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Image generation apparatus and paver operation assistance system

US9734413B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2015
Grant dateAug 15, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T3/4038
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An image generation apparatus includes a processor that generates an output image based on input images captured by multiple imaging units mounted on a paver including a hopper, a tractor, and a screed. The output image includes a hopper image representing a downward view of the hopper, a left-side surrounding image representing a downward view of a surrounding area on the left side in a movement direction of the paver, a right-side surrounding image representing a downward view of a surrounding area on the right side in the moving direction of the paver, and an illustration image of the tractor. The processor arranges the hopper image, the left-side surrounding image, the right-side surrounding image, and the illustration image such that the output image represents a downward view of the paver.

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