System and process for viewing in blind spots

• US 10,046,703 B2
• Filed: 12/11/2015
• Issued: 08/14/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Serge B. Hoyda
• Original Assignee: Serge B. Hoyda
• Inventors: Hoyda, Serge B., Hines, Zachary Bernard
• Primary Examiner(s): Wong, Allen C
• Application Number:
  US14/898,129
• Publication Number:
  US 20170267176A1
• Time in Patent Office: 977 Days
• Field of Search: 348148
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 2360/21 using cameras
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 2360/334 Projection means
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 35/00 Instruments specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/00 Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/002 specially adapted for covering the peripheral part of the vehicle, e.g. for viewing tyres, bumpers or the like integrated in the windows B60R1/001; combined with rear-view mirrors B60R1/08
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/24 in front of the vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/25 to the sides of the vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/28 with an adjustable field of view
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/31 providing stereoscopic vision
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/0235 of flat type, e.g. LCD
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/04 Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2001/1253 with cameras, video cameras or video screens
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0003 inside the vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0005 Dashboard
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0022 Pillars
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0026 Windows, e.g. windscreen
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0033 Rear-view mirrors
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/004 outside the vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0043 for integrated articles, i.e. not substantially protruding from the surrounding parts
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0049 for non integrated articles
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0052 : using screws, bolts, rivets or the like
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0056 : using suction cups
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0071 : using latches, clips, clamps, straps or the like
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0073 : using key-type connections
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0089 : around three axes, i.e. universally mounted
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/105 : using multiple cameras
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/202 : displaying a blind spot scene on the vehicle part responsible for the blind spot
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/205 : using a head-up display
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/30 : characterised by the type of image processing
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/60 : characterised by monitoring and displaying vehicle exterior scenes from a transformed perspective
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/70 : characterised by an event-triggered choice to display a specific image among a selection of captured images
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/802 : for monitoring and displaying vehicle exterior blind spot views
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/8026 : in addition to a rear-view mirror system
• CPC Class Codes: B60S 1/56 : specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior including cleaning devices B60R1/0602
• CPC Class Codes: B60S 1/566 : including wiping devices B60S1/563, B60S1/583 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G02B 27/0006 : with means to keep optical surfaces clean, e.g. by preventing or removing dirt, stains, contamination, condensation G02B1/18 takes precedence; cleaning in general B08B
• CPC Class Codes: G06V 10/10 : Image acquisition document image scanning and transmission H04N1/00; control of digital cameras H04N23/60
• CPC Class Codes: G06V 20/56 : exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: G08G 1/167 : Driving aids for lane monitoring, lane changing, e.g. blind spot detection
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/811 : by dust removal, e.g. from surfaces of the image sensor or processing of the image signal output by the electronic image sensor
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/90 : Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 5/76 : Television signal recording
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 5/77 : between a recording apparatus and a television camera
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 5/772 : the recording apparatus and the television camera being placed in the same enclosure
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/181 : for receiving images from a plurality of remote sources
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/12 : WLAN [Wireless Local Area Networks]
• CPC Class Codes: H05K 999/99 : dummy group

Abstract

There is disclosed a viewing system coupled to a motor vehicle having a frame having a roof, at least one support, and a body with the at least one support supporting the roof over the body. The system can comprise at least one camera, at least one screen coupled to the support. In addition each camera is coupled to the at least one support and wherein said at least one screen is in communication with the first set of cameras, wherein said at least one screen displays images presented by the first set of cameras. This device can provide additional view in the blind spot of the vehicle.

Claims

1. A viewing system coupled to a motor vehicle having a frame having a roof, at least one support, and a body with the at least one support supporting the roof over the body, the system comprising:

a) at least one camera; and

b) at least one screen coupled to the at least one support;

wherein said at least one camera is coupled to the at least one support and wherein said at least one screen is in communication with said at least one camera, wherein said at least one screen displays images presented by said at least one camera;

at least one coupling bracket coupled to said at least one support, wherein said at least one coupling bracket comprises a plurality of prongs configured to be coupled to said at least one screen.

2. The viewing system as in claim 1, wherein said at least one screen is coupled to said at least one support.

3. The viewing system as in claim 1, wherein a first set of cameras comprises at least three cameras.

4. The viewing system as in claim 1, further comprising at least one additional set of cameras.

5. The viewing system as in claim 1, wherein at least one additional set of cameras comprises at least three cameras.

6. The viewing system as in claim 1, further comprising at least one aggregator coupled to said first set of cameras and wherein said at least one aggregator has an output coupled to said at least one screen.

7. The viewing system as in claim 6, further comprising at least one video compression device which is configured to compress the incoming video, wherein said video compression device has an output to said screen.

8. The viewing system as in claim 6, further comprising at least one video recorder.

9. A viewing system comprising:

a) at least one bracket;

b) at least one plug disposed adjacent to said bracket;

c) at least one screen; and

d) at least one camera, wherein said at least one camera is in communication with said screen such that said camera provides at least one video feed to said screen;

wherein said at least one bracket comprises a plurality of prongs configured to be coupled to said at least one screen.

10. The viewing system as in claim 9, further comprising at least one line disposed between said screen and said camera connecting said screen and said camera together to allow signals from said camera to flow from said camera to said screen.

11. A viewing system coupled to a motor vehicle having a frame having a roof, at least one support, and a body with the at least one support supporting the roof over the body, the system comprising:

a) at least one camera;

b) at least one support bracket comprising at least one universal joint;

c) at least one screen coupled to the at least one support bracket, wherein said at least one screen is configured to be adjusted in a plurality of different angles; and

wherein said at least one screen is in communication with said at least one camera, wherein said at least one screen displays images presented by said at least one camera;

at least one coupling bracket coupled to said at least one support bracket, wherein said at least one coupling bracket comprises a plurality of prongs configured to be coupled to said at least one screen.

12. The viewing system as in claim 11, further comprising at least one projector in communication with said at least one camera, wherein said at least one projector is configured to project an image onto a windshield.

13. The viewing system as in claim 11, further comprising at least one mounting bracket wherein said at least one mounting bracket is configured to be mounted on a side of an automobile, and wherein said at least one camera is configured to be mounted on said at least one mounting bracket.

14. The viewing system as in claim 13, wherein said at least one mounting bracket comprises at least one curved surface positioned substantially opposite a surface supporting said at least one camera.

15. The viewing system as in claim 11, wherein the at least one support bracket comprises at least two ball joints for adjustment of a screen.