Integrated Driving Assistance Apparatus for Vehicle Safety
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing driving assistance systems for vehicles operate independently, requiring multiple installations to provide comprehensive night-visibility, lane deviation, and blind spot detection, which is time-consuming and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
An integrated driving assistance apparatus installed in vehicles with a headlight, turn signal light, and side-view mirror, incorporating a detector, infrared emitter, image sensor, and image processor to automatically adjust infrared illumination and process images for lane deviation and blind spot alarms, and optionally generate panoramic images.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple independent driving assistance apparatuses are installed to provide comprehensive vision-based functions, then the completeness of driving assistance functions is improved, but the installation time and effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple independent driving assistance functions (infrared illumination, lane deviation detection, blind spot detection, panoramic imaging) into a single integrated apparatus mounted on the side-view mirror. This merging eliminates the need for multiple separate installations while providing comprehensive vision-based driving assistance functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated driving assistance apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: infrared illumination for night visibility, lane deviation detection, blind spot detection, and panoramic image generation. This multi-functionality allows a single device to replace multiple specialized apparatuses, reducing installation complexity and time.
2Reliability
If separate driving assistance systems are used for night visibility and lane deviation detection, then each function operates independently, but the system complexity and number of components increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple detection and illumination functions into a single integrated apparatus that includes an infrared emitter, image sensor, and processing unit. This consolidation reduces the number of components while maintaining the independent operation of each function through software-controlled processing of image sensor data.
Solution Approach 2:
The image sensor serves multiple purposes: capturing images for night visibility enhancement, detecting lane deviations, identifying blind spot objects, and generating panoramic views. This universal component approach reduces overall system complexity while preserving the reliability of each individual function.
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
Enhances driving safety by providing comprehensive vision-based assistance through integrated functionality, reducing the need for multiple installations and improving driver awareness with automated alerts and enhanced visibility.
Implementation Method 1
the infrared emitter is located on the side-view mirror and irradiates infrared ray when the detector detects that the headlight is turned on
Data Source
AI summary
An integrated driving assistance apparatus is provided, which is installed in a vehicle with a headlight, a turn signal light, and a side-view mirror. The integrated driving assistance apparatus includes a detector, an infrared emitter, an image sensor, and an image processor. The detector is configured to detect whether the headlight and the turn signal light are turned on or off respectively. The infrared emitter is located on the side-view mirror and irradiates infrared rays when the detector detects that the headlight is turned on. The image sensor is located on the side-view mirror for capturing an image of an area beside the vehicle. The image processor is coupled to the image sensor and the detector and configured to receive and process the image to generate a warning signal. When the detector detects that the turn signal light is turned off, the image processor processes the image for a lane deviation alarm, and when the detector detects that the turn signal light is turned on, the image processor processes the image for a blind spot detection alarm.