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Vehicle Safety Device

  • US 20100097199A1
  • Filed: 07/24/2009
  • Published: 04/22/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/19/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A visual safety system for a vehicle, comprising:

  • at least a first and a second camera mounted substantially at or near the rear end of a vehicle, the first camera positioned such that it views traffic approaching the rear right side of the vehicle, and the second camera positioned such that it views traffic approaching the rear left side of the vehicle;

    the first and second cameras outputting video data to a monitor;

    the monitor mounted inside a vehicle in a position which allows it to be viewed by the driver;

    the monitor having a video data input to receive video data from the first and second cameras and display areas for displaying the video data;

    means to detect when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear; and

    control means to automatically activate the first and second cameras and the monitor when the vehicle is in reverse gear;

    whereby the vehicle driver is automatically presented with video information about oncoming traffic when the vehicle is in reverse.

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