Vehicle target identification using human gesture recognition
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1. A method of identifying a target on a trailer for a vehicle backup assist system comprising:
- providing a target on a trailer;
generating video images of the trailer using a camera located on a vehicle towing the trailer;
processing the video images to detect a gesture by a user indicative of position of the target on the trailer;
identifying location of the target based on the detected gesture; and
providing a feedback indicative of detection of the target based on the gesture.
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Abstract
A trailer target detection system includes a camera located on a vehicle and arranged to capture video images of a trailer towed by the vehicle. The system includes an image processor processing the video images to detect a gesture by a user indicative of position of target on the trailer and identifying location of the target based on the detected gesture. A vehicle trailer backup assist system includes a camera and an image processor for processing images to detect a gesture and determine a command based on the gesture. The processor controls backing of the trailer based on the command.
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1. A method of identifying a target on a trailer for a vehicle backup assist system comprising:
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providing a target on a trailer; generating video images of the trailer using a camera located on a vehicle towing the trailer; processing the video images to detect a gesture by a user indicative of position of the target on the trailer; identifying location of the target based on the detected gesture; and providing a feedback indicative of detection of the target based on the gesture. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A trailer target detection system comprising:
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a camera located on a vehicle and arranged to capture video images of a trailer towed by the vehicle; an image processor processing the video images to detect a gesture by a user indicative of position of the target on the trailer and identifying location of the target based on the detected gesture; and a feedback device providing feedback indicative of detection of the target based on the gesture. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A vehicle backup assist system comprising:
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a camera located on a vehicle and arranged to capture video images of a trailer towed by the vehicle; an image processor for processing the video images to detect a gesture by a user indicative of position of the target on the trailer and to identify a location of the target based on the detected gesture; a controller for controlling vehicle backup; and a feedback device for providing feedback indicative of detection of the target based on the gesture.
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