Procedure for collision avoidance when vehicle doors are opening and the vehicle is

By establishing ad-hoc connections and using vehicle-to-vehicle communication, the method effectively addresses collision risks from opening vehicle doors by visualizing hazards and managing evasive maneuvers, improving road safety for both manual and autonomous driving scenarios.

DE102021001519B4Active Publication Date: 2026-03-19MERCEDES BENZ GROUP AG
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE102021001519
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-03-23
Publication Date
2026-03-19
Estimated Expiration
2041-03-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing methods for collision avoidance with opening vehicle doors are inadequate in accurately identifying and responding to potential hazards from parked vehicles, particularly in scenarios where multiple vehicles are present, leading to uncertainty and potential safety risks.

Method used

Establish an ad-hoc connection with a third-party vehicle to receive door-opening signals, determine potential collision zones, and intervene with warnings or maneuvers to prevent collisions, using vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-X communication, and driver assistance systems to visualize and manage evasive trajectories.

Benefits of technology

Enhances road safety by accurately identifying and mitigating collision risks from opening vehicle doors through precise visualization and intervention, ensuring safe driving maneuvers and reducing uncertainty for both manual and autonomous vehicles.

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Abstract

A method for avoiding collisions when vehicle doors are opening (6), wherein an ad-hoc connection (7) is established via a communication system of an ego vehicle (5) to a foreign vehicle (3) standing at the roadside in order to receive a door opening signal which the foreign vehicle (3) sends due to an initiated or expected opening of a roadside vehicle door (6), and the trajectory (9) of the ego vehicle (5) is checked for collision with a danger zone (8) arising in the event of the opening of the vehicle door (6), characterized in that in the event of a potential collision, a door opening signal is sent as a warning when the opening of a vehicle door is indicated or actions are taken that suggest the opening of a vehicle door, and a follow-up signal is sent when the door is actually opened, which causes an intervention in the driving movement of the ego vehicle.
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