Vehicle Camera View Swiping for Intuitive Multi-View Navigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle camera systems lack an intuitive interface for navigating through multiple camera views, making it difficult for users to access and switch between various perspectives effectively.
Innovation Solution
A user interface that allows users to navigate between camera views using swipe inputs on a touch screen, with visual indicators showing available views and transitions between camera views based on swipe direction, enabling seamless switching between front, back, bed, top, and side views.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If multiple camera views are provided for vehicle monitoring, then the information completeness is improved, but the complexity of navigating between views increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic view switching where the camera view changes based on real-time vehicle state (reversing, parking, obstacle detection). The system automatically transitions between front, rear, side, and top views depending on operational context, eliminating the need for manual navigation while maintaining complete surveillance coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where sensor data (ultrasonic sensors, reverse gear status, steering angle) automatically triggers appropriate camera view selection. This closed-loop control ensures the correct view is displayed without user intervention, reducing interface complexity while maintaining information completeness
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual navigation through camera views is implemented, then the user control is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The camera system performs self-service by automatically selecting and switching views based on vehicle operational state. The system monitors gear position, steering input, and obstacle proximity to autonomously determine the most relevant camera view, eliminating manual navigation operations while maintaining adaptability to different driving scenarios
Solution Approach 2:
The camera system serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides manual view selection capability when needed while also performing automatic view switching based on vehicle state. This multi-functionality allows the system to adapt to both user-controlled and autonomous operation modes, maintaining versatility while simplifying common operations
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AI summary
A vehicle includes multiple cameras that capture images or videos from a variety of perspectives with respect to the vehicle. A user interface within the vehicle provides a visual display of one or more camera views that is selectable and configurable by the user. Swiping on the user interface while a first camera view is displayed modifies the display by accessing and displaying a second camera view. Multiple camera view windows may be displayed side-by-side, with the display of each of the camera view windows capable of modification by user swiping of the user interface.