Early detection of turning and automatic response by the vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9701241
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14857390

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A system and method for early detection of turning intent and automatic actuation of a turn signal in a vehicle is provided. The system has an image recognition system and turn determination unit for identifying turn predictors and processing them to determine if a turn is about to happen. In response, a corresponding turn signal is automatically initiated for a predetermined period of time, and further vehicle systems can be updated.

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VOLKSWAGEN AG38440 WOLFSBURG
AUDI AG85045 INGOLSTADT

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Natarajan, Premkumar Belmont, US 19 361
Raghu, Kaushik Redwood City, US 18 254

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