Viewing system

• US 20050225633A1
• Filed: 06/25/2003
• Published: 10/13/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 07/25/2002
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (Koninklijke Philips N.V.)
• Original Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (Koninklijke Philips N.V.)
• Inventors: Eggen, Josephus, Diederiks, Elmo
• Application Number:
  US10/521,863
• Publication Number:
  US 20050225633A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 348/143
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/28 with an adjustable field of view
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/101 using cameras with adjustable capturing direction
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/301 combining image information with other obstacle sensor information, e.g. using RADAR/LIDAR/SONAR sensors for estimating risk of collision
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/302 combining image information with GPS information or vehicle data, e.g. vehicle speed, gyro, steering angle data
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/406 using wireless transmission
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/802 for monitoring and displaying vehicle exterior blind spot views
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/8046 for replacing a rear-view mirror system
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/8093 for obstacle warning
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/185 from a mobile camera, e.g. for remote control

Abstract

Viewing system comprising display means (3) and an imaging system (7), The display means (3) and the imaging system (7) are arranged to communicate with each other. The display means (3) are arranged to display an image based on signals received from the imaging system (7). The spatial orientation of the display means (3) is adjustable and the imaging system (7) comprises orientation adjusting means (8) arranged to adjust the viewing orientation of the imaging system (7). The viewing system further comprises sensor means (5) for detecting adjustments in the orientation of the display means (3). The sensor means (5) are also arranged to communicate with the orientation adjustment means (8). The orientation adjusting means (8) are arranged to adjust the viewing orientation of the imaging system (7) based on signals received from the sensor means (5).

Claims

1. Viewing system comprising display means and an imaging system connected to the display means,

the display means being arranged to display an image based on signals received from the imaging system,

the spatial orientation of the display means being adjustable and

the imaging system comprising orientation adjusting means arranged to adjust the viewing orientation of the imaging system,

characterized in that

the viewing system further comprises sensor means for detecting adjustments in the orientation of the display means, the sensor means being connected to the orientation adjustment means and

the orientation adjusting means being arranged to adjust the viewing orientation of the imaging system based on signals received from the sensor means.

2. Viewing system according to claim 1, characterized in that imaging system comprises one or more cameras positioned in a vehicle chosen from the group of:

rear-view camera;

interior camera;

tire camera;

blind angle camera.

3. Viewing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the imaging system comprises image processing means arranged to process the registered image.

4. Viewing system according to claim 3, characterized in that the image processing means are arranged to process additional information concerning the status of the vehicle or its surroundings for display on the display means.

5. Viewing system according to claim 3, characterized in that the image processing means are arranged to display one or more images at the same time or one after the other on the display means.

6. Viewing system according to claim 4, characterized in that the viewing system further comprises selection means connected to the image processing means to select which image and/or which additional information is displayed by the display means.

7. Viewing system according to claim 1, in which the display means are positioned as a rear-view mirror in a vehicle.

8. Viewing system according to claim 1, in which the display means are adjustable in a tilt and a pan direction.

9. Viewing system according to claim 1, in which the image processing means are arranged to eliminate high lights in the registered image.