Steerable night vision system
US6725139B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/23
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A night vision system for a vehicle includes a vehicle directional sensor generating a vehicle directional signal when the vehicle is changing bearing. A night vision camera generates a camera signal. A camera motor directs the night vision camera. A camera motor control unit receives the vehicle directional signal from the vehicle directional sensor and responds by activating the camera motor.
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