Parking Assist Virtual Viewpoint Image Display

The patent introduces a virtual viewpoint located obliquely above the vehicle, creating a three-dimensional perspective that projects the target parking space onto a two-dimensional display. This dimensional transformation allows the target parking space to be displayed in an enlarged and visually distinct manner, solving the problem of insufficient visibility while maintaining accurate spatial relationships.

The patent employs a virtual viewpoint as an intermediary between the actual parking space and the user's perception. This virtual viewpoint acts as a mediator that transforms the real-world three-dimensional parking environment into an optimized two-dimensional representation, enabling users to clearly monitor and adjust the target parking space without directly observing the physical scene.

By introducing a virtual viewpoint positioned obliquely above the vehicle, the system transforms the conventional top-down bird's-eye view into a three-dimensional perspective projection. This dimensional change enables the target parking space to be displayed in an enlarged format while maintaining accurate spatial relationships, allowing users to clearly recognize the parking space position and dimensions.

The patent applies local quality by displaying the target parking space with enhanced visual characteristics in the virtual viewpoint image. The parking space frame is superimposed on the virtual viewpoint image with specific positioning and scaling, creating a localized enhancement that draws user attention to the target area while preserving the overall contextual information.