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Viewing system for vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles

US9667922B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2014
Grant dateMay 30, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2300/00
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A viewing system for a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, includes an image capture unit, a computing unit, and a reproducing unit. The image capture unit includes a lens, which has an optical axis, and a digital image sensing unit, and is configured to be attached to the vehicle such that a viewing area on the side of the vehicle is sensed with at least one part of a first legally-prescribed field of view and with at least one part of a second legally-prescribed field of view. The lens is disposed with respect to the digital image sensing unit such that the optical axis extends through the part of the first legally-prescribed field of view that is reproduced on the digital image sensing unit.

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