Park assist system and method
US8618955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q9/006
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method of parking assist includes a detection device located in a rear portion of a vehicle. The detection device acquires data representative of a viewable area behind the vehicle. The detection device is in communication with a park assist controller. A first viewable area that includes an area where a tow device is located when attached to the rear portion of the vehicle is monitored, where the first viewable area is associated with a first field of view (FOV). If the tow device is detected within the first viewable area, the park assist controller switches between the first FOV to a second field of view (FOV) associated with a second viewable area, where the second viewable area does not include the area where the tow device is located. Feedback is provided to a display indicating if an obstacle is located within the second FOV.
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