Vehicle Image Capture System Proximity Triggering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Vehicles face challenges in capturing consistent images of specific locations while driving, as it is inconvenient and risky to stop and take pictures manually, and existing systems do not efficiently manage multiple images from different vehicles at the same location.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle-mounted image capture system that uses a navigation system and user interface to allow users to input desired positions, capturing images automatically when the vehicle is within a predetermined proximity, and sorting them chronologically for viewing as a movie clip, with object recognition to select the best images based on characteristics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a user stops and exits the vehicle to take pictures manually, then image capture quality improves, but safety and convenience deteriorate due to risks associated with stopping and exiting during driving
Solution Approach 1:
The image capture system operates autonomously without requiring user intervention. The camera automatically captures images when the vehicle reaches predetermined locations, and the system self-manages image selection and storage, eliminating the need for the driver to stop or exit the vehicle
Solution Approach 2:
The user pre-defines target locations and capture parameters before driving. The system then automatically executes image capture at these predetermined locations during normal driving, eliminating the need for spontaneous stopping and manual operation
2Adaptability or versatility
If a user focuses on both driving and manual camera operation, then image capture capability improves, but driving safety deteriorates due to divided attention
Solution Approach 1:
The camera system operates autonomously based on pre-set parameters, automatically capturing images at designated locations without requiring the driver to manually operate the camera or monitor the capture process
Solution Approach 2:
The system separates the driving function and image capture function into independent operational domains. The driver focuses solely on driving while the automated camera system handles image capture, eliminating the need for divided attention
3Area of stationary object
If multiple vehicles equipped with image capture systems travel along the same streets, then image collection coverage improves, but data management complexity increases due to large numbers of redundant images
Solution Approach 1:
The system compares captured images with previously stored images from the same location, using image recognition technology to detect changes. This feedback mechanism allows the system to intelligently determine whether to store new images, significantly reducing redundant data storage while maintaining comprehensive coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the storage decision parameter from 'store all images' to 'store only changed images'. By monitoring image content changes rather than simply capturing all images, the system reduces data volume while preserving meaningful information across multiple vehicles and time periods
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AI summary
A vehicle image capture system (1) is provided. The system (1) comprises a vehicle mounted image capture device (3) being adapted to capture one or more images external of a vehicle (2), a navigation system (4) and a user interface (5) being arranged to allow a user to input a first position, the image capture device (3), the navigation system (4) and the user interface (5) being adapted to communicate with each other. The image capture system (1) is adapted to compare an instantaneous position of the vehicle (2) with the first position, and if the instantaneous position of the vehicle (2) and the first position are within a predetermined proximity, to capture one or more images.