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A radar detector is equipped with a positional tracking system, such as a global positioning satellite (GPS) system which can track the location of the vehicle in which the detector is located, and a processor enabling the detector to "learn" about the location of sources of false alarms. The learne

A radar detector is equipped with a positional tracking system, such as a global positioning satellite (GPS) system which can track the location of the vehicle in which the detector is located, and a processor enabling the detector to "learn" about the location of sources of false alarms. The learned information is stored in a "false alarm" database. When an alarm is detected, a comparison in made between the present location in the vehicle and stored information indicative of known locations at which false alarms have previously occurred. If the comparison is positive, the alarm is disabled, or the user is otherwise alerted to the fact that the alarm is likely to be false. If desired, a signal strength profile, frequency band of the energy causing the alarm, and/or time of day information can also be used to distinguish false from real alarms.

대표청구항 ▼

[What is claimed is:] [1.]means for detecting the presence of energy in at least one specific frequency band associated with speed detection radar,means responsive to the detecting means for selectively generating a discernable alarm,a positional tracking system arranged to generate information indi

[What is claimed is:] [1.]means for detecting the presence of energy in at least one specific frequency band associated with speed detection radar,means responsive to the detecting means for selectively generating a discernable alarm,a positional tracking system arranged to generate information indicative of the location of the vehicle in which the detector is located,means for storing said information upon the occurrence of a false alarm, anda processor for disabling said alarm generating means in the event that the alarm occurs when said vehicle is in a location substantially the same as a location previously stored in said storing means.