Vehicle camera system
US10356307B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01P15/00
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A camera system for a vehicle includes a first lens connected to the vehicle. The first lens has a first field of view in which images are captured extending in front of the vehicle. A second lens is connected to the vehicle and has a second field of view in which images are captured different from the first field of view. The second field of view extends in front of the vehicle. A sensor is provided for measuring vehicle pitch. A controller is connected to the sensor and relies only on the first lens to capture images when the vehicle pitch is below a predetermined threshold. The controller relies only the second lens to capture images when the vehicle pitch is above the predetermined threshold.
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