Imaging system and method for fog detection
US9514373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2300/312
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An imaging system and method for fog detection are disclosed herein. An imager is configured to image a scene external and forward of a controlled vehicle and to generate image data corresponding to the acquired images. A controller is configured to receive and analyze the image data. When exterior lights of the controlled vehicle are operated in a low beam state, the controller is able to detect light sources of interest in the image data, determine if each light source of interest is a foggy light or a clear light, and generate a first signal if a fog entry condition is satisfied.
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