System and method for vision enhancement in a vehicle
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1. A method of providing integrated audio and video communication between the front and rear seat areas of a vehicle, comprising:
- receiving operator input at an operator input device mounted in the front seat area of the vehicle; and
in response to the received operator input, activating a video system to provide video signals of the rear seat area of the vehicle to a display in the front seat area of the vehicle and activating an audio system to provide audible signals between the front and rear seat areas of the vehicle.
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Abstract
A vision enhancement system for a vehicle includes a camera (22) and a display (20). The camera (22) and display (20) are coupled to an interior of the vehicle. The camera (22) is configured to view the interior of the vehicle and to generate a video signal representative of the interior of the vehicle. The display (20) is coupled to the interior of the vehicle and coupled to the camera (22). The display (20) is configured to display the video signal.
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1. A method of providing integrated audio and video communication between the front and rear seat areas of a vehicle, comprising:
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receiving operator input at an operator input device mounted in the front seat area of the vehicle; and
in response to the received operator input, activating a video system to provide video signals of the rear seat area of the vehicle to a display in the front seat area of the vehicle and activating an audio system to provide audible signals between the front and rear seat areas of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A vision enhancement system for a vehicle, the vehicle having an interior, comprising:
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a camera configured to view a rear seat area of the vehicle interior and to generate a video signal representative of the rear seat area of the vehicle interior;
a display coupled to the camera, wherein the display is configured to display the video signal;
a light source positioned proximate the rear seat area of the vehicle interior configured to illuminate the rear seat area; and
an operator input device, wherein the display is configured to display the video signal in response to operator actuation of the operator input device and wherein the light source is automatically turned on when the video signal is displayed using the operator input device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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