18359936. VEHICLE CABIN STATE RECOGNIZING DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

VEHICLE CABIN STATE RECOGNIZING DEVICE

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Hiroshi Nakada of Toyota-shi (JP)

VEHICLE CABIN STATE RECOGNIZING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18359936 titled 'VEHICLE CABIN STATE RECOGNIZING DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The vehicle cabin state recognizing device of the present disclosure includes a plurality of cameras capable of capturing an image of a vehicle cabin provided on a steering wheel, and an image processing device connected to the plurality of cameras. The image processing device first acquires a captured image from each of the plurality of cameras. The image processing device then determines a shielding state of each of the plurality of cameras from a state of a captured image of each of the plurality of cameras. The image processing device further selects a captured image of the minimum shielding camera having the smallest shielding degree among the plurality of cameras. Then, the image processing device executes recognition processing for recognizing the state of the vehicle cabin with respect to the captured image of the minimum shielding camera.

• The device includes multiple cameras to capture images of the vehicle cabin.
• An image processing device analyzes the captured images to determine the shielding state of each camera.
• The device selects the image with the least amount of shielding for recognition processing of the vehicle cabin state.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in:

• Automotive safety systems
• Driver monitoring systems
• Autonomous vehicles

Problems Solved

• Enhanced monitoring of the vehicle cabin
• Improved safety features in vehicles
• Real-time assessment of the driver's state

Benefits

• Increased safety for drivers and passengers
• Early detection of potential risks or emergencies
• Customized driving experience based on cabin state

Potential Commercial Applications

Enhancing driver safety in:

• Automobile manufacturing companies
• Automotive technology firms
• Fleet management companies

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of single cameras for driver monitoring systems in vehicles.

How does the device handle different lighting conditions inside the vehicle cabin?

The device may use advanced image processing algorithms to adjust for varying lighting conditions and ensure accurate recognition of the cabin state.

What is the impact of potential camera malfunctions on the overall performance of the device?

Camera malfunctions could affect the accuracy of the recognition processing and may require regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance.

Original Abstract Submitted

The vehicle cabin state recognizing device of the present disclosure includes a plurality of cameras capable of capturing an image of a vehicle cabin provided on a steering wheel, and an image processing device connected to the plurality of cameras. The image processing device first acquires a captured image from each of the plurality of cameras. The image processing device then determines a shielding state of each of the plurality of cameras from a state of a captured image of each of the plurality of cameras. The image processing device further selects a captured image of the minimum shielding camera having the smallest shielding degree among the plurality of cameras. Then, the image processing device executes recognition processing for recognizing the state of the vehicle cabin with respect to the captured image of the minimum shielding camera.