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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 09, 2007
Torsten Wey, Moers, DE;
Mike Mould, Leverkusen, DE;
Amin Kashi, Duesseldorf, DE;
Jens Dornhege, Pulheim, DE;
Torsten Wey, Moers, DE;
Mike Mould, Leverkusen, DE;
Amin Kashi, Duesseldorf, DE;
Jens Dornhege, Pulheim, DE;
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A deceleration warning device for reducing rear-end collisions in road traffic includes a sensor for detecting a longitudinal acceleration value, a control device receiving the longitudinal acceleration value, determining an acceleration limit value, and generating a warning signal if the longitudinal acceleration value exceeds the acceleration limit value, and a rear lighting display for displaying an alarm state when the control device emits a warning signal. Determination of the acceleration limit value is based upon a plurality of signals including an anti-lock braking system (ABS) signal and a brake pedal position signal. The control device is operable in one of three levels depending upon a detected quality of the signals.