I-SHOU University / Lecturer HUANG,YSUNG-SHENG

 Pain Points Solved 

Because drivers cannot anticipate oncoming traffic in blind curves, issues such as crossing the double yellow line and overtaking occur, leaving drivers unable to react in time. This results in traffic accidents and secondary collisions, causing harm and casualties not only to those directly involved in the accidents but also to others.

 Technology Introduction 

The EWBBS enhanced blind-curve warning system alerts road users to oncoming traffic with flashing lights regardless of driving speed, increasing their reaction time and enabling drivers in both directions to slow down and brake in advance within a safe distance. By providing early warnings instead of relying on emergency braking, it helps reduce traffic accidents and secondary collisions, thereby preventing loss of life and property.

Figure 1. Blind Curve Warning System (Yellow: Oncoming vehicle、Red: No overtaking、Solar sign、Real-time warning)

 Application Examples 

Reduce the number of traffic accidents in blind curves to minimize loss of property and life. Regardless of driving speed, drivers can anticipate the movement of oncoming vehicles in advance, increasing reaction time and allowing vehicles in both directions to slow down within a safe distance. This helps reduce secondary collisions and further casualties, replacing emergency braking with early-warning deceleration as the main benefit.

 Related Links 

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 Patent Name and Number 

Patent No. I821145
Patent Term: Nov. 1, 2023 – Apr. 23, 2043

 Industry-Academia / Tech Transfer Partner 

None

 Honors and Awards  

Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE) – Invention Contest - Bronze Medal

 Technical Contact  

Yu-Hui Huang, Manager

I-SHOU University
Tel: +886 7-6577711 ext. 2194
Email: yuhuihuang@isu.edu.tw