WILDLIFE TRACKER

摘要

A tracking device for detecting the presence of an object in an immediate vicinity of a vehicle is provided. The tracking device comprises a housing, a touch screen display mounted on the housing, and at least one audio speaker on the housing. First and second infrared sensors are mounted to opposite pillars of the vehicle. A microprocessor analyzes data collected from the infrared sensors. A mounting bracket connects the housing to the vehicle. The first and second infrared sensors transmit overlapping infrared waves across an approximately one hundred eighty degree range of the vehicle's forward motion. Upon the infrared waves encountering an object, the reflected infrared wave is analyzed by the microprocessor for object type and location and upon determining that the object poses a threat to the vehicle, the tracking device advises of the imminent threat with both audible and visual emergency warnings.

主权项

1. A tracking device for detecting the presence of an object in an immediate vicinity of a vehicle, the vehicle having a windshield mounted between a first windshield pillar and a second windshield pillar and a rear view mirror mounted on or adjacent the windshield, the tracking device comprising:
a housing having a front side and a rear side; a touch screen display mounted on the front side of the housing; at least one audio speaker on the housing; a first infrared sensor capable of being mounted to the first pillar of the vehicle; a second infrared sensor capable of being mounted to the second pillar of the vehicle; a third infrared sensor capable of being mounted inside the device; a microprocessor for analyzing data collected from the first second and third infrared sensors; and a mounting bracket mounted to the rear side of the housing, the mounting bracket capable of connecting the housing to the vehicle; wherein at least two sensors of the first infrared sensor, the second infrared sensor and the third infrared sensor transmit overlapping infrared waves across an approximately one hundred eighty degree range of the vehicle's forward motion; wherein upon the infrared waves encountering an object, the reflected infrared wave returns to the first and second infrared sensors where it is analyzed by the microprocessor for object type and location; and wherein upon determining that the object poses a threat to the vehicle, the tracking device advises of the imminent threat with both audible and visual emergency warnings.