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Image processing apparatus

US10609337B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2015
Grant dateMar 31, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2300/607
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image processing apparatus includes an image processor configured to: acquire a plurality of captured images captured by a plurality of cameras installed on a vehicle; generate a composite image showing a vicinity of the vehicle viewed from a virtual viewpoint, using the plurality of captured images; generate a vicinity image by superimposing a distance indicator that shows at least one distance from the vehicle on the composite image, the distance indicator encompassing a periphery of the vehicle in the composite image; and output the vicinity image to a display to cause the vicinity image to be displayed on the display.

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