Vehicle surroundings object detection in low light conditions
US11595587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/167
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method performed by a vision control system for supporting in low light conditions in surroundings of a moving vehicle, object detection by at least a first on-board rearward- and/or sideward-facing image capturing device. The vision control system captures a surrounding located rearward and/or sideward of the moving vehicle with support from the at least first image capturing device. The vision control system further determines light conditions in the surrounding. Moreover, the vision control system provides with support from at least a first light source, when the light conditions fulfill insufficient light criteria, a light output illuminating a ground region of the surrounding to facilitate object detection by the at least first image capturing device. The disclosure also relates to a vision control system, a vehicle comprising such a vision control system, and a respective corresponding computer readable storage medium.
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