Trailer backing path prediction using gps and camera images

A method of controlling a vehicle and trailer assembly comprising:

• obtaining a current position and a corresponding image for the vehicle and trailer assembly from a GPS system;
• displaying the image on a display screen for a trailer backing system;
• selecting a location on the displayed image to indicate a desired final position for the vehicle and trailer assembly;
• determining an intended trailer backing path with the trailer backing system based upon the desired final position of the vehicle and trailer assembly;
• and
• displaying the intended trailer backing path on the display screen.

A method of controlling a vehicle and trailer assembly comprising:

• obtaining an image for a current position of the vehicle and trailer assembly from of a camera mounted to one of a vehicle and a trailer for the vehicle and trailer assembly;
• displaying the image on a display screen for a trailer backing system;
• determining a predicted trailer backing path with the trailer backing system based upon a steering angle of the vehicle and an angle between the vehicle and the trailer;
• and
• displaying the predicted trailer backing path on the display screen to assist the operator in steering the vehicle.