Navigation system activation of a vehicular directional signal

摘要

Devices, methods and systems describe a turn signal activation system. As the navigation system determines that the vehicle is approaching a turn or other operation, the turn signal may be automatically activated in the appropriate direction (e.g., right-turn signal for a right turn, and a left-turn signal for a left turn). Once the navigation system determines that it is appropriate to deactivate the turn signal, the turn signal may be automatically deactivated. In this fashion, other drivers on the road may be able to anticipate the actions of the vehicle based on the activation and deactivation of the turn signals, and thereby prevent accidents from occurring.

主权项

1. A method for automatically deactivating a turn signal of a vehicle having a vehicle control system, the method comprising:
determining, using the vehicle control system, that the turn signal is active; determining, using a processor connected to or integrated in a navigation system, whether the vehicle has completed a turn; determining, using the vehicle control system, whether the turn signal is deactivated; and automatically deactivating the turn signal using the vehicle control system, in response to determining that the turn signal is not deactivated and that the vehicle has completed the turn.