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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 2017
Filed:
Apr. 05, 2016
Global Ip Holdings, Llc, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Paul Bjorklund, Linden, MI (US);
Darius J. Preisler, Macomb, MI (US);
David R. Syrowik, Milford, MI (US);
Global IP Holdings, LLC, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Abstract
Apparatus for use in a warning system to notify a land vehicle or a motorist of the vehicle of an approaching or nearby emergency vehicle or train is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a docking station and a communication device which has a first receiver which receives RF warning signals transmitted from outside the land vehicle and a second receiver which receives perceptible warning signals transmitted by the emergency vehicle or train. The docking station supports the device within the passenger compartment so that the first and second receivers are capable of receiving the RF and perceptible warning signals, respectively. Control logic is coupled to the device to generate a notification signal based on the warning signals. The notification signal provides an advance warning to the motorist or land vehicle.