COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention relates to a collision system and method in a vehicle that uses a three dimensional imaging device to map a three dimensional object (18) external to the vehicle. A positioning module will superimpose the position of the body of the vehicle onto the mapped object. An impact detection module is arranged to distinguish between an impact location (42) and a clearance location (40) on the mapped object. A communication module will communicate the impact location to a collision avoidance aid such as an audio or visual warning or control vehicle parameters, e.g. speed, steering, suspension, for automatic collision avoidance.