Removable Thermal Camera Mount for Vehicle Night Vision
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current night vision systems for vehicles are expensive, limited to high-end vehicles, and not adaptable for use on other types of vehicles or situations, failing to provide effective low-light visibility solutions for all drivers, especially at night when depth perception and glare issues increase accident risks.
Innovation Solution
A portable thermal camera system that can be securely mounted to various vehicles and used with multiple display devices, allowing for flexible installation and use, featuring wireless communication and optional wireless charging, enabling real-time thermal image display and adjustable settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a night vision system is integrated into a vehicle, then the driver can see objects in low light conditions, but the system cannot be used with other vehicles or in other situations
Solution Approach 1:
The night vision system is divided into separate functional modules: a thermal camera unit, a mounting device, and a display device. This segmentation allows each component to be independently selected, mounted, and used across different vehicles without requiring full system integration into the vehicle's factory infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device is designed with universal adaptability to securely attach the thermal camera to various vehicle types and locations. The system can be configured with different display devices (portable or fixed) to suit different usage scenarios, making the overall system versatile across multiple vehicles and situations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a thermal camera is securely mounted to various locations on a vehicle, then the system can be used on many different types of vehicles, but the mounting structure must be robust and adaptable
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device incorporates a universal design with adjustable mounting brackets and secure attachment mechanisms that can accommodate different vehicle surfaces and locations. This allows the same mounting device to be used across multiple vehicle types without requiring custom manufacturing for each application.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system provides thermal images to a plurality of different display devices, then the user can choose their desired display type, but the communication and control system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a portable electronic device as an intermediary between the thermal camera and various display devices. The portable device receives thermal image data from the camera via wireless communication and can then display it on its own screen or transmit it to other display devices, simplifying the overall communication architecture while maintaining versatility.
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 driver safety by providing adaptable and affordable thermal imaging capabilities across different vehicles, improving visibility in low-light conditions and reducing accident risks through flexible mounting and versatile display options.
Implementation Method 1
the camera is designed to detect thermal radiation that is emitted from objects and to display the thermal radiation detected
Data Source
AI summary
A night vision system including a thermal radiation night vision device for removably mounting to an exterior of a vehicle. The night vision device is to detect thermal radiation for objects present around the vehicle and to create a video with the detected objects. The created video may be communicated to a display device located within an interior region of the vehicle for displaying the video stream to a user driving the vehicle. The system may include a connector having a standard interface to easily and securely connect to a mounting device that is designed to mount to a roof, a light bar, a fender, a grill or a bumper of the vehicle. The mounting device may be configured to replace a portion of a frame of a spotlight mounted to the vehicle in order to secure the thermal radiation night vision device to the spotlight.