Patent ID: 9443426
Filing Date: 2016-09-13
CPC Classification: B60R,G06K,G08G,H04N

Claim Text:
1. An on-vehicle apparatus, comprising: a single camera sensor for capturing a sequence of image frames usable for detecting and monitoring traffic conditions in the direction of travel of said vehicle; a means for processing which will determine from said sequence of image frames whether or not said vehicle is moving and whether or not said vehicle may be accelerated; a means for notification which will alert the operator of said vehicle when said vehicle may be accelerated from a complete stop; wherein said apparatus operates autonomously without necessitating user input; wherein said apparatus is a physically separate and distinct device capable of sending wireless notifications to a handheld mobile device in possession of said operator wherein said apparatus is electrically isolated from control and sensory signals already equipped on said vehicle; wherein said apparatus receives electrical power from said vehicle; wherein said vehicle is immediately preceded by another vehicle or said vehicle is stopped at a traffic signal with no preceding vehicle; whereby the operator of said vehicle can safely divert attention from traffic conditions while said vehicle is stopped in traffic; whereby the apparatus offers key benefits of compatibility, low cost of manufacture, ease of installation, and portability.