Vehicle identification and guidance systems and associated methods

This describes a portable unit designed to attach to the rear exterior of a transport vehicle. The unit contains a GPS-like device to determine its own location and a sensor to detect other location devices. It uses a wireless radio to transmit this information, which can then be used to help a driver maneuver the vehicle. The claims specifically focus on the design of this attachable unit.

Why it matters: Since 2022, advancements in precise local positioning technologies like Ultra-Wideband (UWB) have made the "sensor configured to detect a location device" more accurate and cost-effective. This improves the real-time guidance data for drivers, especially when integrated with modern portable communication devices.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: ModerateElectronics, embedded software, custom housing, attachment.

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