Wading apparatus for a vehicle and method of use
US9975499B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2400/3015
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A motor vehicle includes imaging apparatus comprising at least one camera. The apparatus is operable to provide a wade image to an occupant of the vehicle being an image of at least a portion of an exterior surface of the vehicle that is exposed to liquid when wading. The wade image is arranged to allow the occupant to determine whether the level of the liquid is below a prescribed level. Embodiments of the invention are advantageous over known wade aid devices such as ultrasonic sensor arrangements in that a driver is able to view directly a level of liquid such as water in which the vehicle is wading. Furthermore embodiments of the invention have a reduced settling time when switched on compared with ultrasonic sensor arrangements.
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