Lane change control system
AssigneeVisiocorp Patents S.a.r.I.
InventorsFrank Linsenmaier, Daniel Wagner
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Abstract
This invention relates generally to vision systems for vehicles and, more particularly, to rear-view vision systems which provide the vehicle operator with scenic information in the direction rearward of the vehicle. More particularly, the invention relates to a rear-view vision system utilizing image capture devices, such as CMOS imaging arrays in external rear view mirrors to support lane change in a driver assistant system.
Claims7
A lane changing system for a vehicle with two exterior rear view mirrors including at least one video sensor wherein the video sensor detects objects in motion which are moving relative to the vehicle, including at least one analysis and interpretation unit per sensor or sensor group to determine geometry data and motion data of the object or objects sensed, at least one display unit for each sensor or sensor group, characterized in that two video sensors are installed at two sides of the vehicle with a view overlapping area backside in the middle of the lane the vehicle is travelling on.
Rear view mirrors adapted to be use in a lane change system with at least one sensor incorporated wherein the sensor is a video sensor and the video frame signals derived there from are connected to a controller connected to the sensor and the signals of the controller are available on a harness, characterized in that the view of the sensor is inclined at least 3 degrees versus the travelling direction of the vehicle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.