Vehicle having positionable video camera
US10543783B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/66
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle having at least one camera wherein the at least one camera is configured to provide an improved view for the driver of the vehicle. The vehicle includes a body having a camera mount operably coupled therewith. The camera mount is operably coupled to the vehicle in a first technique or a second technique. The camera mount has secured to the second end thereof a camera. The camera mount is movable intermediate a first position and a second position. In the second position of the camera mount the camera secured to the second end thereof is positioned such that the camera is above the roof of the vehicle. A drive motor and transmission mechanism is provided to offer operation of the camera mount so as to move intermediate its first position and second position. A display and controller are disposed within the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
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