System and method for camera or sensor-based parking spot detection and identification

A vehicle, comprising:

• a camera or sensor operable for obtaining an image encompassing a defined space, wherein the camera or sensor comprises one or more of a front camera or sensor, a side camera or sensor, and a rear camera or sensor mounted on the vehicle, and wherein the image comprises one or more of a front image, a side image, and a rear image showing a corresponding view from the vehicle;
• one of an on-board processor and a communications link to a remote processor executing an algorithm operable for segmenting the defined space in the image and overlaying a directional representation connecting points associated with the defined space, wherein the directional representation comprises information related to one or more of a location, a size, an orientation, and a classification of the defined space;
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• a display operable for displaying the directional representation to a driver of the vehicle overlaid on one of the image and another image.