| 摘要 |
A parking space detection means for a road vehicle is disclosed comprising a distance measuring beam-type sensor system, such as a millimetre wave radar, which is orientated such that the measurement beams are directed into a region in front of the vehicle. Free areas representing potential parking spaces are detected and a processing means is provided for examining the detected areas in terms of dimensions and suitability for parking. The detection means may be connected to a navigation system for providing cartographic information on the detected free areas. Information on whether a parking space has been detected may be passed to persons located inside or outside of the vehicle. After locating a free area, the detection means may be arranged to determine whether objects of a small extent, such as a two-wheeled vehicle, person or animal are located within the area. The detection means may be additionally used to detect persons or moving objects between parked or in front of stopped vehicles. |
