A-Pillar Video Monitor System

• US 20180072156A1
• Filed: 09/14/2016
• Published: 03/15/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 09/14/2016
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: With International Incorporated
• Original Assignee: With International Incorporated
• Inventors: Tae, Joon Hwan, Yang, David
• Application Number:
  US15/265,079
• Publication Number:
  US 20180072156A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 2360/1523 Matrix displays
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 2360/21 using cameras
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 2360/788 on or in side pillars
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 35/00 Instruments specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 35/22 Display screens
• CPC Class Codes: B60K 35/60 Instruments characterised by their location or relative disposition in or on vehicles arrangements of lighting devices on dashboards B60Q3/10
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/00 Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 1/25 to the sides of the vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 21/213 in vehicle roof frames or pillars
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2300/202 displaying a blind spot scene on the vehicle part responsible for the blind spot

Abstract

An embodiment of A-Pillar Video Monitor System is provided for a motor vehicle to permit the driver to view traffic conditions (e.g. running children, approaching cars, etc.) from sides of the vehicle. Left or right video cameras are mounted on the left sides or right sides of the motor vehicle. Each camera attachment has a miniature video camera viewing angle directed generally sides, and a housing or shroud that is in the form of an aerodynamic fairing disposed over the associated camera to protect the same and to minimize the amount of protuberance laterally from the side of the vehicle. The fairing also avoids unnecessary airflow turbulence, thereby streamlining the vehicle. The images viewed from these camera assemblies reproduced on a curved viewing screen or monitor, which is seamlessly integrated with A-Pillars of the vehicle. The driver can easily observe the conditions in all sides without having to divert his or her attention from the road ahead. In case of airbag activation, the curved monitor would opened to protect the driver and the airbag is deployed.

Claims

1. A video monitor system comprising of a video camera, a monitor and A-Pillar.

2. A-Pillar of claim 1, wherein said a video camera is attached to A-Pillar.

3. A-Pillar of claim 1, wherein said a curved monitor is attached to A-Pillar.

4. A-Pillar of claim 1, wherein said an image from a video camera is displayed on a curved monitor.

5. A-Pillar of claim 1, wherein said a video image from a video camera is displayed on a curved monitor.

6. A-Pillar of claim 1, wherein said an airbag is installed inside A-Pillar.

7. A-Pillar of claim 1, wherein in case of airbag activation, a curved monitor is open and an airbag is deployed.