Vehicle signal lever proximity sensing for lane change intention detection with following recommendation to driver

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8989916
APP PUB NO 20140277825A1
SERIAL NO

13796303

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A system includes a turn signal lever, at least one exterior sensor configured to detect a condition of an area surrounding a vehicle, and a display configured to display information about the condition of the area surrounding vehicle. The turn signal lever includes at least one sensor configured to detect a touch or a proximity of a user's finger or hand. The turn signal lever includes a top sensor and a bottom sensor, which are configured to distinguish between intended actuation of the lever by the user for a left turn or a right turn. The display is configured to display information indicating a degree of safety for performing the intended turn.

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  • AUDI AG;VOLKSWAGEN AG

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Shannon, Trevor Menlo Park, US 37 693
Tippelhofer, Mario San Mateo, US 12 224

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