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Apparatus and method for detecting falling object

US11062157B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2019
Grant dateJul 13, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30268
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for detecting a fallen object which adjust a passenger's seat to easily pick up the fallen object in the vehicle. A fallen object detecting apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is an apparatus for detecting a fallen object in a vehicle which includes a camera configured to generate at least one image of an inside of the vehicle; an image identifier configured to identify at least one passenger and at least one object from the image, and to determine a location of the fallen object in response to a falling of the object in the vehicle; and a controller configured to provide the determined location of the fallen object via at least one component located in the vehicle and adjust a seat of the passenger based on the location of the fallen object and a condition of the passenger.

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