Patent · US9776568B2 · B2 · US

System and process for viewing in blind spots

(11) Publication number

US9776568B2

(21) Application number

15/161,189

(22) Filing date

2016-05-20

(30) Priority date

2014-12-12

(43) Publication date

2017-10-03

(45) Date of grant

2017-10-03

(51) IPC

B60K 35/22; B60K 35/50; B60K 35/60; B60R 1/00; G08G 1/16; H04N 23/90; H04N 7/18; B60R 11/04

(52) CPC

G08G Traffic control systems: 1/167
B60K Arrangement or mounting of propulsion units or of transmissions in vehicles; arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers in vehicles; auxiliary drives for vehicles; instrumentation or dashboards for vehicles; arrangements in connection with cooling, air intake, gas exhaust or fuel supply of propulsion units in vehicles: 2360/21, 2360/334, 35/211, 35/22, 35/50, 35/60, 35/80
B60R Vehicles, vehicle fittings, or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for: 1/00, 1/002, 1/24, 1/25, 1/28, 1/31, 11/0235, 11/04, 2001/1253, 2011/0003, 2011/0005, 2011/0022, 2011/0026, 2011/0033, 2011/004, 2011/0043, 2011/0049, 2011/0052, 2011/0056, 2011/0071, 2011/0073, 2011/0089, 2300/105, 2300/202, 2300/205, 2300/30, 2300/60, 2300/70, 2300/802, 2300/8026
B60S Servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring of vehicles, not otherwise provided for: 1/56, 1/566
G02B Optical elements, systems or apparatus: 27/0006
G06V Image or video recognition or understanding: 10/10, 20/56
H04N Pictorial communication, e.g. television: 23/811, 23/90, 5/76, 5/77, 5/772, 7/181
H04W Wireless communication networks: 84/12

(72) Inventors

Serge B. HOYDA; Zachary Bernard HINES

(54) Title

System and process for viewing in blind spots

(57) Abstract

There is disclosed a viewing system coupled to a motor vehicle having a frame having a roof, at least one support, and a body with the at least one support supporting the roof over the body. The system can comprise at least one camera, at least one screen coupled to the support. In addition each camera is coupled to the at least one support and wherein said at least one screen is in communication with the first set of cameras, wherein said at least one screen displays images presented by the first set of cameras. This device can provide additional view in the blind spot of the vehicle.

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A viewing system coupled to a vehicle the system comprising: a) at least one camera positioned on a front side mirror of a vehicle and directed towards a position in front of or adjacent to a front portion of the vehicle; and b) at least one screen; at least one support bracket comprising at least one universal joint; c) at least one coupling bracket coupled to said at least one support bracket wherein said at least one coupling bracket comprises a plurality of prongs configured to be coupled to said at least one screen wherein said at least one camera coupled to the vehicle and wherein said at least one screen is in communication with said at least one camera, wherein said at least one screen displays images presented by said at least one camera and wherein said at least one camera is configured to identify objects positioned in front or adjacent to a front portion of the vehicle.
The viewing system as in claim 1, wherein the vehicle comprises a support and wherein said at least one screen is coupled to at least one support.
The viewing system as in claim 1, wherein said at least one camera comprises at least three cameras.
The viewing system as in claim 1, further comprising at least one additional set of cameras.
The viewing system as in claim 1, further comprising at least one aggregator coupled to a first set of cameras and wherein said at least one aggregator has an output coupled to said at least one screen.
The viewing system as in claim 5, further comprising at least one video compression device which is configured to compress the incoming video, wherein said video compression device has an output to said screen.
The viewing system as in claim 5, further comprising at least one video recorder.
A viewing system coupled to a motor vehicle having a frame having a roof, at least one support, and a body with the at least one support supporting the roof over the body, the system comprising: a) at least one camera; b) at least one support bracket comprising at least one universal joint; c) at least one screen coupled to the at least one support bracket, wherein said at least one screen is configured to be adjusted in a plurality of different angles; and wherein said at least one camera coupled to the at least one support and wherein said at least one screen is in communication with said at least one camera, wherein said at least one screen displays images presented by said at least one camera; at least one coupling bracket coupled to said at least one support bracket wherein said at least one coupling bracket comprises a plurality of prongs configured to be coupled to said at least one screen.
The viewing system as in claim 8, further comprising at least one projector in communication with said at least one camera, wherein said at least one projector is configured to project an image onto a windshield.
The viewing system as in claim 8, further comprising at least one mounting bracket wherein said at least one mounting bracket is configured to be mounted on a side of an automobile, and wherein said at least one camera is configured to be mounted on said at least one mounting bracket.
The viewing system as in claim 10, wherein said at least one mounting bracket comprises at least one curved surface positioned substantially opposite a surface supporting said at least one camera.
The viewing system as in claim 8, wherein the at least one support bracket comprises at least two ball joints for adjustment of a screen.
A viewing system for a motor vehicle comprising: a) a plurality of cameras positioned on at least one front-side portion of the motor vehicle, said plurality of cameras being directed towards a position in front of or adjacent to a front portion of the vehicle; b) at least one sensor; c) at least one computing device configured to identify objects spaced apart from the motor vehicle; d) at least one display; e) at least one support bracket comprising at least one universal joint; f) at least one coupling bracket coupled to said at least one support bracket wherein said at least one coupling bracket comprises a plurality of prongs configured to be coupled to said at least one screen; wherein said at least one display is configured to display an image captured by said plurality of cameras, and wherein said display is configured to change when said at least one sensor detects a potential collision.
The viewing system as in claim 13, further comprising at least one communication module which comprises at least one of a cellular communication module and a wifi communication module.
The viewing system as in claim 14, wherein said at least one display comprises a projector and a screen which is a substantially translucent adhesive screen configured to be coupled to a windshield of a vehicle.
The viewing system as in claim 14, wherein said at least one display comprises a projector, and a curved screen coupled to said projector.
The viewing system as in claim 14, further comprising a recording device wherein said at least one computing device comprises a memory configured to record images and moving images in said recording device.

Description

One embodiment relates to a display and video system for viewing blind spots which is configured to expand the viewing area for operators of autos, or motor vehicles, planes, or boats. Sometimes viewers encounter blind spots and cannot see around obstructions limiting the visibility required for the operation of the vehicle. Therefore, there is a need to have additional viewing areas for users so that people can see in the blind spots.

In one embodiment, there is disclosed a viewing system coupled to a device such as a motor vehicle, a plane, or a boat having a frame, having a roof, at least one support, and a body with the at least one support supporting the roof over the body. The system can comprise a first set of cameras at least one screen coupled to the support. In addition, the first set of cameras are also coupled to the at least one support and wherein said at least one screen is in communication with the first set of cameras, wherein said at least one screen displays images presented by the first set of cameras.

Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description considered in connection with the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the drawings are designed as an illustration only and not as a definition of the limits of the invention.

In the drawings, wherein similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views:

FIG. 1A is a side view of one embodiment;

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    "2. The viewing system as in claim 1, wherein the vehicle comprises a support and wherein said at least one screen is coupled to at least one support.",
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    "4. The viewing system as in claim 1, further comprising at least one additional set of cameras.",
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    "7. The viewing system as in claim 5, further comprising at least one video recorder.",
    "8. A viewing system coupled to a motor vehicle having a frame having a roof, at least one support, and a body with the at least one support supporting the roof over the body, the system comprising: a) at least one camera; b) at least one support bracket comprising at least one universal joint; c) at least one screen coupled to the at least one support bracket, wherein said at least one screen is configured to be adjusted in a plurality of different angles; and wherein said at least one camera coupled to the at least one support and wherein said at least one screen is in communication with said at least one camera, wherein said at least one screen displays images presented by said at least one camera; at least one coupling bracket coupled to said at least one support bracket wherein said at least one coupling bracket comprises a plurality of prongs configured to be coupled to said at least one screen.",
    "9. The viewing system as in claim 8, further comprising at least one projector in communication with said at least one camera, wherein said at least one projector is configured to project an image onto a windshield.",
    "10. The viewing system as in claim 8, further comprising at least one mounting bracket wherein said at least one mounting bracket is configured to be mounted on a side of an automobile, and wherein said at least one camera is configured to be mounted on said at least one mounting bracket.",
    "11. The viewing system as in claim 10, wherein said at least one mounting bracket comprises at least one curved surface positioned substantially opposite a surface supporting said at least one camera.",
    "12. The viewing system as in claim 8, wherein the at least one support bracket comprises at least two ball joints for adjustment of a screen.",
    "13. A viewing system for a motor vehicle comprising: a) a plurality of cameras positioned on at least one front-side portion of the motor vehicle, said plurality of cameras being directed towards a position in front of or adjacent to a front portion of the vehicle; b) at least one sensor; c) at least one computing device configured to identify objects spaced apart from the motor vehicle; d) at least one display; e) at least one support bracket comprising at least one universal joint; f) at least one coupling bracket coupled to said at least one support bracket wherein said at least one coupling bracket comprises a plurality of prongs configured to be coupled to said at least one screen; wherein said at least one display is configured to display an image captured by said plurality of cameras, and wherein said display is configured to change when said at least one sensor detects a potential collision.",
    "14. The viewing system as in claim 13, further comprising at least one communication module which comprises at least one of a cellular communication module and a wifi communication module.",
    "15. The viewing system as in claim 14, wherein said at least one display comprises a projector and a screen which is a substantially translucent adhesive screen configured to be coupled to a windshield of a vehicle.",
    "16. The viewing system as in claim 14, wherein said at least one display comprises a projector, and a curved screen coupled to said projector.",
    "17. The viewing system as in claim 14, further comprising a recording device wherein said at least one computing device comprises a memory configured to record images and moving images in said recording device."
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