Device for improving the visibility conditions in a motor vehicle
US7151439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2300/8053
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device for improving the visibility conditions in a motor vehicle has a radiation source for infrared radiation for irradiating the surroundings of the vehicle, an infrared-sensitive camera for taking images of at least part of the irradiated surroundings, a display unit for displaying collected image data, and a control unit for controlling the device. The control unit is configured in such a way that the display is switched off after a predefined time period t has expired. This device ensures very safe operation for the user.
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