Vehicle Camera Mount Position Indication for Hidden Collision Risk
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Solution Overview
Problem
Components of camera monitoring systems, such as cameras and camera mount structures, are not visible to operators during normal vehicle operation and are susceptible to collision or damage due to their hidden location.
Innovation Solution
A processor device in the vehicle's computer system receives image data from a camera mounted on a camera mount structure, determines the relative location of the camera mount structure within the captured image, and displays this information on a display device, providing visual indications of the structure's position to the operator to avoid collisions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If camera mount structures are positioned to capture images of regions adjacent to the vehicle, then the ability to monitor areas around the vehicle is improved, but the visibility of the camera mount structure to the operator deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary visual indicator (graphical overlay) that mediates between the hidden camera mount structure and the operator's awareness. The indicator is superimposed on the captured image to show the relative location of the camera mount structure, allowing the operator to see the structure's position without physically seeing the structure itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback to the operator about the camera mount structure's position by displaying visual indicators on the monitor. This feedback loop allows the operator to understand the spatial relationship between the vehicle, the camera mount structure, and surrounding objects, enabling better awareness and collision avoidance.
2Adaptability or versatility
If camera mount structures are positioned protruding outwardly from the vehicle, then the field of view for monitoring is improved, but the susceptibility to collision or damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system takes preliminary action by alerting the operator to the camera mount structure's position and the potential collision risk before a collision occurs. The visual indicator shows the relative location of the distal end of the camera mount structure, allowing the operator to take preventive action to avoid collision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides real-time feedback about the camera mount structure's position relative to the vehicle and surrounding objects. This feedback enables the operator to adjust vehicle operation to avoid collisions with the protruding camera mount structure.
3Loss of information
If visual indicators are displayed within the captured image, then operator awareness of camera mount structure location is improved, but the complexity of the display system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the visual indicator with the captured image by superimposing the indicator directly on the image displayed on the monitor. This integration allows the indicator to be viewed in the context of the captured scene, providing spatial context without requiring a separate display or interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a visual copy or representation of the camera mount structure's position by displaying a graphical indicator that corresponds to the actual structure's location in the captured image. This copy conveys the essential information about the structure's position without requiring the physical structure to be visible.
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AI summary
A method may include receiving, by a processor device of a computer system of a vehicle, image data from a camera proximate a distal end of a camera mount structure coupled to the vehicle, the image data including a captured image of a region adjacent a vertical side surface of the vehicle, the distal end of the camera mount structure protruding outwardly from the vertical side surface. The method further includes determining, by the processor device, a relative location of the distal end of the camera mount structure with respect to the vertical side surface of the vehicle within the captured image. The method further includes causing, by the processor device, a display device of the vehicle to display an image comprising the captured image and a first indication of the relative location of the distal end of the camera mount structure within the captured image.