Patent ID: 7675432
Filing Date: 2010-03-09
Classification: B60N,B60Q,B60T,B60W,B62D,G08G

Abstract:
1. A lane assist system for a motor vehicle, comprising: a surround sensor device, which is mounted on the vehicle, for detecting a lane of the vehicle; and a device for alerting a driver of the vehicle in the event that the vehicle at least one of (a) threatens to depart the lane and (b) actually departs the lane, the device being adapted to cause a vibration, noticeable to the driver, in a driver seat on a side of a seating surface on which a lane departure at least one of (a) threatens and (b) is taking place, the vibration being produced by a vibration mat underneath the seating surface of the driver seat, the vibration mat being adapted to be activated separately for the left and right side; wherein: