Vehicle imaging processing system and method having obstructed image detection
US7196305B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T7/0002
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An imaging system for a vehicle is provided. The system includes an image sensor generating a plurality of image frames, and a controller coupled to the image sensor. The controller is programmed to detect an obstructed image frame from the plurality of image frames. The obstruction corresponds to a windshield wiper of the vehicle. In response to detecting an obstructed image, the controller optimizes the obstructed image for display or use by a vehicle system. The controller detects an obstructed image by at least one of object sensing confirmation, edge detection, negative shift detection or headlight illumination detection.
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