VEHICLE CAMERA SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A system that facilitates image capture, comprising:
- an aerodynamic image capture system disposed upon a vehicle, wherein the image capture system includes one or more camera devices; and
a view selection component that facilitates selection of a plurality of view perspectives based in part upon a user preference.
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Abstract
This innovation discloses the use of cameras in lieu of side-view minors on the outside of a truck cab. In operation, the images can be captured via aerodynamically positioned cameras and displayed upon monitors (e.g., LCD (liquid crystal display), LED (light emitting diode)) within the dash area of the driver. In one aspect, the monitors can be manually repositioned (or tilted) thereby effecting movement of the cameras. Other aspects can employ joysticks or buttons to move the camera positions. Yet other aspects include a peripheral view option. Still other aspects include a step light-up option. Still further, the camera assembly can include an object detection/warning system that notifies the driver of objects and other obstructions in the path of the truck. Moreover, video and/or images can be captured, for example for accident recovery or security scenarios.
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20 Claims
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1. A system that facilitates image capture, comprising:
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an aerodynamic image capture system disposed upon a vehicle, wherein the image capture system includes one or more camera devices; and a view selection component that facilitates selection of a plurality of view perspectives based in part upon a user preference. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of capturing images, comprising:
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adjusting a camera mounted to a vehicle; selecting a viewing area; capturing one or more images via the camera; and rendering the one or more images via a display device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A vehicle camera system, comprising:
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means for adjusting a camera as a function of direction or viewing area; means for detecting motion in proximity of the camera; means for trigging the capture of motion video via the camera upon detection of motion; means for capturing audio that corresponds to the motion video; and means for rendering the captured motion video and corresponding audio. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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