Method for operating at least one camera of a vehicle, camera system, computer program, data carrier and vehicle

DE102024207234B3Active Publication Date: 2025-11-06AUMOVIO AUTONOMOUS MOBILITY GERMANY GMBH
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Application Number
DE102024207234
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-31
Publication Date
2025-11-06
Estimated Expiration
2044-07-31

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Technical Problem

Existing vehicle cameras struggle to provide optimal imaging quality for objects at varying distances and spectral ranges due to the limited depth of field and spectral focus of lenses, which affects the recognition and interpretation of environmental objects, especially in driver assistance systems.

Method used

The position of the image sensor is adjusted along the optical axis based on vehicle speed and environmental information, allowing it to focus on relevant objects and spectral ranges, enhancing imaging quality and facilitating better object recognition and classification.

Benefits of technology

This adjustment improves the visibility and computer-assisted evaluation of vehicle environments by optimizing focus and spectral representation, thereby enhancing the functionality of driver assistance systems.

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Abstract

Method for operating at least one camera (3) of a vehicle (1), wherein the camera (3) has an image sensor (14) for recording camera images, a lens arrangement (17) comprising at least one lens (16) and at least one actuator (20) by means of which the image sensor (14) is movable at least along an optical axis (15) of the camera (3) relative to the lens arrangement (17) in at least two arrangement positions (22 - 24), wherein the position of the image sensor (14) on the optical axis (15) is adjusted depending on a current vehicle speed, is adjusted depending on environmental information describing at least a part of the vehicle environment and / or is continuously changed between at least two arrangement positions (22 - 24).
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