Devices and methods for detecting proximal traffic
Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to the detection of automobiles within a proximity of a user's automobile. A wireless phone is disclosed which can detect surrounding vehicles and display them on the phone's screen without any peripherals. The wireless phone may employ a RADAR, a thermal camera, or a plurality of microphones to detect other automobiles.
1. A wireless device for detecting solid objects in a proximity from within an automobile, the device comprising:
a housing;
a cellular communication member within the housing;
a screen with at least a portion within the housing; and
a solid object detecting RADAR member within the housing, the RADAR member detecting a plurality of solid objects in real time; and
a logic unit that
calculates location, velocity, and mass of the detected plurality of solid objects,
references a database including a plurality of existing models and a signal profile for each existing model, and
differentiates between the automobile and the plurality of solid objects by accounting for a signal profile of a model of the automobile;
wherein the plurality of detected solid objects are displayed on the screen.
2. The device in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of solid objects are automobiles.
3. The device in claim 1 , further comprising an alerting member.
4. The device in claim 3 , wherein the alerting member is one of a sound, light, and vibration.
5. A method for detecting solid objects in a proximity using only a wireless phone from within an automobile, the method comprising:
initiating a detection mode on the wireless phone;
referencing a database including a plurality of existing models and a signal profile for each existing model;
receiving information concerning a plurality of solid objects from the wireless phone;
differentiating between information concerning the automobile and the plurality of solid objects by accounting for a signal profile of a model of the automobile;
calculating location, velocity, and mass of the plurality of solid objects with respect to the wireless phone; and
displaying the plurality of solid objects on a display, wherein at least a portion of the display is within the wireless phone
wherein the wireless phone detects proximal solid objects using RADAR.