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Target monitoring system with lens cleaning device

US9607242B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 16, 2015
Grant dateMar 28, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 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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