Superimposition of video signals on an operating data display
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1. A monitoring and imaging system for use with a vehicle, the monitoring and imagining system comprising:
- at least one sensor to monitor the operation of an engine powering the vehicle, said sensor providing an operating data system signal;
at least one image acquisition device to provide an image data signal for a viewed scene;
a monitor mounted adjacent a location for an operator of the vehicle so said monitor can be viewed by the vehicle operator; and
a computer to provide both said operating data signal and said image data signal to said monitor so operating data and image data are displayed to be viewed on said monitor.
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Abstract
A process and system for display of both motor vehicle operating data and scene images on a monitor located within the visual range of the motor vehicle operator. In particular, the present invention is useful for motor vehicles used in the construction industry. Scene image data is acquired by use of at least one image acquisition device, especially a camera, and the received images are superimposed on the monitor for display with motor vehicle operating data such as motor temperature, oil pressure, etc.
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1. A monitoring and imaging system for use with a vehicle, the monitoring and imagining system comprising:
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at least one sensor to monitor the operation of an engine powering the vehicle, said sensor providing an operating data system signal;
at least one image acquisition device to provide an image data signal for a viewed scene;
a monitor mounted adjacent a location for an operator of the vehicle so said monitor can be viewed by the vehicle operator; and
a computer to provide both said operating data signal and said image data signal to said monitor so operating data and image data are displayed to be viewed on said monitor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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12. A method for displaying operating conditions of an engine powering a vehicle and for also displaying images of scenes adjacent the vehicle, the method including the steps of:
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providing at least one operating parameter data signal for the engine powering the vehicle using a sensor;
providing at least one image data signal for a scene viewed adjacent the vehicle using an image acquisition device;
providing a monitor mounted adjacent a location for an operator of the vehicle so said monitor can be viewed by the vehicle operator; and
processing and providing both said operating parameter data signal and said image data signal to said monitor so operating data and image data are displayed to be viewed on said monitor.
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