Vehicle camera system operable in off-road mode and method
US8983717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2556/50
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A camera system and method of assisting a driver of vehicle for off-road mode use is provided. The camera system includes one or more cameras located on the vehicle to generate images of ground near the vehicle. The generated images are displayed to the driver when the vehicle is detected to be operating off-road and are prevented from being displayed when not off-road. A steering wheel direction indicator may also be displayed to the driver.
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