M-ATV Driver's Vision Augmentation System
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1. A vision augmentation system for installation on a vehicle to provide video aids to assist vehicle drivers, comprising:
- a plurality of cameras providing video inputs;
a quad video processor powered by a power source, wherein the quad video processor receives the video inputs from the cameras and outputs an appropriate video display; and
a touch screen display to receive the output from the quad video processor and display said appropriate video display, the touch screen display being separately connected to a converter unit for touch screen connection back to the quad video processor for touch-screen control of said appropriate video display.
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Abstract
Video aids are disclosed to assist vehicle drivers for all phases of vehicle control and driving conditions. In one exemplary embodiment, a driver'"'"'s vision augmentation system is flexibly configured for installation on virtually any vehicle for real-time video display to the vehicle driver of each tire'"'"'s contact with the ground. Such a driver'"'"'s vision augmentation system can improve one'"'"'s ability to drive in off-road conditions, e.g., through an otherwise impassable terrain, in order to increase survivability and improve chances for mission success.
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1. A vision augmentation system for installation on a vehicle to provide video aids to assist vehicle drivers, comprising:
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a plurality of cameras providing video inputs; a quad video processor powered by a power source, wherein the quad video processor receives the video inputs from the cameras and outputs an appropriate video display; and a touch screen display to receive the output from the quad video processor and display said appropriate video display, the touch screen display being separately connected to a converter unit for touch screen connection back to the quad video processor for touch-screen control of said appropriate video display. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A vision augmentation method to provide video aids to assist a vehicle driver, comprising:
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choosing video cameras for operation in a select portion of the electromagnetic spectrum; configuring said video cameras around an exterior of a vehicle to provide video inputs of respective real-time imagery, including video inputs of ground tire contacts; providing a touch screen display capable of displaying said real time imagery in a quadrant display layout; providing a control unit powered by a power source, wherein a programmable video quad unit inside the control unit receives the video inputs from the cameras and sends the appropriate video display to the touch screen display; and providing a control capability to switch between a full screen view of any selected camera input and a quad screen display with the use of the touch screen display. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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