Vehicle blind spot monitoring device - uses detection element and evaluation device for operating signalling device indicating presence of vehicle within blind spot zone

摘要

The blind spot monitoring device uses at least one element (22) for detecting the traffic situation within the vehicle blind spot zone (18), coupled to an evaluation device for detecting the presence of another vehicle and operating a signalling device for alerting the vehicle driver. The blind spot range is monitored continuously by the element and the evaluation device, the display device only being operated when a vehicle is detected within the blind spot zone. A video camera, temp.-responsive sensors, or ultrasonic detectors can be used as the monitoring element. ADVANTAGE - Blind spot continuously monitored yet signalling arrangement only activated when driver turns on intended direction of movement indicator.