Cabin Camera Placement Above Side Display for Full Interior Imaging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vehicle cabin cameras are often installed at a fixed angle, making it difficult to capture the entire interior without obstructing the driver's view or interfering with their driving.
Innovation Solution
The camera is positioned above a side display and centered within the vehicle, with a distinct inclination angle and connection terminal placement to avoid protrusion and interference, allowing capture of the entire cabin interior.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the camera is installed at a fixed front upper position, then the installation structure is simple, but the shooting angle is fixed and cannot capture the entire vehicle cabin interior
Solution Approach 1:
The camera is positioned on the side display rather than the traditional front upper position, utilizing the lateral dimension to achieve a different shooting perspective. This dimensional shift allows the camera to capture the entire vehicle cabin interior including areas that would be obscured from traditional mounting positions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the camera is installed on the ceiling, then the entire cabin can be captured, but it interferes with the driver's driving and disrupts the interior unity
Solution Approach 1:
The camera is integrated with the side display unit, merging two functional components into a single installation. This combination allows the camera to be positioned at the side display location, which provides adequate imaging range while avoiding interference with the driver's driving and maintaining interior design unity.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera is specifically positioned on the side display located on the passenger side, utilizing the local characteristics of this position to achieve both comprehensive imaging coverage and non-interference with driver operations. The passenger side location naturally provides a better viewing angle for capturing the driver and cabin interior without obstruction.
3Ease of operation
If the connection terminal protrudes from the side display, then the camera can be connected, but it may interfere with the driver's view
Solution Approach 1:
The camera connection terminal is nested within the side display structure, with the terminal positioned in the connection portion between the center display and side display. This nesting arrangement allows electrical connection while keeping the terminal hidden within the display assembly, preventing any obstruction of the driver's view.
Data Source
AI summary
A vehicle includes a center display, a side display for a side camera monitor system, and an imaging camera which is configured to image an interior of a vehicle cabin, wherein the imaging camera is disposed above the side display and is disposed on a center side of the vehicle.