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Systems and methods for towing vehicle and trailer with surround view imaging devices

  • US 10,259,390 B2
  • Filed: 05/11/2017
  • Issued: 04/16/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/27/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for a towing vehicle towing a trailer having at least one imaging device, comprising:

  • receiving, from a first imaging device coupled to the trailer, a first image stream having a plurality of first images;

    receiving, from a second imaging device coupled to the towing vehicle, a second image stream having a plurality of second images;

    determining, by a processor onboard the towing vehicle, at least one common feature between a first image of the plurality of first images and a second image of the plurality of second images;

    determining, by the processor onboard the towing vehicle, a first distance from the first imaging device coupled to the trailer to the at least one common feature and a second distance from the second imaging device coupled to the towing vehicle to the at least one common feature; and

    determining, by the processor onboard the towing vehicle, a position of the first imaging device relative to the towing vehicle based on the first distance, the second distance and a known position and pose of the second imaging device on the towing vehicle.

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