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Sensor device for a motor vehicle used for detecting environmental parameters

US6840342B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 20, 2000
Grant dateJan 11, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2300/8053
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensor device for a motor vehicle used for detecting environmental parameters. The sensor has at least one camera system. At least two camera systems are used, each operating in a different region of the electromagnetic spectrum in order to improve the functionality of such a sensor device.

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