Vehicle surveillance and control system
First Claim
1. The vehicle surveillance system comprising:
- a vehicular mirror assembly having a reflective surface;
at least one camera concealed behind the reflective surface;
said camera having a wide range lens and operable to provide coverage of the entire cockpit and rear of the vehicle;
at least one camera concealed within the vehicular mirror assembly;
said camera comprising a wide range lens and operable to provide coverage of the front of the vehicle;
a transmitter coupled to the camera for transmitting video data;
a storage device for storing the video data, wherein activities proximate to the vehicle can be stored.
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Abstract
A vehicle surveillance and control system is provided which has a camera for creating video data and a transmitter coupled to the camera for transmitting the video data to a receiver. The surveillance system can also have a microphone for providing audio data for transmission. The receiver is then coupled to a recorder and possibly a monitor. If the operator of the vehicle is not authorized to operate the vehicle (a thief) or to perform an activity (operation of the vehicle recklessly or while intoxicated) then the activities of the operator can be recorded or monitored and the data can be utilized to convict, penalize, or fine an individual or to implement remote control of the vehicle. The camera can also monitor activity outside the vehicle such as a hit and run, a parking lot impact or theft of a tire. In one embodiment, the receiver can be coupled to a monitor and the video data can be viewed in real-time. The system can also include an Input/Output module and a vehicle system control module, wherein the Input/Output module can receive and display video and send a control signal having an identification code to the vehicle system control module wherein the vehicle system control module can control the operation of a vehicle system such as the ignition system or the fuel system thereby stopping dangerous operation of the vehicle and reducing potential economic losses and loss of life.
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11 Claims
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1. The vehicle surveillance system comprising:
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a vehicular mirror assembly having a reflective surface; at least one camera concealed behind the reflective surface;
said camera having a wide range lens and operable to provide coverage of the entire cockpit and rear of the vehicle;at least one camera concealed within the vehicular mirror assembly;
said camera comprising a wide range lens and operable to provide coverage of the front of the vehicle;a transmitter coupled to the camera for transmitting video data; a storage device for storing the video data, wherein activities proximate to the vehicle can be stored. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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