18233976. VEHICLE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
VEHICLE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Taiki Iida of Nisshin-shi Aichi (JP)
VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18233976 titled 'VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle system that improves visibility by removing surface abnormalities on the rear window based on the degree of deterioration of front visibility.
- Front camera captures image in front of vehicle through windshield
- Front visibility recognition unit assesses deterioration of front visibility based on captured image
- Foreign object removing unit removes surface abnormalities on rear window
- Rear visibility control unit operates foreign object removing unit based on degree of front visibility deterioration
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry - Transportation vehicles - Safety technology
Problems Solved
- Poor visibility due to surface abnormalities on rear window - Difficulty in assessing and addressing visibility issues in real-time
Benefits
- Improved visibility for drivers - Enhanced safety on the road - Automated system for maintaining visibility levels
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle includes: a front camera configured to capture an image in front of the vehicle through a windshield of the vehicle; a front visibility recognition unit configured to recognize a degree of deterioration of front visibility through the windshield based on captured image of the front camera; a foreign object removing unit configured to remove a surface abnormality of a rear window that deteriorates rear visibility through the rear window of the vehicle; and a rear visibility control unit configured to operate the foreign object removing unit to remove the surface abnormality of the rear window based on the degree of deterioration of the front visibility.
