Parking signaling system

摘要

A system is disclosed to communicate in vehicular traffic an intention of a driver of a vehicle to execute a parallel parking maneuver. The system includes a display generating a signal to indicate to other drivers the intention to execute the parallel parking maneuver to either a left side of the vehicle or a right side of the vehicle. The signal is distinct from and in addition to a turn signal for the vehicle indicating an intended left turn or right turn.

主权项

1. A system operated within a vehicle to indicate an intention of a driver of the vehicle to execute a parallel parking maneuver, the system comprising:
an electronic control device operated by and receiving control inputs from the driver; a sensor monitoring parking spaces proximate to the vehicle; a computerized processor monitoring an orientation of the vehicle in relation to the parking spaces; and a display comprising a light bar generating a signal based upon the monitored orientation and the control inputs to indicate to other drivers the intention to execute the parallel parking maneuver to either a left side of the vehicle or a right side of the vehicle, the light bar comprising a communications device configured to provide wireless communication with the electronic control device, the signal comprising:
an arrow pointing to the left side of the vehicle distinct from a turn signal indicating an intended left turn; andan arrow pointing to the right side of the vehicle distinct from a turn signal indicating an intended right turn.