Vehicle image system and vehicle

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention discloses a vehicle image system and a vehicle, the system is used for being arranged on the vehicle, and the system comprises a long-range camera shooting unit which is arranged at the front part of the vehicle to acquire a first image about the environment in front of the vehicle; the plurality of all-round camera units are arranged outside the vehicle in the circumferential direction of the vehicle so as to obtain a second image about the circumferential environment of the vehicle, and the plurality of all-round camera units are further used for being in communication connection with a signal lamp circuit of the vehicle so as to obtain a switch level signal indicating the operation intention of the vehicle; a display; the processor is in communication connection with the long-range camera shooting unit, the multiple look-around camera shooting units and the display to receive the switch level signal, the first image and the second image, and controls the display to display a target picture associated with the vehicle operation intention according to the switch level signal; wherein the target picture comprises at least one of the following pictures: a picture generated based on the first image, a picture generated based on the second image, and a picture generated by splicing the first image and at least one second image.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle driver assistance technology, and more particularly to a vehicle imaging system and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With societal development, vehicles have become an essential mode of transportation in daily life. Traffic accidents are caused by a variety of factors, such as driver fatigue, blind spots that cannot be identified, and vehicle malfunctions. Therefore, ensuring vehicle safety can be approached from multiple angles.

[0003] Regarding the issue of blind spots in vehicles, panoramic imaging technology has been widely adopted in small and medium-sized vehicles, but it lacks effective panoramic environmental perception capabilities for large vehicles and certain special vehicles. Existing aftermarket imaging systems often suffer from drawbacks such as complex installation and poor compatibility, which generally limit the driver's ability to have real-time, complete, and clear control over the vehicle's surroundings, thereby affecting driving safety and ease of operation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application discloses a vehicle imaging system and a vehicle. By modifying an existing vehicle, a flexibly adjustable long-range camera unit and multiple surround-view camera units are added, and the images are processed by a processor to transmit the vehicle's operating intentions. Figure 1 The image is displayed on the monitor so that the driver can obtain information about the vehicle's surrounding environment, thus ensuring driving safety.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, embodiments of this application disclose a vehicle imaging system, which is configured to be installed in a vehicle, and the vehicle imaging system includes: A long-range camera unit is disposed at the front of the vehicle, and the long-range camera unit is capable of acquiring a first image of the environment in front of the vehicle; Multiple surround-view camera units are arranged around the vehicle on the outside of the vehicle. The multiple surround-view camera units are able to acquire a second image of the vehicle's surrounding environment. The multiple surround-view camera units are also used to communicate with the vehicle's signal light circuit to obtain switch level signals indicating the vehicle's operating intention. A display is installed in the driver's cab of the vehicle; The processor is communicatively connected to the far-view camera unit, the plurality of surround-view camera units, and the display. The processor is capable of receiving the switch level signal, the first image, and the second image, and controlling the display to display a target image associated with the vehicle's operating intention based on the switch level signal. The target image includes at least one of the following: an image generated based on the first image, an image generated based on the second image, and an image generated by stitching the first image and at least one second image together.

[0006] In one possible implementation, the far-view camera unit includes a first low-light module and an infrared module, the first low-light module and the infrared module are arranged vertically, and the field of view of the first low-light module is greater than or equal to the field of view of the infrared module. The processor can fuse the low-light image acquired by the first low-light module with the infrared image acquired by the infrared module to generate the first image.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the surround-view camera unit includes a second low-light module, and the field of view of the distant camera unit overlaps with the field of view of at least one of the second low-light modules of the surround-view camera unit.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the long-range camera unit is mounted on the vehicle via a first mounting assembly for mounting at the front of the vehicle, and the long-range camera unit is rotatable relative to the first mounting assembly when the first mounting assembly is in a released state.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the surround-view camera unit is mounted on the vehicle via a second mounting assembly, the second mounting assembly comprising: A locking mechanism is provided, in which the surround-view camera unit is clamped; A fixing mechanism is provided on the outside of the vehicle along the circumference of the vehicle, and the locking mechanism is fixed to the fixing mechanism.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the locking mechanism includes: A fixed bracket is provided around the perimeter of the surround-view camera unit; A locking block, which can cooperate with the fixing bracket to fix the surround-view camera unit, the locking block having a first inclined surface; A wedge is disposed below the locking block, the wedge having a second inclined surface, the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface being in contact and capable of relative sliding; The screw passes through the fixed bracket and is threadedly connected to the wedge block; When the screw is rotated, the wedge block can be driven to move in a first direction, thereby enabling the locking block to move in a second direction to clamp or release the surround-view camera unit. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the fixing mechanism is threaded or magnetically connected to the vehicle.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the display includes: The power module is used to be electrically connected to the vehicle power supply module to obtain electrical signals. The power module is also electrically connected to the far-view camera unit and the plurality of surround-view camera units.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the display is disposed on the vehicle via a third mounting component, the third mounting component comprising: An adsorption component includes an adsorption surface and a locking plate. The adsorption surface can be used to adsorb onto the inner surface of the vehicle's cab. The locking plate is disposed on the side of the adsorption component opposite to the adsorption surface. By pressing or lifting the locking plate, the adsorption component can be adsorbed or released onto the inner surface of the vehicle's cab. The first adjustment shaft is located on the side of the adsorption element that is away from the adsorption surface; The first rod, one end of which is fixedly connected to the first adjusting shaft; The second adjusting shaft is fixedly connected to the other end of the first rod; The mounting bracket is connected to the second adjustment shaft and can rotate relative to the second adjustment shaft, and the display is mounted on the mounting bracket.

[0014] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle, including: Vehicle body; The vehicle imaging system as described in any one of the first aspects above is installed on the vehicle body.

[0015] The vehicle imaging system provided in this application modification the vehicle by adding a long-range camera unit, multiple surround-view camera units, a display, and a processor. The multiple surround-view camera units are intelligently linked with the vehicle's signal light circuit, enabling the processor to automatically switch or stitch together the corresponding surrounding environment images according to the vehicle's operating intentions. This effectively expands the driver's field of vision, reduces the driver's blind spots, and effectively improves the driving safety and operational convenience of various vehicles in complex environments.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 A structural block diagram of a vehicle imaging system provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a distant-view camera unit in a vehicle imaging system provided in this application embodiment; Figure 3 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of a surround-view camera unit and a second mounting assembly in a vehicle imaging system provided in this application embodiment; Figure 4 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of a surround-view camera unit and a second mounting assembly in a vehicle imaging system provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of a display in a vehicle imaging system provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This application provides a schematic diagram illustrating the connection relationship between a vehicle imaging system and a vehicle. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a third mounting component in a vehicle imaging system provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1-Vehicle imaging system, 10-Long-range camera unit, 101-First low-light module, 102-Infrared module, 20-Surround view camera unit, 201-Second low-light module, 30-Display, 40-First mounting component, 50-Second mounting component, 501-Locking mechanism, 5011-Fixing bracket, 5012-Locking block, 5013-Wedge block, 5014-Screw, 5015-Nut, 502-Fixing mechanism, 60-Third mounting component, 601-Adsorption component, 6011-Adsorption surface, 6012-Locking pressure plate, 602-First adjusting shaft, 603-First rod, 604-Second adjusting shaft, 605-Mounting bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0022] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, components, or parts (which may be the same or different in specific type and construction), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, components, or parts. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 1This application provides a vehicle imaging system 1, which is installed on a vehicle. In this application embodiment, the vehicle on which the vehicle imaging system 1 is installed can be a special vehicle such as a transport vehicle, engineering vehicle, or fire truck, or a common passenger vehicle. It should be noted that the vehicle imaging system 1 provided in this application embodiment can be modified for vehicles that do not have panoramic imaging capabilities, enabling drivers to promptly grasp the specific situation of the vehicle's surrounding environment while driving. Therefore, the vehicle imaging system 1 in this application embodiment is essentially a vehicle auxiliary device.

[0026] The vehicle imaging system 1 includes a long-range camera unit 10. The long-range camera unit 10 is located at the front of the vehicle and is capable of acquiring a first image of the environment in front of the vehicle.

[0027] The vehicle imaging system 1 includes multiple surround-view camera units 20. The multiple surround-view camera units 20 are arranged around the periphery of the vehicle on the outside of the vehicle. The multiple surround-view camera units 20 are capable of acquiring second images of the vehicle's surrounding environment. The multiple surround-view camera units 20 are also used to communicate with the vehicle's signal light circuit to obtain switch level signals indicating the vehicle's operating intentions.

[0028] Specifically, the far-view camera unit 10 can be mounted on the vehicle's hood, and multiple surround-view camera units 20 can be positioned around the vehicle's perimeter. The spacing between two adjacent surround-view camera units 20 can be adjusted according to the actual conditions of the vehicle. The multiple surround-view camera units 20 are communicatively connected to the vehicle's signal light circuit, thus enabling them to obtain different switching level signals when the vehicle performs operations such as turning or reversing.

[0029] The vehicle imaging system 1 includes a display 30. The display 30 is located in the driver's cab of the vehicle.

[0030] The vehicle imaging system 1 includes a processor. The processor is communicatively connected to a far-view camera unit 10, multiple surround-view camera units 20, and a display 30. The processor can receive a switch level signal, a first image, and a second image, and control the display 30 to display a target image associated with the vehicle's operating intention based on the switch level signal. The target image includes at least one of the following: an image generated based on the first image, an image generated based on the second image, and an image generated by stitching together the first image and at least one second image.

[0031] The processor can be installed in the vehicle's cab along with the display 30. The processor receives the on / off level signals of different traffic lights in the vehicle's signal light circuit and displays the relevant target images on the display 30, allowing the driver to obtain specific information about the vehicle's surroundings. For example, when the vehicle is preparing to turn left, the driver activates the left turn signal. At this time, the processor receives the on / off level signal of the left turn signal and automatically stitches together the images obtained by multiple surround-view camera units, reflecting the blind spots during a left turn, and the first image obtained by the distant view camera unit, and displays them on the display. While receiving the first image and multiple second images, the processor can also stitch the first image with at least one second image according to the actual situation of the vehicle, allowing the driver to have a clearer understanding of the vehicle's surroundings.

[0032] Thus, the vehicle imaging system 1 provided in this application modification vehicle by adding a long-range camera unit 10, multiple surround-view camera units 20, a display 30 and a processor, and making the multiple surround-view camera units 20 intelligently linked with the vehicle signal light circuit, thereby enabling the processor to automatically switch or stitch together the corresponding surrounding environment images according to the vehicle's operating intention, effectively expanding the driver's field of vision, reducing the driver's blind spots when driving the vehicle, and effectively improving the driving safety and operational convenience of various vehicles in complex environments.

[0033] In some embodiments, the far-view camera unit 10 includes a first low-light module 101 and an infrared module 102. The first low-light module 101 and the infrared module 102 are arranged vertically, and the field of view of the first low-light module 101 is greater than or equal to the field of view of the infrared module 102.

[0034] The processor can fuse the low-light image acquired by the first low-light module 101 with the infrared image acquired by the infrared module 102 to generate a first image.

[0035] To enable the vehicle imaging system 1 to adapt to day and night environments, a first low-light module 101 and an infrared module 102 are provided in the far-view camera unit 10. The first low-light module 101 can acquire a low-light image of the front of the vehicle and send the low-light image to the processor. The infrared module 102 can acquire an infrared image of the front of the vehicle and send the infrared image to the processor. After receiving the low-light image and the infrared image, the processor can fuse the low-light image and the infrared image to generate a first image that reflects the situation in front of the vehicle.

[0036] The first low-light module 101 and the infrared module 102 are arranged vertically. This design makes the low-light image acquired by the first low-light module 101 and the infrared image acquired by the infrared module 102 more similar in perspective. This provides a more convenient condition for the subsequent processor to fuse the infrared image and the low-light image. At the same time, the similar perspective also allows the first image to better reflect the surrounding situation of the vehicle and avoids the first image obtained by fusion from being blurry or distorted due to different angles.

[0037] In order to enable the vehicle imaging system 1 to better cover the surrounding environment of the vehicle, the field of view of the first low-light module 101 can be larger than the field of view of the infrared module 102, so that the low-light image collected by the first low-light module 101 has a certain overlap area with the second image collected by at least one surround-view camera unit 20, and it is also convenient to stitch the first image and the second image together for display.

[0038] In the above embodiments, by vertically integrating the first low-light module 101 with a larger field of view and the infrared module 102 in the far-view camera unit 10 and having them work together, all-weather, multi-modal perception of the environment in front of the vehicle is achieved. The processor fuses the low-light image and the infrared image, enhancing the clarity and detail of the first image in nighttime or low-light environments. At the same time, the larger field of view of the first low-light module 101 provides an overlapping area for seamless stitching with the second image acquired by the surround-view camera unit 20, thereby further improving the vehicle imaging system 1's ability to continuously and reliably monitor the environment in front of and around the vehicle under complex lighting conditions.

[0039] In some embodiments, the surround-view camera unit 20 includes a second low-light module 201. The field of view of the distant-view camera unit 10 overlaps with the field of view of the second low-light module 201 of at least one surround-view camera unit 20.

[0040] To avoid blind spots in the vehicle imaging system 1, the installation position of the surround-view camera unit 20 needs to be adjusted during installation to ensure that the second image captured by the second low-light module 201 in at least one surround-view camera unit 20 can partially overlap with the low-light image captured by the first low-light module 101 in the far-view camera unit 10. This ensures that the first and second images can cover the surrounding environment of the vehicle and also improves the efficiency of stitching the first and second images together.

[0041] The above embodiment, through precise planning and debugging of the overlapping area between the second low-light module 201 in the surround-view camera unit 20 and the field of view of the far-view camera unit 10, effectively eliminates the monitoring blind spots in the vehicle imaging system 1, ensuring continuous and seamless coverage of the vehicle's surrounding environment. Simultaneously, the overlapping field of view not only enhances the reliability of the vehicle imaging system 1 in fully perceiving the vehicle's surrounding environment but also provides the necessary overlap information for rapid and accurate stitching between the first and second images, thereby improving the coherence of the panoramic view and enhancing the installation adaptability of the vehicle imaging system 1 in actual modifications.

[0042] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the long-range camera unit 10 is mounted on the vehicle via a first mounting component 40, which is used to mount the vehicle at the front. The long-range camera unit 10 can rotate relative to the first mounting component 40 when the first mounting component 40 is in a released state.

[0043] Specifically, the first mounting component 40 can be fixed to the front of the vehicle with screws, or a magnet can be added to the first mounting component 40 to allow it to adhere to the front of the vehicle. The remote camera unit 10 can be loosened or tightened with the first mounting component 40 by adjusting the screws. When the screws are loose, the pitch angle of the remote camera unit 10 can be adjusted. When the appropriate angle is reached, the angle of the remote camera unit 10 can be fixed by tightening the screws.

[0044] In this embodiment, the adjustable-angle first mounting component 40 provides a flexible mounting solution for the far-view camera unit 10 and allows for convenient adjustment of the pitch angle of the far-view camera unit 10. This enables the vehicle imaging system 1 to quickly adapt to the front contours of different vehicle models, ensuring a better field of view on different vehicles. This effectively improves the installation convenience and adaptability of the vehicle imaging system 1 during vehicle modification.

[0045] In some embodiments, the surround-view camera unit 20 is disposed on the vehicle via a second mounting assembly 50, the second mounting assembly 50 including a locking mechanism 501, in which the surround-view camera unit 20 is clamped.

[0046] The second mounting assembly 50 includes a fixing mechanism 502. The fixing mechanism 502 is disposed on the exterior of the vehicle along the circumference of the vehicle, and the locking mechanism 501 is fixed to the fixing mechanism 502.

[0047] Specifically, the locking mechanism 501 can be designed to fit the shape of the surround-view camera unit 20, so that the surround-view camera unit 20 can be more stably clamped in the locking mechanism 501. The fixing mechanism 502 can be located below the locking mechanism 501, and the fixing mechanism 502 can fit against the exterior of the vehicle and be fixed relative to the vehicle.

[0048] In the above embodiments, the second mounting assembly 50, consisting of a locking mechanism 501 and a fixing mechanism 502, enables a stable and flexible installation of the surround-view camera unit 20. The locking mechanism 501, which conforms to the shape of the surround-view camera unit 20, securely clamps the unit and provides vibration protection. The fixing mechanism 502, supporting various fixing methods such as magnetic attraction or screws, better adapts to the external curved surfaces of different vehicle models, allowing for quick installation and fine-tuning of angles. This improves the installation efficiency of the vehicle imaging system 1 in vehicle modification, enabling it to adapt widely to different installation locations and facilitating subsequent maintenance and adjustments.

[0049] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the locking mechanism 501 includes a fixed bracket 5011. The fixed bracket 5011 is disposed around the perimeter of the surround-view camera unit 20.

[0050] The locking mechanism 501 includes a locking block 5012. The locking block 5012 can cooperate with the fixed bracket 5011 to fix the surround-view camera unit 20, and the locking block 5012 has a first inclined surface.

[0051] The locking mechanism 501 includes a wedge 5013. The wedge 5013 is disposed below the locking block 5012, and the wedge 5013 has a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are in contact and can slide relative to each other.

[0052] The locking mechanism 501 includes a screw 5014. The screw 5014 passes through the fixed bracket 5011 and is threadedly connected to the wedge block 5013.

[0053] When the rotating screw 5014 is rotated, it can drive the wedge block 5013 to move in the first direction, and then the locking block 5012 can move in the second direction to clamp or release the surround view camera unit 20. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0054] For example, the surround-view camera unit 20 may have a spherical protrusion, and the portion of the mounting bracket 5011 that contacts the surround-view camera unit 20 may be designed as a spherical groove that fits into the spherical protrusion of the surround-view camera unit 20, thereby enabling the surround-view camera unit 20 to be more stably fixed in the mounting bracket 5011. Y and Z coordinate markings are provided on the spherical protrusion of the surround-view camera unit 20, and correspondingly, the spherical groove of the mounting bracket 5011 is also provided with graduations that correspond to the Y and Z coordinate markings, so as to facilitate the adjustment of the angle of the surround-view camera unit 20 during installation. Preferably, the side of the locking block 5012 that contacts the surround-view camera unit 20 is also designed as a spherical groove that fits into the spherical protrusion of the surround-view camera unit 20, thereby enabling it to cooperate with the mounting bracket 5011 to more securely fix the surround-view camera unit 20 between the locking block 5012 and the mounting bracket 5011. A first inclined surface is provided on the side of the locking block 5012 facing away from the surround-view camera unit 20, and a second inclined surface is provided on the side of the wedge block 5013 that contacts the locking block 5012. The locking block 5012 and the wedge block 5013 can slide relative to each other through the first and second inclined surfaces. A threaded hole is provided in the center of the wedge block 5013, and the screw 5014 can move relative to the wedge block 5013 through the threaded hole.

[0055] The locking mechanism 501 also includes a nut 5015. After the wedge block 5013 tightens the locking block 5012, the nut 5015 can be tightened on the screw 5014 to fasten and limit the wedge block 5013, thereby reducing the possibility of relative displacement between the wedge block 5013 and the locking block 5012 due to vibration during vehicle operation.

[0056] For example, here Figure 3 The working principle of the locking mechanism 501 is explained using the structural diagram shown as an example. Figure 3 The first direction is horizontal, and the second direction is vertical. When the screw 5014 rotates counterclockwise, the wedge 5013 moves to the left horizontally under the action of the thread. At this time, the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface slide relative to each other, thereby causing the locking block 5012 to move downward vertically, thus adjusting the shooting angle of the surround-view camera unit 20 clamped between the fixed bracket 5011 and the locking block 5012. When the screw 5014 rotates clockwise, the wedge 5013 moves to the right horizontally under the action of the thread. At this time, the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface slide relative to each other, allowing the locking block 5012 to move upward vertically, thereby fixing the surround-view camera unit 20 clamped between the fixed bracket 5011 and the locking block 5012.

[0057] In the above embodiment, the locking mechanism 501 drives the wedge block 5013 to engage with the inclined surface of the locking block 5012 via the screw 5014, thereby converting the horizontal screwing motion into a vertical locking force, achieving a firm and precise clamping of the surround-view camera unit 20. The shapes of the fixed bracket 5011 and the locking block 5012 conform to the shape of the surround-view camera unit 20, increasing the contact area and stability between the fixed bracket 5011 and the locking block 5012 and the surround-view camera unit 20, thus effectively resisting vibrations and impacts during vehicle operation. The entire locking mechanism 501 is simple to operate and easy to adjust, requiring no complex tools to complete the installation and fastening of the surround-view camera unit 20, improving the efficiency of installation and adjustment of the surround-view camera unit 20, and also enhancing its adaptability to different vehicle models.

[0058] In some embodiments, the fixing mechanism 502 is threaded or magnetically connected to the vehicle.

[0059] The mounting mechanism 502 can be magnetically attached to the exterior of the vehicle or fixed with screws. Magnetic attachment is suitable for metal bodies with magnetic properties, while for non-magnetic bodies, only drilling is required at the location where the surround-view camera unit 20 needs to be installed, requiring minimal modifications to the vehicle and facilitating disassembly.

[0060] In the above embodiments, the magnetic connection is suitable for metal car bodies, enabling quick installation and removal without drilling, effectively protecting the original appearance of the vehicle and facilitating temporary adjustments; while the threaded connection provides a more robust long-term fixation solution, applicable to non-metallic car bodies or parts requiring higher stability. Both methods achieve reliable installation with minimal vehicle modifications, lowering the threshold and time cost of vehicle modification, and enabling the vehicle imaging system 1 to easily adapt to the different materials and structures of various car models.

[0061] In some embodiments, the display 30 includes a power module. The power module is electrically connected to the vehicle power supply module to obtain electrical signals, and is also electrically connected to the far-view camera unit 10 and the plurality of surround-view camera units 20.

[0062] The display 30 relies on the vehicle power supply module for power, but it also contains a power module. The vehicle power supply module can charge the power module, enabling it to power the far-view camera unit 10 and the multiple surround-view camera units 20. For example, the appearance of the display 30 can be as follows: Figure 5 As shown, the connection between the vehicle imaging system 1 and the vehicle is as follows: Figure 6 As shown.

[0063] The above embodiment integrates the power module into the display 30, which uniformly receives power from the vehicle and distributes it to the far-view camera unit 10 and multiple surround-view camera units 20, achieving centralized management of the power supply for the vehicle imaging system 1. Powering the far-view camera unit 10 and multiple surround-view camera units 20 through the power module in the display 30 simplifies the complexity of wiring during vehicle modifications, reduces interference from multiple power sources on the vehicle's circuitry, and improves power supply stability and security through single-point access. It also facilitates daily maintenance and troubleshooting, making the installation and operation of the entire vehicle imaging system 1 more efficient and reliable.

[0064] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 The display 30 is mounted on the vehicle via a third mounting assembly 60, which includes an adsorption member 601. The adsorption member 601 includes an adsorption surface 6011 and a locking plate 6012. The adsorption surface 6011 can be used to adsorb onto the inner surface of the vehicle's cab. The locking plate 6012 is disposed on the side of the adsorption member 601 facing away from the adsorption surface 6011. By pressing or lifting the locking plate 6012, the adsorption member 601 can be adsorbed or released from the inner surface of the vehicle's cab.

[0065] The third mounting assembly 60 includes a first adjusting shaft 602. The first adjusting shaft 602 is disposed on the side of the adsorption member 601 opposite to the adsorption surface 6011.

[0066] The third mounting assembly 60 includes a first rod 603. One end of the first rod 603 is fixedly connected to the first adjusting shaft 602.

[0067] The third mounting assembly 60 includes a second adjusting shaft 604. The second adjusting shaft 604 is fixedly connected to the other end of the first rod 603.

[0068] The third mounting assembly 60 includes a mounting bracket 605. The mounting bracket 605 is connected to and rotatable relative to the second adjustment shaft 604, and the display 30 is mounted on the mounting bracket 605.

[0069] The display 30 is mounted on a mounting bracket 605 in the third mounting assembly 60 and secured in the vehicle cab by a suction cup 601 in the third mounting assembly 60. For example, the suction cup 601 can be a glass suction cup capable of adhering to the glass of the vehicle cab. When using the vehicle imaging system 1, the driver can flexibly adjust the position of the display 30 according to their own habits using the first adjustment axis 602 and the second adjustment axis 604 in the third mounting assembly 60, thereby improving the convenience of the vehicle imaging system 1.

[0070] In the above embodiments, by designing a third mounting component 60 that combines adsorption fixing with a multi-axis adjustment mechanism, the display 30 is installed in the driver's cab in a flexible, stable, and damage-free manner. The adsorption component 601 can be quickly installed and removed inside the driver's cab without drilling, protecting the vehicle's interior. The adjustment mechanism, consisting of the first adjustment shaft 602, the first rod 603, and the second adjustment shaft 604, allows the display 30 to be finely adjusted in position and angle in multiple degrees of freedom, enabling the driver to customize the optimal viewing position according to their personal viewing habits. This improves the ease of installation, comfort of use, and human-machine interaction adaptability of the vehicle imaging system 1.

[0071] This application also provides a vehicle that includes the vehicle imaging system 1 provided in any of the above embodiments. The vehicle provided in this application has the beneficial effects of any of the above embodiments of the vehicle imaging system 1 because it has the vehicle imaging system 1 provided in any of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0072] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A vehicle imaging system, characterized in that, The vehicle imaging system is installed in a vehicle and includes: A long-range camera unit is disposed at the front of the vehicle, and the long-range camera unit is capable of acquiring a first image of the environment in front of the vehicle; Multiple surround-view camera units are arranged around the vehicle on the outside of the vehicle. The multiple surround-view camera units are able to acquire a second image of the vehicle's surrounding environment. The multiple surround-view camera units are also used to communicate with the vehicle's signal light circuit to obtain switch level signals indicating the vehicle's operating intention. A display is installed in the driver's cab of the vehicle; The processor is communicatively connected to the far-view camera unit, the plurality of surround-view camera units, and the display. The processor is capable of receiving the switch level signal, the first image, and the second image, and controlling the display to display a target image associated with the vehicle's operating intention based on the switch level signal. The target image includes at least one of the following: an image generated based on the first image, an image generated based on the second image, and an image generated by stitching the first image and at least one second image together.

2. The vehicle imaging system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distant camera unit includes a first low-light module and an infrared module. The first low-light module and the infrared module are arranged vertically, and the field of view of the first low-light module is greater than or equal to the field of view of the infrared module. The processor can fuse the low-light image acquired by the first low-light module with the infrared image acquired by the infrared module to generate the first image.

3. The vehicle imaging system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surround-view camera unit includes a second low-light module, and the field of view of the distant camera unit overlaps with the field of view of at least one of the second low-light modules of the surround-view camera unit.

4. The vehicle imaging system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The long-range camera unit is mounted on the vehicle via a first mounting component, which is positioned at the front of the vehicle. The long-range camera unit is capable of rotating relative to the first mounting component when the first mounting component is in a released state.

5. The vehicle imaging system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surround-view camera unit is mounted on the vehicle via a second mounting component, the second mounting component comprising: A locking mechanism is provided, in which the surround-view camera unit is clamped; A fixing mechanism is provided on the outside of the vehicle along the circumference of the vehicle, and the locking mechanism is fixed to the fixing mechanism.

6. The vehicle imaging system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The locking mechanism includes: A fixed bracket is provided around the perimeter of the surround-view camera unit; A locking block, which can cooperate with the fixing bracket to fix the surround-view camera unit, the locking block having a first inclined surface; A wedge is disposed below the locking block, the wedge having a second inclined surface, the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface being in contact and capable of relative sliding; The screw passes through the fixed bracket and is threadedly connected to the wedge block; When the screw is rotated, the wedge block can be driven to move in a first direction, thereby enabling the locking block to move in a second direction to clamp or release the surround-view camera unit. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

7. The vehicle imaging system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixing mechanism is threaded or magnetically connected to the vehicle.

8. The vehicle imaging system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The display includes: The power module is used to be electrically connected to the vehicle power supply module to obtain electrical signals. The power module is also electrically connected to the far-view camera unit and the plurality of surround-view camera units.

9. The vehicle imaging system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The display is mounted on the vehicle via a third mounting component, the third mounting component comprising: An adsorption component includes an adsorption surface and a locking plate. The adsorption surface can be used to adsorb onto the inner surface of the vehicle's cab. The locking plate is disposed on the side of the adsorption component opposite to the adsorption surface. By pressing or lifting the locking plate, the adsorption component can be adsorbed or released onto the inner surface of the vehicle's cab. The first adjustment shaft is located on the side of the adsorption element that is away from the adsorption surface; The first rod, one end of which is fixedly connected to the first adjusting shaft; The second adjusting shaft is fixedly connected to the other end of the first rod; A mounting bracket is connected to the second adjustment shaft and can rotate relative to the second adjustment shaft; the display is mounted on the mounting bracket.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: Vehicle body; The vehicle imaging system as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is disposed on the vehicle body.

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