18143904. ELECTRONIC INNER MIRROR DEVICE, NOTIFICATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND NOTIFICATION CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 ELECTRONIC INNER MIRROR DEVICE, NOTIFICATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND NOTIFICATION CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ELECTRONIC INNER MIRROR DEVICE, NOTIFICATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND NOTIFICATION CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Original Abstract Submitted
ELECTRONIC INNER MIRROR DEVICE, NOTIFICATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND NOTIFICATION CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
NAOKI Kaneuchi of Nisshin-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
ELECTRONIC INNER MIRROR DEVICE, NOTIFICATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND NOTIFICATION CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18143904 titled 'ELECTRONIC INNER MIRROR DEVICE, NOTIFICATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR, AND NOTIFICATION CONTROL PROGRAM THEREFOR
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electronic inner mirror device for vehicles that includes a camera installed at the rear of the vehicle to capture an image of the area behind it. The device has two modes: an electronic mirror mode where it displays the captured image, and an optical mirror mode where it reflects the area behind the vehicle. Additionally, the device includes a raindrop removing device to clear raindrops from the camera's view.
- The device includes a camera at the rear of the vehicle to capture an image of the area behind it.
- It has two modes: electronic mirror mode and optical mirror mode.
- In electronic mirror mode, the device displays the captured image.
- In optical mirror mode, the device reflects the area behind the vehicle.
- The device also includes a raindrop removing device to clear raindrops from the camera's view.
- An electronic control unit notifies the occupants when the device switches from electronic mirror mode to optical mirror mode, indicating that raindrops can be removed.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be applied to various types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and buses.
- It can improve visibility for drivers by providing a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.
- The raindrop removing device ensures that raindrops do not obstruct the camera's view, enhancing safety during rainy conditions.
Problems Solved
- The device solves the problem of limited visibility caused by raindrops on the rear camera.
- It addresses the issue of switching between electronic mirror mode and optical mirror mode by notifying the occupants when raindrops can be removed.
Benefits
- Improved visibility for drivers, especially during rainy conditions.
- Enhanced safety by ensuring a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.
- Convenient switching between electronic mirror mode and optical mirror mode.
- Notification system alerts occupants when raindrops can be removed, preventing any confusion.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic inner mirror device comprising a camera installed at a rear portion of a vehicle to acquire an image behind the vehicle, an electronic inner mirror that has two operation modes of an electronic mirror mode in which it displays the image and an optical mirror mode in which it reflects an area behind the vehicle, and a raindrop removing device that removes raindrops existing on a rear side of the vehicle with respect to the camera, and further comprises an electronic control unit that notifies an occupant or occupants that raindrops can be removed by the raindrop removing device when the operation modes are switched from the electronic mirror mode to the optical mirror mode in a situation where it is estimated that raindrops exist at a position other than the rear portion of the vehicle.
