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Method for performing an at least semi-autonomous parking process of a motor vehicle in a garage, parking assistance system and motor vehicle

US9656691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2013
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2300/806
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for performing an at least semi-autonomous parking process of a motor vehicle (1) in a garage (16), wherein the garage (16) is detected and a current position of the motor vehicle (1) relative to the garage (16) is determined by means of a parking assistance system (2) of the motor vehicle (1), and wherein following detection of the garage (16) the at least semi-autonomous parking process is carried out depending on the current position of the motor vehicle (1) relative to the garage (16), wherein an image of the garage (16) is recorded by means of a camera (8, 10, 11, 12) of the parking assistance system (2) and the detection of the garage (16) comprises subjecting the image to pattern recognition regarding the garage entrance (17) by means of an image processor (6) of the parking assistance system (2) and identifying the garage (16) by means of the pattern recognition.

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