METHOD FOR DETECTING VEHICLE LIGHTS AND RETROREFLECTORS WITH A CAMERA SYSTEM
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Abstract
A method is disclosed for distinguishing between approaching vehicle lights (VL) and retroreflectors (R) in the dark, which are recorded as light surfaces by an image recording device oriented towards the surroundings of a vehicle. The image recording device records at least one image of the vehicle surroundings. The image is evaluated by an image processing unit. Light surfaces present on the image are analyzed. A decision is then taken as to whether the light surface is a vehicle light (VL) or a retroreflector (R). Light surfaces whose optical interaction with other objects is shown in the image are identified as vehicle lights (VL).
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7. A method for distinguishing between approaching vehicle lights and retroreflectors in the dark, which are recorded as light surfaces by an image recording device oriented towards the surroundings of a vehicle, wherein
the image recording device records at least one image of the vehicle surroundings, the image is evaluated by image processing, light surfaces present on the image are analyzed, a decision is made, as to whether the light surface is a vehicle light or a retroreflector, wherein light surfaces whose optical interaction with other objects is shown in the image are identified as vehicle lights.
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