Blind Spot Detection Using Real-Time Data Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing blind spot monitoring systems are expensive, require image transmission, and demand driver attention, making them inefficient and dangerous, especially in high-risk situations, as they rely on visual analysis and cannot fully eliminate blind spots despite mirror adjustments.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that dynamically detect and alert drivers of entering or residing in another vehicle's blind spot using real-time data processing, eliminating the need for image transmission, and providing alarm signals to focus the driver's attention on driving, with calculations based on vehicle dimensions, speed, and driver behavior, offering guidance on avoiding blind spots.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If image transmission systems are used for blind spot monitoring, then the driver can perceive surrounding vehicles, but the system becomes expensive and requires space for screens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential function of blind spot monitoring from complex image transmission systems. Instead of transmitting and displaying full images, the system extracts only the critical information (vehicle presence, position, and blind spot status) and transmits this simplified data to the driver, eliminating the need for expensive image transmission infrastructure and display screens.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a simplified copy of the surrounding environment information rather than transmitting the actual visual images. The system generates a digital representation of blind spot status and vehicle positions, which can be displayed using simple indicators rather than requiring full image transmission and display capabilities.
2Reliability
If the driver visually views surrounding vehicles through mirrors and screens, then the driver can detect vehicles in blind spots, but the driver becomes distracted from the road and time is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides immediate feedback to the driver about vehicle presence in blind spots through alarm signals. When a vehicle is detected in a blind spot, the system automatically triggers visual, auditory, or tactile alarms to alert the driver, eliminating the need for the driver to continuously monitor mirrors and screens while maintaining road focus.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs the monitoring and detection tasks automatically without requiring active driver participation. The automated detection system continuously scans for vehicles in blind spots and generates alerts on its own, freeing the driver to focus on driving while still maintaining safety.
3Area of stationary object
If multiple mirrors are installed to reduce blind spots, then the coverage area improves, but the blind spots cannot be completely eliminated and the system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical mirror system with an electronic detection system. Instead of relying on physical mirrors that cannot eliminate all blind spots, the system uses sensors and processors to detect vehicles in blind spots and provides electronic alerts to the driver, achieving more comprehensive coverage without the complexity of multiple mirrors.
4Measurement precision
If high-quality image transmission is used for blind spot monitoring, then the driver can perceive clear pictures, but the system becomes expensive and not easy to use in risk situations
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts only the critical information needed for safe driving from the complex image data. Instead of transmitting high-quality images that require careful analysis, the system extracts and transmits simplified blind spot status information, making the system easier to use in urgent situations while maintaining safety.
Data Source
AI summary
A data processing method for alerting a first vehicle when entering and/or residing in a blind spot of at least one second vehicle and a system and a computer program implementing such a method. A method in accordance with an embodiment includes: determining and dynamically updating the position of second vehicle, the blind spot of the second vehicle, and the time for the first vehicle to enter the blind spot. An alarm signal is generated when the first vehicle is entering or residing in a blind spot of the second vehicle. The method also includes steps to generate direction for the first vehicle to avoid entering in or to leave the blind spot of the second vehicle.