Devices and Methods for Detecting Proximal Traffic
AssigneeAT&T Mobility II LLC
InventorsMark Edward Causey, Adrianne Binh Luu, Scott Andrus, Kevin Wray Jones
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Abstract
Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to the detection of automobiles within a proximity of a user's automobile. A wireless phone is disclosed which can detect surrounding vehicles and display them on the phone's screen without any peripherals. The wireless phone may employ a RADAR, a thermal camera, or a plurality of microphones to detect other automobiles.
Claims22
A wireless device comprising:
- a housing;
- a cellular communication member within the housing;
- and
- a solid object detecting RADAR member within the housing;
- wherein the RADAR member detects a plurality of solid objects in real time.
A method for detecting solid objects in a proximity using only a wireless phone, comprising the steps of:
- initiating a detection mode on the wireless phone;
- and
- receiving information concerning proximal objects from the wireless phone,
- wherein the wireless phone detects proximal objects using RADAR.
An engine detecting wireless phone comprising:
- a housing;
- a screen, at least a portion of which is enclosed within the housing;
- a cellular communication member within the housing;
- and
- an engine detecting member within the housing;
- wherein a plurality of engines within a proximity are detected and displayed on the screen.
A method of detecting and displaying engines in a proximity comprising:
- detecting an automobile engine, using a wireless phone, within a proximity while driving an automobile;
- calculating positions of the engines with respect to the user's automobile;
- and
- displaying on a screen a first icon representing the user's automobile and a second icon representing the detected automobile engine;
- wherein the second icon is positioned relative to the physical position of the user' automobile.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.