公开(公告)号：US08483439B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-09

申请号：US13481100

申请日：2012-05-25

Applicant: Joseph Camilleri ,  Joel S. Gibson ,  Kenneth Schofield

Inventor： Joseph Camilleri ,  Joel S. Gibson ,  Kenneth Schofield

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/101 ,  B60R2300/106 ,  B60R2300/301 ,  B60R2300/302 ,  B60R2300/304 ,  B60R2300/305 ,  B60R2300/802 ,  B60R2300/804 ,  B60R2300/8053 ,  B60R2300/8066 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G08G1/165 ,  G08G1/166 ,  G08G1/167 ,  H04N7/185 ,  H04N7/188 ,  Y10S348/904

Abstract: A vision system for a vehicle includes an imaging device, a camera controller, a display device and a display controller. The camera controller and the display controller share a common processor. The vision system is operable to adjust a displayed image responsive to a signal from an auxiliary sensing system. The vision system, responsive to object detection by a sensor, is operable to (a) provide enhanced imaging of the detected object, (b) provide enhanced processing of at least a portion of captured image that corresponds to the region of the exterior scene at which an object is detected, (c) adjust the display device to enhance displayed images of a detected object, and/or (d) adjust the display device to enhance display of at least a portion of a captured image that corresponds to the region of the exterior scene at which the object is detected by the sensor.

Abstract translation: 车辆的视觉系统包括成像装置，照相机控制器，显示装置和显示控制器。 相机控制器和显示控制器共享一个公共处理器。 视觉系统可操作以响应于来自辅助感测系统的信号来调整所显示的图像。 响应于传感器的物体检测的视觉系统可操作以（a）提供被检测物体的增强成像，（b）提供对与外部场景的区域相对应的拍摄图像的至少一部分的增强处理， （c）调整显示装置以增强被检测物体的显示图像，和/或（d）调整显示装置，以增强与所述显示装置的区域对应的拍摄图像的至少一部分的显示 传感器检测物体的外部场景。

公开(公告)号：US20120236150A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13481100

申请日：2012-05-25

Applicant: Joseph Camilleri ,  Joel S. Gibson ,  Kenneth Schofield

Inventor： Joseph Camilleri ,  Joel S. Gibson ,  Kenneth Schofield

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/101 ,  B60R2300/106 ,  B60R2300/301 ,  B60R2300/302 ,  B60R2300/304 ,  B60R2300/305 ,  B60R2300/802 ,  B60R2300/804 ,  B60R2300/8053 ,  B60R2300/8066 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G08G1/165 ,  G08G1/166 ,  G08G1/167 ,  H04N7/185 ,  H04N7/188 ,  Y10S348/904

Abstract: A vision system for a vehicle includes an imaging device, a camera controller, a display device and a display controller. The camera controller and the display controller share a common processor. The vision system is operable to adjust a displayed image responsive to a signal from an auxiliary sensing system. The vision system, responsive to object detection by a sensor, is operable to (a) provide enhanced imaging of the detected object, (b) provide enhanced processing of at least a portion of captured image that corresponds to the region of the exterior scene at which an object is detected, (c) adjust the display device to enhance displayed images of a detected object, and/or (d) adjust the display device to enhance display of at least a portion of a captured image that corresponds to the region of the exterior scene at which the object is detected by the sensor.

Abstract translation: 车辆的视觉系统包括成像装置，照相机控制器，显示装置和显示控制器。 相机控制器和显示控制器共享一个公共处理器。 视觉系统可操作以响应于来自辅助感测系统的信号来调整所显示的图像。 响应于传感器的物体检测的视觉系统可操作以（a）提供被检测物体的增强成像，（b）提供对与外部场景的区域相对应的拍摄图像的至少一部分的增强处理， （c）调整显示装置以增强被检测物体的显示图像，和/或（d）调整显示装置以增强对与所述被检测物体的区域对应的拍摄图像的至少一部分的显示 传感器检测物体的外部场景。

公开(公告)号：US08189871B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US13017353

申请日：2011-01-31

Applicant: Joseph Camilleri ,  Joel S. Gibson ,  Kenneth Schofield

Inventor： Joseph Camilleri ,  Joel S. Gibson ,  Kenneth Schofield

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/101 ,  B60R2300/106 ,  B60R2300/301 ,  B60R2300/302 ,  B60R2300/304 ,  B60R2300/305 ,  B60R2300/802 ,  B60R2300/804 ,  B60R2300/8053 ,  B60R2300/8066 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G08G1/165 ,  G08G1/166 ,  G08G1/167 ,  H04N7/185 ,  H04N7/188 ,  Y10S348/904

Abstract: A vision system for a vehicle includes an imaging device having an imaging sensor with a field of view exterior the vehicle, a camera controller, a display device and a display controller. The display device is operable to display information for viewing by a driver of the vehicle. The imaging device communicates an image signal to the display device via a link. The display controller may affect the image signal, such as in response to a user input, and the camera controller may adjust a function of the imaging device in response to a detection of the affected image signal. The vision system may adjust an image displayed by the display device in response to a signal from an auxiliary sensing system of the vehicle, such as a distance sensing system of the vehicle that is operable to determine a distance to an object exterior the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的视觉系统包括具有在车辆外部具有视野的成像传感器的成像装置，照相机控制器，显示装置和显示控制器。 显示装置可操作以显示供车辆驾驶员观看的信息。 成像装置经由链路将图像信号传送到显示装置。 显示控制器可以例如响应于用户输入而影响图像信号，并且相机控制器可以响应于对受影响的图像信号的检测来调整成像装置的功能。 视觉系统可以响应于来自车辆的辅助感测系统的信号，例如可操作以确定到车辆外部的物体的距离的车辆的距离感测系统，来调整由显示设备显示的图像。

公开(公告)号：US20110122249A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-26

申请号：US13017353

申请日：2011-01-31

Applicant: Joseph Camilleri ,  Joel S. Gibson ,  Kenneth Schofield

Inventor： Joseph Camilleri ,  Joel S. Gibson ,  Kenneth Schofield

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/101 ,  B60R2300/106 ,  B60R2300/301 ,  B60R2300/302 ,  B60R2300/304 ,  B60R2300/305 ,  B60R2300/802 ,  B60R2300/804 ,  B60R2300/8053 ,  B60R2300/8066 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G08G1/165 ,  G08G1/166 ,  G08G1/167 ,  H04N7/185 ,  H04N7/188 ,  Y10S348/904

Abstract: A vision system for a vehicle includes an imaging device having an imaging sensor with a field of view exterior the vehicle, a camera controller, a display device and a display controller. The display device is operable to display information for viewing by a driver of the vehicle. The imaging device communicates an image signal to the display device via a link. The display controller may affect the image signal, such as in response to a user input, and the camera controller may adjust a function of the imaging device in response to a detection of the affected image signal. The vision system may adjust an image displayed by the display device in response to a signal from an auxiliary sensing system of the vehicle, such as a distance sensing system of the vehicle that is operable to determine a distance to an object exterior the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的视觉系统包括具有在车辆外部具有视场的成像传感器的成像装置，照相机控制器，显示装置和显示控制器。 显示装置可操作以显示用于车辆驾驶员观看的信息。 成像装置经由链路将图像信号传送到显示装置。 显示控制器可以响应于用户输入而影响图像信号，并且相机控制器可以响应于对受影响的图像信号的检测来调整成像装置的功能。 视觉系统可以响应于来自车辆的辅助感测系统的信号（例如车辆的距离感测系统）可操作以确定到车辆外部的物体的距离来调节由显示设备显示的图像。

公开(公告)号：US07881496B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US11239980

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Joseph Camilleri ,  Joel S. Gibson ,  Kenneth Schofield

Inventor： Joseph Camilleri ,  Joel S. Gibson ,  Kenneth Schofield

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/101 ,  B60R2300/106 ,  B60R2300/301 ,  B60R2300/302 ,  B60R2300/304 ,  B60R2300/305 ,  B60R2300/802 ,  B60R2300/804 ,  B60R2300/8053 ,  B60R2300/8066 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G08G1/165 ,  G08G1/166 ,  G08G1/167 ,  H04N7/185 ,  H04N7/188 ,  Y10S348/904

Abstract: A vision system for a vehicle includes an imaging device having an imaging sensor, a camera microcontroller, a display device having a display element, a display microcontroller, and at least one user input selectively actuatable by a user. The imaging device communicates an image signal to the display device via a communication link. The display microcontroller affects the image signal in response to the at least one user input. The camera microcontroller monitors the image signal on the communication link and adjusts a function of the imaging device in response to a detection of the affected image signal. The vision system may adjust a display or sensor of the system in conjunction with a distance detecting system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的视觉系统包括具有成像传感器，照相机微控制器，具有显示元件的显示装置，显示微控制器和可由用户选择性致动的至少一个用户输入的成像装置。 成像装置经由通信链路将图像信号传送到显示装置。 显示微控制器响应于至少一个用户输入影响图像信号。 相机微控制器监视通信链路上的图像信号，并响应于受影响的图像信号的检测来调整成像装置的功能。 视觉系统可以与距离检测系统一起调整系统的显示器或传感器。

公开(公告)号：US08542451B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US13260400

申请日：2010-03-25

Applicant: Yuesheng Lu ,  Steven V. Byrne ,  Matthew C. Sesti ,  Joel S. Gibson ,  Robert A. Devota

Inventor： Yuesheng Lu ,  Steven V. Byrne ,  Matthew C. Sesti ,  Joel S. Gibson ,  Robert A. Devota

IPC: G02B7/02

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  B60R11/04 ,  G02B7/003 ,  G02B7/02 ,  G02B7/025 ,  G02B7/04 ,  G02B13/001 ,  G02B27/0025 ,  G02B27/62 ,  H01L27/14618 ,  H01L27/14625 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2257 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Low cost constructions of vehicular cameras employ various means for aligning and mounting the camera lens with respect to the imager. Such means include adhesive mounting using a UV curable adhesive, wherein the lens may be focused prior to cure of the adhesive. Other means include directly attaching the lens to the imager by adhesive; integrating the lens barrel and camera lens holder; dropping the lens barrel onto the surface of the imager; focusing the lens utilizing PCB mounting and focusing Screws; and focusing the lens by the relative positioning of camera front and back housings. Costs can also be contained by utilizing matching the resolution of the lens in conformance to human contrast sensitivity function, and by replacing optical chromatic aberration with digital chromatic aberration.

Abstract translation: 车载照相机的低成本结构采用了相对于成像器对准和安装摄像机镜头的各种装置。 这种方法包括使用UV可固化粘合剂的粘合剂安装，其中透镜可以在固化粘合剂之前聚焦。 其他方法包括通过粘合剂将透镜直接附接到成像器上; 整合镜筒和相机镜头座; 将镜筒放在成像器的表面上; 使用PCB安装和聚焦螺丝聚焦镜头; 并通过相机前后外壳的相对定位对镜头进行对焦。 通过利用符合人造对比度敏感度功能的镜头的分辨率，以及用数字色像差代替光学色差也可以包含成本。

公开(公告)号：US10019841B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US14117759

申请日：2011-05-18

Applicant: Joel S. Gibson ,  Steven V. Byrne ,  Richard D. Shriner

Inventor： Joel S. Gibson ,  Steven V. Byrne ,  Richard D. Shriner

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06T19/00 ,  B60R1/00 ,  H04N17/00

CPC classification number: G06T19/006 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2300/305 ,  B60R2300/806 ,  H04N17/002

Abstract: A vehicular camera includes a housing, a lens, an image sensor positioned for receiving images from the lens, a processor, and a memory. The memory contains a plurality of overlays. The processor is programmed to (a) receive first input data from a vehicle in which the camera is to be mounted, wherein the first input data correspond to the configuration of the vehicle, and (b) select a particular overlay to display based at least in part on the input received.

公开(公告)号：US08451107B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US12677539

申请日：2008-09-11

Applicant: Yuesheng Lu ,  Joel S. Gibson ,  Michael J. Higgins-Luthman ,  Steven V. Byrne ,  Richard D. Shriner

Inventor： Yuesheng Lu ,  Joel S. Gibson ,  Michael J. Higgins-Luthman ,  Steven V. Byrne ,  Richard D. Shriner

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/002 ,  B60C9/005 ,  B60Q9/005 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2300/305 ,  B60R2300/307 ,  B60R2300/806 ,  B60R2300/8066 ,  B60R2300/8086 ,  B62D15/0275 ,  G06T11/00

Abstract: An imaging system for a vehicle includes an imaging sensor (12) and a display device (15) for displaying images representative of image data captured by the imaging sensor. The imaging sensor (12) has a rearward field of view when mounted at the vehicle. The imaging system generates a plurality of graphic overlays (130a, 130b, 130c) on the displayed images to enhance the driver's cognitive awareness of an object rearward of the vehicle. The graphic overlays comprises a plurality of graphic overlay segments. The graphic overlay segments convey three dimensional information to a person viewing the displayed images and the graphic overlays. The imaging system may adjust at least one of a color, an intensity and a rate of flashing of at least one of the plurality of graphic overlay segments in response to an object being detected rearward of the vehicle and within a distance threshold.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的成像系统包括用于显示表示由成像传感器捕获的图像数据的图像的成像传感器（12）和显示装置（15）。 当安装在车辆上时，成像传感器（12）具有后视场。 成像系统在显示的图像上生成多个图形叠加层（130a，130b，130c），以增强驾驶员对车辆后方的物体的认知意识。 图形重叠部分包括多个图形重叠部分。 图形重叠部分向观看显示的图像和图形重叠的人传达三维信息。 成像系统可以响应于在车辆后方检测到的物体并且在距离阈值内，调整多个图形重叠段中的至少一个的闪烁的颜色，强度和速率中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US07679498B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-16

申请号：US12329029

申请日：2008-12-05

Applicant: John A. Pawlicki ,  Martha A. McMahon ,  Steven G. Chinn ,  Joel S. Gibson

Inventor： John A. Pawlicki ,  Martha A. McMahon ,  Steven G. Chinn ,  Joel S. Gibson

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60W30/18 ,  B60K31/00 ,  B60K31/0008 ,  B60Q1/525 ,  B60Q9/008 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R2011/004 ,  B60T7/22 ,  B60T2201/08 ,  B60T2201/082 ,  B60T2201/089 ,  B60T2210/34 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B60W30/12 ,  B60W30/143 ,  B60W30/16 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B60W2050/143 ,  B60W2420/42 ,  B60W2420/52 ,  B60W2550/12 ,  B60W2550/30 ,  B60W2550/306 ,  B60W2550/308 ,  B60W2550/406 ,  B60W2710/20 ,  B60W2720/10 ,  B62D15/025 ,  G01S11/12 ,  G01S13/867 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G06K9/00798 ,  G06K9/00805 ,  G06K9/00818 ,  G06K9/00825 ,  G06K9/4604 ,  G06K9/52 ,  G06K2209/27 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T7/174 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T2207/30244 ,  G06T2207/30256 ,  G06T2207/30261 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G08G1/167 ,  H04N5/247

Abstract: An imaging system for a vehicle includes an imaging sensor and a control. The imaging sensor is operable to capture an image of a scene occurring exteriorly of the vehicle. The control is responsive to the imaging sensor. The imaging system may be associated with a side object detection system, a lane change assist system, a lane departure warning system, a monitoring system, a passive steering system and/or the like. The control may be operable to process a reduced image data set more than other image data, which are representative of areas of the captured image outside of a target zone, to detect objects present within the target zone.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的成像系统包括成像传感器和控制装置。 成像传感器可操作以捕获在车辆外部发生的场景的图像。 控制响应于成像传感器。 成像系统可以与侧面物体检测系统，车道改变辅助系统，车道偏离警告系统，监视系统，被动转向系统等相关联。 该控制可以用于处理比其他图像数据更多的缩小图像数据集，其它图像数据代表目标区域外的捕获图像的区域，以检测目标区域内存在的对象。

公开(公告)号：US07038577B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-02

申请号：US10427051

申请日：2003-04-30

Applicant: John A. Pawlicki ,  Martha A. McMahon ,  Steven G. Chinn ,  Joel S. Gibson

Inventor： John A. Pawlicki ,  Martha A. McMahon ,  Steven G. Chinn ,  Joel S. Gibson

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60W30/18 ,  B60K31/00 ,  B60K31/0008 ,  B60Q1/525 ,  B60Q9/008 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R2011/004 ,  B60T7/22 ,  B60T2201/08 ,  B60T2201/082 ,  B60T2201/089 ,  B60T2210/34 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B60W30/12 ,  B60W30/143 ,  B60W30/16 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B60W2050/143 ,  B60W2420/42 ,  B60W2420/52 ,  B60W2550/12 ,  B60W2550/30 ,  B60W2550/306 ,  B60W2550/308 ,  B60W2550/406 ,  B60W2710/20 ,  B60W2720/10 ,  B62D15/025 ,  G01S11/12 ,  G01S13/867 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G06K9/00798 ,  G06K9/00805 ,  G06K9/00818 ,  G06K9/00825 ,  G06K9/4604 ,  G06K9/52 ,  G06K2209/27 ,  G06T7/13 ,  G06T7/174 ,  G06T7/60 ,  G06T7/73 ,  G06T2207/30244 ,  G06T2207/30256 ,  G06T2207/30261 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G08G1/167 ,  H04N5/247

Abstract: An imaging system for a vehicle includes an imaging sensor and a control. The imaging sensor is operable to capture an image of a scene occurring exteriorly of the vehicle. The control receives the captured image, which comprises an image data set representative of the exterior scene. The control may apply an edge detection algorithm to a reduced image data set of the image data set. The reduced image data set is representative of a target zone of the captured image. The control may be operable to process the reduced image data set more than other image data, which are representative of areas of the captured image outside of the target zone, to detect objects present within the target zone. The imaging system may be associated with a side object detection system, a lane change assist system, a lane departure warning system and/or the like.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的成像系统包括成像传感器和控制装置。 成像传感器可操作以捕获在车辆外部发生的场景的图像。 控制接收捕获的图像，其包括表示外部场景的图像数据集。 控制可以将边缘检测算法应用于图像数据集的缩小图像数据集。 缩小图像数据集代表捕获图像的目标区域。 该控制可以用于处理比其他图像数据更多的缩小图像数据集，其它图像数据代表目标区域外的捕获图像的区域，以检测目标区域内存在的对象。 成像系统可以与侧面物体检测系统，车道变换辅助系统，车道偏离警告系统等相关联。