Portable vision system
US8471691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/167
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for integrating a camera-equipped handheld mobile device with a vehicle's electronic systems, such that the imaging capabilities of the mobile device can be utilized by the vehicle, and information from vehicle's systems can be utilized by the mobile device. The mobile device is placed in a mounting fixture, which can provide power to the mobile device, and is designed to dynamically aim the mobile device's camera based on driving conditions. The mobile device can communicate with the vehicle's systems wirelessly, or via a wired connection. Images from the mobile device's camera are provided to a processor onboard the vehicle, and can be used by vehicle safety and convenience systems. The mobile device can also receive information from the vehicle and use the information in applications on the mobile device. Computing workload can be shared between the vehicle's processor and the mobile device.
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