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Trailer backup assist system with waypoint selection

US9969428B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2015
Grant dateMay 15, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N7/183
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A display system for a vehicle attached to a trailer is provided herein. The system includes a display configured to show an aerial view of the vehicle and the trailer and a plurality of waypoints, each indicating a possible parking location for the trailer. The system also includes a device that interfaces with the display and is operable to select one of the plurality of waypoints and set a trailer orientation for the selected waypoint.

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