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Pedestrian Detection System Using WiFi Direct
6Aug2012 Filed under: Software & Technology Author: Rebekah
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For as long as cars have existed, there have been systems and devices in place to prevent people from running into pedestrians. A vigilant driver is always good for prevention, but add on top of that a wireless pedestrian detection system and hopefully more accidents can be prevented.
General Motors (GM) in the US is putting together some new WiFi technology into their detection system and are currently in midst of testing it.
The way this detection system works is by using WiFi Direct, which is a relatively new technology. WiFi Direct allows for devices such as smartphones to interact with each other directly without the use of a shared access point, such as a telecommunications tower.
GM researchers have come up with a genius idea of pairing up the WiFi Direct With a proximity sensor and other existing driver alert systems to help drivers detect cyclists and pedestrians who have phones equipped with WiFi Direct.
Watch a video demonstration by GM.
The beauty of the system is that without any intermediaries, detection is sped up to one second, compared to the usualy seven or eight seconds needed if a communications tower was needed. This means that pedestrians stepping out from behind their cars could easily be detected.
This is a great idea, if it could be integrated to any car with a proximity detector/driver alert system. Pedestrians have caught me off guard a few times, appearing suddenly and unexpectedly from behind a car. I’m definitely looking forward to see how this technology will develop.
Jacob
August 6th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Lets see how it all plays out. Personally i dont think its going to be used in the near future!
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August 6th, 2012 at 11:50 pm
That is really cool technology. I would love to see it in action. this would really amp up saftey.
Luis
August 6th, 2012 at 11:51 pm
It sounds really nice, but I agree with Jacob. I don’t believe we’ll see this system working so soon.
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August 7th, 2012 at 4:38 am
Surely something like this would be useless in a big city full of pedestrians, how could a system predict who is going to walk out into the road and who isn’t?
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August 8th, 2012 at 3:45 am
I doubt that could have practical application, but who knows.
Selena Spice
August 8th, 2012 at 3:48 am
This is great. One day people want drive cars, computers will. At least i hope so.
roland
August 8th, 2012 at 6:18 am
i bet in a couple of years every car will have one of these systems
Bird Deterrent
August 8th, 2012 at 10:08 am
This is technology can save lives. I keep hearing of more and more pedestrians being hit by cars lately. A lot of this is actually caused by mobile devises acting as a distraction for drivers and pedestrians but if we can use mobile devices to actually help with this problem it will be a complete reversal. Great idea and thanks for sharing
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August 8th, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Absolutely something like this would be ineffective in a big town complete of people on the streets, how could a program estimate who is going simply to move out into the street and who isn’t?
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August 8th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
BMW is already working on sensors that slows the car if you get too close to the front car, the distance depending on the speed. well they are working on suddenly appeared mean bicycles and pedestrians as panic braking the car.
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August 9th, 2012 at 6:00 am
@Property Marbella That is really cool I had no idea they were working on that, they have it for the rear but that would be a great option to have it available in the front as well.
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August 9th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
Its always great to see technology used to improve safety especially in place like New York where bikes fly by
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August 9th, 2012 at 6:33 pm
it’s definately a good idea, they will crack it eventually, they have already got a car to park itself, although im not sure how good it works
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August 11th, 2012 at 9:36 pm
wow I’ve thought about this for so long, i know someone would come up with something liek this one day.
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August 11th, 2012 at 9:38 pm
imagine in the near future where accidents can be reduced close to 0% with all the vehicles and people equipped with this, there will never be a collision again, humans or vehicles alike. AWESOME!
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August 13th, 2012 at 1:13 am
This is an innovation in technology. Accidents can be reduced sharply
Corky Swanson
August 15th, 2012 at 1:44 am
Pedestrians will become even more confident. Until an older vehicle comes along.
Steve Millen
August 16th, 2012 at 9:50 am
It sounds really great, but I have to agree with Jacob. I don’t believe we’ll see this system working in near future.
pc_technology
August 17th, 2012 at 10:11 am
Interesting technology, but the idea that phones can communicate with each other nearly instantly without user intervention could be pretty scary.
Randolph Neil Sherrod
August 19th, 2012 at 6:56 am
Super cool!. Randy Neil Sherrod
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August 20th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Great and informative Post. This technology will help Pedestrians life more easy !
Richard
August 23rd, 2012 at 4:27 am
The more we rely on electronics in cars I believe the lower the driving standards will drop as we will rely on these electronics more than our actual eyes. You see it with satnavs when drivers drive into ponds etc because the satnav told them!
kieth brown
September 1st, 2012 at 11:32 am
pretty good device for the saftey of pedestrians.
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September 2nd, 2012 at 11:34 pm
@Steve we never thought we will be so connected in the past too, but now we are, connected in everyday, im sure one day we are going to see this with vast use.
Jose
September 3rd, 2012 at 9:53 pm
This is a great use of Wifi technology. I feel that in the future this will be applied to alot more situations.
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September 4th, 2012 at 12:53 am
So, will it control the car while driver is drunk or something. Otherwise it’ll becoming irritating if it is going to stop your car whenever a pedestrian comes by close
The Informer
September 4th, 2012 at 9:46 am
It could help a lot, especially in preventing accidents.
Andy Domonkos
September 7th, 2012 at 9:52 am
Technology will solve the auto accident problem one way or the other. It is an inevitability just like almost all major breakthruoughs are, as long as we don’t nuke the planet before we get there.
Ultrabook
September 11th, 2012 at 10:49 am
I saw a TV commercial for Ford Focus ( I don’t know the exact model of this car on another country) featuring not pedestrian detection but how near is your car to the next car and it will break/stop you car automatically if it’s too near. I think this is much more useful.
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September 17th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
This is science can save lives. I keep hearing of more and more pedestrians being hit by cars lately. a lot of this is in fact caused by portable devises acting as a distraction for drivers and pedestrians but if we can use portable devices to in fact aid with this issue it will be a complete reversal. great idea and thank you for sharing
Jason
September 21st, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Sounds like a really good idea. If this will save lives I am all for it. Very science fiction like. Thanks Rebekah.
- Jason
Brandon
October 2nd, 2012 at 8:09 am
This is good in theory, but there’s always the chance of failure. Also, it may cost a lot more money for the car manufacturers (and barely/no direct benefit to them).
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October 7th, 2012 at 5:35 am
This is a very impressive system! It seems taken out of a science fiction movie!
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October 9th, 2012 at 1:16 pm
This is science can save lives. I keep hearing of more and more pedestrians being hit by cars lately. a lot of this is actually caused by mobile devises acting as a distraction for drivers and pedestrians but if we can use portable devices to in fact help with this problem it will be a complete reversal. superb concept and thank you for sharing
John
October 15th, 2012 at 12:09 am
This technology will really help in saving lives for sure. This must be applied everywhere in the world.
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March 2nd, 2013 at 3:10 am
When the computer and technology takes over the wheel of the car so we should all take the bus instead.
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March 2nd, 2013 at 6:29 am
This is great. One day people want drive cars, computers will. At least i hope so.
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March 14th, 2013 at 12:43 pm
Wonderful detection system. Seems to be safe and good for pedestrian and easy for drivers to drive feel free.