Camera-assisted blind spot detection
US9586525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2420/403
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A blind spot detection system. The system includes a camera mounted at the rear of a vehicle, a controller coupled to the camera, and an indicator coupled to the controller. The camera is configured to capture images in a field-of-view to the rear of the vehicle. The controller is configured to receive a signal from the camera indicative of the images, and controller determining when a second vehicle in the images enters a blind spot of the vehicle. The controller activates the indicator when the second vehicle enters the blind spot of the vehicle.
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