METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALIGNMENT OF TRAILER HITCH
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1. An image capture apparatus comprising:
- a camera suitable for capturing both visible light images and infrared light images;
an infrared light source supported by the camera; and
a visible light source supported by the camera.
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Abstract
A system for facilitating the backing of a vehicle to couple a hitch and trailer, the system including one or more cameras providing visual images to the vehicle driver to assist in backing the vehicle and making the coupling.
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6 Claims
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1. An image capture apparatus comprising:
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a camera suitable for capturing both visible light images and infrared light images;
an infrared light source supported by the camera; and
a visible light source supported by the camera.
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2. A vehicle backing apparatus for assisting in coupling a hitch supported by the vehicle with a trailer, the apparatus comprising:
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a first camera positioned to provide an image of the trailer;
a second camera positioned to provide an image of the hitch;
a monitor system for displaying the image of the trailer and the image of the hitch. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of backing a vehicle with a hitch toward a trailer to couple the trailer with the hitch, the method comprising:
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viewing the trailer through a first camera while backing the vehicle toward the trailer;
viewing the hitch through a second camera while backing the vehicle toward the trailer.
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