Real-time system for aiding drivers during vehicle backup and image capture and transmitter unit for use therein
First Claim
1. A real-time surveillance system for aiding vehicle drivers, the system comprising:
- a portable first unit including;
an image sensor that generates a sequence of images from received light;
a first controller; and
a transmitter controlled by the first controller to modulate a first carrier signal with the images and to transmit the modulated first carrier signal over a wireless communication channel;
a support to detachably support the first unit on the vehicle so that the image sensor is capable of receiving light from obstacles, hazards or individuals located in a blind spot region of the vehicle;
a second unit including;
a second controller;
a receiver to receive and demodulate the first carrier signal to obtain the images; and
a display controlled by the second controller to display the images, the display being supported on the vehicle so that the images are viewable by a driver of the vehicle in real time; and
means for authenticating a person desirous of using the system or removing the first unit from the vehicle as an authorized person based, at least in part, on an authenticator, wherein the authenticator includes at least one of a password, a passphrase, a personal identification number, a security token, a security card, and a biometric identifier.
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Abstract
A real-time surveillance system for aiding vehicle drivers and portable first unit for use therein is provided. The unit includes an image sensor that generates a sequence of images from received light. The system further includes a support to detachably support the unit on the vehicle so that the sensor is capable of receiving light from obstacles, hazards or individuals located in a blind spot region of the vehicle. A display is supported on the vehicle so that the images are viewable by a driver of the vehicle in real time. The system further includes a mechanism to authenticate a person desirous of using the system or removing the unit from the vehicle as an authorized person based, at least in part, on an authenticator. The authenticator includes at least one of a password, a passphrase, a personal identification number, a security token, a security card, and a biometric identifier.
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19 Claims
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1. A real-time surveillance system for aiding vehicle drivers, the system comprising:
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a portable first unit including; an image sensor that generates a sequence of images from received light; a first controller; and a transmitter controlled by the first controller to modulate a first carrier signal with the images and to transmit the modulated first carrier signal over a wireless communication channel; a support to detachably support the first unit on the vehicle so that the image sensor is capable of receiving light from obstacles, hazards or individuals located in a blind spot region of the vehicle; a second unit including; a second controller; a receiver to receive and demodulate the first carrier signal to obtain the images; and a display controlled by the second controller to display the images, the display being supported on the vehicle so that the images are viewable by a driver of the vehicle in real time; and means for authenticating a person desirous of using the system or removing the first unit from the vehicle as an authorized person based, at least in part, on an authenticator, wherein the authenticator includes at least one of a password, a passphrase, a personal identification number, a security token, a security card, and a biometric identifier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A real-time surveillance system for aiding drivers of vehicles having a cab and a trailer releasably connected to the cab, the system comprising:
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a portable first unit including; an image sensor that generates a sequence of images from received light; a first controller; and a transmitter controlled by the first controller to modulate a first carrier signal with the images and to transmit the modulated first carrier signal over a wireless communication channel; a support to detachably support the first unit at the rear of the trailer so that the image sensor is capable of receiving light from obstacles, hazards or individuals located in a blind spot region behind the vehicle; a second unit including; a second controller; a receiver to receive and demodulate the first carrier signal to obtain the images; and a display controlled by the second controller to display the images, the display being supported on the cab so that the images are viewable by a driver of the vehicle in real time; and means for authenticating a person desirous of using the system or removing the first unit from the vehicle as an authorized person based, at least in part, on an authenticator, wherein the authenticator includes at least one of a password, a passphrase, a personal identification number, a security token, a security card, and a biometric identifier. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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