System for optimizing a trailer path

This invention describes a system that helps drivers or automated systems guide a vehicle towing a trailer. It uses cameras to see the trailer and motion sensors to understand how both the vehicle and trailer are moving. By combining this information with user input and a specific mathematical model called tractrix involute curves, the system predicts the trailer's future path and suggests adjustments to keep it on an optimal course.

Why it matters: Filed before advanced computer vision and edge computing could robustly handle real-time articulated vehicle tracking. Modern vehicle ECUs can now process complex path prediction algorithms with low latency, making real-time optimization more feasible.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedImage processing, sensor fusion, complex algorithms, vehicle integration

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