Uses for truck cam

• US 20030151598A1
• Filed: 02/13/2002
• Published: 08/14/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 02/13/2002
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Thomas Andrew Sutor
• Original Assignee: Thomas Andrew Sutor
• Inventors: Sutor, Thomas Andrew
• Application Number:
  US09/816,530
• Publication Number:
  US 20030151598A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 345/204
• 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 1/23 with a predetermined field of view
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/28 with an adjustable field of view
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/30 providing vision in the non-visible spectrum, e.g. night or infrared vision
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/105 using multiple cameras
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/106 using night vision cameras
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/802 for monitoring and displaying vehicle exterior blind spot views
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/8053 for bad weather conditions or night vision
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/8066 for monitoring rearward traffic

Abstract

My invention, the “TRUCK-CAM”, is simply an LCD screen positioned in full view of the driver with mini-cams strategically placed at the back, sides and front of the truck. This will allow the driver an un-before view, previously blind to him. I feel confident that with my device in use, truck safety will be heightened tremendously. The technology is here, all that is needed is for the “TRUCK-CAM” to become a reality.

Claims

1. A safety device for trucks which I call, the ‘

truck-cam’

;

Helps to eliminate, ‘

blind-spots’

when operating a vehicle.

Allows driver of semi-trucks and large vehicles to see all areas of importance.

Can be installed easily.

Affordably priced.

By reducing accidents, would in turn lower insurance premiums.

With the increased volume of truck traffic on the highways today, it is my contention that the ‘

TruckCam’

will be a boon to the trucking industry.