公开(公告)号：USD812125S1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US29544341

申请日：2015-11-02

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Designer： John B. Ostreko ,  Christopher B. Case ,  James E. Marsh ,  Mark R. Roth ,  David M. Falb ,  Nathan T. Overmyer ,  Douglas J. Newhouse

公开(公告)号：US09721172B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-01

申请号：US14462888

申请日：2014-08-19

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： David J. Wright ,  David M. Falb

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/246

CPC classification number: G06K9/00825 ,  G06T7/248 ,  G06T2207/30252

Abstract: An imaging system and method for a vehicle is provided, and includes an imager configured to image a scene external and forward of the vehicle and to generate image data corresponding to the acquired images. A controller is configured to receive the image data and analyze an optical flow between successive image frames to compute a relative motion between the imager and the imaged scene, wherein the optical flow includes a pattern of apparent motion of objects of interest in the successive image frames.

公开(公告)号：US09511708B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US13967933

申请日：2013-08-15

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： David J. Wright ,  David M. Falb

IPC: B60Q1/14 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/20

CPC classification number: B60Q1/1423 ,  G06K9/00825 ,  G06K9/209

Abstract: A method and system are provided to image an external scene by employing a custom image sensor. The custom image sensor may use a GRRB array to filter the images of oncoming and preceding vehicle taillights captured by a vehicle camera. The method and system may also calculate a GRRB color metric for use in the custom image sensor by performing interpolation on a number of color channels, summing the brightness values for each of the color channels interpolated, normalizing each of the brightness values, and converting the normalized brightness values from an RGB scale to a linear scale of non-red to red.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种通过采用定制图像传感器对外部场景进行成像的方法和系统。 定制图像传感器可以使用GRRB阵列来过滤由车辆照相机捕获的迎面而来的和前面的车辆尾灯的图像。 该方法和系统还可以通过对多个颜色通道执行内插来对自定义图像传感器中使用的GRRB颜色度量进行计算，对内插的每个颜色通道的亮度值进行求和，对每个亮度值进行归一化，并将 从RGB刻度到非红色到红色的线性刻度的归一化亮度值。

公开(公告)号：US20160132745A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14932154

申请日：2015-11-04

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： David M. Falb ,  David J. Wright ,  Oliver M. Jeromin ,  Jeremy A. Schut ,  Sergio E. Murillo Amaya

IPC: G06K9/46 ,  H04N5/378 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06T7/00 ,  H04N5/353 ,  G06K9/62 ,  B60R1/00 ,  H04N5/235

CPC classification number: G06K9/4604 ,  B60Q1/1423 ,  B60Q1/20 ,  B60Q1/2603 ,  B60Q2300/054 ,  B60Q2300/31 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G06K9/6201 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/30252 ,  H04N5/2355 ,  H04N5/3537 ,  H04N5/35554

Abstract: A system for calculating a visibility range from a vehicle is disclosed. The system comprises a high dynamic range image sensor system comprising a pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The image sensor further includes readout circuitry in electrical communication with each pixel of the pixel array. The readout circuitry is operable to readout a distinct pixel value corresponding to one of a plurality of exposure times for each pixel in a single image frame. The system further comprises at least one processor in communication with the readout circuitry. The processor is operable to calculate a visibility range from the vehicle based on a plurality of image processing algorithms.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于计算车辆的可视范围的系统。 该系统包括高动态范围图像传感器系统，其包括包括多个像素的像素阵列。 图像传感器还包括与像素阵列的每个像素电连通的读出电路。 读出电路可操作以读出对应于单个图像帧中的每个像素的多个曝光时间之一的不同像素值。 该系统还包括与读出电路通信的至少一个处理器。 处理器可操作以基于多个图像处理算法计算来自车辆的可视范围。

公开(公告)号：US09185363B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US14185283

申请日：2014-02-20

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Sergio E. Murillo Amaya ,  David M. Falb

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  B60Q1/08 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  B60Q1/085 ,  B60Q2300/41 ,  B60Q2300/42 ,  B60Q2300/45 ,  G06K9/00798 ,  G06K9/00825

Abstract: An imaging system is provided for a vehicle. The imaging system includes: an imager configured to image a forward external scene of the controlled vehicle and to generate image frame data corresponding to each frame of a series of acquired image frames; and a processor configured to receive and analyze the image frame data to detect a dominant scene motion and to determine relative motion of objects as compared to the dominant scene motion, and wherein the analysis of the image frame data performed by the processor includes categorizing objects detected in the image frame data using the relative motion of those objects.

Abstract translation: 为车辆提供成像系统。 成像系统包括：成像器，被配置为对受控车辆的前向外部场景进行成像，并且生成与一系列获取的图像帧的每个帧相对应的图像帧数据; 以及处理器，被配置为接收和分析所述图像帧数据以检测主要场景运动并且确定与所述主要场景运动相比的对象的相对运动，并且其中由所述处理器执行的所述图像帧数据的分析包括分类检测到的对象 在图像帧数据中使用这些对象的相对运动。

公开(公告)号：US08964024B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13956504

申请日：2013-08-01

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Jeremy A. Schut ,  David M. Falb

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/18 ,  B60Q1/143 ,  B60Q2300/42 ,  G06K9/00825

Abstract: An exterior light control system is provided for controlling exterior lights of a vehicle. The system includes an imaging system configured to image a forward external scene and to generate image data corresponding to the acquired images; and a controller configured to receive and analyze the image data and for generating an exterior light control signal that is used to control the exterior lights in response to analysis of the image data. The controller is further configured to analyze the image data to detect a semi-truck. When a semi-truck is detected, the controller generates an exterior light control signal that indicates the detection of a semi-truck or simply the presence of an oncoming vehicle. The controller may detect groups of lights belonging to a semi-truck other than headlamps, e.g., cab lights, so that a semi-truck may be detected even when the headlamps of the semi-truck are not detected due to being blocked by a roadside barrier.

Abstract translation: 提供用于控制车辆的外部灯的外部照明控制系统。 该系统包括：成像系统，被配置为对前向外部场景进行成像并生成与所获取的图像相对应的图像数据; 以及控制器，被配置为接收和分析图像数据并且用于产生用于响应于图像数据的分析来控制外部光的外部光控制信号。 控制器还被配置为分析图像数据以检测半卡车。 当检测到半卡车时，控制器产生指示半卡车的检测或简单地存在迎面而来的车辆的外部光控制信号。 控制器可以检测属于半挂车以外的半灯的组合，例如驾驶室灯，以便即使当由于被路边阻挡而未检测到半卡车的前照灯时，也可能检测到半卡车 屏障。

公开(公告)号：US20140247351A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14185283

申请日：2014-02-20

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Sergio E. Murillo Amaya ,  David M. Falb

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  B60Q1/085 ,  B60Q2300/41 ,  B60Q2300/42 ,  B60Q2300/45 ,  G06K9/00798 ,  G06K9/00825

Abstract: An imaging system is provided for a vehicle. The imaging system includes: an imager configured to image a forward external scene of the controlled vehicle and to generate image frame data corresponding to each frame of a series of acquired image frames; and a processor configured to receive and analyze the image frame data to detect a dominant scene motion and to determine relative motion of objects as compared to the dominant scene motion, and wherein the analysis of the image frame data performed by the processor includes categorizing objects detected in the image frame data using the relative motion of those objects.

Abstract translation: 为车辆提供成像系统。 成像系统包括：成像器，被配置为对受控车辆的前向外部场景进行成像，并且生成与一系列获取的图像帧的每个帧相对应的图像帧数据; 以及处理器，被配置为接收和分析所述图像帧数据以检测主要场景运动并且确定与所述主要场景运动相比的对象的相对运动，并且其中由所述处理器执行的所述图像帧数据的分析包括分类检测到的对象 在图像帧数据中使用这些对象的相对运动。

公开(公告)号：US20140036080A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US13956504

申请日：2013-08-01

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Jeremy A. Schut ,  David M. Falb

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N7/18 ,  B60Q1/143 ,  B60Q2300/42 ,  G06K9/00825

Abstract: An exterior light control system is provided for controlling exterior lights of a vehicle. The system includes an imaging system configured to image a forward external scene and to generate image data corresponding to the acquired images; and a controller configured to receive and analyze the image data and for generating an exterior light control signal that is used to control the exterior lights in response to analysis of the image data. The controller is further configured to analyze the image data to detect a semi-truck. When a semi-truck is detected, the controller generates an exterior light control signal that indicates the detection of a semi-truck or simply the presence of an oncoming vehicle. The controller may detect groups of lights belonging to a semi-truck other than headlamps, e.g., cab lights, so that a semi-truck may be detected even when the headlamps of the semi-truck are not detected due to being blocked by a roadside barrier.

Abstract translation: 提供用于控制车辆的外部灯的外部照明控制系统。 该系统包括：成像系统，被配置为对前向外部场景进行成像并生成与所获取的图像相对应的图像数据; 以及控制器，被配置为接收和分析图像数据并且用于产生用于响应于图像数据的分析来控制外部光的外部光控制信号。 控制器还被配置为分析图像数据以检测半卡车。 当检测到半卡车时，控制器产生指示半卡车的检测或简单地存在迎面而来的车辆的外部光控制信号。 控制器可以检测属于半挂车以外的半灯的组合，例如驾驶室灯，以便即使当由于被路边堵塞而没有检测到半卡车的前照灯时，也可能检测到半卡车 屏障。

公开(公告)号：US20130332034A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13915829

申请日：2013-06-12

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Phillip R. Pierce ,  David M. Falb

IPC: B60R1/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/00 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  G06K9/00791

Abstract: A system is provided for controlling equipment of a controlled vehicle, including: an imaging system including an image sensor configured to acquire images of a scene external of the controlled vehicle and to generate image data corresponding to the acquired images; and a controller in communication with the imaging system. The controller is configured to receive and analyze the image data, to generate a control signal that is used to control the equipment, and to automatically aim the image sensor. The controller may analyze the image data to determine a stability state for the aim of the image sensor. The control signal may include an aim stability indication.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制受控车辆的设备的系统，包括：成像系统，包括图像传感器，被配置为获取受控车辆的外部场景的图像，并且生成与所获取的图像相对应的图像数据; 以及与成像系统通信的控制器。 控制器被配置为接收和分析图像数据，以产生用于控制设备的控制信号，并且自动瞄准图像传感器。 控制器可以分析图像数据以确定用于图像传感器的目的的稳定状态。 控制信号可以包括目标稳定性指示。