TRACTOR TRAILER CAMERA CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE
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1. A camera control system for a tractor and a trailer comprising:
- a camera that provides a video signal and configured for mounting on the trailer;
a transmitter configured for coupling to the camera to transmit the video signal; and
a control relay comprising a first terminal configured for coupling to head lights of the tractor, the control relay configured for supplying power to the head lights through the first terminal;
wherein the control relay is further configured for supplying power to the transmitter through a second terminal of the control relay when power is supplied to the head lights.
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Abstract
A tractor trailer camera control system for relaying a camera video signal through existing tractor and trailer electrical lines without the requirement for a traditional dedicated camera video harness is disclosed. The camera video signal may alternatively be transmitted wirelessly. The camera control system may use relays for powering the various components and controlling the transmission of the camera video signal from the camera to a monitor installed in the cab.
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1. A camera control system for a tractor and a trailer comprising:
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a camera that provides a video signal and configured for mounting on the trailer; a transmitter configured for coupling to the camera to transmit the video signal; and a control relay comprising a first terminal configured for coupling to head lights of the tractor, the control relay configured for supplying power to the head lights through the first terminal; wherein the control relay is further configured for supplying power to the transmitter through a second terminal of the control relay when power is supplied to the head lights. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A camera control system for a tractor and a trailer comprising:
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a camera that provides a video signal and configured for mounting on the trailer; a transmitter configured for coupling to the camera to transmit the video signal; and a control relay comprising a first terminal configured for coupling to head lights of the tractor, the control relay configured for supplying power to the head lights through the first terminal; wherein the control relay is further configured for supplying power to the transmitter through a second terminal of the control relay when the tractor is in reverse gear. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A camera control system for a tractor and a trailer comprising:
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a camera that provides a video signal and configured for mounting on the trailer; a transmitter configured for coupling to the camera to transmit the video signal; a control relay comprising a first terminal configured for coupling to head lights of the tractor, the control relay configured for supplying power to the head lights through the first terminal; and a monitor configured for displaying the video signal; wherein the control relay is further configured for supplying power to the transmitter through a second terminal of the control relay when an override switch is turned on or the monitor is turned on. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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