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Hitch system using a video camera to facilitate hitch alignment

  • US 20050193603A1
  • Filed: 02/12/2004
  • Published: 09/08/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/12/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for facilitating the alignment of a hitching mechanism located on a vehicle with a mating hitching mechanism located on an object to be removably connected to the vehicle, said system comprising:

  • a target area located on the object to be removably connected to the vehicle, said target area facing the vehicle when the object to be removably connected to the vehicle is in position for connection to the vehicle;

    a video camera for installation in a fixed position on the vehicle, said video camera being oriented toward said target area on the object to be removably connected to the vehicle when the object to be removably connected to the vehicle is in position for connection to the vehicle; and

    a video monitor for placement in the passenger compartment of said vehicle in a position in which it may be viewed by a driver of the vehicle, said video monitor for displaying thereon an image viewed by said video camera.

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