Detachable Vehicle Camera Mount With NFC Position Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle camera systems lack flexibility and reliability, particularly in terms of attachment and integration with various vehicles, and do not efficiently combine images from multiple cameras for enhanced visibility and theft protection.
Innovation Solution
A camera system with a detachable holding device using wireless near-field communication for position data transmission, inductive charging, and a switchable magnet for secure attachment, allowing the camera to be easily attached and removed from different vehicles, and integrated into the vehicle's assistance system for precise image processing and theft protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the camera is permanently attached to the vehicle, then the integration and reliability are improved, but the flexibility and adaptability to different vehicles deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into two separable parts: a mounting device that remains attached to the vehicle and a camera unit that can be detached. The mounting device includes a communication interface that stores position data, while the camera has a separate communication interface that receives this data via near-field communication when brought close to the mounting device. This segmentation allows the camera to be permanently integrated with one vehicle while maintaining the ability to be transferred to other vehicles, resolving the contradiction between integration reliability and vehicle adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the camera is detachably attached to the vehicle, then the flexibility and adaptability are improved, but the integration reliability and position accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device acts as an intermediary between the vehicle and the camera. It stores position data specific to the vehicle-camera configuration and transfers this data to the camera via near-field communication when the camera is attached. This intermediary ensures that even though the camera is detachable, the system maintains reliable position information for image processing and merging, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and integration reliability.
3Ease of operation
If wireless communication is used for position data transmission, then the ease of operation and installation are improved, but the complexity of the communication system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex wired communication systems with wireless near-field communication for position data transmission. The mounting device and camera each have communication interfaces that enable automatic data exchange when the camera is brought close to the mounting device, eliminating the need for physical connections and simplifying installation while maintaining system reliability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables flexible and reliable operation of the camera system across various vehicles, simplifies image processing by providing precise positional data for image merging, and enhances theft protection through secure attachment mechanisms.
Implementation Method 1
The second communication interface is configured to receive position data from the first communication interface via near-field wireless communication when the camera is attached to the mounting device
Implementation Method 2
The camera can be attached to the bracket using magnets
Implementation Method 3
inductive charging
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AI summary
A camera system for a vehicle has: - a holding device (101), which can be fastened to the vehicle and has a first communications interface (102) for wireless communication, - a camera (103), which has a battery (104) and a second communications interface (105) for wireless communication, wherein the camera (103) can be fastened removably to the holding device (101), and wherein the second communications interface (105) is designed, when the camera (103) is fastened to the holding device (101), to receive position data from the first communications interface (102) by means of wireless near-field communication in order to determine a position of the holding device (101) relative to the vehicle.