公开(公告)号：US20170054881A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US15238004

申请日：2016-08-16

Applicant: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Jonathan D. Conger ,  Steven V. Byrne ,  Brian D. Brasier

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  B60R16/03 ,  B60R1/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/03 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R2011/004 ,  H04N5/2253 ,  H04N5/2254 ,  H04N5/2257

Abstract: A method for assembling a camera for a vision system of a vehicle includes providing a circuit element having an imager disposed thereat, with the imager including a pixelated imaging array having a plurality of photosensing elements. A lens holder is provided that includes a lens, and a camera housing element is provided. The camera housing element includes an electrical connector having a plurality of electrically conductive pins. The lens is aligned and focused relative to the imager and the circuit element is affixed relative to the lens holder when the lens is aligned and focused relative to the imager. A header connector is positioned and attached at the circuit element after the circuit element is affixed relative to the lens holder. The camera housing element is mated with the lens holder, including electrically connecting the electrically conductive pins to respective electrically conductive elements of the header connector.

Abstract translation: 一种用于组装用于车辆的视觉系统的照相机的方法包括提供具有设置在其上的成像器的电路元件，其中成像器包括具有多个感光元件的像素化成像阵列。 提供了一种包括透镜的透镜保持器，并且设置有照相机外壳元件。 相机外壳元件包括具有多个导电针的电连接器。 透镜相对于成像器对准和聚焦，并且当透镜相对于成像器对准和聚焦时，电路元件相对于透镜保持器固定。 在电路元件相对于透镜保持器固定之后，插头连接器被定位并附接在电路元件上。 相机外壳元件与透镜保持器配合，包括将导电销电连接到插头连接器的相应导电元件。

公开(公告)号：US09558409B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US14102981

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Sebastian Pliefke ,  Paul Jarmola ,  Thomas Wierich ,  Steven V. Byrne ,  Yuesheng Lu

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D15/02

CPC classification number: G06K9/00805 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K2350/106 ,  B60K2350/1088 ,  B60K2350/2013 ,  B60K2350/2017 ,  B60K2350/2026 ,  B60K2350/2095 ,  B60K2350/927 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/105 ,  B60R2300/303 ,  B60R2300/307 ,  B60R2300/607 ,  B60R2300/80 ,  B60R2300/806 ,  B60R2300/808 ,  B60R2300/8086 ,  B60Y2400/92 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D15/0295 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G06K9/00798 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/272 ,  H04N7/183

Abstract: A vehicular vision system includes at least one camera and an image processor. The camera is disposed at a vehicle and has an exterior field of view rearward of the vehicle. The camera is operable to capture image data. The image processor is operable to process captured image data. The vision system, responsive at least in part to image processing of captured image data, is operable to determine a trailer angle of a trailer that is towed by the vehicle. The vision system is operable to determine a path of the trailer responsive to a steering angle of the vehicle and the vision system is operable to display information for viewing by the driver to assist the driver in driving the vehicle with the trailer.

Abstract translation: 车辆视觉系统包括至少一个照相机和图像处理器。 摄像机设置在车辆上并具有车辆后方的外部视场。 相机可操作以捕获图像数据。 图像处理器可操作以处理捕获的图像数据。 所述视觉系统至少部分地响应于拍摄图像数据的图像处理，可操作以确定由车辆拖曳的拖车的拖车角度。 视觉系统可操作以响应于车辆的转向角来确定拖车的路径，并且视觉系统可操作以显示驾驶员观看的信息，以帮助驾驶员利用拖车驾驶车辆。

公开(公告)号：US09451138B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US14535739

申请日：2014-11-07

Applicant: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Brian J. Winden ,  Robert A. Devota ,  Matthew C. Sesti ,  Joseph A. Stemmer ,  Steven V. Byrne ,  John R. Garcia ,  David F. Olson

IPC: H04N5/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  C09J163/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  C09J5/00 ,  C09J163/00 ,  C09J2463/00 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2253

Abstract: A vehicular camera includes a lens, a printed circuit board and an imager. The lens has a plurality of optical element and is disposed at a lens holder. The imager is disposed at the printed circuit board. The adhesive is initially curable in an initial radiation curing process that comprises exposure to UV light, and initially-cured adhesive is further curable to a further cured strength in a secondary thermal curing process. The adhesive is initially cured via the initial radiation curing process after the lens is brought into focus with the imager and is optically center-aligned therewith. The initially-cured adhesive, as cured via the initial radiation curing process, holds the lens optically center-aligned and in focus with the imager. After the initial radiation curing process, the lens holder, adhesively attached to one of the printed circuit board and the holding element, is moved to the secondary thermal curing process.

Abstract translation: 车载摄像机包括透镜，印刷电路板和成像器。 透镜具有多个光学元件并且设置在透镜保持器上。 成像器设置在印刷电路板上。 初始辐射固化过程中，粘合剂最初可固化，其包括暴露在紫外光下，并且初始固化的粘合剂在二次热固化过程中进一步固化成另外的固化强度。 在透镜与成像器聚焦之后，首先通过初始辐射固化工艺固化粘合剂，并与其光学中心对齐。 通过初始辐射固化过程固化的初始固化的粘合剂将透镜光学中心对准并与成像器聚焦。 在最初的辐射固化处理之后，粘附到印刷电路板和保持元件之一的透镜架移动到二次热固化过程。

公开(公告)号：US09446713B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US14036723

申请日：2013-09-25

Applicant: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Yuesheng Lu ,  Steven V. Byrne ,  Paul A. VanOphem ,  James D. Harris

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  B60R1/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/002 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2300/105 ,  B60R2300/307 ,  B60R2300/607 ,  B60R2300/80

Abstract: A vision system for a vehicle includes a rearward facing camera disposed at a rearward portion of a vehicle. With a trailer attached to the vehicle and rearward of the vehicle, a processor is operable to process captured images and, responsive at least in part to the processing, is operable to determine a plurality of trailer and vehicle-trailer interface parameters. The system is operable to calculate a calculated trailer angle based at least in part on calculations involving the parameters and a steering angle of the vehicle. Responsive to processing of images captured by the camera, the system is operable to determine a determined trailer angle of the trailer relative to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. Responsive to the determined trailer angle and the calculated trailer angle, the system is operable to determine a degree of offset between the calculated trailer angle and the detected trailer angle.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的视觉系统包括设置在车辆后部的向后照相机。 通过将拖车附接到车辆和车辆后方，处理器可操作以处理捕获的图像，并且至少部分地响应于该处理可操作以确定多个拖车和车辆 - 拖车接口参数。 该系统可操作以至少部分地基于涉及车辆的参数和转向角的计算来计算计算出的拖车角度。 响应于由相机拍摄的图像的处理，系统可操作以确定拖车相对于车辆的纵向轴线的确定的拖车角度。 响应于确定的拖车角度和计算的拖车角度，系统可操作以确定计算的拖车角度和检测到的拖车角度之间的偏移程度。

公开(公告)号：US20160268716A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15062524

申请日：2016-03-07

Applicant: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Jonathan D. Conger ,  Steven V. Byrne ,  Nazar F. Bally ,  Achim Newiger ,  Christian Mai

IPC: H01R12/71 ,  H04N7/10 ,  H01R13/6594 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H01R24/50 ,  H01R13/652

CPC classification number: H01R12/716 ,  H01R9/0518 ,  H01R12/714 ,  H01R13/2421 ,  H01R13/652 ,  H01R13/6583 ,  H01R13/6594 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R24/50 ,  H01R27/02 ,  H01R2101/00 ,  H01R2103/00 ,  H01R2201/26 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: A camera for a vision system of a vehicle includes a front housing portion, a circuit board and a rear housing portion. The front housing portion includes a lens and the rear housing portion includes first and second connectors for electrically connecting to a vehicle wire harness when the camera is disposed at a vehicle. The circuit board includes circuitry established thereat, with the circuitry being associated with an imager of the camera. The first connector includes a multi-pin connector portion having at least one terminal for electrically connecting to at least one first circuit element at the circuit board. The second connector includes a coaxial cable connector portion that receives a connecting end of a coaxial cable for electrical connection to at least one second circuit element at the circuit board. The first and second connectors are at least in part molded at the rear housing portion.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆视觉系统的照相机包括前壳体部分，电路板和后壳体部分。 前壳体部分包括透镜，并且后壳体部分包括第一和第二连接器，用于当照相机设置在车辆时电连接到车辆线束。 电路板包括在那里建立的电路，电路与相机的成像器相关联。 第一连接器包括多针连接器部分，其具有用于电连接到电路板处的至少一个第一电路元件的至少一个端子。 第二连接器包括同轴电缆连接器部分，其接收同轴电缆的连接端，用于与电路板上的至少一个第二电路元件电连接。 第一和第二连接器至少部分地模制在后壳体部分处。

公开(公告)号：US20160264064A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15062526

申请日：2016-03-07

Applicant: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Steven V. Byrne ,  Yuesheng Lu ,  James R. Hough

IPC: B60R11/04 ,  B60R1/00

CPC classification number: B60R11/04 ,  G02B27/0006 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/2257

Abstract: A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera disposed at an exterior portion of a vehicle and having a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The camera has a camera housing and a lens. A cover element is removably disposed at the camera. The cover element includes a curved transparent portion and a mounting portion. The curved transparent portion of the cover element, when the cover element is disposed at the camera, protects the lens so that the lens is not exposed to the environment external the vehicle. The cover element may be configured to be fixedly mounted at the exterior portion of the vehicle, such that the camera is removably mounted at the vehicle by detachable attachment at the cover element.

Abstract translation: 车辆的视觉系统包括设置在车辆的外部并具有车辆外观的视场的照相机。 相机具有相机外壳和镜头。 盖元件可拆卸地设置在相机上。 盖元件包括弯曲的透明部分和安装部分。 当盖元件设置在相机时，盖元件的弯曲的透明部分保护透镜，使得透镜不暴露于车辆外部的环境。 盖元件可以被构造成固定地安装在车辆的外部部分，使得照相机可拆卸地安装在车辆处，通过可拆卸地附接在盖元件处。

公开(公告)号：US20150203037A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14672699

申请日：2015-03-30

Applicant: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Steven V. Byrne ,  Ben Stickler ,  Richard Rieden ,  Matthew C. Sesti ,  Brian D. Brasier

IPC: B60R1/00 ,  H04N5/225 ,  B60R11/04

CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R2300/8006 ,  B60R2300/8026 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2253

Abstract: A camera module for a vehicle vision system includes a circuit element including an imaging sensor, associated circuitry and a circuitry connector. A cable has a cable portion and a cable connector for connecting to the circuitry connector. A housing portion includes a lens receiving portion and a cable receiving portion that mate together to substantially house the circuit element. The lens receiving portion includes a lens assembly. The cable receiving portion includes a connector receiving portion configured to receive and retain the cable connector therein and a wire receiving portion configured to receive and retain the cable portion therein. The tube has an appropriate form for a given cable shape and the tube encompasses at least a portion of the wire receiving portion and the cable portion. The tube substantially seals around the portion of the wire receiving portion and the cable portion.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆视觉系统的相机模块包括电路元件，该电路元件包括成像传感器，相关电路和电路连接器。 电缆具有用于连接到电路连接器的电缆部分和电缆连接器。 壳体部分包括透镜接收部分和电缆接收部分，其配合在一起以基本上容纳电路元件。 透镜接收部分包括透镜组件。 电缆接收部分包括被配置为将电缆连接器接收并保持在其中的连接器接收部分和被配置为在其中接收和保持电缆部分的电线接收部分。 管对于给定的电缆形状具有合适的形式，并且管包围电线接收部分和电缆部分的至少一部分。 管基本上围绕电线接收部分和电缆部分的部分密封。

公开(公告)号：US20150035986A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US14517976

申请日：2014-10-20

Applicant: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Clarence P. McElroy ,  Matthew C. Sesti ,  Richard Rieden ,  Steven V. Byrne

IPC: B60R11/04 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: B60R11/04 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2254

Abstract: A camera for mounting on a vehicle includes a front housing member, a rear housing member, a lens member mounted to the front housing member and an imaging element positioned to receive images from the lens member. A circuit board is mounted to the front housing member and is configured to send to another component signals relating to images received by the imaging element. The circuit board has at least one front electrical connector thereon. The rear housing member has at least one rear electrical connector extending therefrom, with the rear electrical connector electrically connected to the front electrical connector. The rear housing member has a rear alignment structure that aligns the rear electrical connector with respect to the front electrical connector. The rear housing member and the front housing member are unaligned and the rear housing member mates with the front housing member.

Abstract translation: 用于安装在车辆上的相机包括前壳体构件，后壳体构件，安装到前壳体构件的透镜构件和定位成从透镜构件接收图像的成像元件。 电路板安装到前壳体构件，并且被配置为向另一个构件发送与由成像元件接收的图像有关的信号。 电路板上至少有一个前电连接器。 后壳体构件具有从其延伸的至少一个后电连接器，其中后电连接器电连接到前电连接器。 后壳体构件具有使后电连接器相对于前电连接器对准的后对准结构。 后壳体构件和前壳体构件未对准，并且后壳体构件与前壳体构件配合。

公开(公告)号：US20140098229A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US14046174

申请日：2013-10-04

Applicant: Magna Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Yuesheng Lu ,  Steven V. Byrne

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/181 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2300/402 ,  G06T3/4038 ,  G06T7/33 ,  G06T7/80 ,  G06T2207/20092 ,  G06T2207/30204 ,  G06T2207/30252

Abstract: A vision system of a vehicle includes a plurality of cameras with exterior overlapping fields of view. The vision system is operable to calibrate at least one of the cameras and includes a plurality of targets disposed at locations near the vehicle and within the fields of views of the cameras. A display device is operable to display images captured by the cameras of the vision system. A plurality of user inputs may be provided and a user may selectively actuate the user inputs to manipulate images captured by the cameras to align portions of a target in overlapping regions of the captured images of adjacent cameras to calibrate the cameras. The vision system may calibrate cameras automatically, such as responsive to the targets moving into the fields of views of the cameras, whereby the vision system may calibrate the cameras as the vehicle is moved along an assembly line.

Abstract translation: 车辆的视觉系统包括具有外部重叠视场的多个摄像机。 视觉系统可操作地校准至少一个照相机，并且包括设置在车辆附近和照相机视野范围内的多个目标。 显示装置可操作以显示由视觉系统的照相机拍摄的图像。 可以提供多个用户输入，并且用户可以选择性地致动用户输入以操纵由相机拍摄的图像，以将相邻相机的拍摄图像的重叠区域中的目标部分对准以校准相机。 视觉系统可以自动校准照相机，诸如响应于目标移动到摄像机的视野中的视觉系统，由此当车辆沿着装配线移动时，视觉系统可校准摄像机。

公开(公告)号：US20240282069A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-22

申请号：US18648562

申请日：2024-04-29

Applicant: Magna Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Marc Rother ,  Jonathan D. Conger ,  Steven V. Byrne ,  Zhongyao Liu

IPC: G06V10/147 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/00 ,  B60R11/04 ,  G03B17/56 ,  G06V20/59 ,  G06V40/10 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/58 ,  H04N23/80

CPC classification number: G06V10/147 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/04 ,  G03B17/561 ,  G06V20/59 ,  G06V40/103 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/58 ,  H04N23/80 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2011/0033 ,  B60R2011/0087 ,  B60R2011/0089

Abstract: A vehicular driver monitoring system includes a camera disposed at a mirror head of an interior rearview mirror of a vehicle and viewing at least the head of a driver of the vehicle. The camera moves together and in tandem with the mirror head when the mirror head is adjusted by the driver of the vehicle to adjust a rearward view of the driver. Responsive to the driver of the vehicle adjusting the orientation of the mirror head, and responsive to processing at the ECU of image data captured by the camera, the vehicular driver monitoring system maintains the camera's view of at least the head of the driver as it was before the driver adjusted the orientation of the mirror head. The vehicular driver monitoring system, at least in part via processing at the ECU of image data captured by the camera, monitors the driver of the vehicle.