Target monitoring system with lens cleaning device
US9607242B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30252
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An imaging system of a vehicle is provided herein. A camera is configured to capture images of a rear vehicle scene containing a trailer attached to the vehicle. A device is configured to remove contaminants on a lens of the camera. A controller is configured to analyze the captured images and activate the device based on the image quality of the captured images and a motion of the trailer relative to the vehicle.
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