View source for 18063208. METHOD TO DETERMINE VEHICLE PAYLOAD, TRAILER TONGUE WEIGHT, AND RIDE HEIGHT USING UNDERBODY CAMERAS simplified abstract (GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC)

=METHOD TO DETERMINE VEHICLE PAYLOAD, TRAILER TONGUE WEIGHT, AND RIDE HEIGHT USING UNDERBODY CAMERAS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC|GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC]]


[[Category:GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Steffen P Lindenthal of Oshawa (CA)|Steffen P Lindenthal of Oshawa (CA)]][[Category:Steffen P Lindenthal of Oshawa (CA)]]

[[:Category:Avesta Goodarzi of Whitby (CA)|Avesta Goodarzi of Whitby (CA)]][[Category:Avesta Goodarzi of Whitby (CA)]]

[[:Category:Utkarsh Saini of Pickering (CA)|Utkarsh Saini of Pickering (CA)]][[Category:Utkarsh Saini of Pickering (CA)]]

[[:Category:Christopher Andrew Stanek of Lake Orion MI (US)|Christopher Andrew Stanek of Lake Orion MI (US)]][[Category:Christopher Andrew Stanek of Lake Orion MI (US)]]

==METHOD TO DETERMINE VEHICLE PAYLOAD, TRAILER TONGUE WEIGHT, AND RIDE HEIGHT USING UNDERBODY CAMERAS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18063208 titled 'METHOD TO DETERMINE VEHICLE PAYLOAD, TRAILER TONGUE WEIGHT, AND RIDE HEIGHT USING UNDERBODY CAMERAS

'''Simplified Explanation:'''
The patent application describes a system for a vehicle that includes underbody cameras and a processor to analyze camera images to determine ride height and weight distribution.

* Underbody cameras capture images beneath the vehicle.
* Processor performs image processing on camera images.
* System determines ride height and weight distribution based on camera images and processing.

'''Key Features and Innovation:'''
* Utilization of underbody cameras for vehicle analysis.
* Real-time determination of ride height and weight distribution.
* Integration of image processing technology for accurate results.

'''Potential Applications:'''
* Automotive industry for vehicle performance monitoring.
* Transportation sector for load distribution optimization.
* Off-road vehicles for terrain analysis.

'''Problems Solved:'''
* Difficulty in accurately measuring ride height and weight distribution.
* Lack of real-time data for vehicle performance analysis.
* Inefficient load distribution leading to safety concerns.

'''Benefits:'''
* Enhanced vehicle performance and safety.
* Real-time monitoring for immediate adjustments.
* Improved efficiency in load distribution.

'''Commercial Applications:'''
Title: Vehicle Performance Monitoring System
Potential commercial uses include:
* Automotive manufacturers for vehicle testing.
* Fleet management companies for optimizing load distribution.
* Off-road vehicle manufacturers for enhancing terrain capabilities.

'''Prior Art:'''
Research on underbody cameras in vehicle systems.
Studies on real-time vehicle performance monitoring.

'''Frequently Updated Research:'''
Ongoing developments in image processing technology for vehicle applications.
Advancements in sensor technology for accurate weight distribution analysis.

'''Questions about Vehicle Performance Monitoring System:'''
1. How does the system determine ride height accurately?
2. What are the potential challenges in integrating underbody cameras into vehicles?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

In exemplary embodiments, methods and systems are provided that include one or more underbody cameras and a processor for a vehicle. The underbody cameras are configured to obtain camera images under the vehicle. The processor is coupled to the one or more underbody cameras, and is configured to at least facilitate: performing image processing for the camera images; and determining a ride height, a measure of weight on the vehicle, or both, based on the camera images from the one or more underbody cameras and the processing thereof via the processor.



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