Vehicle Imaging Station

Abstract

A vehicle imaging station for capturing images of vehicle flaws includes: a tunnel having an entrance and an exit, wherein a tunnel space including a vehicle path having a central axis is defined by one or more walls that define an enclosure between the entrance and the exit; a relatively bright reflective surface; a relatively dark reflective surface; and a camera array having one or more cameras, the camera array having a first field of view that includes a first portion of the tunnel space, where in the first portion, relatively bright images defined by the relatively bright reflective surface are reflected by vehicles moving along the vehicle path and are visible to the camera array; and a second field of view that includes a second portion of the tunnel space, where in the second portion, relatively dark images defined by the relatively dark reflective surface are reflected by vehicles moving along the vehicle path and are visible to the camera array.

Description

[Background technology]

[0001] As a vehicle continues to be used, it may suffer external damage such as scratches.

[0002] Vehicle imaging stations are known that use digital cameras to take images of a vehicle and identify flaws on the vehicle. The present inventors have devised an improved vehicle imaging station that is capable of more accurately detecting flaws on a vehicle compared to known vehicle imaging stations. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle imaging station for capturing images of defects on a vehicle, the vehicle imaging station comprising: a tunnel having an entrance and an exit, wherein a tunnel space including a vehicle path having a central axis is defined by one or more walls defining an enclosure between the entrance and the exit; relatively bright reflective surfaces; relatively dark reflective surfaces; and a camera array having one or more cameras, the camera array having: a first field of view that includes a first portion of the tunnel space, where in the first portion, relatively bright images defined by the relatively bright reflective surfaces are reflected by vehicles moving along the vehicle path and are visible to the camera array; and a second field of view that includes a second portion of the tunnel space, where in the second portion, relatively dark images defined by the relatively dark reflective surfaces are reflected by vehicles moving along the vehicle path and are visible to the camera array.

[0004] Therefore, the vehicle imaging station of the first aspect has a camera array with at least two fields of view: one for viewing bright reflections as the vehicle passes through a tunnel, and another for viewing dark reflections as the vehicle passes through a tunnel. The inventors have discovered that the vehicle imaging station of the first aspect of the present invention can detect vehicle flaws with high accuracy. Depending on the color of the vehicle and the color and / or depth of the flaw, visibility may be high in only one of the bright field of view and the dark field of view. Furthermore, many vehicle and flaw combinations may be visible in only one of the bright field of view and the dark field of view. Therefore, by providing both a relatively bright field of view and a relatively dark field of view in a single vehicle imaging station, the vehicle imaging station of the first aspect can detect vehicle flaws with higher accuracy than conventional vehicle imaging stations.

[0005] The vehicle imaging station may have a second relatively bright reflective surface that is relatively bright compared to the relatively dark reflective surface. In this embodiment, the camera array has a third field of view that includes a third portion of the tunnel space, where a second relatively bright image defined by the second relatively bright reflective surface is reflected by a vehicle traveling along the vehicle path and is visible to the camera array.

[0006] The second relatively bright reflective surface may be relatively brighter than the first relatively bright reflective surface.

[0007] At least one of the relatively dark reflective surface, the relatively bright reflective surface, and the second relatively bright reflective surface may be a non-reflective, non-luminous surface. The inventors have discovered that the presence of a non-reflective, non-luminous surface in the tunnel allows scratches to be more clearly seen. The non-reflective, non-luminous surface may be any surface that scatters more light than it reflects and is not a light source.

[0008] The non-reflective and non-emissive surface may be flat, e.g., substantially unpatterned, to provide a blank reflective image to the camera array that can easily identify any flaws in the vehicle.

[0009] The non-reflective, non-emissive surfaces can be planar or flat, and at least one of the relatively dark reflective surface, the relatively bright reflective surface, and the second relatively bright reflective surface can be an illuminated surface. For example, in some embodiments, each surface can optionally be illuminated at three distinct brightness levels. In other embodiments, one or both of the two relatively bright reflective surfaces can optionally include an emissive surface, each having a different brightness level.

[0010] If a second relatively bright reflective surface is provided, the second relatively bright reflective surface may include a structured light source, such that a third field of view of the camera array that can see the structured light source as the vehicle passes through the tunnel allows any dips in the vehicle to be accurately recorded in the second relatively bright image.

[0011] A light source separate from the light emitting surface may be provided and positioned to direct light into the tunnel.

[0012] The camera array may have a single camera, the field of view of the single camera including a first field of view and a second field of view, and in some embodiments includes a third field of view.

[0013] Alternatively, each field of view may be defined by a separate camera in the camera array, in which embodiment the cameras in the camera array may be positioned between the reflective surfaces.

[0014] The first field of view, the second field of view, and the optionally selectable third field of view define a first set of field areas that, when aligned, can detect scratches, and optionally dents, in areas of the vehicle, such as the top, sides, or portions thereof.

[0015] The imaging station further has one or more sets of viewing areas, at least one of which is located on the opposite side of the central axis of the vehicle path from the first set of viewing areas, and one of which is located on the roof surface of the tunnel facing the vehicle path so as to capture an image of the roof.

[0016] The side walls and roof may be generally planar or flat, with the roof extending perpendicular to the side walls to form a tunnel of rectangular cross section, or alternatively, the tunnel may have an arc-shaped or other curved cross section.

[0017] The ends of the side walls define an opening and an outlet, ie, the opening and outlet may have approximately the same cross-sectional area as the rest of the tunnel.

[0018] Additionally, the ends of the side walls can extend inwardly toward one another to define angled end wall portions that define the entrance and exit. With this arrangement, the central portion of the tunnel can have a relatively large cross-sectional area to accommodate equipment, while the entrance and exit areas can each be relatively small to reduce the amount of light traveling into the tunnel.

[0019] Also, when an inclined end wall portion is provided, the structured light source may be incident on the inner surface of the inclined end wall portion. The structured light image may be positioned at or adjacent to the tunnel, thereby reducing the likelihood that a vehicle driver will look directly at the structured light image when the vehicle enters the tunnel.

[0020] The entrance can be separate from the exit, with a linear vehicle path between the entrance and the exit. The entrance and the exit can be aligned. The linear path facilitates vehicle passage.

[0021] The imaging station may have one or more additional cameras that capture images of the front and / or rear, underside, and / or wheels or tires of the vehicle, allowing the system to image license plates and record the condition of the wheels, tires, and underside.

[0022] The imaging station may comprise a data processor, such as a general purpose computer, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or the like, configured to receive input from the camera, store the received input in computer memory, and / or transmit the received input to a remote device. It may have a processor or controller.

[0023] The controller can execute a program that triggers the camera, and the controller can be configured to trigger the camera in response to criteria including input from one or more sensors and / or the satisfaction of a time condition.

[0024] The imaging station can have one or more sensors connected to the controller. The imaging station can have, for example, an acoustic transducer such as a microphone to detect engine noise, a proximity sensor to detect vehicles approaching an opening, and / or a vehicle speed sensor, and the controller can use the sensors to synchronize the cameras, stitch images together to form a continuous image of part or all of the vehicle, and adjust camera settings such as shutter speed. In embodiments where the camera array consists of a single camera, the controller can be configured to stitch together multiple fields of view of the single camera to form a continuous image of part or all of the vehicle. The controller can execute a program for color matching, which adjusts camera settings depending on the color of the vehicle.

[0025] According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle imaging station for capturing images of scratches and dents on a vehicle, the vehicle imaging station comprising: a tunnel having an entrance and an exit, wherein one or more walls defining an enclosure between the entrance and the exit define a tunnel space including a vehicle path having a central axis; a structured light source arranged to direct structured light into the vehicle path to irradiate vehicles on the path with a structured light image; a single camera having a first field of view that includes and / or encompasses a structured light portion of the tunnel space from which the structured light image is reflected so as to be visible to the single camera by vehicles moving along the vehicle path; and a second field of view that includes and / or encompasses an unstructured light portion of the tunnel space from which the structured light image is reflected so as not to be visible to the single camera as the vehicle moves along the vehicle path; and a non-reflective, non-emissive surface within the tunnel on the same side of the central axis of the vehicle path as the camera.

[0026] The inventors have discovered that a vehicle imaging station according to a second aspect of the present invention allows for highly accurate detection of dents and scratches on a vehicle in a single pass. The tunnel controls the amount of light noise appearing in the image captured by the camera. A structured light source generates a structured light image that enables a first camera to function as a dent detection camera, where observed deviations from an expected structured pattern based on the known shape of the vehicle indicate a dent. The structured pattern can be, for example, a series of parallel light stripes. A second field of view of the camera functions as a scratch detection camera, and the orientation of the second field of view is controlled by the tunnel. The camera is configured to observe the unstructured light portion of the tunnel space, preventing structured light sources from being reflected directly into the single camera, which may adversely affect the ability to observe flaws on the vehicle. The inventors have discovered that the presence of a non-reflective, non-emissive surface within the tunnel allows flaws to be clearly visualized, even when the only light source in the tunnel is a structured light source. The non-reflective, non-emissive surface can be any surface that is not a light source and that scatters more light than it reflects.

[0027] The features of the first aspect, including the optional features, are equally applicable to the imaging station of the second aspect. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0028] Specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0029] [Figure 1A] FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating a vehicle imaging station according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 1B] FIG. 1B is a diagram showing a cross-sectional profile of the tunnel of FIG. 1A. [Figure 1C] FIG. 1C shows an alternative tunnel cross section. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a system diagram of the controller of the imaging station of FIG. 1A. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a vehicle imaging station according to another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0030] 1A and 1B, a vehicle imaging station according to an embodiment of the present invention is generally designated 10. Vehicle imaging station 10 is configured to capture images of a vehicle 12 that are used to identify damage in the form of scratches on the vehicle's exterior panels or other surfaces.

[0031] Vehicle imaging stations 10 are arranged around a vehicle path 14, which may be any suitable path for vehicle 12 to travel along direction D. In the illustrated embodiment, path 14 is a straight, linear path, but in other embodiments, path 14 may take any form.

[0032] Vehicle imaging station 10 includes a tunnel 16 through which vehicle path 14 passes. In this embodiment, the tunnel has two generally planar sidewall sections 16 a, 16 b joined at the top by a generally planar roof 16 c extending at a right angle to form a single structure. However, in other embodiments, the tunnel can have any suitable cross-sectional shape, such as an arch as shown in additional FIG. 1C.

[0033] The tunnel has an entrance 18 and an exit 20 through which vehicles can enter and exit the tunnel. In this embodiment, the entrance and exit are each located at an end of the tunnel and define a linear vehicle path having a central axis CA. However, in other embodiments, the tunnel may have any suitable shape and may have any number of entrances and / or exits, or in some cases, a single opening that serves as both an entrance and an exit.

[0034] The present inventors have identified that prior art vehicle imaging stations may have difficulty recording vehicle body flaws in images of the vehicle captured by the vehicle imaging station, and propose an improved arrangement that can detect vehicle flaws in a more accurate manner compared to prior art vehicle imaging stations.

[0035] Imaging station 10 includes a relatively bright reflective surface 22 and a relatively dark reflective surface 34. The term reflective surface here means a surface that can be seen by at least one camera of the camera array when reflected back through a vehicle 12 moving along a vehicle path. Also, brightness can refer to color and / or illumination.

[0036] In the illustrated embodiment, the relatively bright reflective surface 22 is a white panel and the relatively dark reflective surface 34 is a gray panel. Both reflective surfaces 22, 34 are non-reflective, non-emissive flat surfaces, such as unpatterned matte surfaces. Thus, the white panel 22 is brighter than the gray panel 34.

[0037] In other embodiments, one or both of the reflective surfaces 22, 34 can be light emitting surfaces, such as a light box. If both are light emitting surfaces, one is brighter than the other in terms of illumination.

[0038] In the illustrated embodiment, the camera array includes first and second cameras 26, 30, although in other embodiments the camera array may include any number of cameras positioned to detect damage to the vehicle 12. The first camera 26 has a first field of view 26a that includes a first portion 28 of the tunnel space, with relatively bright images defined by relatively bright reflective surfaces 22 being reflected by the vehicle 12 and viewed by the camera 26 as the vehicle 12 moves along the vehicle path 14.

[0039] The second camera 30 has a second field of view 30a that includes a second portion 38 of the tunnel space, and a relatively dark image defined by a relatively dark reflective surface 36 is reflected by the vehicle 12 and seen by the camera 30 as the vehicle 12 moves along the vehicle path 14.

[0040] The relatively dark and relatively bright images allow flaws on the vehicle 12 to be more accurately imaged.

[0041] As shown in Figures 1B and 1C, multiple camera sets 26, 30 can be positioned inside the tunnel 16, positioned on the side walls 16a, 16b and roof 16c to form an arch, and can simultaneously image the sides and roof of the vehicle 12.

[0042] Preferably, cameras 26, 30 are positioned so that each can view a different one of reflective surfaces 22, 34.

[0043] When the imaging station is in use, vehicle 12 enters tunnel 16 at entrance 18 and enters a first portion 28 of the tunnel volume. A relatively bright image defined by reflective surface 22 is reflected for viewing by camera 26. The same portion of vehicle 12 then enters a second portion 38 of the tunnel volume. A relatively dark image defined by a relatively dark reflective surface 36 is reflected for viewing by camera 30, the reflected paths being designated by reference numerals 24 and 32.

[0044] With further reference to FIG. 2 , the imaging station 10 may include a data processor or controller 42, such as a general-purpose computer or ASIC, configured to receive input from the camera, store the received input in computer memory 44, and / or transmit the received input to a remote device 46.

[0045] The controller 42 may execute a program configured to trigger the cameras 26, 30. The controller 42 may be configured to trigger some of the cameras 26, 30, FC1, FC2, RC1, RC2, depending on criteria including the presence of input from one or more sensors 48 and / or the satisfaction of a time condition. The imaging station 10 may also include one or more sensors 48 connected to the controller. For example, the imaging station 10 may include an acoustic transducer 48a, such as a microphone, to detect engine noise, a proximity sensor 48b to detect a vehicle approaching an opening, and a vehicle speed sensor 48c, which the controller 42 may use to synchronize the cameras, stitch images together to form a continuous image of part or all of the vehicle, and adjust camera settings such as shutter speed.

[0046] The controller 42 can execute a program for color matching, which adjusts camera settings depending on the vehicle's color. Color matching involves sampling the vehicle's color in or out of the tunnel via cameras. Image processing is then performed to determine the vehicle's color. Depending on the vehicle's color, all cameras in the tunnel can be optimized for color contrast and brightness to capture vehicles of that color. For example, if a white vehicle is being imaged by the system, relatively more light is reflected. On the other hand, a black vehicle reflects relatively less light, resulting in a darker image. Thus, the imaging station can adjust its camera settings to accommodate these color variations.

[0047] An optional general light source 40, such as a light box, may be provided to provide a general light source for the tunnel 16. Increasing the amount of light in the tunnel 16 is preferable because it reduces camera noise, allowing the camera to capture images faster. Multiple general light sources may be provided in the tunnel to illuminate different aspects of the vehicle. However, it is preferable that no general light source be directly visible to the cameras 26a, 30a, especially when capturing images of the vehicle.

[0048] The rear cameras RC1, RC2 may be provided at the entrance 18 of the tunnel, and the front cameras FC1, FC2 may be provided at the exit 20 of the tunnel 16, so that these cameras can capture images of the vehicle 12 as it enters and exits the tunnel space.

[0049] FIG. 3 illustrates a vehicle imaging station 50 according to another embodiment of the present invention. Because the vehicle imaging station 50 according to this embodiment is similar to the vehicle imaging station 10 according to the first embodiment, the following description will focus on the differences for simplicity. Corresponding components are numbered the same. In this embodiment, the camera array comprises a single camera 52 having an overall field of view 52a that includes a field of view that allows for the viewing of the relatively bright panel 22 and a second field of view that allows for the viewing of the relatively dark panel 34 due to reflections on the vehicle 12. The controller is configured to stitch together the respective fields of view of the single camera from image to image to form a continuous image of either a portion of or the entire vehicle.

[0050] The imaging station 50 also includes a dimple detection camera 60 configured to see the reflection of a structured light source 64 on the vehicle 12 .

[0051] The structured light sources 64 can be positioned such that structured light 64a travels toward the vehicle path 14 to illuminate the vehicles 12 on the path 14 with a structured light image (not shown). In this embodiment, the structured light sources 64 extend from the vehicle path 14 up one sidewall 16a, across the roof section 16c, and down the opposite sidewall 16b back toward the vehicle path 14, forming an arch of structured lighting. This arrangement allows the structured light image to be projected onto both sides and the roof of the vehicle 12 as it passes through the structured light sources 64. The structured light sources 64 are light arrays having a set of parallel-arranged LED strips. The LED strips extend across the roof section, from bottom to top, along each light array. The LEDs may be, for example, ultra-bright, cool-white LEDs with a luminous intensity of 2880 lumens / meter. The LED strips can be ED tape. In one example, a set of 20 LED strips can be arranged in a 14.2 mm wide groove with 16 mm spacing, 10 mm backing, and a depth of 9 mm. A semi-opaque frosted diffuser (not shown) can be placed over each strip of LEDs to produce a flat light from each strip of tape.

[0052] In other embodiments, the structured light sources 64 may be configured in any suitable manner, such as by being arranged to project a structured light image onto one or more, or even all, exterior surfaces of the vehicle. For example, each light source may include a laser projector configured to project one or more light patterns.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 1B, multiple pothole detection cameras 60 can be positioned inside the tunnel 16, positioned on the side walls 16a, 16b and roof 16c to form an arch, and simultaneously image the sides and roof of the vehicle 12.

[0054] Each depression detection camera 60 may be positioned with a field of view 68 that includes a structured light portion 64a of the tunnel space such that a structured light image is reflected by vehicles 12 traveling along vehicle path 14 for viewing by depression detection camera 60. Dimple detection cameras 60 are positioned within tunnel 16 such that the stripes reflected by vehicles 64a overlap with the depression camera's field of view 68. The system may also be calibrated to, for example, an average or expected vehicle profile.

[0055] If there is a dent in the body of vehicle 12, the streaky reflection will be distorted around the dent, resulting in, for example, a circular shape in the reflected image. Images captured by dent detection camera 60 can be used retrospectively to analyze whether vehicle 12 had a dent at a given time. Thus, dent detection camera field of view 68 overlaps with reflective streaky image area 64a on vehicle 12.

[0056] In other embodiments, the functionality of the dent detection camera 60 may be provided by a single camera 52, i.e., with a field of view positioned to see the structured light source 64 in reflection by the vehicle 12. In such an embodiment, a single blemish detection field of view may be provided, although this may reduce the ability of the system to detect blemishes on the vehicle 12.

[0057] Additionally, in other embodiments, a dimple detection camera 60 configured to view reflections of structured light sources 64 by vehicles 12 may be incorporated into station 10 as described with reference to FIG.

[0058] In any embodiment, the ends of the side walls can define the opening and exit, i.e., the opening and exit have approximately the same cross-sectional area as the rest of the tunnel. Alternatively, the ends of the side walls can be configured to extend inward toward one another to define angled end wall portions that define the entrance and exit. This arrangement allows the central portion of the tunnel to have a relatively large cross-sectional area to accommodate equipment, while the entrance and exit areas are each relatively small to limit the amount of light traveling into the tunnel. If angled end wall portions are provided, the structured light source can be positioned on or adjacent to the inner surface of the angled end wall portion. This can reduce the likelihood that a vehicle driver will look directly at the structured light image as the vehicle moves into the tunnel.

[0059] In any embodiment, the camera may comprise one or more scan cameras, such as a Hikvision® MV-CA050-10 GC area scan camera. Also, in any embodiment, the camera may be fixed to the tunnel, in which case it conforms to the interior shape of the tunnel, or the camera may be attached to a dedicated mounting structure.

[0060] The vehicle imaging station may include a unique identifier capture system (not shown) for capturing and processing a unique identifier or images associated with a vehicle being imaged by the device, which may be configured to capture, for example, a license plate or chassis number as the vehicle passes through a tunnel.

[0061] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to one or more preferred embodiments, various changes or modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims. The embodiments of the present invention can be extended to configurations with fewer than four scratch detection cameras, for example, a single front camera and a rear camera, and the patterned areas do not need to be between unpatterned areas. The term "comprises" means "includes" or "consists of," and therefore does not exclude the presence of elements or steps other than those listed in any claim or the specification as a whole. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that these measures cannot be used in combination to obtain advantageous effects.

Claims

1. a vehicle imaging station for capturing images of flaws on a vehicle, a tunnel having an entrance and an exit, wherein one or more walls defining an enclosure between the entrance and the exit define a tunnel space including a vehicle path having a central axis; a first relatively bright reflective surface; A relatively dark reflective surface, A flaw detection camera array having one or more cameras, a first field of view that includes a first portion of the tunnel space, wherein a relatively bright image defined by the first relatively bright reflective surface in the first portion is reflected by a vehicle traveling along the vehicle path and is visible to the flaw detection camera array; a second field of view that includes a second portion of the tunnel space, wherein the relatively dark images defined by the relatively dark reflective surfaces in the second portion are reflected by vehicles traveling along the vehicle path and are visible to the flaw detection camera array; and a flaw detection camera array having a structured light source positioned to direct structured light toward the vehicle path to illuminate the vehicle on the vehicle path with a structured light image; a dent detection camera distinct from the blemish detection camera array, the dent detection camera positioned with a field of view that includes a structured light portion of the tunnel space that is reflected by the vehicle traveling along the vehicle path so that the structured light image is visible to the dent detection camera; and and The vehicle imaging station, wherein the first relatively bright reflective surface and the relatively dark reflective surface are different from the structured light source.

2. further comprising a second relatively bright reflective surface; the second relatively bright reflective surface is relatively brighter than the relatively dark reflective surface, the flaw detection camera array has a third field of view that includes a third portion of the tunnel space, and the third a second relatively bright image defined by the second relatively bright reflective surface is reflected by a vehicle traveling along the vehicle path and is visible to the flaw detection camera array.

10. The vehicle imaging station of claim 1.

3. 3. The vehicle imaging station of claim 2, wherein said second relatively bright reflective surface is relatively brighter than said first relatively bright reflective surface.

4. 4. The vehicle imaging station of claim 2 or 3, wherein at least one of the relatively dark reflective surface, the first relatively bright reflective surface, and the second relatively bright reflective surface has a non-reflective, non-emissive surface.

5. 5. The vehicle imaging station of claim 4, wherein said non-reflective, non-emissive surface is flat.

6. 6. The vehicle imaging station of claim 2, wherein at least one of the relatively dark reflective surface, the first relatively bright reflective surface, and the second relatively bright reflective surface is an illuminated surface.

7. 7. The vehicle imaging station of claim 1, wherein the flaw detection camera array comprises a single camera, the field of view of the single camera including the first field of view and the second field of view.

8. 8. A vehicle imaging station according to any preceding claim, wherein each field of view is defined by a separate camera in the flaw detection camera array.

9. the first field of view and the second field of view define a first set of field of view areas, and aligning the first field of view and the second field of view enables flaw detection of an area of ​​a vehicle; The vehicle imaging station further includes one or more sets of viewing areas, at least one of the one or more sets of viewing areas being disposed on an opposite side of the central axis of the vehicle path relative to the first set of viewing areas, and one of the one or more sets of viewing areas being disposed so as to capture an image of the roof of a roof surface of the tunnel facing the vehicle path. A vehicle imaging station according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. 10. The vehicle imaging station of claim 1, further comprising a controller configured to receive images from the cameras of the flaw detection camera array, store the received images in computer memory, and / or transmit the received images to a remote device.

11. 11. The vehicle imaging station of claim 10, wherein the controller executes a program that triggers the cameras of the flaw detection camera array in response to criteria including input from one or more sensors and / or the satisfaction of a time condition.

12. 12. The vehicle imaging station of claim 10 or 11, further comprising one or more sensors connected to the controller.

13. The sensors may include acoustic transducers including microphones to detect engine noise, proximity sensors to detect vehicles approaching an opening, and / or vehicle speed sensors, and the controller may use the sensors to synchronize cameras and stitch images together to display a front view.

13. The vehicle imaging station of claim 12, wherein the station forms a sequence of images of a portion of or the entire vehicle and adjusts camera settings including shutter speed.

14. 14. A vehicle imaging station according to any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein the controller executes a program for colour matching that adjusts camera settings according to the colour of the vehicle.

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