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Automated hitching system with subject trailer selection from multiple identified trailers

US10829152B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2018
Grant dateNov 10, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2300/808
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle hitching assistance system includes a controller acquiring image data from the vehicle, identifying a plurality of trailers within the image data, receiving a selection of a subject trailer of the plurality of trailers, identifying a coupler of the subject trailer, and outputting a steering signal to the vehicle to cause the vehicle to steer to align a hitch ball of the vehicle with the coupler of the subject trailer.

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