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Accessory system for vehicle

US8710969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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323References
23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 9, 2013
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 9, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2420/403
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An accessory system for a vehicle includes a windshield and an accessory module. The windshield has a mounting element attached at an inner surface of the windshield, with the mounting element adapted for mounting of an accessory module thereto and demounting of the accessory module therefrom. The accessory module is adapted for mounting to and demounting from the mounting element. The accessory module accommodates a camera having a CMOS photosensor array and a lens. The CMOS photosensor array is accommodated at the accessory module separate from the lens. The CMOS photosensor array is disposed on a circuit board. The accessory module is configured so that, when mounted to the mounting element attached at the windshield, the lens has a field of view through the windshield appropriate for a driver assistance system of the vehicle.

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