data about travel lanes, a second positioning system arranged in the second vehicle for determining the absolute position of the second vehicle, a communication system arranged at least partially in the second vehicle and coupled to said second positioning system for transmitting the position of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, a first receiver system arranged in the first vehicle for receiving position information from the second vehicle, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said first receiver system and said memory unit for predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, said processor being arranged to receive traffic control information and predict a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position of the first and second vehicles, the travel lane data and the traffic control information, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted by said processor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
97 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein said memory unit stores data about the location of traffic control devices, the traffic control information being the status of the traffic control devices, further comprising a second receiver system arranged in the first vehicle for receiving the status of the traffic control devices, said second receiver system being coupled to said processor which is arranged to predict a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position of the first and second vehicles, the travel lane data and the status of the traffic control devices.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The system of claim 2 , further comprising a transmission system associated with the traffic control devices for transmitting the status information about the traffic control devices capable of being received by said second receiver system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein said first positioning system comprises a unit which cooperates with a satellite system including base stations for generating a differential correction signal to the first vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein said first positioning system further comprises an inertial navigation system.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising a determination system arranged on the first vehicle for determining at least one of the presence, position and velocity of other vehicles in the travel lanes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising a communication unit arranged in the first vehicle for enabling the first vehicle to communicate with other vehicles similarly equipped with the accident preventing system such that the location and optionally velocity of the other vehicles is communicated to the vehicle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein said processor is structured and arranged to receive data on at least one of weather conditions and traffic accidents and control operation of the first vehicle based thereon or display such data to the operator of the first vehicle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein said reactive component or system is an alarm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein said reactive component is a vehicle guidance system for automatically guiding the first vehicle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
116 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising first acceleration means for determining the acceleration of the first vehicle, and second acceleration means for determining the acceleration of the second vehicle, said communication system being coupled to said second acceleration means and arranged to transmit the acceleration, velocity or position of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, said first receiver system being arranged to receive acceleration, velocity or position information from the second vehicle, said processor being coupled to said first acceleration means and arranged to predict a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position, velocity and/or acceleration of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
53 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein said communication system is arranged to transmit data about planned evasive action of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, said processor being arranged to predict a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the planned evasive action of the second vehicle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
61 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display visible to an operator of the first vehicle, said processor being structured and arranged to receive data on at least one of weather conditions and traffic information and display such data to the operator of the first vehicle on said display along with the positions of the first and second vehicles.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
61 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display visible to an operator of the first vehicle, said processor being structured and arranged to display the travel lanes on said display along with the positions of the first and second vehicles whereby by viewing said display, an operator of the first vehicle can avoid a collision with the second vehicle.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
64 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display visible to an operator of the first vehicle, said processor being structured and arranged to display a map of the vicinity of the first vehicle along with the positions of the first and second vehicles whereby by viewing said display, an operator of the first vehicle can avoid a collision with the second vehicle.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
92 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising a display visible to an operator of the first vehicle, the data about the travel lanes stored in said memory unit including physical dimensions and characteristics of travel lanes and the character of land beyond the travel lanes, said processor being structured and arranged to display the data about the travel lanes on said display along with the position of the first and second vehicles whereby by viewing said display, an operator of the first vehicle can avoid a collision with the second vehicle.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
190 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data relating to travel lanes, a second positioning system for determining position and velocity of the second vehicle, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said memory unit and said second positioning system for receiving traffic control information, determining whether the second vehicle is traveling in an intersecting path to the first vehicle based on the position and velocity of the second vehicle, the travel lane data and the traffic control information, and when the second vehicle is determined to be in an intersecting path, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
190 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data relating to travel lanes, a second positioning system for determining position and velocity of the second vehicle, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said memory unit and said second positioning system for receiving traffic control information, determining whether the second vehicle is traveling in an intersecting path to the first vehicle based on the position and velocity of the second vehicle, the travel lane data and the traffic control information, and when the second vehicle is determined to be in an intersecting path, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
99 words
The system of claim 17 , wherein said memory unit stores data about the location of traffic control devices, the traffic control information being the status of the traffic control devices, further comprising a receiver system arranged in the first vehicle for receiving the status of the traffic control devices, said receiver system being coupled to said processor which are arranged to determine whether the second vehicle is traveling in an intersecting path to the first vehicle based on the position and velocity of the second vehicle, the travel lane data and the status of the traffic control devices.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system of claim 18 , further comprising a transmission system associated with the traffic control devices for transmitting the status information about the traffic control devices capable of being received by said receiver system.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
66 words
The system of claim 17 , further comprising: first acceleration means for determining the acceleration of the first vehicle, said second positioning system being arranged to determine the acceleration of the second vehicle, said processor being arranged to predict a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position, velocity and acceleration of the first and second vehicles and the travel data.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 17 , wherein said first positioning system comprises a unit which cooperates with a satellite system including base stations for generating a differential correction signal to the first vehicle.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
42 words
The system of claim 17 , wherein said processor is structured and arranged to receive data on at least one of weather conditions and traffic accidents and control operation of the first vehicle based thereon or display such data to the driver.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 17 , wherein said reactive component or system is an alarm.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 17 , wherein said reactive component or system is a vehicle guidance system for automatically guiding the first vehicle.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 17 , wherein said second positioning system is arranged on the first vehicle.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 17 , wherein said second positioning system is fixed at a known location and wirelessly coupled to said processor.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
48 words
The system of claim 17 , wherein said processor is arranged to receive data about planned evasive action of the second vehicle and determine whether the second vehicle is traveling in an intersecting path to the first vehicle based on the planned evasive action of the second vehicle.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
61 words
The system of claim 17 , further comprising a display visible to an operator of the first vehicle, said processor being structured and arranged to receive data on at least one of weather conditions and traffic information and display such data to the operator of the first vehicle on said display along with the positions of the first and second vehicles.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
61 words
The system of claim 17 , further comprising a display visible to an operator of the first vehicle, said processor being structured and arranged to display the travel lanes on said display along with the positions of the first and second vehicles whereby by viewing said display, an operator of the first vehicle can avoid a collision with the second vehicle.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
64 words
The system of claim 17 , further comprising a display visible to an operator of the first vehicle, said processor being structured and arranged to display a map of the vicinity of the first vehicle along with the positions of the first and second vehicles whereby by viewing said display, an operator of the first vehicle can avoid a collision with the second vehicle.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
92 words
The system of claim 17 , further comprising a display visible to an operator of the first vehicle, the data about the travel lanes stored in said memory unit including physical dimensions and characteristics of travel lanes and the character of land beyond the travel lanes, said processor being structured and arranged to display the data about the travel lanes on said display along with the position of the first and second vehicles whereby by viewing said display, an operator of the first vehicle can avoid a collision with the second vehicle.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
98 words
A system for monitoring the position of a vehicle relative to an intersection, comprising: a positioning system arranged in the vehicle for determining the absolute position of the vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the vehicle for storing data relating to at least one travel lane in which the vehicle is traveling and edges of an intersecting travel lane at an intersection, and a processor coupled to said positioning system and said memory unit for determining when the vehicle has entered the intersection of the travel lane in which the vehicle is traveling and the intersecting travel lane.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
98 words
A system for monitoring the position of a vehicle relative to an intersection, comprising: a positioning system arranged in the vehicle for determining the absolute position of the vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the vehicle for storing data relating to at least one travel lane in which the vehicle is traveling and edges of an intersecting travel lane at an intersection, and a processor coupled to said positioning system and said memory unit for determining when the vehicle has entered the intersection of the travel lane in which the vehicle is traveling and the intersecting travel lane.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
47 words
The system of claim 32 , further comprising: a reactive component or system arranged in the vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation based on the position of the vehicle relative to the intersection.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
105 words
A method for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles at intersections, comprising: determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, storing data in a memory unit relating to travel lanes, determining the absolute position and velocity of the second vehicle, providing traffic control information to the first vehicle, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles, the travel lane data and the traffic control information, and initiating an action or changing operation by a reactive component or system in the first vehicle when a collision is predicted.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
105 words
A method for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles at intersections, comprising: determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, storing data in a memory unit relating to travel lanes, determining the absolute position and velocity of the second vehicle, providing traffic control information to the first vehicle, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles, the travel lane data and the traffic control information, and initiating an action or changing operation by a reactive component or system in the first vehicle when a collision is predicted.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 34 , wherein the traffic control information is the status of traffic control devices.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
54 words
The method of claim 35 , further comprising: determining the acceleration of the first and second vehicles, and predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position, velocity and acceleration of the first and second vehicles, the travel lane data and the status of the traffic control devices.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method of claim 35 , wherein the step of providing the status of the traffic control devices to the first vehicle comprises of transmitting information about the status of the traffic control devices to the first vehicle from transmitters associated with the traffic control devices.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 34 , further comprising providing data about planned evasive action of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, the step of predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle including predicting a collision based on the planned evasive action of the second vehicle.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 34 , wherein the step of determining the position and velocity of the first vehicle comprises arranging a positioning system on the first vehicle and the step of determining the position and velocity of the second vehicle comprises arranging a positioning system on the second vehicle.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
54 words
The method of claim 39 , further comprising: transmitting the position and velocity of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, and providing a processor in the first vehicle for receiving the determined position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and predicting the collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 34 , wherein the step of determining the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles comprises arranging a positioning system in the first vehicle.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
61 words
The method of claim 34 , wherein the step of determining the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles comprises fixedly arranging a positioning system at the intersection of the lanes in which the first and second vehicles are traveling, the positioning system using a wave-propagation phenomena to determine the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 34 , further comprising arranging the memory unit separate from the first and second vehicles.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 34 , wherein the collision is predicted in a processor at a location separate from the first and second vehicles, further comprising providing wireless communications from the processor to the reactive component or system.
Claim 49
Independent Claim
215 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data about travel lanes and data about the location of traffic control devices, a second positioning system arranged in the second vehicle for determining the absolute position of the second vehicle, a communication system arranged at least partially in the second vehicle and coupled to said second positioning system for transmitting the position of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, a first receiver system arranged in the first vehicle for receiving position information from the second vehicle and information about the status of the traffic control devices, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said first receiver system and said memory unit for predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position of the first and second vehicles, the travel lane data and the status of the traffic control devices, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted by said processor.
Claim 50
Independent Claim
215 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data about travel lanes and data about the location of traffic control devices, a second positioning system arranged in the second vehicle for determining the absolute position of the second vehicle, a communication system arranged at least partially in the second vehicle and coupled to said second positioning system for transmitting the position of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, a first receiver system arranged in the first vehicle for receiving position information from the second vehicle and information about the status of the traffic control devices, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said first receiver system and said memory unit for predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position of the first and second vehicles, the travel lane data and the status of the traffic control devices, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted by said processor.
Claim 51
Independent Claim
228 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data about travel lanes, a second positioning system arranged in the second vehicle for determining the absolute position of the second vehicle, a communication system arranged at least partially in the second vehicle and coupled to said second positioning system for transmitting the position of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, a first receiver system arranged in the first vehicle for receiving position information from the second vehicle, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said first receiver system and said memory unit for predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted by said processor, said processor being structured and arranged to receive data on at least one of weather conditions and traffic information and control operation of the first vehicle based thereon or display such data to the operator of the first vehicle.
Claim 52
Independent Claim
228 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data about travel lanes, a second positioning system arranged in the second vehicle for determining the absolute position of the second vehicle, a communication system arranged at least partially in the second vehicle and coupled to said second positioning system for transmitting the position of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, a first receiver system arranged in the first vehicle for receiving position information from the second vehicle, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said first receiver system and said memory unit for predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted by said processor, said processor being structured and arranged to receive data on at least one of weather conditions and traffic information and control operation of the first vehicle based thereon or display such data to the operator of the first vehicle.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
52 words
The system of claim 46 , further comprising a display visible to an operator of the first vehicle, said processor being structured and arranged to display the data on the at least one of weather conditions and traffic information on said display along with the positions of the first and second vehicles.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
75 words
The system of claim 46 , further comprising a display visible to an operator of the first vehicle, said processor being structured and arranged to display the data on the at least one of weather conditions and traffic information on said display, along with the travel lanes and the positions of the first and second vehicles whereby by viewing said display, an operator of the first vehicle can avoid a collision with the second vehicle.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
81 words
The system of claim 46 , further comprising a display visible to an operator of the first vehicle, said processor being structured and arranged to display the data on the at least one of weather conditions and traffic information on said display along with a map of the vicinity of the first vehicle and the positions of the first and second vehicles whereby by viewing said display, an operator of the first vehicle can avoid a collision with the second vehicle.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
106 words
The system of claim 46 , further comprising a display visible to an operator of the first vehicle, the data about the travel lanes stored in said memory unit including physical dimensions and characteristics of travel lanes and the character of land beyond the travel lanes, said processor being structured and arranged to display the data on the at least one of weather conditions and traffic information on said display along with the data about the travel lanes and the position of the first and second vehicles whereby by viewing said display, an operator of the first vehicle can avoid a collision with the second vehicle.
Claim 57
Independent Claim
219 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data relating to travel lanes and data about the location of traffic control devices, a second positioning system for determining position and velocity of the second vehicle, a receiver system arranged in the first vehicle for receiving information about the status of the traffic control devices, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said memory unit, said receiver system and said second positioning system for determining whether the second vehicle is traveling in an intersecting path to the first vehicle based on the position and velocity of the second vehicle and the travel lane data, and when the second vehicle is determined to be in an intersecting path, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles, the travel lane data and the status of traffic control devices, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted.
Claim 58
Independent Claim
219 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data relating to travel lanes and data about the location of traffic control devices, a second positioning system for determining position and velocity of the second vehicle, a receiver system arranged in the first vehicle for receiving information about the status of the traffic control devices, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said memory unit, said receiver system and said second positioning system for determining whether the second vehicle is traveling in an intersecting path to the first vehicle based on the position and velocity of the second vehicle and the travel lane data, and when the second vehicle is determined to be in an intersecting path, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles, the travel lane data and the status of traffic control devices, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted.
Claim 59
Independent Claim
223 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data relating to travel lanes, a second positioning system for determining position and velocity of the second vehicle, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said memory unit and said second positioning system for receiving data on at least one of weather conditions and traffic accidents, control operation of the first vehicle based on the data about the at least one of the weather conditions and traffic information or display such data to the driver, determining whether the second vehicle is traveling in an intersecting path to the first vehicle based on the position and velocity of the second vehicle and the travel lane data, and when the second vehicle is determined to be in an intersecting path, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted.
Claim 60
Independent Claim
223 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data relating to travel lanes, a second positioning system for determining position and velocity of the second vehicle, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said memory unit and said second positioning system for receiving data on at least one of weather conditions and traffic accidents, control operation of the first vehicle based on the data about the at least one of the weather conditions and traffic information or display such data to the driver, determining whether the second vehicle is traveling in an intersecting path to the first vehicle based on the position and velocity of the second vehicle and the travel lane data, and when the second vehicle is determined to be in an intersecting path, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
52 words
The system of claim 52 , further comprising a display visible to an operator of the first vehicle, said processor being structured and arranged to display the data on the at least one of weather conditions and traffic information on said display along with the positions of the first and second vehicles.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
75 words
The system of claim 52 , further comprising a display visible to an operator of the first vehicle, said processor being structured and arranged to display the data on the at least one of weather conditions and traffic information on said display, along with the travel lanes and the positions of the first and second vehicles whereby by viewing said display, an operator of the first vehicle can avoid a collision with the second vehicle.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
81 words
The system of claim 52 , further comprising a display visible to an operator of the first vehicle, said processor being structured and arranged to display the data on the at least one of weather conditions and traffic information on said display along with a map of the vicinity of the first vehicle and the positions of the first and second vehicles whereby by viewing said display, an operator of the first vehicle can avoid a collision with the second vehicle.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
106 words
The system of claim 52 , further comprising a display visible to an operator of the first vehicle, the data about the travel lanes stored in said memory unit including physical dimensions and characteristics of travel lanes and the character of land beyond the travel lanes, said processor being structured and arranged to display the data on the at least one of weather conditions and traffic information on said display along with the data about the travel lanes and the position of the first and second vehicles whereby by viewing said display, an operator of the first vehicle can avoid a collision with the second vehicle.
Claim 65
Independent Claim
198 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data relating to travel lanes, a second positioning system for determining position and velocity of the second vehicle, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said memory unit and said second positioning system for determining whether the second vehicle is traveling in an intersecting path to the first vehicle based on the position and velocity of the second vehicle and the travel lane data, and when the second vehicle is determined to be in an intersecting path, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted, said reactive component or system being a vehicle guidance system for automatically guiding the first vehicle.
Claim 66
Independent Claim
198 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data relating to travel lanes, a second positioning system for determining position and velocity of the second vehicle, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said memory unit and said second positioning system for determining whether the second vehicle is traveling in an intersecting path to the first vehicle based on the position and velocity of the second vehicle and the travel lane data, and when the second vehicle is determined to be in an intersecting path, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted, said reactive component or system being a vehicle guidance system for automatically guiding the first vehicle.
Claim 67
Independent Claim
187 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data relating to travel lanes, a second positioning system arranged on the first vehicle for determining position and velocity of the second vehicle, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said memory unit and said second positioning system for determining whether the second vehicle is traveling in an intersecting path to the first vehicle based on the position and velocity of the second vehicle and the travel lane data, and when the second vehicle is determined to be in an intersecting path, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted.
Claim 68
Independent Claim
187 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data relating to travel lanes, a second positioning system arranged on the first vehicle for determining position and velocity of the second vehicle, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said memory unit and said second positioning system for determining whether the second vehicle is traveling in an intersecting path to the first vehicle based on the position and velocity of the second vehicle and the travel lane data, and when the second vehicle is determined to be in an intersecting path, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted.
Claim 69
Independent Claim
191 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data relating to travel lanes, a second positioning system fixed at a known location for determining position and velocity of the second vehicle, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said second positioning system, said memory unit and said second positioning system for determining whether the second vehicle is traveling in an intersecting path to the first vehicle based on the position and velocity of the second vehicle and the travel lane data, and when the second vehicle is determined to be in an intersecting path, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted.
Claim 70
Independent Claim
191 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data relating to travel lanes, a second positioning system fixed at a known location for determining position and velocity of the second vehicle, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said second positioning system, said memory unit and said second positioning system for determining whether the second vehicle is traveling in an intersecting path to the first vehicle based on the position and velocity of the second vehicle and the travel lane data, and when the second vehicle is determined to be in an intersecting path, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted.
Claim 71
Independent Claim
111 words
A method for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles at intersections, comprising: determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, storing data in a memory unit relating to travel lanes, determining the absolute position and velocity of the second vehicle, providing the status of traffic control devices to the first vehicle, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles, the travel lane data and the status of the traffic control devices, and initiating an action or changing operation by a reactive component or system in the first vehicle when a collision is predicted.
Claim 72
Independent Claim
111 words
A method for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles at intersections, comprising: determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, storing data in a memory unit relating to travel lanes, determining the absolute position and velocity of the second vehicle, providing the status of traffic control devices to the first vehicle, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles, the travel lane data and the status of the traffic control devices, and initiating an action or changing operation by a reactive component or system in the first vehicle when a collision is predicted.
Claim 73
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles at intersections, comprising: fixedly arranging a positioning system at the intersection of the lanes in which the first and second vehicles are traveling, determining the absolute position and velocity of the first and second vehicles by means of the positioning system using a wave-propagation phenomena, storing data in a memory unit relating to travel lanes, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, and initiating an action or changing operation by a reactive component or system in the first vehicle when a collision is predicted.
Claim 74
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles at intersections, comprising: fixedly arranging a positioning system at the intersection of the lanes in which the first and second vehicles are traveling, determining the absolute position and velocity of the first and second vehicles by means of the positioning system using a wave-propagation phenomena, storing data in a memory unit relating to travel lanes, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, and initiating an action or changing operation by a reactive component or system in the first vehicle when a collision is predicted.
Claim 75
Independent Claim
104 words
A method for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles at intersections, comprising: determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, storing data in a memory unit relating to travel lanes, the memory unit being separate from the first and second vehicles, determining the absolute position and velocity of the second vehicle, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, and initiating an action or changing operation by a reactive component or system in the first vehicle when a collision is predicted.
Claim 76
Independent Claim
104 words
A method for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles at intersections, comprising: determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, storing data in a memory unit relating to travel lanes, the memory unit being separate from the first and second vehicles, determining the absolute position and velocity of the second vehicle, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, and initiating an action or changing operation by a reactive component or system in the first vehicle when a collision is predicted.
Claim 77
Independent Claim
118 words
A method for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles at intersections, comprising: determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, storing data in a memory unit relating to travel lanes, determining the absolute position and velocity of the second vehicle, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, the processor being at a location separate from the first and second vehicles, initiating an action or changing operation by a reactive component or system in the first vehicle when a collision is predicted, and providing wireless communications from the processor to the reactive component or system.
Claim 78
Independent Claim
118 words
A method for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles at intersections, comprising: determining the absolute position and velocity of the first vehicle, storing data in a memory unit relating to travel lanes, determining the absolute position and velocity of the second vehicle, predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position and velocity of the first and second vehicles and the travel lane data, the processor being at a location separate from the first and second vehicles, initiating an action or changing operation by a reactive component or system in the first vehicle when a collision is predicted, and providing wireless communications from the processor to the reactive component or system.
Claim 79
Independent Claim
214 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data about travel lanes, a second positioning system arranged in the second vehicle for determining the absolute position of the second vehicle, a communication system arranged at least partially in the second vehicle and coupled to said second positioning system for transmitting the position of the second vehicle to the first vehicle and data about planned evasive action of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, a first receiver system arranged in the first vehicle for receiving position and movement information from the second vehicle, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said first receiver system and said memory unit for predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position of the first and second vehicles, the travel lane data, and planned future movement evasive action of the second vehicle, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted by said processor.
Claim 80
Independent Claim
214 words
A system for preventing accidents between first and second vehicles, comprising: a first positioning system arranged in the first vehicle for determining the absolute position of the first vehicle, a memory unit arranged in the first vehicle for storing data about travel lanes, a second positioning system arranged in the second vehicle for determining the absolute position of the second vehicle, a communication system arranged at least partially in the second vehicle and coupled to said second positioning system for transmitting the position of the second vehicle to the first vehicle and data about planned evasive action of the second vehicle to the first vehicle, a first receiver system arranged in the first vehicle for receiving position and movement information from the second vehicle, a processor coupled to said first positioning system, said first receiver system and said memory unit for predicting a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle based on the position of the first and second vehicles, the travel lane data, and planned future movement evasive action of the second vehicle, and a reactive component or system arranged in the first vehicle and coupled to said processor, said component or system being arranged to initiate an action or change its operation when a collision is predicted by said processor.
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