Multiple camera system on single monitor display
First Claim
Patent Images
1. a monitor control system used on a vehicle for displaying multiple video signals on a single screen comprising:
- at least two cameras for outputting individual video signals;
at least one monitor for receiving video signals outputted by said cameras and for visually displaying said video signals as images on said screen;
and a video image processor connected to each monitor for processing said individual video signals and for processing and combining said individual signals into one standard video signal.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A monitor system used on a vehicle for displaying multiple video signals simultaneous on a single monitor screen. The system includes cameras, video instrumentation amplifiers, video image processors, and monitors for displaying separate or combined camera views.
71 Citations
15 Claims
-
1. a monitor control system used on a vehicle for displaying multiple video signals on a single screen comprising:
-
at least two cameras for outputting individual video signals;
at least one monitor for receiving video signals outputted by said cameras and for visually displaying said video signals as images on said screen;
and a video image processor connected to each monitor for processing said individual video signals and for processing and combining said individual signals into one standard video signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
-
-
6. A method of displaying multiple images from a camera on one screen comprising the steps of:
-
generating separate video signals from more than one camera;
converting and amplifying said separate video signals for compatibility with a video image processor;
and combining at least two separate video signals into one single standard video output signal. - View Dependent Claims (7)
-
-
8. A monitor control system for a commercial truck with a trailer comprising:
four cameras for generating individual video signals, wherein said cameras are mounted on the exterior of a truck with an attached trailer, at least one video image processor for combining said individual video signals from said cameras, at least one monitor for displaying said individual video signals or said combined video signals connected to said video image processor, and selector for selecting which signals to display on said monitor. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
Specification