METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING OBJECTS IN THE DARK USING A VEHICLE CAMERA AND A VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM
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1. A method for detecting objects in the dark using a vehicle camera and a vehicle lighting system of the method comprising:
- a) Taking a first image with the vehicle lighting switched off;
b) Taking a second image with the vehicle lighting switched on;
c) Generating a differential image of the second and first images; and
d) Detecting reflective objects using the differential image.
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Abstract
A method and device for detecting objects in the dark using a vehicle camera and a vehicle lighting system. The method comprising: a) taking a first image with the vehicle lighting switched off; b) taking a second image with the vehicle lighting switched on; c) generating a differential image of the second and first images; and d) detecting reflective objects using the differential image.
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1. A method for detecting objects in the dark using a vehicle camera and a vehicle lighting system of the method comprising:
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a) Taking a first image with the vehicle lighting switched off; b) Taking a second image with the vehicle lighting switched on; c) Generating a differential image of the second and first images; and d) Detecting reflective objects using the differential image. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12)
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10. A device for detecting objects in the dark using a vehicle camera and a vehicle lighting control unit comprising:
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receiving means, configured for; a) Taking a first image with the vehicle lighting switched off; b) Taking a second image with the vehicle lighting switched on; and an image processing unit, configured for; c) Generating a differential image of the second and first images; and
ford) Detecting reflective objects using the differential image.
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