Imaging systems for use with patrol cars and patrol cars having such imaging systems
First Claim
1. An imaging system for mounting on a patrol car, comprising:
- at least one image pick-up device having an optical axis; and
a direction changing device arranged and constructed to change an angle of the optical axis of the image pick-up device with respect to at least one of either a horizontal direction or a vertical direction; and
a zooming device arranged and constructed to change a focal distance of the image pick-up device; and
at least one sensor arranged and constructed to detect a condition related to the patrol car and to output a detection signal; and
an image memory device arranged and constructed to store image information captured by the image pick-up device;
a controller arranged and constructed to select one of image pick-up modes in response to the detection signal and to control at least one of either the direction changing device or the zooming device according to the selected pick-up mode in order to capture images by the image pick-up device.
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Abstract
An imaging system for use with a patrol car includes at least one image pick-up device, a memory device, and a controller. The controller executes instructions to store image information captured by the image pick-up device in the memory device. Various operating modes of the imaging system may be selected based in part upon the operating conditions of the patrol car. Recording and transmitting of the image information may be performed manually or automatically, depending upon the operator of the system and the conditions of the patrol car. Both the interior of the patrol car (i.e., rear seat), and the environment outside of the patrol car (i.e., to the front and rear of the vehicle), may be recorded by the image pick-up systems. Additionally, automatic control such as 360° views upon reaching a desired destination may be performed based upon the configuration of the imaging system.
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Citations
34 Claims
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1. An imaging system for mounting on a patrol car, comprising:
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at least one image pick-up device having an optical axis; and
a direction changing device arranged and constructed to change an angle of the optical axis of the image pick-up device with respect to at least one of either a horizontal direction or a vertical direction; and
a zooming device arranged and constructed to change a focal distance of the image pick-up device; and
at least one sensor arranged and constructed to detect a condition related to the patrol car and to output a detection signal; and
an image memory device arranged and constructed to store image information captured by the image pick-up device;
a controller arranged and constructed to select one of image pick-up modes in response to the detection signal and to control at least one of either the direction changing device or the zooming device according to the selected pick-up mode in order to capture images by the image pick-up device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A patrol car comprising an imaging system, the imaging system comprising:
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at least one image pick-up device;
a memory device; and
a controller arranged and constructed to execute instructions to store image information captured by the image pick-up device in the memory device and to control the memory device and the at least one image pick-up device corresponding to a patrolling function. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A patrol car comprising an imaging system, the imaging system comprising:
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at least one image pick-up device arranged and constructed to capture image information;
a memory device arranged and constructed to store the image information captured by the at least one image pick-up device;
a positional information acquisition device arranged and constructed to obtain positional information of the patrol car, and a transmitter arranged and constructed to transmit the image information and the positional information to a place external to the patrol car; and
an input device arranged and constructed to enable an instruction input to transmit the image information and the positional information via the transmitter, and a controller arranged and constructed to transmit the image information and the positional information via the transmitter when a corresponding instruction is inputted into the input device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A patrol car comprising an imaging system, the imaging system comprising:
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at least one image pick-up device arranged and constructed to capture images of at least one of either an outside environment or an inside environment of the patrol car and to output a corresponding image information; and
a memory device arranged and constructed to store the image information; and
a controller arranged and constructed to execute instructions to store the image information in the memory device and to output a synchronization signal to the image pick-up device; and
wherein the image information corresponding to one frame of image is outputted from the image pick-up device to the controller in response to the cyclic period of the synchronization signal. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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26. A patrol car comprising an imaging system, the imaging system comprising:
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at least one image pick-up device arranged and constructed to capture images of at least one of either an outside environment or an inside environment of the patrol car and to output a corresponding image information; and
a memory device arranged and constructed to store the image information; and
a controller including a control unit and a relay device;
wherein the controller is arranged and constructed to execute instructions to store the image information in the memory device;
wherein the relay device receives a power supply from a battery mounted within the patrol car, and the power supply is supplied to the control unit, the image pick-up device, and the memory device, via the relay device; and
wherein the relay device is arranged and constructed to control a start-up timing of each of the control unit, the image pick-up device and the memory device. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28)
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29. A patrol car comprising an imaging system, the imaging system comprising;
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at least one image pick-up device arranged and constructed to capture images of at least one of either an outside environment or an inside environment of the patrol car and to output a corresponding image information;
a memory device arranged and constructed to store the image information; and
a controller arranged and constructed to execute an instruction to store the image information in the memory device; and
wherein the controller includes a reading device arranged and constructed to obtain an identification information of an occupant of the patrol car and to stored the obtained identification information in the memory device. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31)
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32. A patrol car comprising an imaging system, the imaging system comprising:
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at least one image pick-up device arranged and constructed to capture images of at least one of either an outside environment or an inside environment of the patrol car and to output a corresponding image information;
a memory device arranged and constructed to store the image information; and
a controller arranged and constructed to execute an instruction to store the image information in the memory device; and
wherein the controller has an internal clock and is arranged and constructed to synchronize a time of the internal clock with a correct time at a predetermined interval. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34)
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Specification