SMART CAR WITH AUTOMATIC SIGNALLING

摘要

An intelligent turn signaling system is disclosed which uses trip information and global positioning system data to automatically activate the turn lights for a vehicle. In one implementation, the system can optimize vehicular flow by receiving trip information from nearby vehicles and prepare the vehicle and driver accordingly. In other implementations, the system can also optimize insurance premium for drivers who allow the system to recommend conservative driving techniques.

主权项

1. An intelligent turn signal control system for a driver, comprising:
a processor; a positioning system coupled to the processor to provide vehicle position and turn-by-turn command; an accelerometer coupled to the processor to sense vehicle acceleration; a turn signal driver interface switch assembly configured to receive driver input to the processor; and a turn signal lamp actuation circuit configured to connect the processor to a plurality of turn signal lamps, wherein the processor selectively determines whether the turn signal lamp actuation circuit is turned on or off based at least on the positioning system turn-by-turn command and accelerometer output.