Driving assistance system and driving assistance method
US10583781B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2300/307
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A driving assistance system includes a database configured to store numbers of preset criteria concerning various driving conditions, a sensor, configured to sense environmental data surrounding a vehicle; a thermal image capturing device, configured to capture a thermal images surrounding the vehicle; a display device; and a processor, coupled to the sensor, the thermal image capturing device and the display device. The processor compares the environmental data against the preset criteria to determine the driving condition of the vehicle. The display device automatically display thermal images to inform and provide precautions to the driver if the driving condition indicates that the driver's vision is adversely affected.
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