Valeo has been granted a patent for a driver assistance system that integrates a motor vehicle and trailer. The system utilizes two cameras to capture images and a processing device to calculate distances, create a bowl view, and generate a combined image based on these inputs. GlobalData’s report on Valeo gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Driver assistance system for vehicle and trailer combination
The patent US12043181B2 describes a driver assistance system designed for motor vehicles towing trailers. This system incorporates two cameras: one mounted on the motor vehicle and the other on the trailer. The first camera captures a first image, while the second camera generates a second image. A computer processing device plays a crucial role in the system by determining distances—specifically, a longitudinal distance from the trailer's front face to the rear face of the vehicle's passenger cab, and an axial distance representing the width of the trailer's front face. The system utilizes these measurements to create a "bowl view" based on polynomial fit array coefficients, which are selected according to a predefined threshold distance of 55 inches. The combined image generated from the two camera feeds is intended to enhance the driver's awareness and assist in maneuvering the vehicle-trailer combination.
Additionally, the system allows for the adjustment of the bowl view's size and wall, while maintaining a fixed top. The processing device can apply different sets of polynomial coefficients depending on whether the first distance is below or above the threshold. The combined image can be displayed on an interactive screen, providing real-time visual feedback to the driver. The patent also encompasses a method for implementing this driver assistance system, detailing the steps of image generation, distance determination, bowl view calculation, and combined image creation. Furthermore, it includes provisions for storing instructions on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, ensuring that the system can be effectively executed on compatible devices.
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