Method for representing the surroundings of a vehicle
US11321911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2300/8093
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for representing the surroundings of a vehicle. The method includes: detecting the surroundings of the vehicle and ascertaining obstacles in the surroundings with the aid of surroundings sensors of the vehicle; displaying a first depiction encompassing a representation of the surroundings including the obstacles and a representation of the vehicle on a display device; establishing an approach by the vehicle to an ascertained obstacle due to the fact that a predefined distance to the obstacle has been undershot; and displaying a second depiction including a detail, enlarged in comparison to the first depiction, of the representation of the surroundings including the obstacles and the representation of the vehicle on the display device, the detail representing the area of the surroundings and of the vehicle at which the approach by the vehicle to the obstacle was established.
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