Sensor Fusion for Collision Detection Patent
Summary
The European Patent Office published patent EP4164928A1 for Lytx, Inc. on March 25, 2026. The patent covers sensor fusion techniques for vehicle collision detection using artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. No compliance obligations or deadlines are associated with this patent publication.
What changed
The EPO published patent application EP4164928A1 for Lytx, Inc., titled "Sensor Fusion for Collision Detection." The invention relates to combining multiple sensor inputs (including radar, lidar, camera, and other detection systems) with machine learning algorithms (G06N 3.045, G06N 3.08) to detect and predict vehicle collisions. The technology falls under IPC classifications B60R 21/013, B60W 30/08, G08G 1/16, G06V 20/56, and G07C 5/08, indicating applications in automotive safety systems, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and fleet management.\n\nManufacturers developing collision detection systems, ADAS technologies, or fleet management solutions should review this patent to assess potential licensing needs or design-around considerations. Automotive and technology companies involved in vehicle safety systems should add EP4164928A1 to their patent monitoring programs. Legal and IP teams should evaluate whether existing or planned products fall within the scope of this patent's claims.
What to do next
- Review patent EP4164928A1 claims to assess potential overlap with existing collision detection or ADAS products
- Evaluate licensing requirements if any products fall within the patent's scope
- Add to patent monitoring program for competitive intelligence purposes
Source document (simplified)
SENSOR FUSION FOR COLLISION DETECTION
Publication EP4164928A1 Kind: A1 Mar 25, 2026
Applicants
Lytx, Inc.
Inventors
JESSE, Daniels
IPC Classifications
B60R 21/013 20060101AFI20240612BHEP B60W 30/08 20120101ALI20240612BHEP G08G 1/16 20060101ALI20240612BHEP G01S 13/88 20060101ALI20240612BHEP G06F 18/25 20230101ALI20240612BHEP G06V 10/82 20220101ALI20240612BHEP G06V 20/56 20220101ALI20240612BHEP G07C 5/08 20060101ALI20240612BHEP B60R 21/0136 20060101ALI20240612BHEP G06N 3/045 20230101ALI20240612BHEP G06N 3/08 20230101ALI20240612BHEP H04W 4/90 20180101ALI20240612BHEP
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AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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