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19-04-2016 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with lens pollution detection

Номер: US0009319637B2
Автор: Yuesheng Lu, Shawn T. Hunt, LU YUESHENG, HUNT SHAWN T, HUNT SHAWN T.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system for a vehicle includes a camera and a processor operable to process image data captured by the camera. When the vehicle is moving, the processor at least one of (a) reads a selected set of imager register values and compare a contrast of auto exposure control zones, and wherein, responsive to a determination that a range of contrast levels is less than a threshold level, the processor determines that there are contaminants at the lens or cover of the camera, and (b) monitors outputs of photosensing elements of the camera and, when the outputs fit a Gaussian distribution, the processor classifies the photosensing elements as blocked elements and, responsive to a determination that a number of the blocked photosensing elements is greater than a threshold level, the processor determines that there are contaminants at the lens or cover of the camera.

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Номер записи: 1
15-09-2020 дата публикации

Vehicle control system with reverse assist

Номер: US0010773707B2
Автор: Anthony N. Rinaldo, RINALDO ANTHONY N, Rinaldo, Anthony N.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A control system for a vehicle includes a camera disposed at the vehicle and having a field of view at least rearward of the vehicle, and may include at least one non-imaging sensor disposed at the vehicle so as to sense a region at least rearward of the vehicle. During a reversing maneuver of the vehicle along a pathway, the control, responsive to processing of image data captured by the camera, determines edges of the pathway. During the reversing maneuver of the vehicle along the narrow pathway, the control, responsive to processing of data sensed by the non-imaging sensor, determines distances to objects present at or near the determined pathway and rearward and sideward of the vehicle. The control, responsive to determination of the pathway and determination of objects present along the pathway, steers the vehicle along the pathway to reverse the vehicle along the pathway.

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Номер записи: 2
31-10-2017 дата публикации

Trailer angle detection system calibration

Номер: US0009802542B2
Автор: Yuesheng Lu, Steven V. Byrne, Paul A. VanOphem, James D. Harris, LU YUESHENG, BYRNE STEVEN V, VANOPHEM PAUL A, HARRIS JAMES D, Lu Yuesheng, Byrne Steven V., VanOphem Paul A., Harris James D.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A dynamic calibration method for calibrating a trailer angle detection system of a vehicle towing a trailer includes providing cameras configured to be disposed at the vehicle so as to have respective fields of view. Image data captured by at least some of the cameras is processed as the vehicle is driven forwardly and towing the trailer. A location of a portion of the trailer is determined via processing of captured image data. Responsive at least in part to processing of captured image data, a plurality of trailer parameters and vehicle-trailer interface parameters are determined. The plurality of trailer parameters and vehicle-trailer interface parameters are determined while the vehicle is driven forwardly and towing the trailer. The trailer angle detection system of the vehicle is calibrated responsive to determination that the trailer portion is not where the system expects it to be when the vehicle is traveling straight forward.

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Номер записи: 3
26-02-2019 дата публикации

Diagnositc circuitry for powered sensor multiple unique faults diagnostics and resistive fault tolerant interface to microprocessor

Номер: US0010215799B2
Автор: Roger T. Douglas, Qi Tao, DOUGLAS ROGER T, TAO QI, Douglas, Roger T., Tao, Qi
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A sensing system includes circuitry having a diagnostic interface for a powered sensor. Responsive to sensing signals, the circuitry is operable to produce a DC level that is defined by operating or fault conditions. The fault conditions include an open voltage supply, an open sensor power return signal, open communication signal(s), series resistance in a communication signal, fault resistance to ground on the communication signal and fault resistance to a voltage source on the communication signal. The circuitry includes a fault tolerant interface between a wire harness at an output of the powered sensor and a digital input port of a microprocessor for the purpose of un-ambiguous fault detection when distortion of sensor information occurs or when loss of sensor information occurs, and wherein the microprocessor diagnoses a fault as defined by the DC level of the analog signal monitored at the communication signal input to the microprocessor.

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Номер записи: 4
29-12-2020 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system

Номер: US0010875526B2
Автор: Yuesheng Lu, Joel S. Gibson, Duane W. Gebauer, Richard D. Shriner, Patrick A. Miller, LU YUESHENG, GIBSON JOEL S, GEBAUER DUANE W, SHRINER RICHARD D, MILLER PATRICK A, Lu, Yuesheng, Gibson, Joel S., Gebauer, Duane W., Shriner, Richard D., Miller, Patrick A.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular vision system includes a camera, a distance sensor and a controller having at least one processor, where image data captured by the camera and sensor data captured by the distance sensor are processed at the controller. The controller, responsive to processing of captured image data and of captured sensor data, detects an object. The controller determines the distance to the detected object based at least in part on difference between the positions of the detected object in captured image data and in captured sensor data. The controller, responsive to processing of captured image data and of captured sensor data, and responsive to the determined distance to the detected object, determines that the detected object represents a collision risk. The controller informs a driver of the vehicle of the collision risk and/or controls the vehicle to mitigate the collision risk.

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Номер записи: 5
03-03-2020 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system with windshield mounted camera

Номер: US0010576909B2
Автор: Ove J. Salomonsson, Christopher L. Van Dan Elzen, SALOMONSSON OVE J, VAN DAN ELZEN CHRISTOPHER L, Salomonsson, Ove J., Van Dan Elzen, Christopher L.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular vision system includes a camera module that includes a camera and a circuit board. With the camera module mounted at a vehicle windshield, the camera has a field of view forward of the vehicle and through the vehicle windshield. The camera includes an imager and a lens, with the lens having a principal lens axis. The camera captures image data. The camera is electrically connected to circuitry established at the circuit board via a flexible electrical connector. Circuity of the circuit board (i) provides electrical power to the camera via the flexible electrical connector, (ii) controls the camera via the flexible electrical connector and (iii) receives image data from the camera via the flexible electrical connector. With the camera module mounted at the windshield, the circuit board is tilted at an angle relative to the principal lens axis of the lens of the camera.

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Номер записи: 6
30-03-2021 дата публикации

Vehicle radar sensing system with enhanced accuracy using interferometry techniques

Номер: US0010962641B2
Автор: Sergio Duque Biarge, Jagmal Singh, Holger Hess, Jorge J. Jácome Muñoz, Kalin Kabakchiev, Roaldje Nadjiasngar, DUQUE BIARGE SERGIO, SINGH JAGMAL, HESS HOLGER, JÁCOME MUÑOZ JORGE J, KABAKCHIEV KALIN, NADJIASNGAR ROALDJE, Duque Biarge, Sergio, Singh, Jagmal, Hess, Holger, Jácome Muñoz, Jorge J., Kabakchiev, Kalin, Nadjiasngar, Roaldje
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, Magna Electronics Inc.

A sensing system for a vehicle includes at least one radar sensor disposed at the vehicle and having a field of sensing exterior of the vehicle. The at least one radar sensor includes multiple transmitting antennas and multiple receiving antennas. The transmitting antennas transmit signals and the receiving antennas receive the signals reflected off objects. Multiple scans of radar data sensed by the at least one radar sensor are received at a control, and a vehicle motion estimation is received at the control. The control, responsive to received scans of sensed radar data, detects the presence of one or more objects exterior the vehicle and within the field of sensing of the at least one radar sensor. The control, responsive to the received scans of sensed radar data and the received vehicle motion estimation, matches objects detected in the scans and determines angles toward the detected objects.

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Номер записи: 7
01-05-2018 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with camera having molded interconnect device

Номер: US0009961241B2
Автор: Michael Biemer, BIEMER MICHAEL, Biemer, Michael
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONCS INC, MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, MAGNA ELECTRONCS INC.

A camera for a vision system of a vehicle includes a housing having a front housing portion and a rear housing portion. The camera is configured to be disposed at a vehicle so as to have a field of view interior or exterior of the vehicle. The front housing portion houses a lens assembly. The rear housing portion has a connector portion for electrically connecting circuitry of the camera to an electrical connector of the vehicle when the camera is disposed at the vehicle. The circuitry of the camera includes an imager comprising an imaging array having a plurality of photosensing elements. The rear housing portion has circuitry and electrically connecting elements established via molded interconnect device (MID) technology.

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Номер записи: 8
05-05-2020 дата публикации

Vehicle radar system with shaped radar antennas

Номер: US0010641867B2
Автор: Holger Hess, HESS HOLGER, Hess, Holger
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A sensing system for a vehicle includes a control and sensor disposed at the vehicle. The sensor includes a plurality of antennas, which includes transmitting antennas and receiving antennas. The plurality of antennas includes a two-dimensional antenna array having a rhombus grid arrangement of antennas. Outputs of the antennas are communicated to the control, and the control, responsive to the outputs of the antennas, determines the presence of one or more objects exterior the vehicle and within the field of sensing of the antennas.

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Номер записи: 9
08-08-2023 дата публикации

Vehicle sensor with integrated radar and image sensors

Номер: US0011719808B2
Автор: Helmut A. Wodrich, Walter G. Woodington
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular sensing system includes a sensor module disposed at the vehicle. The sensor module includes first and second radar sensors and a camera. A field of sensing of the first radar sensor is encompassed by a portion of a field of view of the camera and a field of sensing of the second radar sensor is encompassed by another portion of the field of view of the camera. Outputs of the radar sensors and the camera are communicated to a control. The control, responsive to processing of the outputs of the radar sensors, detects the presence of an object exterior the vehicle and within the field of sensing of at least one of the first and second radar sensors. The control, responsive to detection of an object via processing of the outputs of the radar sensors, processes the output of the camera to classify the detected object.

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Номер записи: 10
30-04-2024 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system

Номер: US0011970113B2
Автор: Andrew D. Weller, Mark L. Larson, Ian A. McCabe, Niall R. Lynam, Rodney K. Blank, Joseph P. McCaw, John T. Uken
Принадлежит: Magna Electronics Inc., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular vision system includes a forward-viewing camera located behind and viewing through a vehicle windshield, a rearward-viewing camera located at a rear of the vehicle, and a common image processor operable for processing captured image data. A video display screen is located within the interior cabin of the vehicle viewable by a driver of the vehicle. The common image processor processes first image data captured by the forward-viewing camera to detect at least one vehicle present exterior the equipped vehicle. Responsive to the vehicle being shifted into a reverse gear and while the driver is executing a reversing maneuver, video images derived from image data captured by at least the rearward-viewing camera are displayed by the video display screen.

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Номер записи: 11
09-07-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle system with truck turn alert

Номер: US0010347129B2
Автор: Krishna Koravadi, KORAVADI KRISHNA, Koravadi, Krishna
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A communication system for vehicles includes a first communication device disposed at a first vehicle and a second communication device disposed at a second vehicle. The first communication device wirelessly transmitting data indicative of a predicted path of travel of the first vehicle, and the second communication device receives the transmitted data from the first communication device. A control of the second vehicle processes data received from the first communication device and data indicative of a predicted path of travel of the second vehicle to determine a potential collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle during a turning maneuver of one of the first and second vehicles toward the other of the first and second vehicles. Responsive to determination of a likelihood of collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle, the control generates an alert to a driver of the second vehicle.

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Номер записи: 12
28-04-2020 дата публикации

Electronic fuse module with built in microcontroller and centralized power management bus

Номер: US0010637229B2
Автор: Joern Ihlenburg, IHLENBURG JOERN, Ihlenburg, Joern
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

An electronic fuse module for an electrical system of a vehicle includes a housing, an electronic fuse disposed at the housing, a local controller disposed at the housing, and a transceiver disposed at the housing. The electronic fuse module, when the electronic fuse module is in communication with an electronic control unit and a controlled device of the electrical system, communicates with the electronic control unit of the electrical system. The local controller is configured to locally control load limits and a reset policy of the electronic fuse. The local controller is configured to communicate with the electronic control unit via the transceiver to cooperate with a central rule for electrical loads within the electrical system. The local controller is configured to locally control (i) electrical load limits of the electronic fuse and (ii) a reset policy of the electronic fuse.

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Номер записи: 13
02-04-2019 дата публикации

Method of forming a connector for an electrical cable for electrically connecting to a camera of a vehicle

Номер: US0010250004B2
Автор: Jonathan D. Conger, Steven V. Byrne, Jamie A. Mleczko, CONGER JONATHAN D, BYRNE STEVEN V, MLECZKO JAMIE A, Conger, Jonathan D., Byrne, Steven V., Mleczko, Jamie A.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method of forming an electrical cable connector for electrically connecting to a camera of a vehicle includes providing a cable, a plurality of terminals and a retaining element. The terminals are pressed into respective receiving portions and passageways of the retaining element, such that pin ends of the terminals protrude from the retaining element. Ends of the electrically conductive wires of the cable are electrically connected at wire receiving ends of the terminals. When the terminals are pressed into the retaining element and the wire ends are electrically connected at the wire receiving ends of the terminals, a wire-terminal-retainer construction is formed at the end of the cable. The wire-terminal-retainer construction is placed in a molding device and a unitary connector end is molded at and over the wire-terminal-retainer construction. The molded unitary connector end includes a connector portion and a sleeve portion.

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Номер записи: 14
31-01-2017 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with trailer angle detection

Номер: US0009558409B2
Автор: Sebastian Pliefke, Paul Jarmola, Thomas Wierich, Steven V. Byrne, Yuesheng Lu, PLIEFKE SEBASTIAN, JARMOLA PAUL, WIERICH THOMAS, BYRNE STEVEN V, LU YUESHENG, Pliefke Sebastian, Jarmola Paul, Wierich Thomas, Byrne Steven V., Lu Yuesheng
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular vision system includes at least one camera and an image processor. The camera is disposed at a vehicle and has an exterior field of view rearward of the vehicle. The camera is operable to capture image data. The image processor is operable to process captured image data. The vision system, responsive at least in part to image processing of captured image data, is operable to determine a trailer angle of a trailer that is towed by the vehicle. The vision system is operable to determine a path of the trailer responsive to a steering angle of the vehicle and the vision system is operable to display information for viewing by the driver to assist the driver in driving the vehicle with the trailer.

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Номер записи: 15
03-12-2020 дата публикации

VEHICULAR DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM WITH CONSTRUCTION ZONE RECOGNITION

Номер: US20200377017A1
Автор: Michael J. Higgins-Luthman, HIGGINS-LUTHMAN MICHAEL J, Higgins-Luthman, Michael J.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular driver assistance system includes a camera that views through the windshield of the vehicle and a control device having an image processor that processes captured image data. Responsive to processing of captured image data by the image processor, the system adjusts a light beam emitted by a headlamp of the vehicle. The control device, responsive at least in part to image data processing by the image processor, determines when the vehicle is at a construction zone. Responsive to determination that the vehicle is at a construction zone, image processing of image data captured by the camera is adjusted to discriminate construction zone signs from taillights of leading vehicles. Responsive to determination of the vehicle exiting the construction zone, the control device adjusts the light beam emitted by the headlamp of the vehicle responsive to determination of headlamps of approaching vehicles and taillights of leading vehicles.

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Номер записи: 16
07-02-2023 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system

Номер: US0011572017B2
Автор: Manfred Fürsich, Thomas Wierich
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular vision system includes a camera disposed at a side of a body of a vehicle equipped and having a field of view exterior and at least rearward of the vehicle. The camera includes a lens and a two-dimensional imaging array sensor. The lens of the camera has a center axis region and a peripheral region around the center axis region. The center axis of the lens is laterally offset from the center of the array of the imaging array sensor. A video display displays video images derived from image data captured by the camera, the displayed video images having (i) less distortion at displayed image portions representative of a region laterally closer to the side of the body of the vehicle and (ii) greater distortion at displayed image portions representative of a region further laterally outboard from the side of the body of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 17
15-08-2017 дата публикации

Vision display system for vehicle

Номер: US0009731653B2
Автор: Niall R. Lynam, LYNAM NIALL R, Lynam Niall R.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision display system for a vehicle includes a rear backup camera disposed at a rear portion of the vehicle and having a field of view rearward of the vehicle. A display device includes a video display screen disposed in the interior cabin of the vehicle and viewable by a driver of the vehicle. When the vehicle is at a traffic stop and the engine is turned off under “stop and go” operation, the video display screen displays video images derived from image data captured by the rear backup camera within two seconds of shifting of a vehicle transmission of the vehicle into reverse gear. After the engine of the vehicle restarts under “stop and go” operation, the video display screen displays video images derived from image data captured by the rear backup camera within two seconds of shifting of the vehicle transmission of the vehicle into reverse gear.

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Номер записи: 18
28-10-2014 дата публикации

Parking assist system

Номер: US0008874317B2
Автор: Hagen Marczok, Holger Goerg, Paolo Di Alberto, MARCZOK HAGEN, GOERG HOLGER, DI ALBERTO PAOLO
Принадлежит: Magna Electronics Inc., MARCZOK HAGEN, GOERG HOLGER, DI ALBERTO PAOLO, MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

In one aspect, the invention is directed to a parking assist system for a vehicle, wherein the parking assist system has two modes of operation. In a first mode a first overlay is added to an image of a rearward field of view displayed to the vehicle driver. The first overlay includes a representation of a target parking position. In a second mode a second overlay is added to the field of view displayed to the vehicle driver. The second overlay includes a representation of a projected path for the vehicle based on a current vehicle steering angle, and a representation of a target path segment for the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 19
23-10-2018 дата публикации

Vehicular camera with on-board microcontroller

Номер: US0010106155B2
Автор: Yuesheng Lu, Joel S. Gibson, Duane W. Gebauer, Richard D. Shriner, Patrick A. Miller, LU YUESHENG, GIBSON JOEL S, GEBAUER DUANE W, SHRINER RICHARD D, MILLER PATRICK A, Lu, Yuesheng, Gibson, Joel S., Gebauer, Duane W., Shriner, Richard D., Miller, Patrick A.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera includes a lens, an image processor configured to receive images from the lens, and a microcontroller containing flash memory. The microcontroller is connected to the image processor by a first bus through which command data is communicated to the image processor from the microcontroller. The command data includes application instructions to draw application data from a selected point in the flash memory. The microcontroller is connected to the image processor by a second bus through which application data is communicated to the image processor from the flash memory.

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Номер записи: 20
20-03-2018 дата публикации

Driver assist system with image processing and wireless communication

Номер: US0009919705B2
Автор: Joern Ihlenburg, Achim Gieseke, Bernhard Thaler, Goerg Pflug, IHLENBURG JOERN, GIESEKE ACHIM, THALER BERNHARD, PFLUG GOERG, Ihlenburg Joern, Gieseke Achim, Thaler Bernhard, Pflug Goerg
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A driver assist system for a vehicle includes a camera, a receiver and a control. The camera has a field of view exterior of the vehicle and is operable to capture image data. The receiver is operable to receive a wireless communication from a communication device disposed at another vehicle. The control includes a data processor that processes captured image data to detect objects. The wireless communication includes a car-to-car communication. The driver assist system, responsive at least in part to processing by the data processor of captured image data and to the wireless communication received by the receiver, determines a potential hazard existing in a forward path of travel of the equipped vehicle. The control, responsive at least in part to such determination, controls at least one vehicle function of the equipped vehicle to mitigate the potential hazard in the forward path of travel of the equipped vehicle.

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Номер записи: 21
23-02-2021 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system with auxiliary light source

Номер: US0010929693B2
Автор: Martin Solar, Marius Wombacher, SOLAR MARTIN, WOMBACHER MARIUS, Solar, Martin, Wombacher, Marius
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular vision system includes a camera configured to be mounted at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle and having a field of view exterior and forward of the vehicle. An ECU includes an image processor operable to process image data captured by the camera when the camera is mounted at the vehicle windshield. The ECU, responsive at least in part to processing of captured image data, determines lane markers ahead of the vehicle. The ECU determines a path of travel of the vehicle. The ECU, responsive at least in part to processing of captured image data, detects an object that is present forward of the vehicle. Responsive to determination at the ECU that the detected object is in the path of travel of the vehicle, an auxiliary light source of the vehicle is controlled by the ECU to enhance illumination of the detected object.

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Номер записи: 22
28-05-2019 дата публикации

Trailer driving assist system

Номер: US0010300855B2
Автор: Yuesheng Lu, Steven V. Byrne, Paul A. VanOphem, James D. Harris, LU YUESHENG, BYRNE STEVEN V, VANOPHEM PAUL A, HARRIS JAMES D, Lu, Yuesheng, Byrne, Steven V., VanOphem, Paul A., Harris, James D.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method for assisting a driver of a vehicle towing a trailer includes providing a plurality of cameras and processing image data captured by the cameras while the vehicle is towing the trailer. Responsive to processing of captured image data, images are generated for display at a video display screen to provide a top view of the vehicle towing the trailer to the driver to assist maneuvering the vehicle towing the trailer. A dynamic vehicle and trailer icon is generated and displayed at the video display screen along with display of the top view of the vehicle towing the trailer. The dynamic vehicle and trailer icon comprises a top view representation of the vehicle and the trailer with at least one projected path for the vehicle towing the trailer so the driver can readily determine where the trailer will travel when the driver turns a steering wheel of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 23
02-01-2014 дата публикации

CAMERA FOR VEHICULAR APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20140002659A1
Автор: Steven V. Byne, Ben Stickler, Richard Rieden, Matthew C. Sesti, Brian D. Braiser
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A camera for a vehicle includes a front housing member, a lens member, an imaging element, a circuit board and a rear housing member. The front housing member has a front housing member interior surface that has a front housing member electrically-conductive coating of electrically conductive material thereon. The rear housing member has a rear housing member interior surface that has a rear housing member electrically-conductive coating of electrically conductive material thereon. The front and rear housing members are configured to join together such that the front and rear housing member electrically-conductive coatings are electrically engaged with each other. The circuit board has a ground connector that is electrically connected to at least one of the front housing member electrically-conductive coating and the rear housing member electrically-conductive coating. The ground connector may electrically connect to ground via a wire harness that extends from the rear housing member. 1. A camera for mounting on a vehicle , said camera comprising:a front housing member, wherein the front housing member has a front housing member interior surface that has a front housing member electrically-conductive coating of electrically conductive material thereon;a lens member mounted at the front housing member;an imaging element that is positioned to receive images from the lens member;a circuit board comprising circuitry for generating signals relating to images received by the imaging element;a rear housing member, wherein the rear housing member has a rear housing member interior surface that has a rear housing member electrically-conductive coating of electrically conductive material thereon;wherein the front housing member and the rear housing member are configured to join together such that the front housing member electrically-conductive coating and the rear housing member electrically-conductive coating are electrically engaged with each other;wherein the circuit ...

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Номер записи: 24
14-08-2018 дата публикации

Smart road system for vehicles

Номер: US0010051061B2
Автор: Krishna Koravadi, Paul A. VanOphem, KORAVADI KRISHNA, VANOPHEM PAUL A, Koravadi, Krishna, VanOphem, Paul A.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A communication system for vehicles includes a plurality of communication devices at respective geographic locations along a road. The communication devices are operable to wirelessly communicate with vehicles traveling on the road. The communication system communicates with a vehicle traveling on the road. At least some of the communication devices along the road communicate location information to the vehicle traveling on the road. The location information is communicated at least during situations where GPS satellite reception at the vehicle is lost or interrupted. The communication system may communicate signals to an automated driving system of an autonomous vehicle to control the autonomous vehicle as it travels on the road. The communication devices may wirelessly communicate with a remote server.

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Номер записи: 25
04-08-2020 дата публикации

Camera based vehicle start-stop feature

Номер: US0010731618B2
Автор: Brian J. Tedesco, Sai Sunil Charugundla Gangadhar, TEDESCO BRIAN J, CHARUGUNDLA GANGADHAR SAI SUNIL, Tedesco, Brian J., Charugundla Gangadhar, Sai Sunil
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method of vehicular control includes providing a camera and a control at a vehicle, and maneuvering the vehicle along a road while capturing image data via the camera. Image data captured by the camera is processed at the control to determine presence of a stopping area ahead of the vehicle and being approached by the vehicle as the vehicle is maneuvered along the road. Responsive to determination of presence of the stopping area, the operating capacity of the vehicle engine is reduced so that the engine operates at reduced capacity as the vehicle moves toward and stops at the determined stopping area. After stopping the vehicle at the stopping area, the control determines if a hazard is present in the field of view of the camera. Responsive to determining that no hazard is present, the operating capacity of the engine is restored to its normal operating capacity.

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Номер записи: 26
27-06-2023 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system with customized display

Номер: US0011689703B2
Автор: Goerg Pflug
Принадлежит: Magna Electronics Inc., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular vision system includes a plurality of cameras and a processor operable to process image data captured by the cameras. The plurality of cameras includes a front camera, a rear camera, a driver-side camera and a passenger-side camera. Images derived from image data captured by at least some of the cameras are displayed on a display screen of the vehicle for viewing by a driver of the vehicle during a driving maneuver of the vehicle. During the driving maneuver of the vehicle, the display screen displays a three dimensional vehicle representation as would be viewed from a viewpoint exterior to the vehicle. A portion of the displayed three dimensional vehicle representation is at least partially transparent. A degree of transparency of the portion of the displayed three dimensional vehicle representation is adjustable.

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Номер записи: 27
25-10-2012 дата публикации

FORWARD FACING SENSING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20120268311A1
Автор: Niall R. Lynam, LYNAM NIALL R, LYNAM NIALL R.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A forward facing sensing system for a vehicle includes a windshield electronics module disposed in the vehicle cabin behind the windshield, a radar sensor device disposed within the windshield electronics module with a sensing direction forward of the vehicle, an image sensor disposed within the windshield electronics module with a viewing direction forward of the vehicle, and a control operable to analyze images captured by the image sensor in order to, at least in part, detect an object present forward of the vehicle in its direction of forward travel. The control, at least in part, determines that a potentially hazardous condition may exist in the path of forward travel of the vehicle. The radar sensor device and the image sensor collaborate in a way that enhances the sensing capability of the sensing system for the potentially hazardous condition in the path of forward travel of the vehicle. 1. A forward facing sensing system for a vehicle , the vehicle having a windshield , said forward facing sensing system comprising:a windshield electronics module, said windshield electronics module disposed in the interior cabin of the vehicle behind the vehicle windshield;a radar sensor device disposed within said windshield electronics module and wherein said radar sensor device has a sensing direction forward of the vehicle;an image sensor disposed within said windshield electronics module and wherein said image sensor has a viewing direction forward of the vehicle;a control comprising an image processor, said image processor operable to analyze images captured by said image sensor in order to, at least in part, detect an object present forward of the vehicle in its direction of forward travel;wherein at least one of (a) said radar sensor device utilizes at least one of beam aiming and beam selection, (b) said radar sensor device utilizes digital beam forming, (c) said radar sensor device utilizes digital beam steering, (d) said radar sensor device comprises an array ...

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Номер записи: 28
15-10-2019 дата публикации

Method of manufacturing a control device for a vehicle

Номер: US0010443560B2
Автор: Michael Vogelbacher, VOGELBACHER MICHAEL, Vogelbacher, Michael
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method of manufacturing a control device suitable for use in a vehicle includes providing a housing, a circuit board, and thermal fuse. A first contact of the fuse is soldered at the circuit board at a first solder joint and a second contact is soldered at the circuit board at a second solder joint. During assembly of the circuit board at the housing, an engaging tab of the thermal fuse engages the housing whereby the housing urges the engaging tab and the first contact of the thermal fuse in a direction away from a surface of the circuit board. When the control device is assembled and in use, and when a temperature exceeds a threshold temperature so that the first solder joint at the first contact sufficiently melts, the first contact moves away from the circuit board to break the electrical connection at the first solder joint.

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Номер записи: 29
01-10-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system using reflective vehicle tags

Номер: US0010430674B2
Автор: Norbert Kunze, KUNZE NORBERT, Kunze, Norbert
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera configured to be disposed at a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle. A tag or retroreflective element is disposed at another vehicle. With the camera disposed at the vehicle and when the tag element is present in the camera's field of view, an image processor is operable to process captured image data to determine a pattern of the tag element present in the field of view of the camera. The image processor compares the determined pattern of the tag element to a database of patterns and classifies the tag element at least in part responsive to determination that the determined pattern of the tag element generally matches a pattern of the database. The pattern of the tag element disposed at the other vehicle includes information pertaining to a type of the other vehicle.

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Номер записи: 30
13-11-2018 дата публикации

Vehicle camera with connector system for high speed transmission

Номер: US0010128595B2
Автор: Jonathan D. Conger, Steven V. Byrne, Nazar F. Bally, Achim Newiger, Christian Mai, CONGER JONATHAN D, BYRNE STEVEN V, BALLY NAZAR F, NEWIGER ACHIM, MAI CHRISTIAN, Conger, Jonathan D., Byrne, Steven V., Bally, Nazar F., Newiger, Achim, Mai, Christian
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A camera for a vision system of a vehicle includes a front housing portion, a circuit board and a rear housing portion. The front housing portion includes a lens and the rear housing portion includes first and second connectors for electrically connecting to a vehicle wire harness when the camera is disposed at a vehicle. The circuit board includes circuitry established thereat, with the circuitry being associated with an imager of the camera. The first connector includes a multi-pin connector portion having at least one terminal for electrically connecting to at least one first circuit element at the circuit board. The second connector includes a coaxial cable connector portion that receives a connecting end of a coaxial cable for electrical connection to at least one second circuit element at the circuit board. The first and second connectors are at least in part molded at the rear housing portion.

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Номер записи: 31
22-10-2019 дата публикации

Processing method for distinguishing a three dimensional object from a two dimensional object using a vehicular system

Номер: US0010452931B2
Автор: Nikhil Gupta, GUPTA NIKHIL, Gupta, Nikhil
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, Magna Electronics Inc.

A method of distinguishing a three dimensional object from a two dimensional object using a vehicular system includes acquiring image frames captured by a vehicle camera while the vehicle is in motion. First and second feature points are selected from a first detected object in a first captured image frame and tracked in at least a second captured image frame. Third and fourth feature points are selected from a second detected object in the first captured image frame and tracked over at least the second captured image frame. Movements of the first and second feature points over the multiple captured image frames are compared to movements of the third and fourth feature points the multiple captured image frames to distinguish the first object as a three dimensional object and the second object as a two dimensional object.

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Номер записи: 32
27-11-2018 дата публикации

Driver assistance system with sensor offset correction

Номер: US0010137904B2
Автор: William J. Chundrlik, Jr., Dominik Raudszus, CHUNDRLIK JR WILLIAM J, RAUDSZUS DOMINIK, Chundrlik, Jr., William J., Raudszus, Dominik
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A driver assistance system of a vehicle includes a camera and a non-imaging sensor sensing forward of the equipped vehicle. The control, responsive to processing of captured image data and to processing of sensed sensor data, is operable to provide a driver assistance function. The control, responsive to processing of captured image data, detects the presence of a vehicle and determines a vision-based angle of the detected vehicle relative to the equipped vehicle. The control, responsive to processing of captured sensor data, detects the presence of the detected vehicle and determines a sensor-based angle of the determined vehicle relative to the equipped vehicle. The control determines an angle difference between the vision-based angle and the sensor-based angle. The control disables the driver assistance function at least in part responsive to the determined angle difference being greater than a disable threshold level.

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Номер записи: 33
20-09-2016 дата публикации

Camera for vehicle vision system

Номер: US0009451138B2
Автор: Brian J. Winden, Robert A. Devota, Matthew C. Sesti, Joseph A. Stemmer, Steven V. Byrne, John R. Garcia, David F. Olson, WINDEN BRIAN J, DEVOTA ROBERT A, SESTI MATTHEW C, STEMMER JOSEPH A, BYRNE STEVEN V, GARCIA JOHN R, OLSON DAVID F, Winden Brian J., Devota Robert A., Sesti Matthew C., Stemmer Joseph A., Byrne Steven V., Garcia John R., Olson David F.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera includes a lens, a printed circuit board and an imager. The lens has a plurality of optical element and is disposed at a lens holder. The imager is disposed at the printed circuit board. The adhesive is initially curable in an initial radiation curing process that comprises exposure to UV light, and initially-cured adhesive is further curable to a further cured strength in a secondary thermal curing process. The adhesive is initially cured via the initial radiation curing process after the lens is brought into focus with the imager and is optically center-aligned therewith. The initially-cured adhesive, as cured via the initial radiation curing process, holds the lens optically center-aligned and in focus with the imager. After the initial radiation curing process, the lens holder, adhesively attached to one of the printed circuit board and the holding element, is moved to the secondary thermal curing process.

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Номер записи: 34
15-11-2016 дата публикации

Vehicular camera with on-board microcontroller

Номер: US0009495876B2
Автор: Yuesheng Lu, Joel S. Gibson, Duane W. Gebauer, Richard D. Shriner, Patrick A. Miller, LU YUESHENG, GIBSON JOEL S, GEBAUER DUANE W, SHRINER RICHARD D, MILLER PATRICK A, Lu Yuesheng, Gibson Joel S., Gebauer Duane W., Shriner Richard D., Miller Patrick A.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., LU YUESHENG, GIBSON JOEL S, GEBAUER DUANE W, SHRINER RICHARD D, MILLER PATRICK A, MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, Lu Yuesheng, Gibson Joel S., Gebauer Duane W., Shriner Richard D., Miller Patrick A.

In one aspect of the invention, a vehicular camera is provided, comprising a lens, a housing, an imager and a microcontroller that is capable of handling certain functions, such as applying overlays to images received by the imager, dewarping the image and/or providing different viewing modes.

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Номер записи: 35
22-11-2016 дата публикации

Vehicle monitoring system

Номер: US0009499139B2
Автор: Krishna Koravadi, KORAVADI KRISHNA, Koravadi Krishna
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicle monitoring system includes a central processor operable to receive vehicle inputs from multiple vehicles. The vehicle inputs are indicative of driving conditions of the vehicles. The central processor is operable to receive, for each vehicle of the multiple vehicles, an environment input indicative of the environment at that vehicle. Responsive to the vehicle inputs and the environment inputs, the central processor determines if one or more of the multiple vehicles is at or approaching a hazardous condition. Responsive to a determination that one or more of the multiple vehicles is a threatened vehicle at a potentially hazardous condition, the central monitoring system at least one of (i) actuates an alert of the threatened vehicle to alert a driver of the threatened vehicle of the determined hazardous condition and (ii) controls a vehicle system of the threatened vehicle to mitigate the determined hazardous condition.

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Номер записи: 36
16-03-2021 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with overlay calibration

Номер: US0010946799B2
Автор: Benjamin May, MAY BENJAMIN, May, Benjamin
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera disposed at the vehicle and having a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The camera includes an imager and a processor that is operable to process image data captured by the imager. A video display screen is operable to display video images derived from image data captured by the camera. The processor generates a graphic overlay for display with the video images at the video display screen. The processor calibrates the graphic overlay by adapting the view orientation and position of the displayed video images utilizing a spatial transform engine to adapt the view orientation and position to a corrected position and orientation.

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Номер записи: 37
23-03-2021 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system with reduced windshield blackout opening

Номер: US0010957023B2
Автор: Alan M. Cordeiro, CORDEIRO ALAN M, Cordeiro, Alan M.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, Magna Electronics Inc.

A vehicular vision system includes a camera disposed at an in-cabin surface of a vehicle windshield, which includes a blackout region and a light-transmitting window through the blackout region. The camera views through the windshield at the light-transmitting window. The field of view of the camera encompasses at least part of the blackout region around the light-transmitting window, such that some of the photosensing elements do not receive light that passes through the light-transmitting window. A control processes image data captured by the camera to provide a dewarped image and does not use some of the photosensing elements of the camera when providing the dewarped image. The light-transmitting window of the blackout region is sized and shaped such that the photosensing elements that are not used by the control in dewarping the image are the same photosensing elements that do not receive light that passes through the light-transmitting window.

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Номер записи: 38
18-08-2020 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with bird's eye view display

Номер: US0010744941B2
Автор: Peter Karas, KARAS PETER, Karas, Peter
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, Magna Electronics Inc.

A vehicular vision system includes a camera having a field of view exterior and rearward of the vehicle. The camera captures frames of image data as the vehicle moves forward or rearward. A control includes an image processor that processes multiple frames of captured image data. The control utilizes vehicle motion information and, responsive to processing of captured image data, utilizes software based algorithms to generate, for each frame of image data captured by said camera, a left side bird's eye view image portion, a right side bird's eye view image portion and rear bird's eye view image portion. The control combines left side image portions, right side image portions and rear image portion of multiple frames of captured image data to generate combined bird's eye view images for display at a display for viewing by the vehicle driver during a parking maneuver of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 39
18-05-2021 дата публикации

Method for dynamically calibrating a vehicular camera

Номер: US0011007934B2
Автор: Nikhil Gupta, Hilda Faraji, Daan He, Ghanshyam Rathi, GUPTA NIKHIL, FARAJI HILDA, HE DAAN, RATHI GHANSHYAM, Gupta, Nikhil, Faraji, Hilda, He, Daan, Rathi, Ghanshyam
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method for dynamically calibrating a vehicular camera includes disposing a camera at a vehicle and operating the camera to capture multiple frames of image data while the vehicle is in motion and is steered within at least two ranges of steering angles. Feature points are determined in an image frame when the vehicle is steered within a respective range of steering angles, and motion trajectories of those feature points are tracked in subsequent image frames for the respective range of steering angles. A horizon line is determined based on the tracked feature points. Responsive to determination that the determined horizon line is non-parallel to the horizontal axis of the image plane, at least one of pitch, roll or yaw of the camera is adjusted. Image data captured by the camera is processed at the control for object detection.

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Номер записи: 40
25-04-2017 дата публикации

Method of assembling camera for vehicle vision system

Номер: US0009635230B2
Автор: Brian J. Winden, Robert A. Devota, Matthew C. Sesti, Joseph A. Stemmer, Steven V. Byrne, John R. Garcia, David F. Olson, WINDEN BRIAN J, DEVOTA ROBERT A, SESTI MATTHEW C, STEMMER JOSEPH A, BYRNE STEVEN V, GARCIA JOHN R, OLSON DAVID F, Winden Brian J., Devota Robert A., Sesti Matthew C., Stemmer Joseph A., Byrne Steven V., Garcia John R., Olson David F.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method of assembling a camera suitable for vehicular use includes providing a lens accommodated in a lens barrel, a camera front housing, and a printed circuit board with an imager disposed thereat. An adhesive is dispensed to establish a layer of uncured adhesive one of (i) between the lens barrel and a front portion of the camera front housing and (ii) between the printed circuit board and a rear portion of the camera front housing. With the lens in focus with the imager and optically center-aligned therewith, the adhesive is initially cured to an initially-cured state in an initial radiation curing process that includes exposure to UV light for a first period of time. The initially-cured adhesive is further cured to a further-cured state in a secondary curing process. The further-cured state is achieved within a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time.

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Номер записи: 41
10-07-2018 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with lens pollution detection

Номер: US0010021278B2
Автор: Yuesheng Lu, Shawn T. Hunt, LU YUESHENG, HUNT SHAWN T, Lu, Yuesheng, Hunt, Shawn T.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system for a vehicle includes a camera having an imaging array having multiple columns of photosensing elements and multiple rows of photosensing elements, with the columns of photosensing elements being generally vertically orientated and the rows of photosensing elements being generally horizontally orientated relative to ground. The multiple rows of photosensing elements comprising top rows, middle rows and bottom rows. When the vehicle is moving, top row brightness values at top rows, middle row brightness values at middle rows, and bottom row brightness values at bottom rows are determined by processing of captured image data by a processor. Contrast of middle row brightness values compared to bottom row brightness values or top row brightness values is determined and, based on determined contrast of middle row brightness values compared to bottom row brightness values or top row brightness values, an at least partial blockage of the camera is detected.

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Номер записи: 42
23-06-2020 дата публикации

Multi-camera vehicle vision system with distributed processing, data connection and power supply

Номер: US0010694150B2
Автор: Joern Ihlenburg, Benjamin May, Boris Shulkin, IHLENBURG JOERN, MAY BENJAMIN, SHULKIN BORIS, Ihlenburg, Joern, May, Benjamin, Shulkin, Boris
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system for a vehicle includes first and second camera modules disposed at the vehicle so as to have respective first and second fields of view exterior of the vehicle. The first camera module includes a first lens and a first imager, and is operable to capture image data. The second camera module includes a second lens and a second imager, and is operable to capture image data. The first camera module is powered by a first power supply line and the second camera module is powered by a second power supply line. The first camera module includes an image processor operable to process image data captured by the first camera module and the second camera module. The second camera module comprises a second image processor operable to process image data captured by the first camera module and the second camera module.

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Номер записи: 43
22-05-2018 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with targetless camera calibration

Номер: US0009979957B2
Автор: Galina Okouneva, OKOUNEVA GALINA, Okouneva, Galina
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A camera calibration system for a vehicle includes a camera disposed at the vehicle and an image processor operable to process image data captured by the camera. The camera calibration system generates camera calibration parameters at least in part by iteratively refining calibration parameters starting from at least one of (i) an initial estimation and (ii) an intrinsic parameter of the camera. The camera calibration system uses a kinematic model of vehicle motion derived at least in part from image processing of multiple frames of captured image data. Responsive to such image processing, the camera calibration system extracts and matches features determined in multiple frames of captured image data. Responsive to image processing during movement of the vehicle along an arbitrary path, and responsive to generation of camera calibration parameters, the camera calibration system calibrates the camera as the vehicle navigates the arbitrary path.

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Номер записи: 44
24-03-2020 дата публикации

Vehicular camera module

Номер: US0010596982B2
Автор: Robert L. Bingle, Joseph Camilleri, Peter J. Whitehead, Kenneth Schofield, BINGLE ROBERT L, CAMILLERI JOSEPH, WHITEHEAD PETER J, SCHOFIELD KENNETH, Bingle, Robert L., Camilleri, Joseph, Whitehead, Peter J., Schofield, Kenneth
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera module includes a camera having an image sensor and a lens. The image sensor is disposed at a first printed circuit board, and a second printed circuit board is in board-to-board electrical connection with the first printed circuit board. Board-to-board electrical connection between the first and second printed circuit boards is via a multi-wire ribbon connection. A housing houses the first and second printed circuit boards. The housing is configured for mounting at a windshield of a vehicle and, with the vehicular camera module mounted at the windshield of the vehicle, the camera has a field of view external of the vehicle. With the vehicular camera module mounted at the windshield of the vehicle and responsive at least in part to processing by an image processor of image data captured by the image sensor, an object in the field of view of the camera is detected.

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Номер записи: 45
13-03-2018 дата публикации

Process for determining state of a vehicle

Номер: US0009916699B2
Автор: William J. Chundrlik, Jr., Nathaniel Johnson, Marc Wimmershoff, CHUNDRLIK JR WILLIAM J, JOHNSON NATHANIEL, WIMMERSHOFF MARC, Chundrlik, Jr. William J., Johnson Nathaniel, Wimmershoff Marc
Принадлежит: Magna Electronics Inc., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A method for determining a corrected yaw rate for a vehicle includes receiving a first yaw rate input from a yaw rate sensor of the vehicle and determining if the vehicle is moving or stationary. If the vehicle is determined to be moving, the method includes determining a steering angle of the vehicle, and determining an offset correction value based at least in part on a determined speed of the vehicle and the determined steering angle. A yaw rate offset is determined based at least in part on the determined offset correction value and the received first yaw rate input. A second yaw rate input is received from the yaw rate sensor of the vehicle, and a corrected yaw rate value is determined based at least in part on the received second yaw rate input and the determined yaw rate offset.

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Номер записи: 46
15-03-2012 дата публикации

ALERT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20120062743A1
Автор: Niall R. Lynam, Axel Nix, LYNAM NIALL R, NIX AXEL, LYNAM NIALL R.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

An alert system for a vehicle includes a video display, an interior visual alert device disposed at an interior rearview mirror assembly, a driver side visual alert device disposed at a driver side exterior rearview mirror assembly and a passenger side visual alert device disposed at a passenger side exterior rearview mirror assembly. A control is operable to activate at least one of the alert devices in response to a detection of an object rearward of the vehicle. The alert devices are viewable by the driver of the vehicle when activated and are operable to guide or prompt the driver to check the images captured by a rearward facing camera and displayed in the vehicle cabin by the video display so that the driver can verify the nature and type of a potential hazard rearward of the vehicle. 115-. (canceled)16. An alert system for a vehicle having a rear vision system , said alert system comprising:a video display for displaying video images that are captured by a rearward-facing camera, wherein said video display screen is viewable by the driver of a vehicle equipped with said alert system;an interior visual alert device disposed at an interior rearview minor assembly of the equipped vehicle;a driver-side visual alert device disposed at a driver-side exterior rearview mirror assembly of the equipped vehicle;a passenger-side visual alert device disposed at a passenger-side exterior rearview mirror assembly of the equipped vehicle;a control responsive to a rearward-directed object detection system of the equipped vehicle, wherein said rearward-directed object detection system is operable to detect an object rearward of the equipped vehicle during a reversing maneuver of the equipped vehicle; andwherein said control is operable to activate at least one of said interior visual alert device, said driver-side visual alert device and said passenger-side visual alert device in response to a detection of an object rearward of the equipped vehicle, and wherein said interior ...

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Номер записи: 47
17-03-2020 дата публикации

Method of manufacturing vehicular camera with flexible connector

Номер: US0010589697B2
Автор: Matthew C. Sesti, Steven V. Byrne, SESTI MATTHEW C, BYRNE STEVEN V, Sesti, Matthew C., Byrne, Steven V.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method of assembling a vehicular camera includes providing front and rear housings and providing at least one first electrical connector at a circuit board of the front housing and providing at least one second electrical connector at the rear housing. One of the first and second electrical connectors includes a male connector and the other of the first and second electrical connectors includes a female connector. The rear housing is mated with the front housing to encase an imaging element and the circuit board. When mating the rear housing with the front housing, the male connector is inserted into the female connector to electrically conductively connect the first and second electrical connectors. When inserting the male connector into the respective female connector, the female connector flexes to accommodate misalignment of the male and female connectors.

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Номер записи: 48
28-04-2015 дата публикации

Vehicular imaging system with camera misalignment correction and capturing image data at different resolution levels dependent on distance to object in field of view

Номер: US0009018577B2
Автор: Yuesheng Lu, Michael J. Higgins-Luthman, Antony V. Jeyaraj, Manoj R. Phirke, LU YUESHENG, HIGGINS-LUTHMAN MICHAEL J, JEYARAJ ANTONY V, PHIRKE MANOJ R, HIGGINS-LUTHMAN MICHAEL J., JEYARAJ ANTONY V., PHIRKE MANOJ R.
Принадлежит: Magna Electronics Inc., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, MAGNA ELECTRONICS, INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular imaging system comprises a single imaging sensor having a plurality of photosensor elements. The imaging sensor captures image data of a scene exterior of the vehicle within its field of view. Image data captured by the imaging sensor is provided to a control. The control also receives via a communication bus at least one of vehicle pitch information, vehicle yaw information and vehicle steering information. The control detects two substantially straight and converging road features along the road the vehicle is travelling and determines a point of intersection where they would converge using, at least in part, the received vehicle information and the control automatically corrects for misalignment of the imaging sensor mounted at the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 49
24-05-2022 дата публикации

Vehicular camera with thermal compensating means

Номер: US0011343414B2
Автор: Steven V. Byrne, Jonathan D. Conger
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., Magna Electronics Inc.

A vehicular camera is configured to be disposed at a vehicle. The camera includes a circuit board and a lens holder having a lens barrel accommodating a lens. The circuit board has circuitry disposed at a circuit board substrate. The circuitry includes an imager disposed at a first side of the circuit board substrate. The circuit board substrate has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) that is different from the CTE of the lens holder. The circuit board substrate is attached at the structure of the lens holder via a fastener that passes through an oversized hole in the circuit board substrate, with a cross dimension of the oversized hole being greater than a corresponding cross dimension of the fastener. The vehicular camera, via movement of the fastener within the oversized hole, allows for temperature-induced expansion or contraction of the lens holder relative to the circuit board substrate.

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Номер записи: 50
14-03-2023 дата публикации

Vehicular camera with controlled camera focus

Номер: US0011606485B2
Автор: Steven V. Byrne, Rene Dreiocker, Stefan Sauer, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., Magna Electronics Inc.

A vehicular camera includes a camera housing having front and rear camera housing portions. An imager is disposed at a printed circuit board. A lens assembly is disposed at the front camera housing portion and accommodates at least one lens. The front camera housing portion is formed of a material having a first Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE). At least two attachment elements are disposed at the front camera housing portion and are formed of a material having a second CTE that is less than the first CTE of the front camera housing portion and that is less than 10 ppm/° C. The printed circuit board is mounted at the attachment elements via fasteners threadedly engaging respective ones of the at least two attachment elements. The front camera housing portion and the attachment elements cooperate to decrease temperature-induced movement of the printed circuit board relative to the at least one lens.

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Номер записи: 51
17-10-2023 дата публикации

Vehicle collision avoidance system with enhanced pedestrian avoidance

Номер: US0011787402B2
Автор: Manuel Edo Ros
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular collision avoidance system includes a sensor disposed at a vehicle for sensing exterior and forwardly of the vehicle. A processor processes sensor data captured by the sensor to determine the presence of a pedestrian ahead of the vehicle and outside a path of travel of the vehicle. The processor determines a projected path of travel of the pedestrian based on movement of the pedestrian. The processor determines where the forward path of travel of the vehicle intersects the projected path of travel of the pedestrian. The system, responsive at least in part to prediction that the pedestrian will be in the forward path of travel of the vehicle when the vehicle time to intersection elapses, adjusts the speed of the vehicle based at least in part on attentiveness of a driver of the vehicle and a driving condition of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 52
16-01-2024 дата публикации

Vehicular trailer angle detection system

Номер: US0011872939B2
Автор: Yuesheng Lu, Steven V. Byrne, Paul A. VanOphem, James D. Harris
Принадлежит: Magna Electronics Inc., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular trailer angle detection system includes a rear camera, a left-side camera, a right-side camera and a control having an image processor. With a trailer hitched at a vehicle, and while the vehicle is driven in a forward direction and towing the trailer, image data is captured by at least one of the cameras. The vehicular trailer angle detection system determines an expected location of the portion of the trailer based on provided vehicle-trailer parameters as the vehicle is driven forward and towing the trailer. The vehicular trailer angle detection system determines an actual location of the portion of the trailer via processing of captured image data as the vehicle is driven forward and towing the trailer. Responsive to an offset between the determined actual location of the portion of the trailer and the determined expected location, the vehicular trailer angle detection system accommodates the offset.

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Номер записи: 53
25-06-2024 дата публикации

Vehicular communication system

Номер: US0012020269B2
Автор: G. Edzko Smid, Krishna Koravadi, Anuj S. Potnis
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular communication system includes a communication device in a vehicle. Responsive to the communication device receiving an input from a vehicle system indicative of a service need, the communication device requests an input from the driver of the vehicle pertaining to a desired characteristic of a service provider that can address the service need. Responsive to the communication device receiving the input from the driver, the vehicular communication system determines a plurality of service providers that (i) can address the service need and (ii) has the desired characteristic. The communication device communicates a list of the determined service providers to the driver and, responsive to the driver selecting a service provider from the list, the vehicular communication system sets a navigation system of the vehicle to navigate to the selected service provider.

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Номер записи: 54
19-09-2017 дата публикации

Vehicular multi-camera vision system

Номер: US9769381B2
Автор: LU YUESHENG, SHRINER RICHARD D, Lu Yuesheng, Shriner Richard D.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vision system for a vehicle includes a plurality of cameras having respective fields of view exterior of the vehicle. One of the cameras functions as a master camera and others of the cameras function as slave cameras. Responsive to processing of captured image data, the vision system is operable to synthesize a composite image derived from image data captured by at least two of the cameras, at least one of which is a slave camera. Operating parameters of the master camera are used by slave cameras. An electronic control unit sends via Ethernet connection operating parameters to a slave camera so that image sections of the composite image, when displayed to a driver of the vehicle by a display device of the vehicle, appear uniform in at least one of (i) brightness at the borders of the sections and (ii) color at the borders of the sections.

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Номер записи: 55
27-10-2020 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with incident recording function

Номер: US0010819943B2
Автор: Christopher L. Van Dan Elzen, VAN DAN ELZEN CHRISTOPHER L, Van Dan Elzen, Christopher L.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera module disposed at the vehicle windshield and having a camera, a control and a recording device. The system includes a continuous loop recording of image data captured by the camera while the vehicle is operated. The control includes an image processor that processes image data captured by the camera for at least one driver assistance system of the vehicle. Responsive to a user input, the control exits the continuous loop recording and the recording device saves image data captured by the camera in non-volatile memory of the recording device. Responsive to the user input, the recording device saves in the non-volatile memory captured image data saved by the continuous loop recording prior to the user input and saves in the non-volatile memory image data captured by the camera after the user input.

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Номер записи: 56
10-11-2015 дата публикации

Lane keeping system and lane centering system

Номер: US0009180908B2
Автор: Christopher L. Van Dan Elzen, Ka Chai Cheok, Micho Radovnikovich, VAN DAN ELZEN CHRISTOPHER L, CHEOK KA CHAI, RADOVNIKOVICH MICHO, VAN DAN ELZEN CHRISTOPHER L.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., VAN DAN ELZEN CHRISTOPHER L, CHEOK KA CHAI, RADOVNIKOVICH MICHO, MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, VAN DAN ELZEN CHRISTOPHER L.

A lane keeping system for a vehicle sets a safe zone in which the driver can drive the vehicle. If the system determines that the driver is at risk of leaving the safe zone, the system takes a corrective action, such as notifying the driver or applying a steering correction to the vehicle. The system adjusts the width of the safe zone depending on the driver's capability to stay within the safe zone. A lane centering system may be capable of autonomously steering the vehicle to remain within a lane. The lane centering system may include a controller that determines a target path for the vehicle depending on certain parameters. The controller may model each of the lane delimiters in a simplified form. This facilitates the determination of one of the target paths (the centerline of the lane). The simplified form may be a 3rd order polynomial equation.

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Номер записи: 57
07-04-2020 дата публикации

Video processor module for vehicle

Номер: US0010611306B2
Автор: Martha A. McMahon, Troy O. Cooprider
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A video processor module for a vehicle includes a plurality of video interfaces, each configured for wired connection to a respective camera of a plurality of cameras. The video processor module receives and processes image data provided by the cameras. The plurality of interfaces include interfaces for wired connection to the cameras and for receiving image data from the cameras. The video processor module communicates with other vehicle systems via a vehicle bus. The video processor module may electronically reduce distortion in captured image data. The video processor module may merge captured image data to provide a panoramic view image that is output to a video display screen. The video processor module may receive radar data sensed by a radar sensor of the vehicle, and may, responsive at least in part to processing of image data and radar data, detect at least one other vehicle present exterior of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 58
18-06-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with reduction of temporal noise in images

Номер: US0010326969B2
Автор: Thomas Wierich, WIERICH THOMAS, Wierich, Thomas
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera disposed at a vehicle and having a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The camera includes an imaging array having rows and columns of photosensing elements that may include red light sensing elements, green light sensing elements and blue light sensing elements. An image processor is operable to process image data captured by the camera. A display is disposed in the vehicle and viewable by a driver of the vehicle and is operable to display images derived from captured image data. Responsive to image processing of captured image data by the image processor, temporal noise in images derived from captured image data is reduced by determining a change in luminance of photosensing elements from a first frame of captured image data to a second frame of captured image data.

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Номер записи: 59
18-04-2017 дата публикации

Camera module for vehicle

Номер: US0009623799B2
Автор: Robert L. Bingle, Joseph Camilleri, Peter J. Whitehead, Kenneth Schofield, BINGLE ROBERT L, CAMILLERI JOSEPH, WHITEHEAD PETER J, SCHOFIELD KENNETH, Bingle Robert L., Camilleri Joseph, Whitehead Peter J., Schofield Kenneth
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A camera module suitable for use for a vision system of a vehicle includes a camera housing portion having a generally cylindrical portion extending outwardly from a base portion. An imaging sensor is disposed at the base portion and a lens system is received at the cylindrical portion of the camera housing portion. The camera housing portion and a connector portion are configured to join together to encase the imaging sensor and circuitry. The connector portion may include a multi-pin connector extending in a direction away from the camera housing portion when the camera housing portion and the connector portion are joined together. The multi-pin connector may include a plurality of terminals, each of which has a first end having a pin configured to electrically connect with a connector of a vehicle and an opposing second end configured for electrical connection with the circuitry.

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Номер записи: 60
27-07-2021 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system using wireless camera

Номер: US0011072284B2
Автор: Joshua G. Windeler, Krishna Koravadi, WINDELER JOSHUA G, KORAVADI KRISHNA, Windeler, Joshua G., Koravadi, Krishna
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, Magna Electronics Inc.

A vehicular vision system includes a vehicle camera docking station disposed at a vehicle, a trailer camera docking station disposed at a rear of a trailer, and a camera operable to capture image data and to communicate captured image data to a data receiving device at the vehicle. When the trailer is not hitched to the vehicle, the camera is disposed at the vehicle camera docking station so as to have a field of view rearward of the vehicle. When the trailer is hitched to the vehicle, the camera is removed from the vehicle camera docking station and disposed at the trailer camera docking station so as to have a field of view rearward of the trailer. The camera captures image data and communicates captured image data to the data receiving device, which receives the communicated image data. A display device displays video images derived from the received image data.

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Номер записи: 61
27-09-2022 дата публикации

Vehicular camera and lens assembly

Номер: US0011457134B2
Автор: Matthew C. Sesti, Robert A. Devota, Yuesheng Lu, Steven V. Byrne, Joel S. Gibson
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A camera sub-assembly for a vehicular camera includes a lens barrel having a cylinder accommodating a plurality of lens optics, and an annular flange extending radially outward from the cylinder. The cylinder is received in a receiving structure of a lens holder so that an annular attaching surface of the lens barrel is juxtaposed with an annular attaching surface of the receiving structure with a cured adhesive disposed between and contacting both of the annular attaching surfaces. The cured adhesive includes an adhesive material. With the lens optics aligned with respect to an imaging array of a printed circuit board attached at the lens holder, the adhesive material is cured to a partially-cured state via exposure of the adhesive material to ultraviolet light. With the joined lens barrel and lens holder construction at a further curing station, the adhesive material is further cured from the partially-cured state to a more-cured state.

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Номер записи: 62
24-01-2023 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system with dual processor control

Номер: US0011563919B2
Автор: Krishna Koravadi
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular vision system includes a forward viewing camera at a windshield of a vehicle and a plurality of color cameras, and includes a display device operable to display video images derived from image data captured by the color cameras. A processing unit includes a first processing chip that has an image processor for machine-vision processing of captured image data, and a second processing chip that receives vehicle data and receives image data captured by the color cameras. The first processing chip machine-vision processes image data captured by the cameras for object detection and classification of objects. The first processing chip controls operating parameters of the color cameras to enhance object detection based on machine-vision processing by the first processing chip of image data captured by the color cameras. The second processing chip controls operating parameters of the color cameras for display at the display device of video images.

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Номер записи: 63
07-11-2023 дата публикации

Vehicular camera with electrical connectors that allow for misalignment

Номер: US0011807171B2
Автор: Clarence P. McElroy, Matthew C. Sesti, Richard Rieden, Steven V. Byrne
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular camera includes a camera housing having a first portion and a second portion joined together to form a cavity within the camera housing. A first electrical connector is disposed at a circuit board and is in electrically-conductive connection with an imager. The first electrical connector includes a plurality of pin-receiving sockets. A second electrical connector includes a plurality of pins, each including a first end and a second end opposite the first end. When the second portion of the camera housing is being joined with the first portion of the camera housing, respective first ends of pins insert into and electrically-conductively connect with respective pin-receiving sockets at the second side of the circuit board. The first electrical connector and the second electrical connector cooperate to allow for misalignment of the second electrical connector relative to the first electrical connector when the first and second portions are being joined.

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Номер записи: 64
11-04-2023 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system with infrared emitter synchronization

Номер: US0011627389B2
Автор: Krishna Koravadi
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., Magna Electronics Inc.

A vehicular vision system includes a camera having a field of view interior of a vehicle equipped with the vehicular vision system, a plurality of infrared light emitters operable to illuminate a region at least partially within the field of view of the camera, and an electronic control unit having an image processor that processes image data captured by the camera. The camera captures frames of image data at a first rate, and infrared light emitters of the plurality of infrared light emitters are pulsed at a second rate. The first rate is different than the second rate. For a driving assist function of the vehicle, capture of frames of image data by the camera at the first rate is synchronized with pulsing of the infrared light emitters of the plurality of infrared light emitters at the second rate.

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Номер записи: 65
13-10-2020 дата публикации

Vehicular control system

Номер: US0010803329B2
Автор: Rohan J. Divekar, Paul A. VanOphem, DIVEKAR ROHAN J, VANOPHEM PAUL A, Divekar, Rohan J., VanOphem, Paul A.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular control system includes a camera and a control having a processor that processes image data captured by the camera. The control determines a projected path of travel of the equipped vehicle. The processor processes captured image data to determine an estimated time to arrival of another vehicle at a location on a road being travelled by the other vehicle that is in the projected path of travel of the equipped vehicle. The projected path of travel of the equipped vehicle may cross a traffic lane being travelled by the other vehicle or may join a traffic lane being travelled by the other vehicle. Responsive at least in part to determination that the estimated time to arrival of the other vehicle is less than a threshold time, the control determines that it is not safe for the equipped vehicle to proceed along the projected path of travel.

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Номер записи: 66
20-10-2020 дата публикации

Vehicular adaptive headlighting system

Номер: US0010807515B2
Автор: Michael J. Higgins-Luthman, Yuesheng Lu, William C. Ince, HIGGINS-LUTHMAN MICHAEL J, LU YUESHENG, INCE WILLIAM C, Higgins-Luthman, Michael J., Lu, Yuesheng, Ince, William C.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular adaptive driving beam headlighting system includes a camera disposed at and viewing forwardly through a windshield of a vehicle. A control includes an image processor that processes image data captured by the camera at night to detect headlights present in a field of view of the camera of an oncoming vehicle that is approaching the equipped vehicle along a traffic lane to the left of a traffic lane of a road that the equipped vehicle is travelling along. A left-side headlamp is disposed at a left-side front portion of the equipped vehicle and a right-side headlamp is disposed at a right-side front portion of the equipped vehicle. Responsive to detection of headlights of an oncoming vehicle, the left-side headlamp beam of light is adjusted to reduce glaring a driver of the oncoming vehicle.

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Номер записи: 67
21-08-2018 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with enhanced lane tracking

Номер: US0010055651B2
Автор: William J. Chundrlik, Dominik Raudszus, Christopher L. Van Dan Elzen, CHUNDRLIK WILLIAM J, RAUDSZUS DOMINIK, VAN DAN ELZEN CHRISTOPHER L, Chundrlik, William J., Raudszus, Dominik, Van Dan Elzen, Christopher L.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes a camera disposed at a vehicle and having a field of view forward of the vehicle. A control includes an image processor that is operable to process image data captured by the camera. Responsive to processing by the image processor of image data captured by the camera, the image processor is operable to determine lane markings demarcating the lane in which the vehicle is traveling. Responsive to processing by the image processor of captured image data and responsive to at least one of (i) a map input and (ii) a location input, the control estimates a path of travel for the vehicle to maintain the vehicle in the lane in which the vehicle is traveling in situations where the lane markings demarcating the lane in which the vehicle is traveling are not readily determinable.

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Номер записи: 68
18-08-2020 дата публикации

Vehicular control system with temperature input

Номер: US0010744940B2
Автор: Michael J. Higgins-Luthman, HIGGINS-LUTHMAN MICHAEL J, Higgins-Luthman, Michael J.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular control system includes a camera, a controller having a processor that processes captured image data, and an exterior temperature sensor. Responsive, at least in part, to a temperature input from the temperature sensor, the controller switches processing of captured image data between (a) a normal processing mode and (b) a cold weather processing mode. Responsive to the temperature input being indicative of the exterior temperature being below a first threshold temperature, the controller processes captured image data in the cold weather processing mode to enhance blockage detection of frost or snow or ice at the camera. When the controller is operating in the cold weather processing mode, the controller switches processing of captured image data to the normal processing mode responsive to the temperature input being indicative of the exterior temperature being above a second threshold temperature that is greater than the first threshold temperature.

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Номер записи: 69
01-08-2017 дата публикации

Vehicular accessory system

Номер: US0009718357B2
Автор: Jonathan E. DeLine, Roger L. Veldman, Niall R. Lynam
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular accessory system includes an attachment element adhered at an interior surface of a windshield of a vehicle and an accessory assembly attached to the attachment element. The accessory assembly includes circuitry disposed in the housing, the circuitry including a video camera. The video camera, when the accessory assembly is attached to the attachment element, has a field of view into the interior of the vehicle that encompasses the head of a potential driver of the vehicle. The video camera captures an image of the face of the potential driver and, responsive to image processing by image recognition software of the vehicular accessory system, the vehicular accessory system determines that the potential driver is an authorized driver who is authorized to operate the vehicle and, responsive to this determination, enables the ignition system to allow the motor of the vehicle be started.

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Номер записи: 70
06-04-2021 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system with object detection

Номер: US0010970568B2
Автор: Nikhil Gupta, Liang Zhang, GUPTA NIKHIL, ZHANG LIANG, Gupta, Nikhil, Zhang, Liang
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular vision system includes a camera disposed at a vehicle and viewing exterior of the vehicle. A control has an image processor for processing frames of image data captured by the camera. The control receives vehicle motion data indicative of motion of the vehicle when the vehicle is moving. When the vehicle is moving, the control, responsive at least in part to image processing of multiple frames of captured image data, detects an object present exterior of the vehicle. The control, responsive at least in part to the received vehicle motion data and image processing of multiple frames of captured image data, determines motion of the detected object relative to the moving vehicle by (i) determining corresponding object points in at least two frames of captured image data and (ii) estimating object motion trajectory of the detected object based at least in part on the determined corresponding object points.

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Номер записи: 71
05-01-2012 дата публикации

VEHICULAR REAR VIEW CAMERA DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH LIFECHECK FUNCTION

Номер: US20120002051A1
Автор: Axel Nix, NIX AXEL
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular display system having a camera for producing a video signal and a display device for displaying the video signal. The display device includes an integrity check to detect a defective video signal and alert the driver if a defective video signal has been detected. 1. A vehicular display system , comprising:a display monitor;a camera for mounting on the vehicle to generate a video signal;a video decoder receiving the video signal and providing pixel data for view on the display monitor; andan integrity check circuit receiving vehicle speed data and at least one of the video signal and the pixel data, wherein the integrity check circuit reviews at least one of the video signal and pixel data in order to ascertain a change therein beyond a threshold when the vehicle speed is not zero and in the event insufficient change is detected the integrity check circuit initiates an error indication intended for the driver for view on the display.2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the error indication is one of a blacked out screen or a graphic overlay on the display.3. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the camera provides an analog video signal and the video decoder provides digital pixel data.4. A system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of (i) the threshold and (ii) the change in the at least one of the video signal and pixel data varies with the vehicle speed.5. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the camera is adapted for mounting at the rear of a vehicle claim 1 ,6. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the integrity check circuit conducts a heartbeat handshake with at least one other functional component and initiates the error indication in the event the least one other functional component does not respond within a predetermined period of time.7. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the integrity check circuit measures the impedance of a wire carrying the video signal and initiates the error indication in the event the measured ...

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Номер записи: 72
24-10-2017 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with enhanced low light capabilities

Номер: US0009800794B2
Автор: Christian Weber, WEBER CHRISTIAN, Weber Christian
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera, a control and a display device. The camera is disposed at a vehicle and has a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The camera includes a two dimensional array of a plurality of photosensing elements. The control has an image processor operable to process image data captured by the camera. The display device is viewable by a driver of the vehicle and includes a video display screen. Responsive to a determination of a reduction in light level at the imaged scene, the control is operable to adjust at least one of (i) an exposure time for image capture by the camera and (ii) a frame rate of image capture by the camera. The control is operable to adjust the camera to control the display intensity of video images displayed by the video display screen.

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Номер записи: 73
19-02-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with vehicle detection

Номер: US0010210404B2
Автор: Nikhil Gupta, Liang Zhang, GUPTA NIKHIL, ZHANG LIANG, Gupta, Nikhil, Zhang, Liang
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method for detecting a vehicle via a vehicular vision system includes equipping a vehicle with a camera and providing a control at the equipped vehicle. Frames of image data captured by the camera are processed, via an image processor of the control. Responsive at least in part to (i) vehicle motion information of the equipped vehicle and (ii) processing, via the image processor, of frames of image data captured by the camera, detecting a vehicle present in the field of view of the camera and determining motion of the detected vehicle relative to the moving equipped vehicle, wherein determining motion of the detected vehicle relative to the moving equipped vehicle includes (i) determining corresponding feature points of the detected vehicle in at least two frames of captured image data and (ii) estimating vehicle motion trajectory of the detected vehicle based on the determined corresponding feature points.

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Номер записи: 74
26-02-2019 дата публикации

Parking assist system for vehicle

Номер: US0010214206B2
Автор: Ralph Latotzki, LATOTZKI RALPH, Latotzki, Ralph
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A parking assist system of a vehicle includes a plurality of sensors disposed at a vehicle and having respective fields of sensing exterior of the vehicle. A vehicle control is operable to determine a target parking space responsive to the processor. The control (i) uses two intersecting lines, with one passing through a start node and one passing through an end node, (ii) uses circles that are tangent to respective ones of the intersecting lines, with each circle having a radius that approximates a minimum turning radius of the vehicle, and (iii) determines possible paths of travel using straight path sections tangent to one or more of the circles and curved path sections that follow a curvature of one or more of the circles. The control selects a target path of travel in accordance with a plurality of objectives for the path of travel of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 75
30-05-2023 дата публикации

Vehicular trailering assist system

Номер: US0011661006B2
Автор: Jyothi P. Gali, Richard C. Bozich, Mark D. Nelson
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., Magna Electronics Inc.

A vehicular trailering assist system includes a vehicle rear backup camera disposed at a rear portion of a vehicle and viewing at least rearward of the vehicle. A trailer hitched to the vehicle includes a trailer rear camera disposed at a rear portion of the trailer and viewing at least rearward of the trailer. The control displays at a display device in the vehicle a surround view image using an avatar of the vehicle and an avatar of the trailer. The control stitches images derived from image data captured by the vehicle rear backup camera and images derived from the trailer rear camera to provide a transparent trailer view, and the display device displays transparent trailer view video images. Responsive to the vehicle being shifted into a reverse gear, the display device automatically displays rear backup images derived from image data captured by the trailer rear camera.

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Номер записи: 76
04-04-2023 дата публикации

Vehicular camera with adhesively bonded construction

Номер: US0011622168B2
Автор: Brian J. Winden, Robert A. Devota, Matthew C. Sesti, Joseph A. Stemmer, Steven V. Byrne, John R. Garcia, David F. Olson
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular camera includes an imager printed circuit board and a lens having a plurality of optical elements. The lens is held in optical alignment with an imager at the imager printed circuit board via a dual cure one-part, filled adhesive that in its uncured state has an epoxy resin. The adhesive is both UV-curable and thermal-curable. A flexible electrical ribbon cable electrically connects circuitry of the imager printed circuit board with additional circuitry of the vehicular camera. Image data captured by the imager is provided to the additional circuitry of the vehicular camera via the flexible electrical ribbon cable. The additional circuitry includes at least a processor for processing image data captured by the imager and provided to the additional circuitry via the flexible electrical ribbon cable. The vehicular camera, when installed and used in a vehicle, captures image data for use by a vision system of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 77
01-10-2009 дата публикации

CAMERA MODULE FOR VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM

Номер: US20090244361A1
Автор: Duane W. Gebauer, Joel S. Gibson, Shih-Che Huang, Hugh W. Ireland
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A camera module (10) for a vision system of a vehicle includes a circuit element (12), a lens mounting element (14b, 14c), a lens assembly (14) and an outer shell or cover portion (16). The circuit element includes an imaging sensor and associated circuitry (12a). The lens assembly includes at least one optical element (14a) and the lens mounting element (14b, 14c) is attached to the circuit element (12) so as to provide an optical path through the optical element to the imaging sensor at the circuit element. The outer shell (16) is molded over and around the circuit element during a molding process to substantially encapsulate the circuit element within the outer shell. The module and method of making the module thus may substantially seal the circuit element within the overmolded outer shell to protect the circuit element from exposure to the elements.

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Номер записи: 78
23-03-2021 дата публикации

Vehicular backup assistance system

Номер: US0010957114B2
Автор: Joel S. Gibson, Steven V. Byrne, Richard D. Shriner, GIBSON JOEL S, BYRNE STEVEN V, SHRINER RICHARD D, Gibson, Joel S., Byrne, Steven V., Shriner, Richard D.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular backup assistance system includes a rear backup camera for a rear portion of any vehicle family member of a particular family of vehicles that includes a plurality of vehicle configurations, with each vehicle family member of the particular family of vehicles having a vehicle configuration that is different than the vehicle configuration of any other vehicle family member of the particular family of vehicles. A processor and a display are at a vehicle family member having the particular vehicle configuration of the particular family of vehicles. During a reversing maneuver, and based on the wheelbase of the particular vehicle configuration of the particular family of vehicles and based at least in part on a current steering angle of the vehicle family member, the processor generates a predicted vehicle trajectory that is displayed at the display as a dynamic overlay overlaying the images captured by the rear backup camera.

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Номер записи: 79
07-08-2018 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with retroreflector pattern recognition

Номер: US0010043091B2
Автор: Harjeet Singh, Manuel Edo-Ros, Ruediger Boegel, Martin Solar, SINGH HARJEET, EDO-ROS MANUEL, BOEGEL RUEDIGER, SOLAR MARTIN, Singh, Harjeet, Edo-Ros, Manuel, Boegel, Ruediger, Solar, Martin
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera and an image processor. The camera is configured to be disposed at a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The image processor is operable to process image data captured by the camera to classify patterns of retroreflective reflectors present in the field of view of the camera. The image processor compares determined patterns of retroreflective reflectors to a database of patterns and classifies patterns of retroreflective reflectors at least in part responsive to determination that determined patterns of retroreflective reflectors generally match a pattern of the database. The image processor may compare movement of determined patterns of retroreflective reflectors and pattern movements of the database over multiple frames of captured image data and may classify the retroreflective reflectors at least in part responsive to determination that the movements generally match.

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Номер записи: 80
17-08-2021 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system

Номер: US0011091105B2
Автор: Michael J. Higgins-Luthman, Yuesheng Lu, HIGGINS-LUTHMAN MICHAEL J, LU YUESHENG, Higgins-Luthman, Michael J., Lu, Yuesheng
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, MAGNA ELECTRONICS, INC.

A vehicle vision system for a vehicle includes an image sensor having a field of view and capturing image data of a scene exterior of the vehicle. A monitor monitors electrical power consumption of the vehicle. At least one lighting system draws electrical power from the vehicle when operated. An image processor processes image data captured by the image sensor. The electrical power drawn by the at least one lighting system is varied at least in part responsive to processing of captured image data by the image processor in order to adjust fuel consumption by the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 81
29-09-2020 дата публикации

Adaptive forward lighting system for vehicle comprising a control that adjusts the headlamp beam in response to processing of image data captured by a camera

Номер: US0010787116B2
Автор: Kenneth Schofield, SCHOFIELD KENNETH, Schofield, Kenneth
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

An adaptive forward lighting system for a vehicle includes a camera having a field of view in a forward direction of travel of the vehicle. A control includes an image processor that processes image data captured by the camera to determine presence of an object in the field of view of the camera. The control receives vehicle data via a communication bus of the vehicle, with the vehicle data including vehicle trajectory data. The image processor processes captured image data to determine presence of lane markers in the field of view of the camera. The control adjusts a light beam emitted by a headlamp of the vehicle at least in part responsive to determination of the presence of the object in the field of view of the camera. Adjustment of the light beam of the vehicle headlamp may depend, at least in part, on trajectory of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 82
07-07-2015 дата публикации

Electrical connector with sealed pins

Номер: US0009077098B2
Автор: Paul D. Latunski, LATUNSKI PAUL D, LATUNSKI PAUL D.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

An electrical accessory for a vehicle includes a housing having a connector portion having a connector cavity therein, and a plurality of terminals that electrically connect at a circuit element in the housing and that protrude at least partially into the connector cavity. The housing has at least one fill port and at least one channel for receiving a sealant material through the fill port, whereby the sealant material flows along the at least one channel and at and around at least one terminal to substantially seal the at least one terminal relative to the housing. The fill port is accessible from outside of the housing after the electrical accessory is assembled.

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Номер записи: 83
01-12-2020 дата публикации

Camera for vehicle vision system with enhanced heat removal

Номер: US0010855890B2
Автор: Jamie A Mleczko, Steven V. Byrne, Jonathan D. Conger, Rene Dreiocker, Rainer Strey, MLECZKO JAMIE A, BYRNE STEVEN V, CONGER JONATHAN D, DREIOCKER RENE, STREY RAINER, Mleczko, Jamie A, Byrne, Steven V., Conger, Jonathan D., Dreiocker, Rene, Strey, Rainer
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, Magna Electronics Inc.

A camera module for a vehicular vision system includes a lens barrel having a plurality of optical elements accommodated therein, a front camera housing portion that accommodates at least one printed circuit board therein, and a rear camera housing portion mated with the front camera housing. The imager is optically aligned with an optical axis of the optical elements. A heat transfer element is disposed between and in thermal conductive contact with a thermoelectric device and the printed circuit board. Circuitry of the camera module is electrically connected to the imager and the thermoelectric device and is electrically connected to electrical connecting elements that electrically connect to a wire harness of a vehicle when the camera module is disposed at the vehicle. The thermoelectric device is electrically powered to draw heat from the imager printed circuit board to the rear camera housing portion.

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Номер записи: 84
05-01-2021 дата публикации

Targetless vehicle camera calibration system

Номер: US0010885669B2
Автор: Jagmal Singh, Sebastian Pliefke, Holger Hess, SINGH JAGMAL, PLIEFKE SEBASTIAN, HESS HOLGER, Singh, Jagmal, Pliefke, Sebastian, Hess, Holger
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, Magna Electronics Inc.

A method of calibrating a vehicular camera includes mounting a camera at a vehicle moving along a vehicle assembly line. Responsive to processing of image data captured by the camera, features at the ground adjacent to the vehicle are determined and the determined features are tracked over two or more frames of captured image data. Responsive to processing of frames of captured image data during movement of the vehicle along a straight path, a misalignment of the camera is determined. The misaligned camera is calibrated using an assumption that the determined ground features lie in a plane parallel to a planar portion of the ground surface adjacent the straight path portion of the vehicle assembly line. The determination of misalignment and the calibration of the camera are performed without use of a target pattern at the vehicle assembly line.

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Номер записи: 85
05-04-2022 дата публикации

Mounting system for vehicular sensors

Номер: US0011294049B2
Автор: Helmut A. Wodrich
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular sensing system includes a control and a mounting carrier that is configured to support a plurality of sensor units at a vehicle so that the plurality of sensor units have respective fields of sensing exterior of the vehicle. The mounting carrier includes an electrical connector that is configured to electrically connect to an electrical connector of the vehicle. The sensor units are electrically connected to the electrical connector of the mounting carrier. The control, responsive to outputs of the sensor units, determines the presence of one or more objects within the field of sensing of at least one of the sensor units, and obtains height data pertaining to the height of the determined object. Responsive at least in part to the obtained height data, the control determines (i) that the determined object comprises a pedestrian, (ii) that the determined object comprises a curb and/or (iii) clearance information.

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Номер записи: 86
26-04-2022 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system with object detection

Номер: US0011315348B2
Автор: Nikhil Gupta, Liang Zhang
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular vision system includes a camera disposed at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle and viewing forward of the vehicle. The control, responsive at least in part to image processing by an image processor of multiple frames of captured image data, detects an object present exterior of the equipped vehicle that is moving relative to the equipped vehicle. The control receives vehicle motion data indicative of motion of the vehicle when the vehicle is moving. The control, responsive at least in part to the received vehicle motion data, and via image processing of multiple frames of captured image data, determines motion of the detected object relative to the moving vehicle by (i) determining corresponding object points in at least two frames of captured image data and (ii) estimating object motion trajectory of the detected object based at least in part on the determined corresponding object points.

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Номер записи: 87
01-09-2020 дата публикации

Vehicle camera with lens heater

Номер: US0010761319B2
Автор: Pramod Kumar
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A camera for a vehicular vision system includes a housing and a lens barrel including a lens. The camera is configured to be disposed at an exterior portion of a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle. A heating device is disposed at an exterior of the lens barrel. The heating device includes a thin foil heating element that at least partially circumscribes the lens barrel. The heating device includes an electrical lead that is configured to electrically connect to an electrical connector of the vehicle when the camera is disposed at the exterior portion of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 88
27-03-2014 дата публикации

TRAILER ANGLE DETECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20140085472A1
Автор: Yuesheng Lu, Steven V. Byrne, Paul A. VanOphem, James D. Harris, LU YUESHENG, BYRNE STEVEN V, VANOPHEM PAUL A, HARRIS JAMES D, BYRNE STEVEN V., VANOPHEM PAUL A., HARRIS JAMES D.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vision system for a vehicle includes a rearward facing camera disposed at a rearward portion of a vehicle. With a trailer attached to the vehicle and rearward of the vehicle, a processor is operable to process captured images and, responsive at least in part to the processing, is operable to determine a plurality of trailer and vehicle-trailer interface parameters. The system is operable to calculate a calculated trailer angle based at least in part on calculations involving the parameters and a steering angle of the vehicle. Responsive to processing of images captured by the camera, the system is operable to determine a determined trailer angle of the trailer relative to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. Responsive to the determined trailer angle and the calculated trailer angle, the system is operable to determine a degree of offset between the calculated trailer angle and the detected trailer angle. 1. A vision system for a vehicle , said vision system comprising:a rearward facing camera disposed at a rearward portion of a vehicle equipped with said vision system and having a rearward field of view;wherein said rearward facing camera is operable to captures images rearward of the equipped vehicle;wherein, with a trailer attached to the equipped vehicle and rearward of the equipped vehicle, a processor is operable to process captured images captured as the equipped vehicle is driven forwardly and, responsive at least in part to said processing, said processor is operable to determine a plurality of trailer parameters and vehicle-trailer interface parameters;wherein said vision system is operable to calculate a calculated trailer angle based at least in part on calculations involving said parameters and a steering angle of the equipped vehicle as the equipped vehicle is being driven along a road;wherein said vision system, responsive to processing of images captured by said rearward facing camera, is operable to determine a determined trailer angle of the ...

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Номер записи: 89
18-08-2020 дата публикации

Vehicle camera LVDS repeater

Номер: US0010750119B2
Автор: Vivek Vaid, Nazar F. Bally, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera disposed at a vehicle and having a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The camera captures image data and outputs a low voltage differential signal (LVDS). The system includes an LVDS repeater that receives the LVDS signal output by the camera and outputs at least two LVDS outputs to respective receivers. Each of the at least two LVDS outputs is representative of the LVDS signal output by the camera. The receivers include a receiver of respective ones of at least two devices selected from the group consisting of (i) a vehicle head unit, (ii) a display device, (iii) an electronic control unit of the vehicle and (iv) an image processor for a driver assistance function.

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Номер записи: 90
29-12-2020 дата публикации

Forward sensing system for vehicle

Номер: US0010877147B2
Автор: Niall R. Lynam, LYNAM NIALL R, Lynam, Niall R.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A forward sensing system for a vehicle includes a radar sensor and a forward facing image sensor disposed within a windshield electronics module that is removably installed within the vehicle cabin at an upper region of the vehicle windshield and that is removable therefrom as a self-contained unit for service or replacement. A control is responsive to an output of the radar sensor and responsive to an output of the image sensor. Responsive to the image sensor viewing an object present in the path of forward travel of the vehicle and/or responsive to the radar sensor sensing the object present in the path of forward travel of the vehicle, the control enhances interrogation of an area in front of the vehicle at which the object is present to determine if the object is an object of interest causing a potentially hazardous condition.

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Номер записи: 91
24-02-2015 дата публикации

Rear illumination system

Номер: US0008964032B2
Автор: Clarence Patrick McElroy, Yuesheng Lu, Axel Nix, MCELROY CLARENCE PATRICK, LU YUESHENG, NIX AXEL
Принадлежит: Magna Electronics Inc., MCELROY CLARENCE PATRICK, LU YUESHENG, NIX AXEL, MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

In a first aspect, the invention is directed to an illumination system for rearward illumination for a first vehicle. The illumination system includes a tail lamp assembly, a sensor and a controller for controlling the operation of the tail lamp assembly. If the controller determines that there are any oncoming second vehicles behind the first vehicle that are sufficiently close to the first vehicle, then the controller operates the tail lamp assembly in one mode. If the controller determines that there are no oncoming second vehicles behind the first vehicle that are sufficiently close to the first vehicle, then the controller permits the operation of the tail lamp assembly in another mode.

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Номер записи: 92
10-10-2017 дата публикации

Accessory system for a vehicle

Номер: US0009783125B2
Автор: John P. Drummond, Niall R. Lynam, DRUMMOND JOHN P, LYNAM NIALL R, Drummond John P., Lynam Niall R.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

An accessory system for a vehicle includes a control and an accessory disposed at and behind a windshield of the vehicle. The accessory includes a forward facing camera viewing forward and through the windshield of the vehicle. The control includes digital circuitry and a microprocessor. The control controls at least the forward facing camera. The control includes a bus interface that connects with a vehicle network of the vehicle. The control sends data via the vehicle network of the vehicle and receives data via the vehicle network of the vehicle. The vehicle network includes a controlled area network. The control may connect with the vehicle network via at least one of (i) a cable connection and (ii) a fiber-optic connection.

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Номер записи: 93
24-09-2013 дата публикации

Imaging system for vehicle

Номер: US0008543277B2
Автор: Michael J. Higgins-Luthman, HIGGINS-LUTHMAN MICHAEL J, HIGGINS-LUTHMAN MICHAEL J.
Принадлежит: Magna Electronics Inc., DONNELLY CORP, MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC, DONNELLY CORPORATION, MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular imaging system includes an imaging device that captures image data and a control for processing captured image data. The control may utilize edge detection in processing captured image data. Responsive at least in part to processing of captured image data by the control, the control determines objects of interest present in the field of view of the imaging device. The objects of interest determined to be present in the field of view of the imaging device include at least one of (i) vehicles present exterior of the vehicle, (ii) headlights of vehicles present exterior of the vehicle, (iii) a bicycle that is present exterior of the vehicle and (iv) a bicycle rider that is present exterior of the vehicle. Responsive at least in part to processing of captured image data by the control, a driver of the vehicle is alerted to a hazardous condition.

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Номер записи: 94
12-12-2017 дата публикации

Cabin monitoring system for a vehicle

Номер: US0009843777B2
Автор: Kenneth Schofield, Frank O'Brien, Robert L. Bingle, Niall R. Lynam, SCHOFIELD KENNETH, O'BRIEN FRANK, BINGLE ROBERT L, LYNAM NIALL R, Schofield Kenneth, O'Brien Frank, Bingle Robert L., Lynam Niall R.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A cabin monitoring system for a vehicle includes a video display screen disposed in a cabin of the vehicle so as to be viewable by a driver of the vehicle. A camera assembly is disposed at a ceiling of the cabin of the vehicle and includes a camera having an imager and a lens, with the camera having a field of view that encompasses a rear seat area of the vehicle. An illumination device is operable to illuminate the rear seat area encompassed by the field of view of the camera. The illumination device, when operated, illuminates the rear seat area and the camera captures image data representative of the illuminated rear seat area. The image data captured by the camera is provided to the video display screen for displaying video images for viewing by the driver of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 95
09-04-2019 дата публикации

Adaptive lane marker detection for a vehicular vision system

Номер: US0010255509B2
Автор: Nikhil Gupta, Salim Djeziri, Eduardo R. Corral-Soto, GUPTA NIKHIL, DJEZIRI SALIM, CORRAL-SOTO EDUARDO R, Gupta, Nikhil, Djeziri, Salim, Corral-Soto, Eduardo R.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method for determining lane markers includes providing a camera at a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle. An image processor processes a frame of image data captured by the camera to determine intensity gradient information of captured image data and to determine lane markers. Contrast values at both sides of a center region of the determined lane marker are determined via processing of the intensity gradient information. An angle of the determined lane marker relative to the direction of travel of the vehicle is determined responsive to the determined contrast values. Processing of a subsequent frame of captured image data is adjusted responsive to the determined angle of the determined lane marker relative to the direction of travel of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 96
30-04-2019 дата публикации

Exterior viewing camera module for vehicle vision system

Номер: US0010277825B2
Автор: Jianguo Wang, Garret Achenbach, Ove Salomonsson, Tom H. Toma, Edward R. Ahlquist, Jr., Brian J. Winden, Christopher L. Van Dan Elzen, WANG JIANGUO, ACHENBACH GARRET, SALOMONSSON OVE, TOMA TOM H, AHLQUIST JR EDWARD R, WINDEN BRIAN J, VAN DAN ELZEN CHRISTOPHER L, Wang, Jianguo, Achenbach, Garret, Salomonsson, Ove, Toma, Tom H., Ahlquist, Jr., Edward R., Winden, Brian J., Van Dan Elzen, Christopher L.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera module includes a housing that houses an imager assembly and a main circuit board. The imager assembly is attached at an upper cover of the housing, with a flexible ribbon cable extending from an imager circuit board. The main circuit board has first circuitry disposed at a first planar side and second circuitry, including an image processor, disposed at a second planar side. An electrical connector at the second planar side connects with an electrical connector of the flexible ribbon cable. The main circuit board is accommodated within front and rear portions of the housing, while the imager is accommodated within the rear portion and is not accommodated within the front portion. A mounting bracket mounts the camera module at the windshield of the vehicle, with the imager viewing through a portion of the windshield in a forward direction of travel of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 97
08-06-2021 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with compressed video transfer via DSRC link

Номер: US0011027654B2
Автор: William J. Chundrlik, Jr., Krishna Koravadi, CHUNDRLIK JR WILLIAM J, KORAVADI KRISHNA, Chundrlik, Jr., William J., Koravadi, Krishna
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A communication system for vehicles includes a camera disposed at a first vehicle and having a field of view exterior of the first vehicle. The camera captures image data. A first communication device disposed at the first vehicle wirelessly transmits image data captured by the camera. A second communication device disposed at a second vehicle receives the transmitted captured image data from the first communication device. At least one of (i) an image processor disposed at the second vehicle processes the received transmitted captured image data for a driver assistance system of the second vehicle and (ii) a display of the second vehicle displays images derived from the received transmitted captured image data for viewing by a driver of the second vehicle.

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Номер записи: 98
10-09-2019 дата публикации

Vehicular control system responsive to yaw rate estimation system

Номер: US0010407080B2
Автор: Devendra Bajpai, BAJPAI DEVENDRA, Bajpai, Devendra
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A yaw rate estimation system for a vehicle includes a camera, a yaw rate sensor, wheel sensors, an accelerometer and a steering sensor. A control includes a processor that estimates the actual yaw rate of the vehicle by processing (i) a first yaw rate derived from yaw rate data provided by the yaw rate sensor, (ii) a second yaw rate derived from wheel sensor data provided by the wheel sensors, (iii) a third yaw rate derived from acceleration data provided by the accelerometer, and (iv) a fourth yaw rate derived from steering data provided by the steering sensor. The vehicular control system utilizes (i) image data captured by the camera as the vehicle is being driven along a road and (ii) the estimated actual yaw rate of the vehicle as the vehicle is being driven along the road.

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Номер записи: 99
17-07-2018 дата публикации

Spectral filtering for vehicular driver assistance systems

Номер: US0010027930B2
Автор: Niall R. Lynam, LYNAM NIALL R, Lynam, Niall R.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC., MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system of a vehicle includes an imaging array and a spectral filter disposed at the imaging array. The imaging array includes a two dimensional array of photosensing pixels. The spectral filter includes a deflection color microsplitting configuration. The deflection microsplitting spectral filters are disposed in front of a pixel of a respective sub-array of a plurality of sub-arrays and not disposed in front of other pixels of the respective sub-array. The imaging array captures image data for use in a driver assistance system of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 100
12-01-2012 дата публикации

OBJECT DETECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20120008129A1
Автор: Higgins-Luthman Michael J., Lu Yuesheng
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS, INC.

An object detection system for a host vehicle includes an imaging device, a ranging device and a processor. The imaging device has a field of view exterior of the host vehicle and is operable to capture image data representative of an object exterior the host vehicle. The ranging device has a field of view that sweeps at least the field of view of the imaging device and that detects the object exterior the host vehicle. The processor processes image data from the imaging device and processes data from the ranging device in order to determine if the detected object is an object of interest. The determination that the detected object is an object of interest is made in accordance with a priority score. 1. An object detection system for a host vehicle , said object detection system comprising:an imaging device having a field of view exterior of the host vehicle and operable to capture image data representative of an object exterior the host vehicle;a ranging device having a field of view that sweeps at least the field of view of said imaging device and that detects the object exterior the host vehicle;a processor that processes image data from said imaging device and processes data from said ranging device in order to determine if the detected object is an object of interest; andwherein said determination that the detected object is an object of interest is made in accordance with a priority score.2. The object detection system of claim 1 , wherein said field of view of said ranging device is adjustable.3. The object detection system of claim 2 , wherein said field of view of said ranging device is adjustable responsive to processing of image data from said imaging device claim 2 , and wherein said object detection system is operable to adjust said adjustable field of view of said ranging device toward the detected object.4. The object detection system of claim 2 , wherein the field of view of said ranging device is adjustable responsive to said image processing.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 101
26-01-2012 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA AND LENS ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20120019940A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

Low cost constructions of vehicular cameras employ various means for aligning and mounting the camera lens with respect to the imager. Such means include adhesive mounting using a UV curable adhesive, wherein the lens may be focused prior to cure of the adhesive. Other means include directly attaching the lens to the imager by adhesive; integrating the lens barrel and camera lens holder; dropping the lens barrel onto the surface of the imager; focusing the lens utilizing PCB mounting and focusing Screws; and focusing the lens by the relative positioning of camera front and back housings. Costs can also be contained by utilizing matching the resolution of the lens in conformance to human contrast sensitivity function, and by replacing optical chromatic aberration with digital chromatic aberration. 1. A vehicular camera including:a lens, including a lens barrel holding optical components therein;a lens holder, wherein the lens barrel is connected to the lens holder by an adhesive, wherein the adhesive is curable by UV light sufficiently to support the lens relative to the lens holder, and wherein the adhesive is further curable to a fully cured strength when exposed to a secondary curing step, wherein the adhesive is configured to provide at least a selected strength of bond between the lens and lens holder when exposed to at least one selected operating condition for a selected period of time; andan imager including an image sensor positioned for receiving video input from the lens,wherein the camera is configured to transmit to at least one other vehicular device signals relating to the video input received by the imager.2. A vehicular camera as claimed in claim 1 , herein the secondary curing step includes introducing heat to the adhesive.3. A vehicular camera as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one selected operating condition includes a temperature of approximately 85 degrees Celsius.4. A vehicular camera as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 102
01-03-2012 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC LIGHTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20120051599A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

An automatic lighting system for a vehicle includes a control and an imaging device having a forward field of view. The control is operable to process image data captured by the imaging device to determine if an object imaged by the imaging device is an object of interest present generally forwardly and/or sidewardly of the vehicle as the vehicle travels along the road. An illumination source is operable to illuminate generally forwardly and/or sidewardly of the vehicle. The illumination source includes an array of light emitting diodes and illumination emanating from the illumination source is adjustable via selectively activating at least some individual light emitting diodes of the array of light emitting diodes. Adjustment of the illumination source is responsive to determination by the control that an imaged object is an object of interest to the driver of the vehicle. 1. An automatic lighting system for a vehicle , said automatic lighting system comprising:an imaging device having a field of view at least generally forwardly with respect to a forward direction of travel of a vehicle equipped with said automatic lighting system as the equipped vehicle travels forwardly along a road;wherein said imaging device is operable to capture image data representative of at least a portion of the field of view of said imaging device;a control operable to process said captured image data to determine if an object imaged by said imaging device is an object of interest to a driver of the equipped vehicle that is present at least one of (i) generally forwardly of the equipped vehicle as the equipped vehicle travels along the road and (ii) generally sidewardly of the equipped vehicle as the equipped vehicle travels along the road;wherein said control is operable to determine if an object imaged in the field of view is an object of interest at least in part by determining at least one of (a) a size of the imaged object, (b) a shape of the imaged object, (c) a distance to the ...

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Номер записи: 103
19-07-2012 дата публикации

VEHICULAR VISION SYSTEM

Номер: US20120182425A1
Автор: Higgins-Luthman Michael J., Ince William C., Lu Yuesheng
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular vision system includes an imaging device and a control operable to process image data captured by the imaging device. The control is operable to process the captured image data to detect at least one of (i) a sign ahead of the equipped vehicle, (ii) an animal ahead of the equipped vehicle and (iii) a pedestrian ahead of the equipped vehicle. The control is operable to process the captured image data to detect an oncoming headlight or a leading taillight of another vehicle ahead of the equipped vehicle. An illumination source is operable to illuminate generally forwardly and/or generally sidewardly of the equipped vehicle, and wherein illumination emanating from the illumination source is adjustable. 1: A vehicular vision system suitable for use in a vehicle , said vehicular vision system comprising:an imaging device having a field of view at least generally forwardly with respect to a forward direction of travel of a vehicle equipped with said vehicular vision system;wherein said imaging device is operable to capture image data;a control operable to process said captured image data;wherein said control is operable to process said captured image data to detect objects present at least one of (i) generally forwardly of the equipped vehicle as the equipped vehicle travels along the road and (ii) generally sidewardly of the equipped vehicle as the equipped vehicle travels along the road;wherein said objects comprise at least one selected from the group consisting of (i) a sign ahead of the equipped vehicle, (ii) an animal ahead of the equipped vehicle and (iii) a pedestrian ahead of the equipped vehicle;wherein said control is operable to process said captured image data to detect an oncoming headlight or a leading taillight of another vehicle ahead of the equipped vehicle;an illumination source operable to illuminate at least one of generally forwardly of the equipped vehicle and generally sidewardly of the equipped vehicle, wherein said illumination source ...

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Номер записи: 104
30-08-2012 дата публикации

SCALABLE INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20120218412A1
Автор:
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular scalable integrated control system includes a plurality of cameras, a vehicular scalable integrated control unit, and a display screen for displaying video information to a driver of the vehicle. Visual image data captured by the cameras is processed by an image processor to detect objects in the fields of view of the cameras. The control unit determines a current geographical location of the vehicle and accommodates downloading of applications, which may include a tour guide application, with the tour guide application providing information associated with various geographical locations of a selected tour area. The control unit, responsive to a determination that the current geographical location of the vehicle is at a location identified in the tour guide application for the selected tour area, controls the display screen to display information associated with the identified location of the tour guide application and the current geographical location of the vehicle. 1. A vehicular scalable integrated control system for a vehicle , said vehicular scalable integrated control system comprising:a plurality of cameras having respective fields of view exterior of the vehicle;a vehicular scalable integrated control unit, wherein said vehicular scalable integrated control unit comprises an image processor, and wherein visual image data captured by said cameras is processed by said image processor of said vehicular scalable integrated control unit to detect objects in the fields of view of said cameras;a display screen for displaying video information to a driver of the vehicle, and wherein said display screen displays information responsive to said vehicular scalable integrated control unit;wherein said vehicular scalable integrated control unit is responsive to a global positioning system of the vehicle to determine a current geographical location of the vehicle;wherein said vehicular scalable integrated control unit accommodates downloading of applications ...

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Номер записи: 105
18-10-2012 дата публикации

STEP FILTER FOR ESTIMATING DISTANCE IN A TIME-OF-FLIGHT RANGING SYSTEM

Номер: US20120262340A1
Автор: Benton Dale R., Gorman Brian A., Hassan Hasib, Lu John
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A ranging system includes a time of flight subsystem including circuitry incorporated in a mobile node and a base station for generating a TOF signal between the mobile node and the base station, measuring the time taken for transmission of the TOF signal, and generating a TOF distance signal based on the measured time. An accelerometer, mounted in the mobile node, generates an accelerometer signal. A distance filter generates the distance estimate. The filter is configured to (i) initialize the value of a distance estimate signal based on the TOF distance signal, (ii) detect a human step based on variances in the accelerometer signal, and (iii) change the value of the distance estimate signal by a predetermined quantum only upon detection of the human step, the change being positive or negative depending on a direction of the TOF distance signal relative to the distance estimate signal. 1. A method of estimating a distance between a mobile node and a base station , said method comprising:providing a display on the mobile node;providing a time of flight subsystem including circuitry incorporated in the mobile node and the base station and generating a time of flight distance signal by periodically transmitting a time of flight signal between the mobile node and the base station and measuring the time taken for transmission of the time of flight signal therebetween;providing an accelerometer on the mobile node and generating an accelerometer signal therewith;initializing the value of a distance estimate signal based on the time of flight distance signal;detecting a human step based on variances in the accelerometer signal;changing the value of the distance estimate signal by a predetermined quantum only upon detection of a human step, the change being an increase or decrease depending on a direction of the time of flight distance signal relative to the distance estimate signal; andperiodically displaying the value of the distance estimate signal on the display.2. A ...

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Номер записи: 106
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Vehicular camera with on-board microcontroller

Номер: US20120265416A1
Автор: Duane W. Gebauer, Joel S. Gibson, Patrick A. Miller, Richard D. Shriner, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

In one aspect of the invention, a vehicular camera is provided, comprising a lens, a housing, an imager and a microcontroller that is capable of handling certain functions, such as applying overlays to images received by the imager, dewarping the image and/or providing different viewing modes.

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Номер записи: 107
20-12-2012 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA AND METHOD FOR PERIODIC CALIBRATION OF VEHICULAR CAMERA

Номер: US20120320209A1
Автор: Stefanovic Aleksandar, Vico Marko, Zibman Sharon
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

In a first aspect, the invention is directed to a vehicular camera and a method for calibrating the camera after it has been installed in a vehicle. In particular, the invention is directed to calibrating a vehicular camera after the camera has been installed in a vehicle, wherein the camera is of a type that applies an overlay to an image and outputs the image with the overlay to an in-vehicle display. 1. A camera for a vehicle , said camera comprising:a lens positioned to capture a view behind a vehicle, wherein the view includes a portion of the bumper of the vehicle;an imager including an image sensor and an imager microcontroller, wherein the image sensor is positioned to receive images from the lens; anda camera microcontroller configured to control the application of an overlay to the images, wherein the camera microcontroller is operable to receive data from the imager microcontroller relating to bars of pixels on the image sensor, wherein the microcontroller is further operable to detect a reference point in the images using the data and is operable to determine an offset amount with which to shift the overlay on the images.2: A camera as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the imager microcontroller is operable to transmit the images to an in-vehicle display via an analog signal.3: A camera as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the camera microcontroller is operable to detect the reference point iteratively using data from the imager microcontroller relating to successively smaller bars of pixels on the image sensor.4: A camera as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the camera microcontroller is operable to detect the vertical pixel position of the reference point using data from vertically stacked bars of pixels on the image sensor.5: A camera as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the camera microcontroller is operable to detect the horizontal pixel position of the reference point using data from horizontally stacked bars of pixels on the image sensor.6: A camera as claimed in ...

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Номер записи: 108
21-02-2013 дата публикации

FORWARD FACING SENSING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130044021A1
Автор: Lynam Niall R.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A forward facing sensing system for a vehicle includes a radar sensor device disposed within the vehicle cabin and having a sensing direction forward of the vehicle, and an image sensor disposed within the vehicle cabin and having a viewing direction forward of the vehicle. A control includes an image processor that is operable to analyze images captured by the image sensor in order to, at least in part, detect an object forward of the vehicle. The control, at least in part, determines that a potentially hazardous condition may exist in the path of the vehicle, with the potentially hazardous condition including at least one of (i) another vehicle, (ii) a person and (iii) an animal in the path of the vehicle. The radar sensor device and the image sensor collaborate to enhance the sensing capability of the sensing system for the potentially hazardous condition in the vehicle's path. 1. A forward facing sensing system for a vehicle , the vehicle having a windshield , said forward facing sensing system comprising:a radar sensor device disposed within an interior cabin of a vehicle equipped with said forward facing sensing system, and wherein said radar sensor device has a sensing direction forward of the equipped vehicle;an image sensor disposed within the interior cabin of the equipped vehicle and wherein said image sensor has a viewing direction forward of the equipped vehicle;wherein said image sensor is at least one of (a) in close proximity to a windshield of the equipped vehicle and (b) optically coupled at a windshield of the equipped vehicle;a control comprising an image processor, said image processor operable to analyze images captured by said image sensor in order to, at least in part, detect an object present forward of the equipped vehicle in its direction of forward travel;wherein at least one of (a) said radar sensor device utilizes at least one of beam aiming and beam selection, (b) said radar sensor device utilizes digital beam forming, (c) said radar ...

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Номер записи: 109
21-02-2013 дата публикации

PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM

Номер: US20130046441A1
Автор: Di Alberto Paolo, Goerg Holger, Marczok Hagen
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

In one aspect, the invention is directed to a parking assist system for a vehicle, wherein the parking assist system has two modes of operation. In a first mode a first overlay is added to an image of a rearward field of view displayed to the vehicle driver. The first overlay includes a representation of a target parking position. In a second mode a second overlay is added to the field of view displayed to the vehicle driver. The second overlay includes a representation of a projected path for the vehicle based on a current vehicle steering angle, and a representation of a target path segment for the vehicle. 1. A parking assist system for a vehicle , comprising:a camera mounted to the vehicle so as to receive a rearward scene;a display in the vehicle connected to the camera and configured to display an image of the rearward scene;a controller operable to add an overlay to the image of the rearward scene, wherein the overlay includes a representation of a target parking position; andwherein at least one of (a) the controller is operable to select a target path for the vehicle, to inform the driver of a projected path for the vehicle based on a current vehicle steering angle, and to inform the driver of whether the projected path substantially matches the target path, and (b) the controller is operable to select a plurality of target path segments for the vehicle to follow, wherein each target path segment involves the vehicle having steering wheels pointed straight or at full lock.2. A parking assist system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the representation has a length that represents generally the length of the vehicle.3. A parking assist system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the representation has a width that represents generally the width of the vehicle.4. A parking assist system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the overlay is a first overlay and wherein the controller is operable to operate the parking assist system in two operating modes which are selectable ...

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Номер записи: 110
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system for controlling a vehicle safety feature

Номер: US20130099908A1
Автор: Ove J. Salomonsson
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A safety system for a vehicle includes an imaging sensor and an image processor. The image sensor has an exterior rearward field of view. The imaging sensor captures image data and the image processor is operable to process captured image data to detect an object approaching the subject vehicle from rearward of the subject vehicle. The safety system is operable to determine if the detected object is likely to collide (or that a collision is probable or imminent or unavoidable or substantially unavoidable) with the subject vehicle and is operable to adjust a safety feature of the vehicle before the collision occurs. The safety system may be operable to adjust or vibrate or reposition a headrest of a seat in the subject vehicle responsive to determination that the detected object is likely to collide with the subject vehicle.

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Номер записи: 111
09-05-2013 дата публикации

DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM WITH ALGORITHM SWITCHING

Номер: US20130116859A1
Автор: Gieseke Achim, Ihlenburg Joern, Pflug Goerg, Thaler Bernhard
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A driver assist system for a vehicle includes an object detection sensor disposed at the vehicle and having an exterior field of view and a receiver operable to receive a wireless communication from a communication device remote from the vehicle. The wireless communication is associated with a driving condition of another vehicle and/or a road condition of interest to the driver of the vehicle. A control is operable to process data captured by the object detection sensor to detect an object exterior of the vehicle. The driver assist system is operable to adjust the data processing responsive at least in part to the received wireless communication. Responsive to the data processing, an alert is operable to alert the driver of the vehicle of a potential hazard and/or a system of the vehicle is operable to control a vehicle function to mitigate or avoid a potential hazard condition. 1. A driver assist system for a vehicle , said driver assist system comprising:an object detection sensor disposed at the subject vehicle and having an exterior field of view;a receiver disposed at the subject vehicle and operable to receive a wireless communication from a communication device remote from the subject vehicle, said wireless communication associated with at least one of (i) a driving condition of another vehicle and (ii) a road condition of interest to a driver of the subject vehicle;a control disposed at the subject vehicle and operable to process data captured by said object detection sensor to detect an object exterior of the subject vehicle;wherein said driver assist system is operable to adjust said processing of said data responsive at least in part to said wireless communication received by said receiver;wherein said control is operable to adjust said processing of said data to a distant mode responsive to said wireless communication being indicative of an object approaching the subject vehicle from a distance near the effective range of said object detection sensor; ...

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Номер записи: 112
06-06-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY

Номер: US20130141578A1
Автор: Chundrlik, JR. William J., Nix Axel, Van Dan Elzen Christopher L.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS, INC.

A vehicle vision system includes at least one camera disposed at a vehicle and having a field of view exterior of the vehicle, and includes a control having an image processor for processing image data captured by the at least one camera. The control, responsive at least in part to image processing of captured image data by the image processor, is operable to carry out one or more actions based on the detection of selected elements in the image data captured by the at least one camera. The control may control the operation of an additional component in the vehicle aside from the camera. The vision system may include a forward facing camera, a rearward facing camera and/or a sideward facing camera. 1. A vision system for a vehicle , said vision system comprising:at least one camera disposed at a vehicle equipped with said vision system, wherein said at least one camera has a field of view exterior of the equipped vehicle;a control comprising an image processor for processing image data captured by said at least one camera; andwherein said control, responsive at least in part to image processing of captured image data by said image processor, is operable to at least one of (i) control an HVAC system of the equipped vehicle responsive to a type of vehicle detected exterior of the equipped vehicle, (ii) control an HVAC system of the equipped vehicle responsive to a vehicle detected exterior of the equipped vehicle being within a threshold distance of the equipped vehicle, (iii) adjust a visor of the equipped vehicle to block sunlight responsive to detection of the sun at a location where the sunlight is bothersome to the driver of the equipped vehicle, (iv) adjust an audio system of the equipped vehicle responsive to detection of a sign, (v) adjust a pedestrian detection system of the equipped vehicle to a higher sensitivity responsive to detection of a sign, (vi) generate an audible signal that is audible exterior of the equipped vehicle responsive to detection of a ...

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Номер записи: 113
20-06-2013 дата публикации

DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130158796A1
Автор: Higgins-Luthman Michael J.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS, INC.

A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes a camera and a control. The camera is disposed at the vehicle and views forward of the vehicle and is operable to capture image data. The control includes an image processor operable to process image data captured by the camera. The control, responsive at least in part to image data processing by the image processor, is operable to determine when the equipped vehicle is at least one of (i) approaching a construction zone, (ii) entering a construction zone and (iii) driving along a construction zone. The image data processing by the image processor may include at least one of (a) traffic sign recognition, (b) character recognition, (c) object detection, (d) object recognition, (e) spectral discrimination, (f) spatial recognition and (g) lane marker detection. 1. A driver assistance system for a vehicle , said driver assistance system comprising:a camera disposed at a vehicle equipped with said driver assistance system, wherein said camera views forward of the equipped vehicle and wherein said camera is operable to capture image data;a control comprising an image processor;wherein said image processor is operable to process image data captured by said camera;wherein said control, responsive at least in part to image data processing by said image processor, is operable to determine when the equipped vehicle is at least one of (i) approaching a construction zone, (ii) entering a construction zone and (iii) driving along a construction zone; andwherein image data processing by said image processor comprises at least one of (a) traffic sign recognition, (b) character recognition, (c) object detection, (d) object recognition, (e) spectral discrimination, (f) spatial recognition and (g) lane marker detection.2. The driver assistance system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , responsive at least in part to said control determining that the equipped vehicle is at least one of (i) approaching a construction zone claim 1 , (ii) ...

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Номер записи: 114
04-07-2013 дата публикации

VEHICULAR IMAGING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130169812A1
Автор: Higgins-Luthman Michael J., Jeyaraj Antony V., Lu Yuesheng, Phirke Manoj R.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS, INC.

A vehicular imaging system comprises a single imaging sensor having a plurality of photosensor elements. The imaging sensor captures image data of a scene exterior of the vehicle within its field of view. Image data captured by the imaging sensor is provided to a control. The control also receives via a communication bus at least one of vehicle pitch information, vehicle yaw information and vehicle steering information. The control detects two substantially straight and converging road features along the road the vehicle is travelling and determines a point of intersection where they would converge using, at least in part, the received vehicle information and the control automatically corrects for misalignment of the imaging sensor mounted at the vehicle. 1. A vehicular imaging system comprising:an imaging device comprising a single imaging sensor;said imaging sensor comprising a plurality of photosensor elements;said imaging device mounted at a vehicle and having a field of view exterior of said vehicle;wherein said field of view exterior of said vehicle encompasses a scene forward of said vehicle;wherein said imaging device is disposed in said vehicle behind the windshield of said vehicle and views through a portion of the windshield;wherein said portion of the windshield comprises a portion cleaned by a windshield wiper of said vehicle;wherein said imaging device comprises a CMOS imaging device;said single imaging sensor of said imaging device capturing image data within said field of view;a control receiving said image data;said control also receiving, via a communication bus of said vehicle, at least one of (i) vehicle pitch information, (ii) vehicle yaw information and (iii) vehicle steering information;said control detecting converging road features along the road said vehicle is travelling;said control determining a point of intersection where said converging road features would converge;said control automatically correcting for misalignment of said imaging ...

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Номер записи: 115
22-08-2013 дата публикации

INDICIA AND CAMERA ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20130215271A1
Автор: Lu Yuesheng
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS, INC.

A vehicle indicia assembly includes a vehicle indicia element having an indicia surface with indicia established thereat and having an attaching surface opposite the indicia surface. The attaching surface of the vehicle indicia element is configured to be mounted at a vehicle with the indicia surface facing outwards away from the vehicle. The vehicle indicia element has a light transmitting portion. A vehicle camera is disposed at the attaching surface of the vehicle indicia element. The vehicle camera is positioned at the vehicle indicia element so that the vehicle camera views through the light transmitting portion and is operable to capture image data. When the vehicle indicia assembly is mounted at a vehicle, the vehicle camera is disposed at the vehicle and views through the light transmitting portion of the vehicle indicia element and is operable to capture image data representative of a scene exterior the vehicle. 1. A vehicle indicia assembly suitable for use on a vehicle , the vehicle indicia assembly comprising:a vehicle indicia element, the vehicle indicia element having an indicia surface with indicia established thereat, wherein the vehicle indicia element has an attaching surface opposite the indicia surface;wherein the attaching surface of the vehicle indicia element is configured to be mounted at a vehicle so that, when the vehicle indicia element is mounted at the vehicle, the indicia surface faces outwards away from the vehicle;wherein the vehicle indicia element has a light transmitting portion;a vehicle camera disposed at the attaching surface of the vehicle indicia element, wherein the vehicle camera is positioned at the vehicle indicia element so that the vehicle camera views through the light transmitting portion and is operable to capture image data; andwherein, when the vehicle indicia assembly is mounted at the vehicle, the vehicle camera is disposed at the vehicle and views through the light transmitting portion of the vehicle indicia ...

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Номер записи: 116
29-08-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE TOP CLEARANCE ALERT SYSTEM

Номер: US20130222592A1
Автор: Gieseke Achim
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicle clearance alert system includes at least one sensor or camera disposed at a vehicle and having an exterior field of view in a direction of travel of the vehicle. A control is responsive to the camera and is operable to determine a height dimension of a structure in the path of travel of the vehicle. The control is operable, responsive to (i) the determined height dimension of a structure in the path of travel of the vehicle and (ii) a height dimension of the vehicle, to determine if there is sufficient clearance between the structure and the vehicle for the vehicle to pass under the structure. Responsive to a determination that there is not sufficient clearance between the structure and the vehicle for the vehicle to pass under the structure, the alert system is operable to generate an alert to the driver of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle clearance alert system comprising:at least one camera disposed at a vehicle and having an exterior field of view in a direction of travel of the vehicle, wherein said at least one camera is operable to capture image data;a control having an image processor operable to process image data captured by said at least one camera;wherein, responsive to image processing of image data captured by said at least one camera, said control is operable to determine a height dimension of a structure in the path of travel of the vehicle;wherein said control is operable, responsive to (i) the determined height dimension of the structure in the path of travel of the vehicle and (ii) a height dimension of the vehicle, to determine if there is sufficient clearance between the structure and the vehicle for the vehicle to pass under the structure; andwherein, responsive to a determination that there is not sufficient clearance between the structure and the vehicle for the vehicle to pass under the structure, said vehicle clearance alert system is operable to generate an alert to the driver of the vehicle.2. The vehicle clearance alert system of ...

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Номер записи: 117
29-08-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH MULTI-PANED VIEW

Номер: US20130222593A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Lu Yuesheng
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicle vision system includes a camera configured to be positioned on a vehicle and a processing system operatively coupled to the camera. The processing system is operable to process image data captured by the camera. The image data is representative of a scene viewed by the camera. The processing system may further generate an image having three image panes including a central image pane derived from a first subset of captured image data and two side image panes derived from second and third subsets of captured image data. Each of the side image panes are shaped as parallelograms and arranged with respect to the central image pane to appear folded with respect to the central image pane. The processing system can output the image to a display for viewing by a driver of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle vision system comprising:a camera configured to be positioned on a vehicle;a processing system operatively coupled to said camera, wherein said processing system is operable to process image data captured by said camera, the captured image data representative of a scene viewed by said camera;wherein said processing system is operable to generate an image having three individual image panes including a first image pane derived from a first subset of image data, a second image pane derived from a second subset of image data and a third image pane derived from a third subset of image data;wherein said processing system is operable to output the image to a display for viewing by a driver of the vehicle;wherein, when the image is displayed at said display, said first image pane comprises a central image pane of the displayed image and said second image pane is at a left side of said central pane and said third image pane is at a right side of said central pane;wherein, when the image is displayed at said display, each of said first, second and third image panes has an upper edge and a lower edge;wherein said upper edge of said second image pane is generally parallel to said ...

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Номер записи: 118
29-08-2013 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA SYSTEM WITH REDUCED NUMBER OF PINS AND CONDUITS

Номер: US20130222595A1
Автор: Bally Nazar F., Gebauer Duane W., Harris Brett, Shriner Richard D.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS, INC.

A camera assembly for a vehicle includes an end connector with a first connection point that carries a video+ signal, a second connection point that carries power, and a third connection point that receives a video− signal, video shield current and ground current. The camera assembly may connect to a conduit assembly of the vehicle that includes a first conduit that carries the video+ signal from the end connector to a display in the vehicle, a second conduit that carries power from a power source (such as a battery) to the camera assembly, and a third conduit that connects between the third connection point and a ground point for the display in the vehicle. The camera may include a radio frequency identification element operable to wirelessly communicate between a remote device and the camera to identify the camera module and/or to program the camera. 1. A camera assembly for a vehicle , the camera assembly comprising:a housing, a lens and an imager;wherein said imager is disposed in the housing and positioned for receiving images from the lens; andan end connector electrically connected to circuitry disposed in the housing, wherein the end connector comprises no more than four connection points, and wherein the connection points comprise (i) a first connection point that carries a video+ signal, (ii) a second connection point that carries power, and (iii) a third connection point that (a) carries a video− signal, (b) comprises a video shield connection point and (c) comprises a ground connection point.2. A camera assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the connection points of the end connector further includes a fourth connection point that carries a communication signal.3. A camera assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a plurality of electrical conductors connect to the end connector claim 1 , and wherein the electrical conductors include (i) a first electrical conductor that electrically connects to the first connection point of the end connector claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 119
05-09-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE IMAGING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130229523A1
Автор: Higgins-Luthman Michael J., Lu Yuesheng
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS, INC.

A vision system for a vehicle includes an image sensor and image processor. The image sensor is disposed at the vehicle and has a field of view exterior of the vehicle for capturing image data of a scene forward of the vehicle. The field of view encompasses at least a portion of a road surface ahead of and in the direction of travel of the vehicle. The image processor processes captured image data. Responsive to image processing of captured image data by the image processor, the vehicle vision system determines the presence of an animal on the road surface within the field of view. At least in part responsive to determination of the animal on the road surface within the field of view, the vehicle vision system at least one of (a) generates an alert and (b) controls the vehicle. 1. A vision system for a vehicle , said vehicle vision system comprising:an image sensor and image processor, wherein said image sensor is disposed at a vehicle equipped with said vehicle vision system, said image sensor having a field of view exterior of the equipped vehicle for capturing image data of a scene forward of the equipped vehicle, said field of view encompassing at least a portion of a road surface ahead of and in the direction of travel of the equipped vehicle, said image processor processing captured image data;wherein, responsive to image processing of captured image data by said image processor, said vehicle vision system determines the presence of a dead animal on the road surface within said field of view; andwherein, at least in part responsive to determination of the dead animal on the road surface within said field of view, said vehicle vision system at least one of (a) generates an alert and (b) controls the equipped vehicle.2. The vehicle vision system of claim 1 , wherein said vehicle vision system is responsive at least in part to the driver's assumption of risk when operating the equipped vehicle.3. The vehicle vision system of claim 1 , wherein said vehicle vision ...

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Номер записи: 120
05-09-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE YAW RATE CORRECTION

Номер: US20130231825A1
Автор: Chundrlik, Johnson Nathaniel, JR. William J., Wimmershoff Marc
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS, INC.

A control system or method for a vehicle references a camera and sensors to determine when an offset of a yaw rate sensor may be updated. The sensors may include a longitudinal accelerometer, a transmission sensor, a vehicle speed sensor, and a steering angle sensor. The offset of the yaw rate sensor may be updated when the vehicle is determined to be stationary by referencing at least a derivative of an acceleration from the longitudinal accelerometer. The offset of the yaw rate sensor may be updated when the vehicle is determined to be moving straight by referencing at least image data captured by the camera. Lane delimiters may be detected in the captured image data and evaluated to determine a level of confidence in the straight movement. When the offset of the yaw rate sensor is to be updated, a ratio of new offset to old offset may be used. 1. A method for determining a yaw rate for a road-based vehicle having a yaw rate sensor , the method comprising:(a) capturing image data representative of the environment exterior of the vehicle;(b) determining if the vehicle is moving and has a zero yaw rate at least based on processing of captured image data;(c) obtaining a first measured yaw rate from the yaw rate sensor when the vehicle is determined in step (b) to be moving and to have a zero yaw rate;(d) determining a yaw rate offset based at least in part on the measured yaw rate obtained in step (c);(e) obtaining a second measured yaw rate from the yaw rate sensor; and(f) determining a corrected yaw rate for the vehicle based on the second measured yaw rate and the yaw rate offset.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (b) includes:(g) determining, at least from image processing of captured image data that the vehicle is driving straight.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein step (b) further includes:(h) detecting any lane delimiters present in the exterior scene represented by the captured image data;(i) determining whether any lane delimiters detected in step (h) ...

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Номер записи: 121
05-09-2013 дата публикации

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM AND LANE CENTERING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130231830A1
Автор: Cheok Ka Chai, Radovnikovich Micho, Van Dan Elzen Christopher L.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS, INC.

A lane keeping system for a vehicle sets a safe zone in which the driver can drive the vehicle. If the system determines that the driver is at risk of leaving the safe zone, the system takes a corrective action, such as notifying the driver or applying a steering correction to the vehicle. The system adjusts the width of the safe zone depending on the driver's capability to stay within the safe zone. A lane centering system may be capable of autonomously steering the vehicle to remain within a lane. The lane centering system may include a controller that determines a target path for the vehicle depending on certain parameters. The controller may model each of the lane delimiters in a simplified form. This facilitates the determination of one of the target paths (the centerline of the lane). The simplified form may be a 3rd order polynomial equation. 1. A lane keeping system for use in a vehicle driving in a lane on a road , said lane keeping system comprising:a controller;a lane delimiter detection device;said lane delimiter detection device comprising a camera disposed behind a windshield of the vehicle and having a field of view through the windshield and forward of the vehicle;wherein the controller is responsive to an output of he lane delimiter detection device that is indicative of position of a left lane delimiter on the road on a left side of the vehicle and a right lane delimiter on the road on a right side of the vehicle,wherein, responsive to the output of the lane delimiter detection device. the controller is operable to:a) establish a safe zone having a left safe zone delimiter based on the sensed position of the left lane delimiter and a right safe zone delimiter based on the sensed position of the right lane delimiter, wherein the safe zone has a width between the left and right safe zone delimiters,b) take a corrective action responsive to the controller determining that the vehicle is at risk of unintentionally leaving the safe zone, wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 122
19-09-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE CAMERA WITH TOLERANCE COMPENSATING CONNECTOR

Номер: US20130242099A1
Автор: Sauer Stefan, Sigle Marc
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A camera assembly or module for a vehicle vision system includes a housing having a connector portion for connecting to a vehicle wiring. A circuit element is disposed within the housing and a plurality of electrical connector elements is disposed at the connector portion of the housing. Each of the electrical connector elements has a first end configured for electrically connecting to circuitry of the circuit element and a second end configured for electrically connecting to the vehicle wiring. The electrical connector elements self-adjust so that the first ends engage the circuitry and make electrical connection therewith during assembly of the camera assembly. Adjustment of the electrical connectors may include at least one of (i) extending toward an extended state, (ii) retracting toward a retracted state, and (iii) flexing toward a flexed state. 1. A camera assembly for a vehicle vision system , said camera assembly comprising:a housing comprising a connector portion configured for connecting to a vehicle wiring when said camera assembly is installed at a vehicle;a circuit element disposed within said housing;a plurality of electrical connector elements disposed at said connector portion of said second housing portion, wherein each of said electrical connector elements comprises a first end that is configured for electrically connecting to circuitry of said circuit element and a second end that is configured for electrically connecting to the vehicle wiring; andwherein said electrical connector elements self-adjust so that said first ends engage said circuitry and make electrical connection therewith during assembly of said camera assembly.2. The camera assembly of claim 1 , wherein said electrical connector elements extend through said housing claim 1 , with said first end of said electrical connector elements disposed within said housing and said second end of said electrical connector elements disposed outside said housing.3. The camera assembly of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 123
26-09-2013 дата публикации

IMAGING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130250103A1
Автор: Harris James D., Higgins-Luthman Michael J., Livengood William R., Lu Yuesheng
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS, INC.

An imaging system for a vehicle includes an imaging sensor having four photosensing pixels of a sub-array, with one of (a) a red-light transmitting spectral filter disposed at a first photosensing pixel whereby the first pixel of each sub-array primarily senses red visible light and with an IR transmitting spectral filter disposed at the fourth photosensing pixel whereby the fourth pixel of each sub-array primarily senses infrared radiation, and (b) a red-light transmitting spectral filter disposed at a first photosensing pixel whereby the first pixel of each sub-array primarily senses red visible light and with an IR transmitting spectral filter disposed at a third photosensing pixel whereby the third pixel of each sub-array primarily senses infrared radiation. An image processor processes the output of each sub-array to determine at least one of an infrared component of the imaged scene and a visible light component of the imaged scene. 1. An imaging system suitable for use in a vehicle , said imaging system comprising:an imaging sensor comprising a two-dimensional array of photosensing elements, said two-dimensional array comprising a plurality of sub-arrays, wherein each sub-array of said plurality of sub-arrays comprises four photosensing pixels comprising a first photosensing pixel, a second photosensing pixel, a third photosensing pixel and a fourth photosensing pixel;wherein said four photosensing pixels of each said sub-array are arranged in a 2×2 matrix with said fourth photosensing pixel disposed diagonally to said first photosensing pixel and with said third photosensing pixel disposed diagonally to said second photosensing pixel;wherein one of (a) a red-light transmitting spectral filter is disposed at said first photosensing pixel whereby said first pixel of each said sub-array primarily senses red visible light and wherein an IR transmitting spectral filter is disposed at said fourth photosensing pixel whereby said fourth pixel of each said sub-array ...

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Номер записи: 124
26-09-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ESTABLISHING A MULTI-CAMERA IMAGE USING PIXEL REMAPPING

Номер: US20130250114A1
Автор: Lu Yuesheng
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A camera or vision system for establishing a composite image for displaying in a vehicle includes a first camera and a second camera and a controller. Each camera has a respective field of view that overlaps partially with the respective field of view of the other camera. Each camera has a respective imager for generating a respective preliminary digital image. The cameras together have a combined field of view. The controller is programmed to generate a final composite digital image that corresponds to a selected digital representation of the combined field of view of the cameras by using a remapping table to remap selected pixels from each of the preliminary digital images into selected positions of the final composite digital image. A plurality of methods for establishing a composite image are also provided. 1. A method of establishing a composite image for displaying in a vehicle , comprising:a) providing a first camera and a second camera, each camera having a field of view;b) positioning the cameras so that the fields of view of the cameras overlap partially, wherein the cameras together have a combined field of view;c) recording preliminary digital images from the cameras, each preliminary digital image being made up of a plurality of pixels; andd) generating a final composite digital image that corresponds to a selected digital representation of the combined field of view of the cameras, at least in part by remapping selected pixels from each of the preliminary digital images into selected positions of the final composite digital image.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the preliminary digital images each have associated therewith a preliminary apparent camera position and the final composite digital image has associated therewith a final apparent camera position claim 1 , and wherein the selected pixels from the preliminary digital images are selected so that the final apparent camera position associated with the final composite digital image is ...

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Номер записи: 125
03-10-2013 дата публикации

VIDEO OUTPUT DIAGNOSTICS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATION

Номер: US20130258077A1
Автор: Bally Nazar F., Miller Patrick
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS, INC.

A vehicle vision system includes a diagnostic circuit for a video output cable that senses the current flowing into a video output driver. The diagnostic circuit is operable to process the current flow to determine an open-circuit condition of the video cable, a short to ground condition of the video cable and/or a short to battery condition of the video cable. The circuit may process the current flow passing through an electrical resistor connected in series between the video output driver and the video driver power supply. 1. A system for determining a diagnostic condition of a video connection with a display module in a vehicle , the system comprising:video processing circuitry providing a video signal;a video driver receiving the video signal and amplifying it for transmission over a video cable, wherein the video driver is powered by a video driver power supply;a current sensor in connection with the video driver power supply;a microcontroller operatively connected to the current sensor to determine the current sensed by the current sensor;wherein the microcontroller receives a short to battery input; andwherein the microcontroller is operable to determine a diagnostic condition of the video cable based at least in part on (a) the determination of current sensed by the current sensor and (b) the short to battery input.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the current sensor comprises a current sense resistor disposed in electrical series connection between the video driver and the video driver power supply claim 1 , and wherein the microcontroller is operable to determine the current flow through the current sense resistor.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the microcontroller determines (i) an open circuit condition when the current sensed by the current sensor falls below a predetermined quantity claim 1 , (ii) a short to battery condition when the current sensed by the current sensor exceeds a predetermined quantity and the short to battery input is triggered ...

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Номер записи: 126
31-10-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH OBJECT DETECTION VIA TOP VIEW SUPERPOSITION

Номер: US20130286193A1
Автор: Pflug Goerg
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicle vision system includes at least two cameras having exterior fields of view and an image processor that processes captured image data and compares image data in overlapping regions of fields of views of two or more adjacent or neighboring cameras at a vehicle (such as a corner region near a corner of the vehicle where a portion of the field of view of a side camera of the vehicle overlaps a portion of the field of view of a front or rear camera of the vehicle). The system processes a common data sub-set and different data sub-sets of image data captured by the cameras at the overlapping regions, and processes the common data sub-set differently from the other data sub-sets. The system may generate a synthesized image derived from the data sub-sets for displaying images at a display screen for viewing by the driver of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle vision system comprising:a first camera disposed at a first side of a vehicle equipped with said vehicle vision system and having a first field of view exterior and sideward of the equipped vehicle;a second camera disposed at the equipped vehicle and having a second exterior field of view exterior of the equipped vehicle;wherein said first field of view of said first camera overlaps said second field of view of said second camera at a first overlapping region;wherein said second camera and said first camera are operable to capture image data indicative of an object located at the first overlapping region;wherein said first camera captures a first image data set of the object and said second camera captures a second image data set of the object;wherein said first image data set and said second image data set both comprise a common sub-set of image data of the object;wherein said first image data set further comprises a first sub-set of image data of the object and wherein said second image data set further comprises a second sub-set of image data of the object;wherein both said first sub-set of image data of the object ...

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Номер записи: 127
14-11-2013 дата публикации

Control device for a vehicle

Номер: US20130298866A1
Автор: Michael Vogelbacher
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A control device suitable for use in a vehicle (such as, for example, for a glow plug of a vehicle) includes an electrically conductive element having a first end in electrical connection with a first solder joint and a second end in electrical connection with a second solder joint. A center region of the electrically conductive element is in electrical connection with a vehicle power source. When a temperature at the first solder joint exceeds a threshold temperature and a temperature at the second solder joint is below the threshold temperature, electrical connection at the first solder joint is broken and electrical connection at the second solder joint is not broken.

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Номер записи: 128
14-11-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with lens pollution detection

Номер: US20130300869A1
Автор: Shawn T. HUNT, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system for a vehicle includes a camera and a processor operable to process image data captured by the camera. When the vehicle is moving, the processor at least one of (a) reads a selected set of imager register values and compare a contrast of auto exposure control zones, and wherein, responsive to a determination that a range of contrast levels is less than a threshold level, the processor determines that there are contaminants at the lens or cover of the camera, and (b) monitors outputs of photosensing elements of the camera and, when the outputs fit a Gaussian distribution, the processor classifies the photosensing elements as blocked elements and, responsive to a determination that a number of the blocked photosensing elements is greater than a threshold level, the processor determines that there are contaminants at the lens or cover of the camera.

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Номер записи: 129
28-11-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH FRONT AND REAR CAMERA INTEGRATION

Номер: US20130314503A1
Автор: Bally Nazar F., Gebauer Duane W., Ihlenburg Joern, Nix Axel
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular vision system includes a forward facing camera module having a forward facing camera having forward field of view, and includes a rearward facing camera having a rearward field of view. The forward facing camera module includes an image processor, a decoder and an encoder. Image data captured by the rearward facing camera is fed to the decoder and an output of the decoder is fed to the image processor. The image processor is operable to process image data captured by the forward facing camera to at least detect objects in the forward field of view and is operable to process the decoder output to at least detect objects the rearward field of view. An image processor output is fed to the encoder and an encoder output is fed to a display that is viewable by a driver of the vehicle during a reversing maneuver of the vehicle. 1. A vision system for a vehicle , said vision system comprising:a forward facing camera module disposed at a vehicle, said forward facing camera module comprising a forward facing camera having a forward field of view exterior of the vehicle, wherein said forward facing camera module comprises an image processor, a decoder and an encoder;a rearward facing camera disposed at the vehicle and having a rearward field of view exterior of the vehicle;wherein image data captured by said rearward facing camera is fed to said decoder of said forward facing camera module and an output of said decoder is fed to said image processor;wherein said image processor is operable to process image data captured by said forward facing camera to at least detect objects in the forward field of view of said forward facing camera;wherein said image processor is operable to process the output of said decoder to at least detect objects in the rearward field of view of said rearward facing camera; andwherein an output of said image processor is fed to said encoder of said forward facing camera module and wherein an output of said encoder is fed to a display that ...

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Номер записи: 130
05-12-2013 дата публикации

VEHICULAR VISION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130321632A1
Автор: Lu Yuesheng, Nix Axel
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular vision system includes a camera including an image sensor, a control including a microcontroller, and a serial data interface. The camera has a field of view exterior of a vehicle. A video output is configured for transmitting a stream of video captured by the image sensor. The microcontroller is operatively connected to the image sensor. The serial data interface permits the microcontroller to communicate with at least one electronic device in the vehicle. A resistor having a selected impedance is connected in series with a switch. The resistor and the switch connect a video plus electrical conduit and a video minus electrical conduit. The switch is openable by the microcontroller to deactivate the video output into a high impedance state and is closable to activate the video output. The microcontroller is configured to comply with selected messages received through the serial data interface by opening the switch. 1. A vehicular vision system , said vehicular vision system comprising:a camera includes an image sensor;said camera having a field of view exterior of a vehicle equipped with said vehicular vision system;a control comprising a microcontroller;a serial data interface;a video output configured for transmitting a stream of video captured by said image sensor;said video output including a video plus electrical conduit and a video minus electrical conduit;said microcontroller operatively connected to said image sensor;said serial data interface permitting said microcontroller to communicate with at least one electronic device in the equipped vehicle;a resistor having a selected impedance connected in series with a switch;wherein said resistor and said switch connect said video plus electrical conduit and said video minus electrical conduit;wherein said switch is openable by said microcontroller to deactivate said video output into a high impedance state and is closable to activate said video output; andwherein said microcontroller is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 131
12-12-2013 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH ALIGNED HOUSING MEMBERS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN ALIGNED HOUSING MEMBERS

Номер: US20130328672A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Sesti Matthew C.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A camera for mounting on a vehicle includes a front housing member that holds a lens member, an imaging element and a circuit board with a set of front electrical connectors thereon, and a rear housing member that holds a set of rear electrical connectors that are directly mounted to the front electrical connectors. The rear housing member is aligned to the front housing member with respect to a first axis. The front and rear electrical connectors are able to accommodate misalignment along two axes which are generally orthogonal to each other and to the first axis. The front and rear electrical connectors may be directly connected so that a jumper wire is not needed. Also, by aligning the front and rear housing members, the overall space occupied by the camera may be reduced. 1. A camera for mounting on a vehicle , the camera comprising:a front housing portion;a lens mounted to the front housing portion;an imager that is positioned to capture image data derived from light received through the lens;a circuit board mounted to the front housing portion, wherein the circuit board comprises circuitry that is configured to receive signals from the imager and to send signals to another component, wherein the circuit board has a plurality of front electrical connectors;a rear housing portion, wherein the rear housing portion has a rear housing alignment structure that mates with a front housing alignment structure of the front housing portion to align the rear housing portion with respect to the front housing portion along a first axis;wherein the rear housing portion has a plurality of rear electrical connectors extending therefrom, wherein the rear electrical connectors are electrically connected to the front electrical connectors;wherein at least one of (i) the front electrical connectors comprise female electrical connectors and the rear electrical connectors comprise male electrical connectors and (ii) the front electrical connectors comprise male electrical connectors ...

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Номер записи: 132
09-01-2014 дата публикации

Accessory system for vehicle

Номер: US20140009672A1
Автор: Joshua L. DeWard, Kenneth Schofield, Niall R. Lynam, Steven L. Brown
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

An accessory system for a vehicle includes a windshield and an accessory module. The windshield has a mounting element attached at an inner surface of the windshield, with the mounting element adapted for mounting of an accessory module thereto and demounting of the accessory module therefrom. The accessory module is adapted for mounting to and demounting from the mounting element. The accessory module accommodates a camera having a CMOS photosensor array and a lens. The CMOS photosensor array is accommodated at the accessory module separate from the lens. The CMOS photosensor array is disposed on a circuit board. The accessory module is configured so that, when mounted to the mounting element attached at the windshield, the lens has a field of view through the windshield appropriate for a driver assistance system of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 133
09-01-2014 дата публикации

ACCESSORY MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20140009673A1
Автор: DeLine Jonathan E., Lynam Niall R., March Phillip A., Spooner Ralph A.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

An accessory mounting system for a vehicle includes a bracket attached at a windshield of a vehicle. The bracket has a windshield-facing side and a cabin-facing side. The cabin-facing side of the bracket has first structure. An accessory module has a housing, with an electronic device and circuitry housed in the housing. The electronic device includes a camera that has a CMOS imaging array. The circuitry is in communication with a vehicle bus system of the vehicle. The housing has second structure that is configured to engage the first structure of the bracket when the housing is being attached to the bracket. 1. An accessory mounting system for a vehicle , said accessory mounting system comprising:a bracket attached at a windshield of a vehicle equipped with said accessory mounting system;said bracket comprising a windshield-facing side;said bracket comprising a cabin-facing side;the cabin-facing side of said bracket comprising first structure;an accessory module comprising a housing;wherein an electronic device and circuitry are housed in said housing;wherein said electronic device comprises a camera and wherein said camera comprises a CMOS imaging array;wherein said circuitry is in communication with a vehicle bus system of the equipped vehicle;said housing comprising second structure; andwherein said second structure of said housing is configured to engage said first structure of said bracket when said housing is being attached to said bracket.2. The accessory mounting system of claim 1 , wherein said second structure of said housing comprises a groove formed at an outer surface of said housing claim 1 , and wherein said first structure of said bracket engages said groove when said housing is being attached to said bracket.3. The accessory mounting system of claim 2 , wherein said circuitry housed in said housing connects to a wire harness of the equipped vehicle.4. The accessory mounting system of claim 1 , wherein said second structure of said housing ...

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Номер записи: 134
16-01-2014 дата публикации

VEHICULAR ACCESSORY SYSTEM

Номер: US20140015976A1
Автор: DeLine Jonathan E., Lynam Niall R., Veldman Roger L.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular accessory system includes an attachment element attached at an interior surface of a windshield of a vehicle and an accessory assembly having a housing that accommodates an accessory element. The accessory assembly includes structure used in attaching the accessory assembly to the attachment element. The accessory assembly includes circuitry disposed in the housing, and at least two electrical accessories of the accessory assembly share at least one component of the circuitry. One of the at least two electrical accessories includes a video camera and another of the at least two electrical accessories is selected from the group consisting of (i) a headlamp controller, (ii) a remote keyless entry receiver, (iii) a cellular phone and (iv) a vehicle status indicator. The video camera, when the accessory assembly is normally mounted in the vehicle, may have a field of view through the windshield of the vehicle. 1. A vehicular accessory system , said vehicular accessory system comprising:an attachment element attached at an interior surface of a windshield of a vehicle;an accessory assembly comprising a housing, wherein said housing accommodates an accessory element;wherein said accessory assembly comprises structure used in attaching said accessory assembly to said attachment element;wherein said accessory assembly includes circuitry disposed in said housing, and wherein at least two electrical accessories of said accessory assembly share at least one component of said circuitry;wherein one of said at least two electrical accessories comprises a video camera and another of said at least two electrical accessories is selected from the group consisting of (i) a headlamp controller, (ii) a remote keyless entry receiver, (iii) a cellular phone and (iv) a vehicle status indicator; andwherein said video camera, when said accessory assembly is normally mounted in the vehicle, has a field of view through the windshield of the vehicle.2. The vehicular accessory system ...

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Номер записи: 135
23-01-2014 дата публикации

DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140022378A1
Автор: Higgins-Luthman Michael J.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes an imaging device disposed at an exterior portion of a vehicle. With the imaging device disposed at the exterior portion of the vehicle, the imaging device has a field of view at least one of rearward of the vehicle and sideward of the vehicle. A control utilizes edge detection in processing image data captured by the imaging device. Responsive at least in part to processing of captured image data by the control, the control determines that an object is present in the field of view of the imaging device. The control is operable to determine that the imaging device is misaligned. The control, responsive to a determination of misalignment of the imaging array sensor, is operable to at least partially compensate for the determined misalignment of the imaging device. 1. A driver assistance system for a vehicle , said driver assistance system comprising:an imaging device comprising a CMOS array of photo-sensing pixels, said imaging device disposed at an exterior portion of a vehicle equipped with said driver assistance system;wherein, with said imaging device disposed at said exterior portion of the equipped vehicle, said imaging device has a field of view at least one of rearward of the equipped vehicle and sideward of the equipped vehicle;a control for processing image data captured by said imaging device;wherein said control utilizes edge detection in processing captured image data;wherein, responsive at least in part to processing of captured image data by said control, said control determines that an object is present in the field of view of said imaging device;wherein said control is operable to determine that said imaging device is misaligned when said imaging device is disposed at said exterior portion of the equipped vehicle; andwherein said control, responsive to a determination of misalignment of said imaging device, is operable to at least partially compensate for the determined misalignment of said imaging ...

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Номер записи: 136
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Vehicular camera and lens assembly

Номер: US20140022657A1
Автор: Joel S. Gibson, Matthew C. SESTI, Robert A. Devota, Steven V. Byrne, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera includes a lens disposed at a lens holder and an imager disposed at a printed circuit board. The lens holder is one of (i) attached at the printed circuit board by a cured adhesive and (ii) attached at a holding element by a cured adhesive with the printed circuit board held by the holding element. The adhesive is initially curable in an initial radiation curing process and initially-cured adhesive is further curable to a further cured strength in a secondary thermal curing process. The adhesive is initially cured via the initial radiation curing process after the lens is brought into focus with the imager and is optically center-aligned therewith. When further cured via the secondary thermal curing process, the further-cured adhesive maintains focus and optical center-alignment of the lens with the imager for use of the camera in a vehicle.

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Номер записи: 137
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Kinetic energy consumer mode control

Номер: US20140025240A1
Автор: Karsten Michels, Mirko KRESS, Thorsten MÜLLER, Volker STEIGERWALD
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A system for providing a set point increase for a vehicle combustion engine includes a control that is operable to control vehicle secondary systems to control the power consumption of the vehicle secondary systems to increase a mechanical load to the vehicle combustion engine. The load increase of the combustion engine may be for increasing the lost heat, which enhances the filtering of exhaust gases of the vehicle combustion engine. The lost heat may be utilized to increase the heat of a carbon particle filter, through which exhaust gases flow.

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Номер записи: 138
06-02-2014 дата публикации

IMAGING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140036064A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Gibson Joel S., Higgins-Luthman Michael J., Lu Yuesheng, Shriner Richard D.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

An imaging system for a vehicle includes an imaging sensor and a video display device. The imaging system generates an overlay that is electronically superimposed on the displayed images to assist a driver of the vehicle when executing a backup maneuver. The overlay has first, second and third overlay zones, with the overlay zones indicative of respective distance ranges from the rear of the vehicle to respective distances. As indicated to the driver viewing the video display screen when executing a backup maneuver, the first distance is closer to the rear of the vehicle than the second distance and the second distance is closer to the rear of the vehicle than the third distance. The first overlay zone may be a first color and the second overlay zone may be a second color and the third overlay zone may be a third color. 1. An imaging system for a vehicle , said imaging system comprising:an imaging sensor, wherein said imaging sensor comprises a two-dimensional array of light sensing photosensor elements, and wherein said imaging sensor has a rearward field of view when mounted at a vehicle equipped with said imaging system;a display device comprising a video display screen for displaying images representative of image data captured by said imaging sensor;wherein said imaging system generates an overlay that is electronically superimposed on said displayed images to assist a driver of the equipped vehicle when executing a backup maneuver, said overlay comprising first, second and third overlay zones;wherein said first overlay zone is indicative of a first distance range from the rear of the equipped vehicle to a first distance from the rear of the equipped vehicle as displayed at said video display screen;wherein said second overlay zone is indicative of a second distance range from the first distance to a second distance from the rear of the equipped vehicle as displayed at said video display screen;wherein said third overlay zone is indicative of a third distance ...

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Номер записи: 139
06-02-2014 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH VARIABLE FOCUS CAPABILITY

Номер: US20140036084A1
Автор: Lu Yuesheng
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS, INC.

A vehicular camera has a lens assembly, a housing and an image sensor. The lens assembly has at least one adjustable lens and a lens adjustment structure. The lens assembly has an effective focal length and an optical axis associated therewith and an effective distance from the image sensor. A controller may be operatively connected to the lens adjustment structure for controlling the operation of the lens adjustment structure. The lens adjustment structure is controllable to adjust at least one of an effective focal length and an effective distance of the lens assembly to the image sensor, so as to control the distance at which an object in the field of view of the camera appears in focus on the image sensor. 1: A camera for a vehicle , comprising:a housing;an image sensor positioned in the housing;a lens assembly including at least one adjustable lens;a lens adjuster,wherein the lens adjuster is operable to control at least one property of the lens assembly selected from the group including: (i) an effective focal length of the lens assembly and (ii) an effective distance of the lens assembly from the image sensor; anda controller that is operable to control the operation of the lens adjuster.2: A camera as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one adjustable lens is movable axially along an optical axis of the lens assembly by the lens adjuster.3: A camera as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the lens adjuster includes a piezo actuator.4: A camera as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the lens assembly includes a lens barrel which holds the at least one adjustable lens claim 3 , and wherein the piezo actuator has a first end that is connected to the controller and a second end that is connected to a shoulder on the lens barrel.5: A camera as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the lens barrel has an outer surface that is slidable axially on an inner surface of the housing and along an optical axis of the lens assembly claim 4 , and wherein the lens assembly further includes a ...

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Номер записи: 140
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Angular filter for vehicle mounted cameras

Номер: US20140043465A1
Автор: Christopher L. Van Dan Elzen, Ove J. Salomonsson
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system for a vehicle includes a camera disposed at a windshield of a vehicle and having a field of view forward of the vehicle and through the windshield of the vehicle. A processor is operable to process image data captured by the camera. An angular filter is disposed at or near the windshield forward of the camera. The angular filter includes a substantially transparent film that limits reflection of light through an angular range that generally corresponds to the stray light that reflects off of the vehicle dashboard and would otherwise impinge a lens aperture of the camera.

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Номер записи: 141
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Method and system for dynamically calibrating vehicular cameras

Номер: US20140043473A1
Автор: Daan HE, Ghanshyam Rathi, Hilda Faraji, Nikhil Gupta
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method of dynamically ascertaining the alignment of a vehicular camera. The method involves acquiring a sequence of images provided by the camera whilst the vehicle is in motion. For each range of steering angles, the method (i) selects a plurality of feature points in the images, (ii) tracks a motion trajectory for each selected feature point, and (iii) determines a vanishing point in the image plane based on the tracked motion trajectories. The method determines a vanishing line in the image plane based on a locus of these vanishing points and determines the alignment of the camera based on the position of a central vanishing point (corresponding to the zero degree angle) and the vanishing line.

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Номер записи: 142
20-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF OBTAINING DATA RELATING TO A DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20140049646A1
Автор: Nix Axel
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A method of obtaining data relating to a driver assistance system installed on a vehicle, including capturing sensory data (such as images) external to the vehicle via a sensor of the driver assistance system, buffering a first group of vehicle signals and storing a pre-event value for a signal of the first group in a pre-event buffer, and analyzing the sensory data to detect one or more types of probability events. After a probability event is detected, the method includes monitoring a second group of vehicle signals for a post-event time period after the occurrence of the detected probability event, and during the post event time period processing signals of the second group with a predetermined function to generate a post-event signal value, and recording data in a memory, with the recorded data including the type of detected probability event, a pre-event signal value and a post-event signal value. 1. A method of obtaining data relating to a driver assistance system installed on a vehicle , the driver assistance system comprising a sensor for sensing external to the vehicle , the method comprising:capturing sensory data external to the vehicle using the sensor of the driver assistance system;buffering a first group of vehicle signals and storing a pre-event value for a signal of the first group in a pre-event buffer; monitoring a second group of vehicle signals for a post-event time period after the occurrence of the detected probability event, and during the post event time period, processing a signal of the second group with a predetermined function to generate a post-event signal value, and', 'recording data in a memory, wherein the recorded data comprises the type of detected probability event, a pre-event signal value and a post-event signal value., 'analyzing the sensory data to detect one or more types of probability events, and after a probability event is detected2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , including recording a third group of vehicle signals ...

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Номер записи: 143
20-02-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE LANE KEEP ASSIST SYSTEM

Номер: US20140052340A1
Автор: Bajpai Devendra
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A lane keep assist system for a vehicle includes a forward facing camera and an image processor. The forward facing camera is disposed at a vehicle and has a forward field of view exterior of the vehicle. The image processor is operable to process image data captured by the forward facing camera. The lane keep assist system is operable to process image data to determine lane markers in the field of view and to determine a time to lane crossing value. The lane keep assist system determines a first time to lane crossing value via a first algorithm and a second time to lane crossing value via a second algorithm. The lane keep assist system is operable to apply a steering signal to adjust the steering of the vehicle at least in part responsive to the determined first and second time to lane crossing values. 1. A lane keep assist system for a vehicle , said lane keep assist system comprising:a forward facing camera disposed at a vehicle and having a forward field of view exterior of the vehicle;an image processor operable to process image data captured by said forward facing camera;wherein said lane keep assist system is operable to process image data to determine lane markers in said field of view and to determine at least one time to lane crossing value;wherein said lane keep assist system is operable to determine a first time to lane crossing value via a first algorithm and a second time to lane crossing value via a second algorithm;wherein said first algorithm determines the first time to lane crossing value responsive to image processing of captured image data by said image processor;wherein said second algorithm determines the second time to lane crossing value responsive to signals from at least one other vehicle sensor; andwherein said lane keep assist system is operable to apply a steering signal to adjust the steering of the vehicle at least in part responsive to the determined first and second time to lane crossing values.2. The lane keep assist system of ...

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Номер записи: 144
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Driver assistant system using influence mapping for conflict avoidance path determination

Номер: US20140067206A1
Автор: Goerg Pflug
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes a plurality of sensors disposed at a vehicle and operable to detect objects at least one of ahead of the vehicle and sideward of the vehicle. The driver assistance system includes a data processor operable to process data captured by the sensors to determine the presence of objects ahead and/or sideward of the vehicle. Responsive to the data processing, the driver assistance system is operable to determine at least one of respective speeds of the determined objects and respective directions of travel of the determined objects. The driver assistance system is operable to determine respective influence values for the determined objects. Responsive to the respective determined speeds and/or directions of travel of the determined objects and responsive to the determined respective influence values, at least one path of travel for the vehicle is determined that limits conflict with the determined objects.

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Номер записи: 145
03-04-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANNOTATING VIDEO

Номер: US20140092252A1
Автор: Nix Axel
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A method of providing test data for a vehicle may use the test data to verify the performance of a system in the vehicle under different environmental conditions (such as at night, while it is raining, during high glare conditions, during fog and/or the like). The method entails driving a test vehicle through a selected set of environmental conditions. Environment data, such as, for example, images, are captured while driving the test vehicle. The environment data relates to the environment outside the test vehicle. The environment data may be recorded to a memory. Additionally, environmental condition data relating to the environmental conditions outside the vehicle while it is being driven may be recorded to the memory. 1. A method of determining a success rate of a sensing system when determining properties of the environment outside a vehicle , said method comprising:(a) driving a test vehicle through a set of environmental conditions;(b) capturing first environment data relating to the environment outside the test vehicle using a first environment sensing system, during step (a);(c) determining properties of the environment;(d) recording to a memory (i) the first environment data, (ii) the determined properties of the environment, (iii) vehicle data relating to at least one property of the vehicle while the vehicle is driven during step (a), and (iv) environmental condition data relating to the environmental conditions outside the vehicle while the vehicle is driven during step (a);(e) providing a processor and software executable by the processor;(f) using the software to determine properties of the environment based on the first environment data;(g) determining a success rate of the software at determining the properties of the environment based on the determination of properties of the environment made in step (c);(h) determining whether the success rate determined in step (g) exceeds a selected success rate; and(i) iteratively repeating steps (f), (g) and ( ...

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Номер записи: 146
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Multi-camera image stitching calibration system

Номер: US20140098229A1
Автор: Steven V. Byrne, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system of a vehicle includes a plurality of cameras with exterior overlapping fields of view. The vision system is operable to calibrate at least one of the cameras and includes a plurality of targets disposed at locations near the vehicle and within the fields of views of the cameras. A display device is operable to display images captured by the cameras of the vision system. A plurality of user inputs may be provided and a user may selectively actuate the user inputs to manipulate images captured by the cameras to align portions of a target in overlapping regions of the captured images of adjacent cameras to calibrate the cameras. The vision system may calibrate cameras automatically, such as responsive to the targets moving into the fields of views of the cameras, whereby the vision system may calibrate the cameras as the vehicle is moved along an assembly line.

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Номер записи: 147
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Vehicular system and method for controlling vehicle

Номер: US20200001788A1
Автор: Marc Wimmershoff, William J. Chundrlik, Jr.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method for controlling a vehicle as it travels along a road includes processing at an ECU provided image data captured by a forward viewing camera and processing at the ECU a provided output indicative of a determined geographical location of the vehicle. Responsive at least in part to processing of the provided output, a geographically-derived path of travel of the vehicle is generated. Responsive to determination of a traffic lane in which the vehicle is traveling along the road, a camera-derived path of travel of the vehicle is generated. The vehicle is controlled based on (i) the geographically-derived path of travel of the vehicle and/or (ii) the camera-derived path of travel of the vehicle. The vehicle is controlled based on diminished weight of the geographically-derived path or diminished weight of the camera-derived path when a respective reliability level is below a threshold level.

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Номер записи: 148
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Vehicular camera assembly with electrical connectors

Номер: US20220014651A1
Автор: Marc Sigle, Stefan Sauer
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera assembly includes a camera housing having a front housing portion and a rear housing portion. The front housing portion accommodates a lens. A first printed circuit board (PCB) is disposed at the front housing portion, with an imager disposed at a front side of the first PCB and a first electrical connector disposed at a rear side of the first PCB. A second PCB has a second electrical connector disposed at a front side. Circuitry of the second PCB is electrically connected to circuitry of the first PCB via electrical connection of the first and second electrical connectors. A plurality of terminal pins has a first end interior the camera housing and a second end at a connector portion of the rear housing portion. The connector portion is configured for connecting to a vehicle wiring connector when the vehicular camera assembly is installed at a vehicle.

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Номер записи: 149
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system

Номер: US20190009724A1
Автор: Andrew D. Weller, Ian A. Mccabe, John T. Uken, Joseph P. McCaw, Mark L. Larson, Niall R. Lynam, Rodney K. Blank
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system for a vehicle includes a forward-viewing camera located behind and viewing through a vehicle windshield, a rear camera located at a rear of the vehicle, and a common image processor operable for processing captured image data. A video display screen is located within the interior cabin of the vehicle viewable by a driver of the vehicle. The common image processor utilizes object detection software at least during processing of first image data captured by the forward-viewing camera to detect at least one vehicle present exterior the equipped vehicle. Responsive to the vehicle being shifted into a reverse gear and while the driver is executing a reversing maneuver, video images derived from image data captured by at least the rear camera are displayed on the video display screen.

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Номер записи: 150
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Vehicular camera with pliable connection of pcbs

Номер: US20200010024A1
Автор: Matthew C. SESTI, Robert A. Devota
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera configured to be disposed at a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle includes a lens holder, an imager printed circuit board, a connector printed circuit board and a rear housing. The imager printed circuit board has an imager disposed at a side thereof and is attached to the lens holder with the imager side facing the lens. The imager printed circuit board and the connector printed circuit board are joined together via a pliable material. The rear housing is mated with the lens holder to encase the imager printed circuit board and the connector printed board.

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Номер записи: 151
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Lane change system for platoon of vehicles

Номер: US20170011633A1
Автор: Ruediger K. Boegel
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A platoon control system includes a platoon control in communication with a plurality of individual platoon vehicle controls associated with respective platoon vehicles of a platoon of vehicles traveling along an initial traffic lane. The platoon control determines if there is sufficient clearance in another lane for the platoon of vehicles. Responsive to the platoon control, the individual platoon vehicle controls control the respective platoon vehicles to maneuver the platoon vehicles from the initial traffic lane to the other lane in a manner that limits or substantially precludes other vehicles from interrupting the platoon of vehicles. Responsive to the platoon control, the individual platoon vehicle controls control the respective platoon vehicles so that the last platoon vehicle of the platoon of vehicles enters the other lane first and then the other platoon vehicles enter the other lane ahead of the last vehicle in a predetermined controlled manner.

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Номер записи: 152
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with front and rear camera integration

Номер: US20190012550A1
Автор: Axel Nix, Duane W. Gebauer, Joern Ihlenburg, Nazar F. Bally
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular control system includes a front camera, a rear camera and an electronic control unit (ECU). The cameras connect with the ECU via respective coaxial cables. Image data captured by the cameras is converted at a respective LVDS serializer to a respective image signal and is carried to the ECU via the respective coaxial cable by LVDS. The image signals are de-serialized at the respective LVDS de-serializer of the ECU. The image processor of the ECU may process a de-serialized image signal to detect a vehicle present in the field of view of the front camera, whereby, responsive to determination that the equipped vehicle and the detected vehicle may collide, the system, at least in part, controls a braking system of the equipped vehicle. The image processor may process a de-serialized image signal to detect objects present in the rearward field of view of the rear camera.

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Номер записи: 153
15-01-2015 дата публикации

VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM

Номер: US20150015710A1
Автор: Tiryaki Riza
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera in the vehicle with a field of view that encompasses at least a hand of a driver of the vehicle. A control includes an image processor operable to process image data captured by the camera. The control, responsive to image data processing, is operable to determine a hand of the driver of the vehicle and, responsive to determination of movement of the driver's hand, is operable to determine if the movement is indicative of a gesture for controlling an accessory of the equipped vehicle. The control learns habitual movements of the driver's hand and, responsive to (i) determination that a detected gesture is not indicative of a learned habitual movement and (ii) determination that the detected gesture is indicative of a gesture for controlling an accessory of the equipped vehicle, the control generates an output for controlling the accessory. 1. A vision system of a vehicle , said vision system comprising:a camera disposed in an interior cabin of a vehicle equipped with said vision system, said camera having a field of view that encompasses at least a hand of a driver of the equipped vehicle;a control comprising an image processor operable to process image data captured by said camera;wherein said control, responsive to image processing of captured image data by said image processor, is operable to determine a movement of a hand of the driver of the equipped vehicle;wherein, responsive to determination of movement of the driver's hand, said control is operable to determine if the movement is indicative of a gesture for controlling an accessory of the equipped vehicle;wherein said control learns habitual movements of the driver's hand; andwherein, responsive to (i) determination that a detected gesture is not indicative of a learned habitual movement and (ii) determination that the detected gesture is indicative of a gesture for controlling an accessory of the equipped vehicle, said control generates an output for ...

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Номер записи: 154
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Vehicular multi-camera surround view system with video display

Номер: US20220032843A1
Автор: Niall R. Lynam
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular multi-camera surround view system includes a front camera, a driver-side camera, a passenger-side camera and a rear backup camera. Image data captured by the cameras is conveyed to an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is operable to combine image data conveyed from the front camera, the driver-side camera, the passenger-side camera and the rear backup camera to form composite video images, which are output for display at a display device. Rear backup video images are displayed no later than two seconds after the driver of the vehicle first changes propulsion of the vehicle during a new ignition cycle to reverse mode. Upon changing propulsion of the vehicle during the new ignition cycle to reverse mode to commence a backup event subsequent to the first backup event, the video display screen displays video images derived, at least in part, from image data captured by the rear backup camera.

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Номер записи: 155
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Vehicular trailer hitching assist system

Номер: US20220032844A1
Автор: Kenneth Schofield, Lee Karner, Niall R. Lynam
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular trailer hitching assist system includes a rear backup camera disposed at a rear portion of a vehicle and a control disposed in the vehicle. A display device includes a video display screen operable to display video images for viewing by a driver of the vehicle. During a hitching maneuver event undertaken by the driver to hitch a trailer hitch of the vehicle to a trailer tongue of a trailer, and while the driver of the vehicle is maneuvering the vehicle to hitch the vehicle to the trailer, the control outputs video images derived from image data captured by the rear backup camera for display by the video display screen. At least one overlay overlays the displayed video images to guide the driver during the hitching maneuver. The at least one overlay aids in guiding connection of the trailer hitch of the vehicle to the trailer tongue of the trailer.

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Номер записи: 156
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Vehicle radar sensing system

Номер: US20220035023A1
Автор: Holger Hess, Jorge J. Jácome Muñoz, Kalin Kabakchiev, Roaldje Nadjiasngar, Sergio Duque Biarge
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular sensing system includes at least one MIMO radar sensor disposed at the vehicle and sensing exterior and forward of the vehicle. The at least one MIMO radar sensor includes multiple transmitting antennas and multiple receiving antennas. The transmitting antennas transmit radar signals and the receiving antennas receive radar signals. Radar data captured by the at least one MIMO radar sensor is provided to an electronic control unit (ECU). The ECU includes a processor and, responsive at least in part to processing at the ECU of provided captured radar data and vehicle motion information, determines different types of surfaces sensed by the at least one MIMO radar sensor. Responsive at least in part to processing at the ECU of provided captured radar data, the vehicular sensing system provides an output for at least one driving assist system.

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Номер записи: 157
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Trailer angle detection using rear backup camera

Номер: US20190016264A1
Автор: Anuj S. Potnis, Krishna Koravadi
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method for determining trailer angle includes determining angles of a trailer hitch relative to a data recording device via an angle measuring device while the trailer hitch pivots about a hitch ball of the device. While the trailer hitch pivots about the hitch ball of the device, trailer hitch information is determined responsive to processing of captured image data and responsive to determined angles of the trailer hitch. After determining trailer hitch information, data representative of the determined information is provided to an electronic device, which is disposed at a vehicle having a rear backup camera that has a field of view that encompasses a hitch ball of the vehicle and at least a portion of a hitch of a trailer hitched to the vehicle. Using the provided data, and responsive to processing of captured image data, an angle of the trailer relative to the vehicle is determined.

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Номер записи: 158
17-04-2014 дата публикации

FORWARD FACING SENSING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140104095A1
Автор: Lynam Niall R.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular forward facing sensing system includes a radar sensor device disposed within an interior cabin of a vehicle and having a sensing direction forward of the vehicle. An image sensor is disposed within the interior cabin of the vehicle and has a viewing direction forward of the vehicle. A control includes an image processor, which is operable to analyze images captured by the image sensor in order to, at least in part, detect an object present forward of the vehicle. The control, at least in part, determines that a potentially hazardous condition may exist in the path of forward travel of the vehicle. The radar sensor device and image sensor collaborate in a way that enhances the sensing capability of the sensing system for the potentially hazardous condition in the path of forward travel of the vehicle. The image processor processes captured image data utilizing object detection software. 1. A forward facing sensing system for a vehicle , the vehicle having a windshield , said forward facing sensing system comprising:a radar sensor device disposed within an interior cabin of a vehicle equipped with said forward facing sensing system, and wherein said radar sensor device has a sensing direction forward of the equipped vehicle;an image sensor disposed within the interior cabin of the equipped vehicle and wherein said image sensor has a viewing direction forward of the equipped vehicle;wherein said image sensor is at least one of (a) proximate to a windshield of the equipped vehicle and (b) optically coupled at a windshield of the equipped vehicle;a control comprising an image processor, said image processor operable to analyze images captured by said image sensor in order to, at least in part, detect an object present forward of the equipped vehicle in its direction of forward travel;wherein said control, at least in part, determines that a potentially hazardous condition may exist in the path of forward travel of the equipped vehicle, and wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 159
17-04-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE CAMERA LENS DIRT PROTECTION VIA AIR FLOW

Номер: US20140104426A1
Автор: Boegel Ruediger, Koravadi Krishna
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS, INC.

A vision system for a vehicle includes a camera having an imager and a lens. The camera is disposed at an exterior portion of a vehicle and has a field of view exterior of the vehicle. An air flow element has an inlet port and an outlet port, with the outlet port configured to direct air flow in front of the lens to direct debris away from the lens. The outlet port is configured to direct air flow at a velocity that is greater than a velocity of air flow that is flowing into the inlet port. The inlet port may have an inlet area that is substantially greater than an outlet area of the outlet port. The system may include an air flow generating device for generating or enhancing air flow through the air flow device. 1. A vision system for a vehicle , said vision system comprising:a camera comprising an imager and a lens, wherein said camera is disposed at an exterior portion of a vehicle and has a field of view exterior of the vehicle;an air flow element having an inlet port and an outlet port, wherein said outlet port is configured to direct air flow towards said lens to direct debris away from said lens; andwherein said air flow element is configured to direct air flow out of said outlet port at a velocity that is greater than a velocity of air flow that is flowing into said inlet port.2. The vision system of claim 1 , wherein said camera is disposed at a forward portion of the vehicle and has a field of view forwardly of the vehicle.3. The vision system of claim 2 , wherein said inlet port has an inlet area and said outlet port has an outlet area claim 2 , and wherein said inlet area is substantially greater than said outlet area.4. The vision system of claim 3 , comprising a second outlet port for discharging moisture that is present in air entering said inlet port.5. The vision system of claim 4 , wherein said second outlet port has a second outlet area and wherein said inlet area is substantially greater than the sum of said outlet area and said second outlet ...

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Номер записи: 160
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Vision system for vehicle

Номер: US20180020192A1
Автор: Kenneth Schofield, Niall R. Lynam
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system for a vehicle includes a forward viewing camera. Responsive at least in part to processing by an image processor of image data captured by the forward viewing camera, at least one road characteristic of a road along which the vehicle is traveling is detected. Responsive at least in part to processing by the image processor of image data captured by the forward viewing camera, other vehicles exterior the equipped vehicle are detected. Responsive at least in part to processing by the image processor of image data captured by the forward viewing camera, road curvature of the road along which the vehicle is traveling is determined. Data derived from image data captured by the forward viewing camera may be wirelessly communicated from the vehicle to a remote data receiver located remote from the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 161
22-01-2015 дата публикации

VEHICLE CAMERA SYSTEM WITH IMAGE MANIPULATION

Номер: US20150022665A1
Автор: Lu Yuesheng
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

An image, such as a frame of video, is captured by a single camera positioned on a vehicle to capture a scene external to the vehicle. A first image manipulation is performed on a first region of the image to generate a first manipulated region. A second image manipulation is performed on a second region of the image to generate a second manipulated region. The second region is different from the first region. The second image manipulation is different from the first image manipulation. A manipulated image including the first manipulated region and the second manipulated region is generated by a processor and displayed on a display in the cabin of the vehicle. In this way, central, left, and right regions of the image can be manipulated differently to aid the driver of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle camera system comprising:a single camera configured to be positioned on a vehicle equipped with the vehicle camera system;a display configured to be positioned in a cabin of the equipped vehicle so as to be viewable by a driver of the equipped vehicle; anda processor operatively coupled to the single camera and the display;wherein the processor is operable to receive image data captured by the single camera, the image data representative of a scene viewed by the single camera;wherein the processor is operable to perform a first image manipulation on a first portion of captured image data corresponding to a first region of the scene to generate first region manipulated image data;wherein the processor is operable to perform a second image manipulation on a second portion of captured image data corresponding to a second region of the scene to generate second region manipulated image data, the second region being different from the first region, the second image manipulation being different from the first image manipulation;wherein the processor is operable to generate manipulated image data including the first region manipulated image data and the second region manipulated ...

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Номер записи: 162
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Vehicular sensing system using mimo radar sensor units

Номер: US20220043139A1
Автор: Helmut A. Wodrich
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular sensing system includes a plurality of multiple input multiple output (MIMO) radar sensor units disposed at a vehicle so as to have respective fields of sensing exterior of the vehicle. Each MIMO radar sensor unit includes a plurality of transmitting antennas and a plurality of receiving antennas, with each transmitting antenna transmitting radar signals and each receiving antenna receiving radar signals. Outputs of the individual MIMO radar sensor units of the plurality of MIMO radar sensor units are provided to an electronic control unit (ECU) using a communication protocol of the vehicle and, responsive to the outputs of the MIMO radar sensor units, the ECU detects objects present exterior the vehicle. The vehicular sensing system adjusts the total number of transmitting and receiving antennas utilized by the plurality of MIMO radar sensor units in accordance with complexity of a surrounding environment of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 163
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Vehicular control system with autonomous braking

Номер: US20220048504A1
Автор: Nikunj Vinubhai Kumbhani, Venkata Satya Siva Prasad Challa
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular vision system includes a camera and a radar sensor disposed at the equipped vehicle. The system includes an electronic control unit (ECU) and, as the equipped vehicle travels along a road, the ECU, via processing of image data and processing of sensor data, determines other vehicles present on the road ahead of the equipped vehicle. The ECU, responsive to determining the presence of a plurality of other vehicles present on the road, fuses the image data captured by the camera and the sensor data captured by the radar sensor. The ECU, based on the fused data, determines a threat level for each vehicle of the plurality of other vehicles and, when the threat level for one or more vehicles of the plurality of other vehicles exceeds a threshold value, generates a braking command. The ECU transmits the braking command to a braking system of the equipped vehicle.

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Номер записи: 164
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with object detection

Номер: US20170032198A1
Автор: Liang Zhang, Nikhil Gupta
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system of a vehicle includes at least one camera disposed at a vehicle and having a field of view exterior of the vehicle, and an image processor operable to process image data captured by the camera. Responsive to image processing of captured image data, the image processor determines objects present in the field of view of the camera. The vision system processes additional frames of captured image data to enhance determination of objects of interest. The vision system initially detects objects present in the field of view of the camera and conducts hypotheses filtering and hypotheses merging and, responsive to the hypotheses filtering and hypotheses merging, the system predicts hypotheses and evaluates the predicted hypotheses to determine objects of interest from objects not of interest.

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Номер записи: 165
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Vehicular camera with temperature invariant lens spacers

Номер: US20200033549A1
Автор: Steven V. Byrne, Yuesheng Lu, Zhongyao Liu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera includes a circuit board having an imager disposed at a first side of the circuit board. A lens barrel includes a lens assembly having a plurality of lens elements spaced apart along the lens barrel by respective lens spacers, each lens spacer formed of a material having a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of 10 ppm/° C. or less. The circuit board is positioned at the lens holder, and the lens barrel is positioned at a lens holder so as to optically align the lens and the imager. The lens barrel is formed of a material having a CTE that matches within ten percent of the CTE of the material that forms the lens holder, with the CTEs of the lens barrel and lens holder materials being greater than the CTE of the material of the lens spacers.

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Номер записи: 166
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Vehicular multi-camera vision system

Номер: US20180035050A1
Автор: Richard D. Shriner, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system for a vehicle includes a plurality of cameras with one camera functioning as a master camera and other cameras functioning as slave cameras. During a forward driving maneuver of the vehicle, a forward viewing camera functions as the master camera and at least a driver-side sideward viewing camera and a passenger-side sideward viewing camera function as slave cameras. During a reversing maneuver of the vehicle, a rearward viewing camera functions as the master camera and at least the driver-side sideward viewing camera and the passenger-side sideward viewing camera function as slave cameras. The vision system is operable to synthesize a composite image derived from image data captured by at least the master camera and the driver-side sideward viewing camera and the passenger-side sideward viewing camera. Operating parameters of the master camera are used at least by the driver-side sideward viewing camera and the passenger-side sideward viewing camera.

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Номер записи: 167
12-02-2015 дата публикации

HEAD UNIT WITH UNIFORM VISION PROCESSING UNIT INTERFACE

Номер: US20150042807A1
Автор: Hess Holger, Ihlenburg Joern
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera, a head unit and a plurality of circuit cards. The camera has a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The head unit includes a video display for displaying images derived from a video feed from the camera. The circuit cards each include at least one video line connector configured to communicate with a video feed from the camera. The head unit includes a circuit connector configured to connect to a selected one of the circuit cards. The circuit cards provide different processing functions via universal connection with the circuit connector of the head unit and the video feed from the camera. A selected circuit card connects to the circuit connector and receives the video feed from the camera and provides the processing functions associated with the selected circuit card and outputs an output signal to the circuit connector. 1. A vision system of a vehicle , said vision system comprising:a camera disposed at a vehicle and having a field of view exterior of the vehicle;a head unit comprising a video display for displaying images derived from a video feed from said camera;a plurality of circuit cards each comprising a video line connector configured to connect to the video feed from said camera;wherein said head unit comprises a circuit connector configured to connect to a selected one of said circuit cards;wherein said plurality of circuit cards provide different processing functions via universal connection with said circuit connector of said head unit and the video feed from said camera; andwherein the selected circuit card receives the video feed from said camera and provides the respective processing functions associated with the selected circuit card and outputs an output signal to said circuit connector of said head unit.2. The vision system of claim 1 , wherein at least some of said plurality of circuit cards are operable to generate a video output to said video display screen responsive to processing of the video ...

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Номер записи: 168
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Vehicular adaptive headlighting system

Номер: US20190039507A1
Автор: Michael J. Higgins-Luthman, William C. Ince, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular adaptive driving beam headlighting system includes a camera disposed at and viewing forwardly through a windshield of a vehicle. A control includes an image processor that processes image data captured by the camera at night to detect headlights present in a field of view of the camera of an oncoming vehicle that is approaching the equipped vehicle along a traffic lane to the left of a traffic lane of a road that the equipped vehicle is travelling along. A left-side headlamp is disposed at a left-side front portion of the equipped vehicle and a right-side headlamp is disposed at a right-side front portion of the equipped vehicle. Responsive to detection of headlights of an oncoming vehicle, the left-side headlamp beam of light is adjusted to reduce glaring a driver of the oncoming vehicle.

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Номер записи: 169
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Vehicular lane change system

Номер: US20190039516A1
Автор: Kenneth Schofield
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular lane change system includes a forward-viewing camera that has a field of view through the vehicle windshield that encompasses a road being traveled along by the vehicle. Responsive at least in part to processing of image data captured by the camera, a control determines the lane traveled by the vehicle. The control is operable to detect a lane change maneuver of the vehicle to a lane immediately adjacent to the lane traveled by the vehicle. Detection of the lane change maneuver is based at least in part on vehicle steering data and/or image processing of captured image data. Responsive to the control detecting the lane change maneuver of the vehicle when the driver of the vehicle has neglected to turn on an appropriate turn signal indicator of the vehicle, the control automatically turns on the turn signal indicator at the appropriate side of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 170
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Vehicular forward viewing camera

Номер: US20200039447A1
Автор: Brian J. Winden
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular vision system includes an attaching structure configured to attach at an in-cabin side of a vehicle windshield. The attaching structure includes a camera module receiving portion and a stray light shield. A camera module includes a circuit board, an imager and a lens. The camera module is configured to be disposed at the attaching structure so that the imager views through the vehicle windshield and forward of the vehicle when the camera module is disposed at the attaching structure attached at the in-cabin side of the vehicle windshield. With the attaching structure attached at the in-cabin side of the vehicle windshield, the camera module is inserted into the camera module receiving portion of the attaching structure to attach the camera module at the vehicle windshield with the circuit board of the camera module being vertically oriented when so inserted and attached.

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Номер записи: 171
18-02-2016 дата публикации

Vision system for vehicle

Номер: US20160046288A1
Автор: Joel S. Gibson, John A. Pawlicki, Martha A. McMahon, Steven G. Chinn
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A forward-facing vision system for a vehicle includes a forward-facing camera disposed in a windshield electronics module attached at a windshield of the vehicle and viewing through the windshield. A control includes a processor that, responsive to processing of captured image data, detects taillights of leading vehicles during nighttime conditions and, responsive to processing of captured image data, detects lane markers on a road being traveled by the vehicle. The control, responsive to lane marker detection and a determination that the vehicle is drifting out of a traffic lane, may control a steering system of the vehicle to mitigate such drifting, with the steering system manually controllable by a driver of the vehicle irrespective of control by the control. The processor, based at least in part on detection of lane markers via processing of captured image data, determines curvature of the road being traveled by the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 172
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Trailer driving assist system

Номер: US20180043828A1
Автор: James D. Harris, Paul A. VanOphem, Steven V. Byrne, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method for assisting a driver of a vehicle towing a trailer includes providing a plurality of cameras and processing image data captured by the cameras while the vehicle is towing the trailer. Responsive to processing of captured image data, images are generated for display at a video display screen to provide a top view of the vehicle towing the trailer to the driver to assist maneuvering the vehicle towing the trailer. A dynamic vehicle and trailer icon is generated and displayed at the video display screen along with display of the top view of the vehicle towing the trailer. The dynamic vehicle and trailer icon comprises a top view representation of the vehicle and the trailer with at least one projected path for the vehicle towing the trailer so the driver can readily determine where the trailer will travel when the driver turns a steering wheel of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 173
25-02-2016 дата публикации

Vehicle safety system for controlling a safety feature

Номер: US20160052474A1
Автор: Ove J. Salomonsson
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A safety system for a vehicle includes an imaging sensor configured to be disposed at a vehicle so as to have an exterior field of view external of the equipped vehicle. An image processor is operable to process image data captured by the imaging sensor to detect a vehicle exterior the equipped vehicle and to determine if a collision between the detected vehicle and the equipped vehicle is pending. Responsive to such determination of the pending collision, a safety feature of the vehicle is triggered before any actual impact occurs. The triggered safety feature is a reversible adjustment of a seat headrest, a seat belt, a seat setting or a door lock of the equipped vehicle. If the pending collision is avoided or otherwise does not occur, the adjusted safety feature returns to its unadjusted condition that existed prior to such determination of the pending collision.

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Номер записи: 174
25-02-2021 дата публикации

Vehicular driving assist system with traffic jam probability determination

Номер: US20210053572A1
Автор: Jigneshkumar Natvarlal Vasoya, Kirti Hiranand Balani, Pushpendra Kushwaha, Vishalkumar Madhusudan Mehta
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular driving assist system includes at least one sensor disposed at a vehicle and having a field of sensing exterior of the vehicle. An ECU includes circuitry and associated software, with the circuitry including a data processor for processing sensor data captured by the sensor to detect presence of objects in the field of sensing of the sensor. The ECU, responsive to processing by the data processor at the ECU of sensor data captured by the sensor, determines traffic attributes for a plurality of traffic lanes of a road the vehicle is travelling along. The ECU, responsive to determining the traffic attributes determines a predicted traffic value based on the traffic attributes and an output from a trained prediction model. The ECU, responsive to determining the predicted value, determines a traffic jam probability for at least one traffic lane based on the predicted value and the respective traffic attributes.

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Номер записи: 175
03-03-2016 дата публикации

Multi-camera vision system for a vehicle

Номер: US20160059782A1
Автор: Kenneth Schofield, Lee Karner, Niall R. Lynam
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A multi-camera vision system for a vehicle includes a rear-mounted video camera, a front-mounted video camera, and first and second side-mounted video cameras at respective sides of the vehicle. Captured image data is processed at a central data processor to generate video images for display on a video screen. The captured image data is processed at the central data processor in order to detect objects that are within the combined field of view of the video cameras. At least one non-visual sensor captures sensor data in a region external of the vehicle and the captured sensor data is provided to the central data processor. An alert to the driver of the equipped vehicle is generated when, via processing at the central data processor of at least one of received image data and received sensor data, a potential hazard is determined to exist.

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Номер записи: 176
22-05-2014 дата публикации

PCB PAD FOR IMAGER OF VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM

Номер: US20140138140A1
Автор: Sigle Marc
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A circuit board for an image processing chip of a vision system of a vehicle is configured for a surface mount device to be attached thereto and includes at least one mounting location having a plurality of solder pads established thereat. The pads are arranged in a manner that enhances soldering of the device or component to the pad and circuit board. The pads may be arranged similarly in respective portions of the mounting location, such that the pads of one portion of the mounting location may be generally parallel to one another and may be generally orthogonal to the pads of another portion of the mounting location. Optionally, the pads may be generally tear-drop shaped, and the tear-drop shaped pads may be arranged so as to point generally towards or generally away from a center area of the mounting location of the circuit board. 1. A circuit board for a surface mount device to be attached thereto , said circuit board comprising a circuit board for an image processing chip of a vision system of a vehicle , said circuit board comprising:at least one mounting location having a plurality of solder pads established thereat;wherein said solder pads are arranged in a manner that enhances soldering of the component to said solder pads and circuit board; andwherein said solder pads each comprise an elongated solder pad having a longitudinal axis, and wherein said solder pads are arranged such that the longitudinal axes of some of said solder pads are generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axes of others of said solder pads.2. The circuit board of claim 1 , wherein said solder pads are arranged similarly in respective portions of said mounting location.3. The circuit board of claim 2 , wherein said solder pads of one portion of said mounting location are generally parallel to one another at the one portion and are generally orthogonal to said solder pads of another portion of said mounting location.4. The circuit board of claim 1 , wherein said solder pads are ...

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Номер записи: 177
22-05-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

Номер: US20140139676A1
Автор: Wierich Thomas
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vision system for a vehicle includes at least one image sensor, a control and a display. The image sensor is disposed at a subject vehicle and has a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The control, at least in part responsive to image processing of image data captured by the image sensor, is operable to generate an avatar representative of at least one object or scene segment in the field of view of the image sensor. The display is operable to display the avatar. The vision system may display an avatar that is a substantial representation of an object that is only partially viewed by the image sensor to enhance the display for viewing and understanding by the driver of the subject vehicle, and a portion of the avatar representing the non-viewed portion of the object may be displayed as a phantom image. 1. A vision system for a vehicle , said vision system comprising:at least one image sensor disposed at a subject vehicle and having a field of view exterior of the vehicle;an image processor operable to process image data captured by said at least one image sensor;a control, wherein said control, at least in part responsive to processing of captured image data by said image processor, is operable to generate an avatar representative of at least one object or scene segment in the field of view of said at least one image sensor; anda display for displaying images indicative of captured image data and for displaying the avatar for viewing by a driver of the subject vehicle.2. The vision system of claim 1 , wherein said at least one image sensor comprises a forward facing camera disposed at the subject vehicle.3. The vision system of claim 1 , wherein said control provides an enhanced display of images in a high resolution manner while utilizing lower resolution cameras and reduced image processing.4. The vision system of claim 1 , wherein said vision system is operable to display an avatar that is a substantial representation of an object that is only partially ...

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Номер записи: 178
22-05-2014 дата публикации

VISION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140142809A1
Автор: Schofield Kenneth
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vision system for a vehicle includes a camera having a field of view in a forward direction of travel of the vehicle. The camera has a two-dimensional array of photosensing elements that includes photosensing elements arranged in a matrix array of rows and columns. A control includes an image processor that processes image data captured by the camera to detect objects of interest located within the field of view of the camera. The image processor processes captured image data to detect lane markers on the road being driven by the vehicle and located within the field of view of the camera. The vision system, responsive to processing of captured image data, automatically recognizes whether the vehicle is being driven on a road of a left hand drive road system or on a road of a right hand drive road system. 1. A vision system for a vehicle , said vision system comprising:a camera having a field of view in a forward direction of travel of a vehicle equipped with said vision system;wherein said camera comprises a lens and a CMOS imaging array comprising a two-dimensional array of photosensing elements;wherein said two-dimensional array of photosensing elements comprises at least 307,200 photosensing elements arranged in a matrix array of rows and columns;a control comprising an image processor;wherein said image processor processes image data captured by said camera to detect objects of interest located within the field of view of said camera;wherein said image processor processes image data captured by said camera to detect lane markers on the road being driven by the equipped vehicle and located within the field of view of said camera; andwherein said vision system, responsive to processing of captured image data by said image processor, automatically recognizes whether the equipped vehicle is being driven on a road of a left hand drive road system or on a road of a right hand drive road system.2. The vision system of claim 1 , wherein said vision system dynamically ...

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Номер записи: 179
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Driver assistant system using influence mapping for conflict avoidance path determination

Номер: US20190066508A1
Автор: Goerg Pflug
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular control system for a vehicle includes a plurality of sensors. Responsive to data processing, the vehicular control system determines respective speeds of the determined vehicles and respective directions of travel of the determined vehicles, and determines respective influence values for the determined vehicles based on determined potential hazards to the equipped vehicle presented by the respective determined vehicles. The determined respective influence value for each determined vehicle is weighted according to direction and/or magnitude of a speed vector of that determined vehicle. The weighted determined respective influence values for the determined vehicles are ranked according to their hazard potential. A path of travel is selected from the plurality of determined paths responsive at least in part to the rankings of the weighted determined respective influence values. The system at least in part controls vehicle steering to guide the equipped vehicle along the selected path of travel.

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Номер записи: 180
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system with accelerated determination of another vehicle

Номер: US20220086398A1
Автор: Axel Nix, Carl W. Shonk, Christopher L. Van Dan Elzen
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular sensing system includes a data processor disposed at a vehicle, a camera disposed at an in-cabin side of the vehicle windshield, and a range sensor disposed at the vehicle and having a field of sensing that overlaps a portion of the field of view of the camera. During a driving maneuver of the vehicle, the system detects another vehicle that is located within the radar sensor's field of sensing and outside of the camera's field of view and determines movement of the range sensor-detected other vehicle relative to the vehicle. When the range sensor-detected other vehicle enters the field of view of the camera, the system, at least in part via processing at the data processor of image data captured by the camera, determines that the range sensor-detected other vehicle is an object of interest. A system output is provided for use by a driving assist system.

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Номер записи: 181
17-03-2016 дата публикации

Driver assistance system for vehicle

Номер: US20160075283A1
Автор: Michael J. Higgins-Luthman
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A driver assistance system for a vehicle includes a camera that, when disposed at the vehicle, views through a windshield of the vehicle. The camera is disposed at a windshield electronics module attached at the windshield of the vehicle. The camera captures image data of a scene forward of the vehicle. A control includes an image processor that processes captured image data. The control, responsive to the image processor processing captured image data, detects an object of interest external to the vehicle. The control utilizes a blockage detection algorithm and, responsive to the image processor processing captured image data, is operable to detect at least a partial blocking condition at the camera.

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Номер записи: 182
05-06-2014 дата публикации

IMAGING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140152778A1
Автор: Gieseke Achim, Ihlenburg Joern, Pflug Goerg
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular vision system includes a plurality of imaging sensors disposed at the vehicle and a display screen disposed in the vehicle. A processing system is operable to process captured image data and to combine and/or manipulate captured image data to provide a three-dimensional representation of the exterior scene for display at the display screen. The processing system is operable to process the captured image data in accordance with a curved surface model, and is operable to process the image data to provide the three-dimensional representation as if seen by a virtual observer from a first virtual viewing point exterior of the vehicle having a first viewing direction. The processing system is operable to adjust the curved surface model when displaying the three-dimensional representation from a second virtual viewing point exterior of the vehicle having a second viewing direction to provide enhanced display of the images. 1. A vision system for a vehicle , said vision system comprising:a plurality of imaging sensors disposed at the vehicle, each having a respective exterior field of view and each capturing respective image data;a display screen disposed in the vehicle and operable to display images for viewing by a driver of the vehicle, wherein said display screen is operable to display images derived from image data captured by said imaging sensors;a processing system operable to process image data captured by said imaging sensors and to at least one of combine and manipulate image data captured by said imaging sensors to provide a three-dimensional representation of the exterior scene for display at said display screen;wherein said processing system is operable to process said captured image data in accordance with a curved surface model;wherein said processing system is operable to process said captured image data to provide the three-dimensional representation as if seen by a virtual observer from a first virtual viewing point exterior of the vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 183
05-06-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM UTILIZING CORNER DETECTION

Номер: US20140152825A1
Автор: Schaffner Michael
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular vision system includes an image sensor operable to capture image data and an image processor operable to process frames of captured image data. The image processor is operable to detect edges or corners in the captured images. The image processor is operable to determine a number of edges detected in individual frames of captured image data. The vision system adjusts a sensitivity of the image processor responsive to the determined number of edges detected in at least one frame of captured image data. The image processor may detect up to a selected maximum number of edges in a frame of captured image data, and the vision system may adjust the sensitivity of the image processor so that the determined number of edges detected in a subsequent frame of captured image data is at or near the selected maximum number of edges. 1. A vehicular vision system , said vehicular vision system comprising:an image sensor operable to capture frames of image data;an image processor operable to process captured image data;wherein said image processor is operable to determine edges in captured image data;wherein said image processor is operable to determine a number of edges detected in individual frames of captured image data; andwherein said vision system adjusts a sensitivity of said image processor responsive to the determined number of edges detected in at least one frame of captured image data.2. The vehicular vision system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the determined number of edges detected in a frame of captured image data is above an upper threshold level claim 1 , said vision system reduces the sensitivity of said image processor.3. The vehicular vision system of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when the determined number of edges detected in a frame of captured image data is below a lower threshold level claim 2 , said vision system increases the sensitivity of said image processor.4. The vehicular vision system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the determined ...

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Номер записи: 184
18-03-2021 дата публикации

Vehicular trailering assist system

Номер: US20210078634A1
Автор: Alexander Velichko, Devendra Bajpai, Jyothi P. Gali, Mohammadmehdi Jalalmaab
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular trailering assist system includes a rearward viewing camera at a vehicle and an electronic control unit (ECU). During a reversing maneuver of the vehicle and trailer while the vehicle is in motion and the trailer is hitched to the vehicle, the ECU (i) determines a target trajectory for the trailer, (ii) determines a lateral path deviation of the trailer that represents a deviation of a current trajectory of the trailer from the target trajectory for the trailer, (iii) determines a trailer heading angle correction, and (iv) determines a target trailer angle of the trailer relative to the vehicle based on the current trailer angle of the trailer and the trailer heading angle correction. Responsive to determination of the target trailer angle of the trailer, the ECU controls steering of the vehicle to achieve the target trailer angle and direct the vehicle and the trailer towards the target trajectory.

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Номер записи: 185
05-06-2014 дата публикации

BRAKING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140156157A1
Автор: Chundrlik, Johnson Nathaniel S., JR. William J., Van Dan Elzen Christopher L., VanOphem Paul A.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A braking control system for a vehicle includes at least one sensor having a field of view exterior of the vehicle. A control, after actuation of the vehicle brake system, determines the speed of the vehicle and relative speed of the vehicle to another vehicle or object, and, responsive to the speed of the vehicle and the relative speed, the control controls the vehicle brake system. Responsive to a determination that at least one of (i) a collision has occurred, (ii) the vehicle speed is greater than a threshold amount and (iii) the relative speed is greater than a threshold amount, the system determines if the vehicle driver is impaired, and, responsive to a determination that the driver is impaired, the control controls braking of the subject vehicle, and responsive to a determination that the driver is not impaired, the control allows the driver to override the system. 1. A braking control system for a vehicle , said braking control system comprising:at least one sensor disposed at a subject vehicle and having a field of view exterior of the vehicle;a control operable to control a brake system of the subject vehicle;wherein, after actuation of the brake system by an automatic emergency braking system of the subject vehicle, said control, at least in part responsive to said at least one sensor, determines the speed of the subject vehicle and relative speed of the subject vehicle to another vehicle or object, and, responsive to the determined speed of the subject vehicle and the determined relative speed, said control controls the brake system of the subject vehicle;wherein, after actuation of the brake system of the subject vehicle, and responsive to a determination that at least one of (i) a collision has occurred, (ii) the speed of the subject vehicle is greater than a threshold speed and (iii) the relative speed is greater than a threshold value, said braking control system is operable to determine if the driver of the subject vehicle is impaired; andwherein, ...

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Номер записи: 186
12-06-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH TRAILER ANGLE DETECTION

Номер: US20140160276A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Jarmola Paul, Lu Yuesheng, Pliefke Sebastian, Wierich Thomas
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular vision system includes at least one camera and an image processor. The camera is disposed at a vehicle and has an exterior field of view rearward of the vehicle. The camera is operable to capture image data. The image processor is operable to process captured image data. The vision system, responsive at least in part to image processing of captured image data, is operable to determine a trailer angle of a trailer that is towed by the vehicle. The vision system is operable to determine a path of the trailer responsive to a steering angle of the vehicle and the vision system is operable to display information for viewing by the driver to assist the driver in driving the vehicle with the trailer. 1. A vehicular vision system , said vehicular vision system comprising:a camera disposed at a vehicle and having an exterior field of view rearward of the vehicle, wherein said camera is operable to capture image data;an image processor operable to process captured image data;wherein said vision system, responsive at least in part to image processing of captured image data, is operable to determine a trailer angle of a trailer that is towed by the vehicle; andwherein said vision system is operable to determine a path of the trailer responsive to a steering angle of the vehicle and wherein said vision system is operable to display information for viewing by the driver to assist the driver in driving the vehicle with the trailer.2. The vehicular vision system of claim 1 , wherein said vision system is operable to display images of a road in the direction of travel of the vehicle and trailer and wherein said vision system is operable to display an overlay to indicate to the driver of the vehicle a steering path for the vehicle.3. The vehicular vision system of claim 2 , wherein said vision system displays images of a road in the forward direction of travel of the vehicle and trailer and wherein said overlay indicates a steering path for the vehicle that tows the ...

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Номер записи: 187
12-06-2014 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA SYSTEM

Номер: US20140160284A1
Автор: Achenbach Garrett, Van Dan Elzen Christopher L., Winden Brian J.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular camera system includes an imager assembly that can include an imager disposed on an imager circuit board and a lens positioned to direct light to the imager. A main circuit board is operatively connected to the imager circuit board. The main circuit board can include at least one processor for processing images captured by the imager. The main circuit board has an opening, and at least a portion of the imager assembly extends through the opening. 1. A vehicular camera system , comprising:an imager assembly including an imager disposed on an imager circuit board and a lens positioned to direct light to the imager;a main circuit board operatively connected to the imager circuit board, the main circuit board including at least one processor for processing images captured by the imager; andwherein the main circuit board includes an opening therethrough, and at least a portion of the imager assembly extends at least partially through the opening of the main circuit board.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the imager circuit board extends at least partially through the opening of the main circuit board.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a housing having a breadth and a height claim 1 , wherein the main circuit board extends generally along the breadth of the housing and the imager circuit board extends generally along the height of the housing.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the imager circuit board includes a flexible portion that terminates at an electrical connector and the electrical connector is connected to an underside of the main circuit board claim 3 , the underside being opposite a top side of the main circuit board at which the lens is positioned.5. The system of claim 4 , further comprising a connector resilient member sandwiched between the electrical connector and the housing to seat the electrical connector to a mating electrical connector positioned on the underside of the main circuit board.6. The system of claim 3 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 188
12-06-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM UTILIZING CAMERA SYNCHRONIZATION

Номер: US20140160291A1
Автор: Schaffner Michael
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular vision system includes an image sensor and an image processor. The image sensor is disposed at a vehicle and has an exterior field of view. The image sensor is operable to capture image data. The image processor is operable to process captured image data. The vision system is operable to automatically synchronize the image sensor to an ECU reference timing. The vision system may power on the image sensor synchronous to the ECU reference timing, and the vision system may regulate the timing of the image sensor synchronous to the ECU reference timing. The vision system may regulate the timing of the image sensor between a fast mode and a slow mode to synchronize the timing of the image sensor to the ECU reference timing. 1. A vehicular vision system , said vehicular vision system comprising:an image sensor disposed at a vehicle and having an exterior field of view, wherein said image sensor is operable to capture image data;an image processor operable to process captured image data; andwherein said vision system is operable to automatically synchronize said image sensor to an ECU reference timing.2. The vehicular vision system of claim 1 , wherein said vision system is operable to power on said image sensor synchronous to the ECU reference timing.3. The vehicular vision system of claim 1 , wherein said vision system is operable to regulate the timing of said image sensor synchronous to the ECU reference timing.4. The vehicular vision system of claim 3 , wherein said vision system regulates the timing of said image sensor between a fast mode and a slow mode to synchronize the timing of said image sensor to the ECU reference timing.5. The vehicular vision system of claim 4 , wherein said vision system regulates the timing of said image sensor between a fast mode and a slow mode depending on whether a maximum buffer level achieved during processing exceeds a selected maximum buffer threshold and whether a minimum buffer level achieved during processing is ...

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Номер записи: 189
23-03-2017 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with detection enhancement using light control

Номер: US20170083774A1
Автор: Marius Wombacher, Martin Solar
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera having a field of view exterior and forward of the vehicle. A control includes an image processor that is operable to process image data captured by the camera. The control is operable to determine lane markers ahead of the vehicle and in a path of travel of the vehicle, and predicts lane markers beyond the sensing range of the camera. Responsive to prediction of lane markers ahead of the vehicle that are outside and beyond the first sensing range of the camera, the control controls a matrix of light emitting diodes to enhance illumination at a target region that encompasses where lane markers are predicted to be. Responsive to processing of captured image data with enhanced illumination at the target region, the control is operable to determine the presence of an object at the target region.

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Номер записи: 190
02-04-2015 дата публикации

Vehicle vision system with virtual retinal display

Номер: US20150092042A1
Автор: Manfred Fürsich
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system of a vehicle includes at least one camera disposed at a vehicle and having a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The at least one camera is operable to capture image data. A display disposed in the vehicle and viewable by a driver of the vehicle. The display is operable to display images derived from image data captured by the at least one camera. The display is a virtual retinal display that displays images at a virtual distance from the driver. When viewing images displayed by the virtual retinal display, the driver has the impression that the virtual distance from the driver's eyes to the displayed images is greater than the distance from the driver's eyes to the virtual retinal display.

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Номер записи: 191
19-06-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH MICRO LENS ARRAY

Номер: US20140168415A1
Автор: Ihlenburg Joern, Pflug Goerg
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular vision system includes a camera disposed at a vehicle and having a field of view. The camera is operable to capture image data. The camera includes a pixelated array of photosensing elements. A lens array may be disposed at the pixelated array of photosensing elements. The lens array includes an array of lens elements for imaging light onto respective sub-arrays of photosensing elements of the pixelated array of photosensing elements. An image processor is operable to process captured image data and, responsive at least in part to image processing of captured image data, the vehicular vision system is operable to determine distance to an object present in the field of view of the camera. 1. A vehicular vision system , said vehicular vision system comprising:a camera disposed at a vehicle and having a field of view, wherein said camera is operable to capture image data, and wherein said camera comprises an imager having a pixelated array of photosensing elements; andwherein said camera comprises a lens array disposed at said pixelated array of photosensing elements, wherein said lens array comprises an array of lens elements for imaging light onto respective sub-arrays of photosensing elements of said pixelated array of photosensing elements;an image processor operable to process captured image data; andwherein, responsive at least in part to image processing of captured image data captured by photosensing elements associated with different lens elements of said lens array, said vehicular vision system is operable to determine distance to an object present in the field of view of said camera.2. The vehicular vision system of claim 1 , comprising a plurality of cameras having respective imagers and lens arrays.3. The vehicular vision system of claim 2 , wherein said plurality of cameras and imagers and lens arrays form a light field array.4. The vehicular vision system of claim 3 , wherein said light field array is a type of Stanford light field array.5. ...

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Номер записи: 192
19-06-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE CAMERA AND DOOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140168437A1
Автор: Ihlenburg Joern, Rother Marc
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A camera and switch assembly for a vehicular vision system includes a housing, a circuit board, an image sensor disposed at the circuit board, a handle switch disposed at the housing and circuitry disposed at the circuit board. The circuitry includes sensor circuitry that is associated with the image sensor and switch circuitry that is associated with the handle switch. The housing is configured for attachment at a door of a vehicle. The handle switch is operable to actuate a latch of the door of the vehicle when actuated by a user. A vehicle wire is electrically connected to the sensor circuitry associated with the image sensor and to the switch circuitry associated with the handle switch. 1. A camera and switch assembly for a vehicular vision system , said camera and switch assembly comprising:a housing configured for attachment at a door of a vehicle;a circuit board disposed in said housing;an image sensor disposed at said circuit board;a handle switch disposed at said housing, wherein said handle switch is operable to actuate a latch of the door when actuated by a user;circuitry disposed at said circuit board, said circuitry comprising sensor circuitry associated with said image sensor and switch circuitry associated with said handle switch; andwherein, when said housing is attached at a door of a vehicle, a wire of the vehicle is electrically connected to said sensor circuitry associated with said image sensor and to said switch circuitry associated with said handle switch.2. The camera and switch assembly of claim 1 , wherein said housing is configured for attachment at a rear portion of the vehicle and wherein said handle switch is operable to open a rear door of the vehicle and wherein said image sensor comprises a rearward viewing image sensor.3. The camera and switch assembly of claim 2 , comprising a plate element at a rear portion of said housing claim 2 , and wherein said handle switch and a lens element of said image sensor are disposed at said plate ...

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Номер записи: 193
31-03-2022 дата публикации

Vehicular camera assembly process using heat staking during active focus and alignment to secure lens relative to imager

Номер: US20220103723A1
Автор: Donald W. Mersino, Gavin E. Skrocki, Matthew C. SESTI, Robert A. Devota
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera includes a lens holder accommodating a lens and an imager printed circuit board (imager PCB). The lens holder includes a plurality of posts protruding from an attaching portion of the lens holder. The imager PCB includes an imager disposed at a first side of the imager PCB, and includes a plurality of apertures therethrough. The attaching portion of the lens holder is positioned at the imager PCB such that the posts protrude through the apertures of the imager PCB. The posts are movable within the apertures while the lens is adjusted relative to the imager to align the lens relative to the imager. With the lens aligned relative to the imager, the posts are heated to deform within the apertures, whereby the deformed posts harden upon cooling to secure the lens holder relative to the imager PCB.

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Номер записи: 194
05-05-2022 дата публикации

Vehicular trailering guidance system

Номер: US20220135127A1
Автор: Jyothi P. Gali, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular trailer guidance system includes a human machine interface provided in the vehicle and operable by a driver of the vehicle during a backing up maneuver of the vehicle with a trailer hitched thereto. The human machine interface comprises a rotary knob and operates (i) in a backing up trailer left-backup mode when rotated counter-clockwise, (ii) in a backing up trailer straight-backup mode when the rotary knob is pushed or pulled and (iii) in a backing up trailer right-backup mode when rotated clockwise. Responsive to selection by the driver of the backup mode, the system sets a desired trailer angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle to an angle that is commensurate with a driver-selected setting of the rotary knob. The system controls steering of the vehicle to back up the trailer to have the determined trailer angle coincide with the set desired trailer angle.

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Номер записи: 195