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DUAL-MODE VISION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE SAFETY

  • US 20100201507A1
  • Filed: 02/12/2009
  • Published: 08/12/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/12/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A dual-mode imaging system for a vehicle having a passenger cabin, the system comprising:

  • an electro-optical imaging device;

    a rotating mount for mounting the imaging device inside of the passenger cabin and comprising a drive unit for moving the imaging device between a rear view position wherein the imaging device is oriented to image a back-up area rearward of the vehicle through a window of the vehicle and a seating view position wherein the imaging device is oriented to image a seating area within the passenger cabin, the drive unit operable to move the imaging device to the rear view position when the vehicle is in a reverse travel mode and to the seating view position when vehicle powertrain is in a non-reverse travel mode;

    at least one electronic control module operable when the vehicle is in a non-reverse travel mode to determine an occupancy status for at least one seating position in the seating area based upon imagery received from the imaging device, and further operable to direct a function change in at least one safety system based on the occupancy status; and

    a video display screen displaying images from the imaging device when the imaging device is in the rear view position.

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