Multi-functional optical detection system for a vehicle
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1. An object sensing system for a motor vehicle, comprising:
- at least one optical sensor;
a lens that directs a first image of a first vehicle area and a second image of a second vehicle area toward said at least one optical sensor;
a display connected to said at least one optical sensor to display at least one of the first and second images.
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Abstract
An object detection system for a motor vehicle comprises at least one optical sensor, a lens that directs an image of the handle and/or of a window trap area the optical sensor, and a display displaying the image of the area behind the vehicle. The object detection system can be operably coupled to a window lifter motor for driving the window and/or a handle for operating an opening leaf, such as a vehicle door
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1. An object sensing system for a motor vehicle, comprising:
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at least one optical sensor;
a lens that directs a first image of a first vehicle area and a second image of a second vehicle area toward said at least one optical sensor;
a display connected to said at least one optical sensor to display at least one of the first and second images. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An object sensing system for a motor vehicle having a window lifter and a handle for operating a vehicle leaf, the system comprising:
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at least one optical sensor;
a lens that directs a first image of a first vehicle area a second image of a second vehicle area toward said at least one optical sensor, wherein the first vehicle area is a rear view area behind the vehicle and the second vehicle area is one selected from the group consisting of the handle and a window lifter trap area;
a display connected to said at least one optical sensor to display at least one of the first and second images. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An object detection method for a motor vehicle having a window lifter and a handle for operating a vehicle leaf, comprising:
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capturing a first image of a first vehicle area and a second image of a second vehicle area, wherein the first vehicle area is a rear view area behind the vehicle and the second vehicle area is one selected from the group consisting of the handle and a window lifter trap area;
directing the first and second images to at least one optical sensor;
detecting a foreign object in the second image; and
controlling operation of at least one of the window lifter and the handle if the foreign object is detected. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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