[EFX4]

From what I can make of the patent, not only will we get an alert that we're about to sideswipe a vehicle, but the system could steer us away from it to some extent.

 

[taxmanhog]

Full document

 

[EFX4]

Here's the full PDF

 

[EFX4]

 

[ChasingCoral]

From what I can make of the patent, not only will we get an alert that we're about to sideswipe a vehicle, but the system could steer us away from it to some extent.

I like it. There's no reason not to include this in the collision avoidance systems.

 

[2023 lighting]

I think it's a good idea. Personally I've always used my mirrors while changing lanes.
The driver should always have the ability to overcome automatic vehicle controls though. That's one concern I have with this technology. For instance the car that automatically erroneously braked in the middle of the freeway and was crushed from behind Killing the driver