Universally usable object detection system and method

摘要

The universally useable object detection system disclosed herein comprises a plurality of positionable sensors coupled to the vehicle and positioned so as to direct energy into a predetermined area respective to the vehicle. The sensors may be temporarily or permanently attached to the vehicle. A control unit is electrically coupled to each sensor and detachably coupled to the vehicle. The control unit receives signals from the sensors corresponding to a detected presence of an object within a predetermined range of one or more sensors. The control unit is also electrically coupled to a power source of the vehicle. One or more visual alerting devices is electrically coupled to the control unit and detectably coupled to the vehicle so that a driver of the vehicle can see the alerting devices through one or more rear view mirrors of the vehicle.