Method and apparatus for detecting and classifying objects associated with vehicle

An apparatus that detects and classifies objects associated with a vehicle, the apparatus comprising:

• at least one memory comprising computer executable instructions;
• and
• at least one processor configured to read and execute the computer executable instructions, the computer executable instructions causing the at least one processor to:
• capture a first image and a second image of an area of a vehicle;
• divide the first image and the second image into a plurality of regions;
• compare a first region of the first image to a second region of the second image, the second region of the second image corresponding to the first region in the first image;
• in response to detecting a difference between the second region and the first region, classify an object present in the difference between the second region and the first region and labeling the classified object;
• and
• provide a notification of the classified object to at least one from among an occupant of the vehicle and an operator of the vehicle.

A non-transitory computer readable medium comprising computer readable instructions, the computer readable instructions executable by a computer to perform a method comprising:

• receiving a first image and a second image of a cabin of a vehicle;
• dividing the first image and the second image into a plurality of regions;
• comparing a first region of the first image to a second region of the second image, the second region of the second image corresponding to the first region in the first image;
• in response to detecting a difference between the second region and the first region, classifying an object present in the difference between the second region and the first region and labeling the classified object;
• and
• providing a notification of the classified object to at least one from among an occupant of the vehicle and an operator of the vehicle.