Vehicle Camera System Selective Event Image Capture

The patent divides the image capture system into multiple independent cameras, each responsible for capturing images in different directions (front, rear, left, right). Each camera has its own identification information, allowing the controller to selectively activate and manage individual cameras based on the specific event or driving situation, thus improving adaptability while managing complexity through modular organization

The controller is designed with multi-functional capabilities to manage multiple cameras, store images in different databases based on event types, and transmit images through various communication channels. This universal controller handles diverse functions including image capture coordination, event recognition, database management, and communication, reducing the need for separate dedicated systems for each function

The patent implements a multi-database storage system where different types of images are stored in different databases based on their significance and event type. Critical events like collisions have dedicated collision databases with high retention priority, while other events use general event databases. This local differentiation of storage quality and priority allows reliable documentation of important events while optimizing storage space allocation

The system automatically manages storage space by discarding less important images when storage capacity is full, while preserving critical collision and accident images. The controller can selectively delete or overwrite images in the event database based on storage status and image importance, ensuring that essential event documentation is retained while managing limited storage resources efficiently