Integrated vehicle monitoring system
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1. A monitoring method performed by a vehicle monitor, comprising:
- receiving, via a wireless receiver of the vehicle monitor, data relating to an internal condition of a vehicle, wherein receiving the data comprises receiving data indicative of tire pressure of the vehicle from a tire pressure sensor;
acquiring, via a camera of the vehicle monitor, image data representing a scene outside the vehicle; and
displaying, on a display panel of the vehicle monitor, the image data and information relating to the internal condition, the displayed information relating to the internal condition comprising a tire pressure level;
wherein the wireless receiver, the display panel, and the camera are physically integrated in the vehicle monitor, the vehicle monitor being detachable from the vehicle.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for monitoring conditions associated with a vehicle or an occupant of the vehicle are disclosed. The methods may include receiving, via a receiver, data relating to an internal condition of the vehicle. The methods may also include displaying, on a display panel, information related to the internal condition based on the received data. The display panel is physically integrated with the receiver and detachable from the vehicle.
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18 Claims
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1. A monitoring method performed by a vehicle monitor, comprising:
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receiving, via a wireless receiver of the vehicle monitor, data relating to an internal condition of a vehicle, wherein receiving the data comprises receiving data indicative of tire pressure of the vehicle from a tire pressure sensor; acquiring, via a camera of the vehicle monitor, image data representing a scene outside the vehicle; and displaying, on a display panel of the vehicle monitor, the image data and information relating to the internal condition, the displayed information relating to the internal condition comprising a tire pressure level; wherein the wireless receiver, the display panel, and the camera are physically integrated in the vehicle monitor, the vehicle monitor being detachable from the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A monitoring device for a vehicle, comprising:
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a wireless receiver; a display panel; a camera; and a controller configured to; receive, via the wireless receiver, data relating to an internal condition of the vehicle; acquire, via the camera, image data representing a scene outside the vehicle; and display, on the display panel, the image data and information related to the internal condition; wherein the controller is further configured to; receive, via the wireless receiver, data indicative of tire pressure of the vehicle from a tire pressure sensor; determine a tire pressure level based on the data received from the tire pressure sensor; and display the tire pressure level on the display panel, and wherein the wireless receiver, the display panel, and the camera are physically integrated in the monitoring device, the monitoring device being detachable from the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A monitoring system for a vehicle, comprising:
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a first sensor configured to generate data relating to an internal condition of the vehicle; and a monitoring device, comprising; a camera; a wireless receiver; a display panel; and a controller configured to; receive, via the wireless receiver, the data generated by the first sensor; acquire, via the camera, image data representing a scene outside the vehicle; and display, on the display panel, the image data and information related to the internal condition, wherein the first sensor is a tire pressure sensor, and the controller is further configured to; receive, via the wireless receiver, data indicative of tire pressure of the vehicle from a tire pressure sensor; determine a tire pressure level based on the data received from the tire pressure sensor; and display the tire pressure level on the display panel, and wherein the wireless receiver, the display panel, and the camera are physically integrated in the monitoring device, the monitoring device being detachable from the vehicle.
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