Driver's aid using image processing
US6727807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2300/308
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for alerting a driver of an automobile to a traffic condition. The system comprises at least one camera having a field of view and facing in the forward direction of the automobile. The camera captures images of the field of view in front of the automobile. A control unit receives images of the field of view from the camera and identifies objects therein of a predetermined type. The control unit analyzes the object images of at least one predetermined type to determine whether one or more of the identified objects present a condition that requires the driver's response. A display receives control signals from the control unit regarding the one or more of the objects that present a condition that requires the driver's response. The display displays an image of the object to the driver that is positioned and scaled so that it overlays the actual object as seen by the driver, the displayed image of the object enhancing a feature of the actual object to alert the driver.
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