Door-Mounted Side View Camera System For A Vehicle

• US 20160214536A1
• Filed: 07/21/2015
• Published: 07/28/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 01/23/2015
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Glenn S. Burdge
• Original Assignee: Glenn S. Burdge
• Inventors: Burdge, Glenn S.
• Application Number:
  US14/805,053
• Publication Number:
  US 20160214536A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 2360/176 Camera images
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 35/00 Instruments specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 35/215 characterised by the combination of multiple visual outputs, e.g. combined instruments with analogue meters and additional displays
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 35/28 characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics information; characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 35/60 Instruments characterised by their location or relative disposition in or on vehicles arrangements of lighting devices on dashboards B60Q3/10
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/00 Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/007 specially adapted for covering the lateral blind spot not covered by the usual rear-view mirror
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/12 Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/26 to the rear of the vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/04 Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2001/1253 with cameras, video cameras or video screens
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/004 outside the vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/20 characterised by the type of display used
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/306 using a re-scaling of images
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/8046 for replacing a rear-view mirror system
• CPC Class Codes: B60Y 2400/92 Driver displays
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/90 Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/181 for receiving images from a plurality of remote sources

Abstract

A door-mounted side view camera system for use with a vehicle having an interior cabin and a pair of side doors selectively providing access to the interior cabin includes a first video camera mounted to an exterior surface of one of the side doors, the first video camera being directed rearwardly of the vehicle and configured to capture video footage when energized. The side view camera system includes a first visual display positioned in the interior cabin of the vehicle and in data communication with the first video camera, the first video camera configured to display the video footage captured by the first video camera. In an embodiment, the side view camera includes a second side view camera mounted proximate the other side door and a second visual display mounted to a dashboard within the interior cabin of the vehicle.

Claims

1. A door-mounted side view camera system for use with a vehicle having an interior cabin and a pair of side doors selectively providing access to the interior cabin, comprising:

a first video camera mounted to an exterior surface of one of the side doors, said first video camera being directed rearwardly of the vehicle and configured to capture video footage when energized; and

a first visual display positioned in the interior cabin of the vehicle and in data communication with said first video camera, said first video camera configured to display said video footage captured by said first video camera.

2. The camera system as in claim 1, wherein said first video camera is mounted to said one of the side doors in lieu of a traditional side view minor.

3. The camera system as in claim 2, wherein said first video camera is positioned adjacent a lower front area of a window frame of a side door.

4. The camera system as in claim 1, wherein said first video camera is in data communication with said first visual display via a wireless data connection.

5. The camera system as in claim 1, wherein said first video camera is in data communication with said first visual display via a hardwired data connection.

6. The camera system as in claim 1, wherein said first visual display is integrally mounted in a dashboard of the vehicle.

7. The camera system as in claim 1, wherein said first visual display is removably coupled to a dashboard of the vehicle.

8. The camera system as in claim 1, wherein said first video camera and said first visual display are electrically connected to an electric system of the vehicle.

9. The camera system as in claim 1, wherein said first video camera is positioned in a first housing having a slender, elongate configuration that is aerodynamic.

10. The camera system as in claim 1, wherein said first video camera includes a wide angle lens configured to reduce the potential for a blind spot.

11. The camera system as in claim 1, comprising:

a second video camera mounted to an exterior surface of another of the side doors, said second video camera being directed rearwardly of the vehicle and configured to capture video footage when energized; and

a second visual display positioned in the interior cabin of the vehicle and in data communication with said second video camera, said second video camera configured to display said video footage captured by said second video camera.

12. The camera system as in claim 11, wherein said second video camera is mounted to said another of the side doors in lieu of a traditional side view mirror.

13. The camera system as in claim 12, wherein said second video camera is positioned adjacent a lower front area of a window frame of a side door.

14. The camera system as in claim 11, wherein said second video camera is in data communication with said second visual display via a wireless data connection.

15. The camera system as in claim 11, wherein said second video camera is in data communication with said second visual display via a hardwired data connection.

16. The camera system as in claim 11, wherein said second visual display is integrally mounted in a dashboard of the vehicle.

17. The camera system as in claim 11, wherein said second visual display is removably coupled to a dashboard of the vehicle.

18. The camera system as in claim 13, wherein said second video camera and said second visual display are electrically connected to an electric system of the vehicle.

19. The camera system as in claim 18, wherein said second video camera is situated in a second housing having a slender, elongate configuration that is aerodynamic.

20. The camera system as in claim 19, wherein said second video camera includes a wide angle lens that reduces the potential of a blind spot.