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Hitch assistance system with interface presenting simplified path image

US12151614B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2023
Grant dateNov 26, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2043

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  • 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 and deriving a vehicle path to align a center of a hitch ball of the vehicle with a centerline of a trailer coupler within the image data. The controller also outputs a video image including a representation of a simplified path from the hitch ball to the coupler and outputs a steering signal to cause the vehicle to steer along the vehicle path.

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