Patent ID: 8106755
Filing Date: 2012-01-31
Classification: B60Q,B60R,G01S,G08G,H01Q

Abstract:
1. A method of operating a system for providing safety for a driver of a vehicle using a low cost vehicle safety system, said method comprising the steps of: a. said system detecting and redundantly validating by means of multiple sensors including radar, video and multi-mode signal processing, objects and potential hazards ahead of the vehicle using three-dimensional radar and video imaging and providing a report of such hazards for driver response, b. said system detecting and redundantly validating, by means of multiple sensors including radar, video, and multi-mode signal processing, objects and potential hazards in lanes of traffic adjacent to said vehicle using two-dimensional radar and video imaging and providing a report of such hazard for driver response, and said system for providing safety for said driver of said vehicle comprising driver-side sensor means and passenger-side sensor means including,