Blind Spot Camera System with Multi-Angle Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Operators of vehicles, such as cars, planes, and boats, face limitations in visibility due to blind spots, which can lead to reduced operational safety and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A display and video system is implemented, featuring multiple cameras positioned at different heights and depths on the vehicle's frame, with screens to display images from these cameras, providing additional viewing areas and enhancing depth perception.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If multiple cameras are positioned at different heights and depths on the vehicle's frame, then visibility of blind spots is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The blind spot monitoring system is divided into multiple independent camera units positioned at different locations (front, rear, sides) of the vehicle. Each camera captures a specific sector of the blind spot area, and the displayed images are selectively presented based on vehicle operation state, thereby improving comprehensive visibility while managing system complexity through modular segmentation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from traditional single-plane mirrors to multi-dimensional spatial distribution of cameras at various heights and depths around the vehicle. This three-dimensional arrangement of imaging devices enables comprehensive coverage of blind spots from multiple perspectives, significantly enhancing visibility information while the selective display mechanism manages the complexity of processing multiple viewpoints.
2Loss of information
If additional viewing areas are provided through multiple cameras, then operator awareness is enhanced, but use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system activates multiple cameras and displays based on periodic or event-driven conditions such as vehicle turning, lane changes, or detected blind spot occupancy. Rather than continuously operating all cameras and displays, the system selectively activates imaging and display functions according to operational state, thereby enhancing operator awareness when needed while reducing overall energy consumption through conditional periodic operation.
3Area of stationary object
If cameras are mounted on the vehicle frame at various positions, then comprehensive blind spot coverage is achieved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The camera system is segmented into multiple independently mountable units that can be installed at different vehicle locations (front bumper, rear bumper, side mirrors, etc.). Each camera unit is designed as a separate module with standardized mounting interfaces, allowing flexible installation to achieve comprehensive blind spot coverage while simplifying the manufacturing and installation process through modular design.
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AI summary
There is disclosed a viewing system coupled to a motor vehicle having a frame having a roof, at least one support, and a body with the at least one support supporting the roof over the body. The system can comprise at least one camera, at least one screen coupled to the support. In addition, each camera is coupled to the at least one support and wherein said at least one screen is in communication with the first set of cameras, wherein said at least one screen displays images presented by the first set of cameras. This device can provide additional view in the blind spot of the vehicle.