摘要 |
A system and associated method for detecting an obstacle in a door clearance zone and warning vehicle occupants about the obstacle. The system includes sensors for generating signals for detecting an obstacle, and a controller for processing the signals. The controller provides an indication that an obstacle has been detected in a door clearance zone, either by feeding data to a visual display that includes an image of the vehicle and to door clearance zone, or by an audible signal. The method includes generating sensor signals and processing those signals to detect an obstacle within a door clearance zone. A visual display may be provided, in which case the method further includes projecting an image of the vehicle, one or more door clearance zones, and any detected obstacle. Further, a warning may be actuated to indicate detection of an obstacle, as an audible signal or a visual indication.
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