Device for capturing optical information
First Claim
1. A device adapted to be installed in a recess that communicates through an exterior surface of a vehicle, the device comprising:
- at least an imaging means configured to produce an image of external surroundings of the vehicle, the imaging means being movable between an operating position and a non-operating position, and when in the non-operating position, the imaging means is arranged to be located in the recess of the vehicle; and
a protective cover configured to be arranged to cover the opening of the recess thereby enclosing the recess when the imaging means is in an operating position outside the recess, the protective cover constructed to be flush with the exterior surface when in the operating position, wherein the imaging means is coupled to the protective cover such that the imaging means and the protective cover are moved together from the non-operating position to the operating position.
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Abstract
A device for capturing optical information configured for being installed in a recess of an exterior surface of a vehicle, comprising at least an imaging means configured for obtaining optical information of the surroundings of the vehicle. The imaging means are movable between an operating position and a non-operating position, wherein in the non-operating position the imaging means is able to be located in the recess of the vehicle. The device also comprises a protective cover configured for being able to cover the opening of the recess when the imaging means is in an operating position outside the recess.
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19 Claims
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1. A device adapted to be installed in a recess that communicates through an exterior surface of a vehicle, the device comprising:
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at least an imaging means configured to produce an image of external surroundings of the vehicle, the imaging means being movable between an operating position and a non-operating position, and when in the non-operating position, the imaging means is arranged to be located in the recess of the vehicle; and a protective cover configured to be arranged to cover the opening of the recess thereby enclosing the recess when the imaging means is in an operating position outside the recess, the protective cover constructed to be flush with the exterior surface when in the operating position, wherein the imaging means is coupled to the protective cover such that the imaging means and the protective cover are moved together from the non-operating position to the operating position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19)
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14. A device comprising:
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a housing adapted to be rigidly fixed to a vehicle, the housing defining at least in-part a recess adapted to communicate through an external surface of the vehicle; a first cover; a second cover rigidly attached to the first cover; an imaging means rigidly attached to at least one of the first and second covers, the imaging means and the first and second covers pivotally attached to the housing, wherein the imaging means and the first and second covers pivotally move between operating and non-operating positions; and when in the non-operating position, the second cover and the imaging means are concealed in the recess by the first cover that encloses the recess, and when in the operating position the imaging means is exposed outside of the recess and the second cover encloses the recess. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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