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Method for operating a driver assistance system with an electronic rearview mirror, driver assistance system and motor vehicle

US9393917B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2015
Grant dateJul 19, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2300/8026
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for operating a driver assistance system of a motor vehicle is provided. A first image sequence of a first rear environmental region of the motor vehicle is provided by a first camera system of an electronic rearview mirror and the first image sequence is displayed on a display device of the electronic rearview mirror disposed in an interior of the motor vehicle. Furthermore, a second image sequence of a second environmental region of the motor vehicle, which overlaps with the first environmental region at least in certain areas, is provided by a second camera system of an environmental capturing device. The electronic rearview mirror is then checked for presence of a malfunction by a computing device of the driver assistance system and the second image sequence is displayed on the display device of the electronic rearview mirror when the malfunction is present.

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