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Ford Patents Brake Light Detection System to Elevate Autonomous Vehicle Safety

Ford's software includes specialised algorithms for both day and night conditions, optimising brake light detection.
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Published on September 25, 2023

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  • Ford's system is designed for vehicles equipped with cameras and sensors, enabling them to assess the road ahead.
  • It prioritises brake light detection over traffic signals, ensuring safer driving by preventing vehicles from moving forward prematurely.
  • While designed for self-driving cars, this system has potential applications in non-autonomous vehicles equipped with driver-assistance systems.

Ford has filed a patent application in the USA for a new brake light detection system. Originally filed in May, this patent application was published recently on September 14, 2023. The proposed system is intended for use in vehicles equipped with cameras and sensors designed to analyse the road ahead.

 

Its primary function is to interpret data from these sensors and determine whether the brake lights of other vehicles are engaged. Ford's software includes specialised algorithms for both day and night conditions, optimising brake light detection.

 

Also Read: Ford To Introduce Bronco SUV In China In 2024
 

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The practical application of this system lies in improving the decision-making processes of autonomous vehicles. For instance, it could prevent a self-driving car from moving forward when the traffic light turns green but the vehicles ahead have not yet begun to move. This prioritisation of brake light detection over the green traffic signal could prove crucial in ensuring safety. Additionally, the system could be valuable in situations where traffic lights malfunction.

 

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Notably, this technology is not limited to autonomous vehicles alone. In non-autonomous cars equipped with driver-assistance systems, the system could also intervene if it detects brake lights in the vehicle ahead, potentially mitigating driver distraction.
 

Written by:- Ronit Agarwal


 

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Last Updated on September 25, 2023


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