Vehicle assist system
US10773717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/10
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for assisting the operation of a host vehicle traveling on a roadway includes acquiring images around the host vehicle with at least one primary camera assembly having a first field of view. Visibility is detected within the first field of view. The at least one primary camera assembly is deactivated when the detected visibility is below a predetermined value. Images are acquired around the host vehicle with at least one secondary camera assembly having a second field of view until the detected visibility in the first field of view is at or above the predetermined value.
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