Honda motor co., ltd. (20240326865). SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING VEHICLE OPERATION BASED ON DATA CAPTURED FROM EVENT AND CONVENTIONAL CAMERAS simplified abstract
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING VEHICLE OPERATION BASED ON DATA CAPTURED FROM EVENT AND CONVENTIONAL CAMERAS
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Samir K. Al-stouhi of Dearborn MI (US)
Paritosh S. Kelkar of Sunnyvale CA (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING VEHICLE OPERATION BASED ON DATA CAPTURED FROM EVENT AND CONVENTIONAL CAMERAS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240326865 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING VEHICLE OPERATION BASED ON DATA CAPTURED FROM EVENT AND CONVENTIONAL CAMERAS
The abstract describes a vehicle equipped with both an event camera and a conventional camera, along with a control unit that can analyze data from the event camera to determine if an object is of interest and then instruct the conventional camera to capture an image of that object.
- The vehicle has an event camera that detects movement of objects in its surroundings.
- When the event camera senses movement, it sends movement data to the control unit.
- The control unit analyzes the movement data to determine if the object is of interest.
- If the object is deemed of interest, the control unit instructs the conventional camera to capture an image of the object.
- The control unit then analyzes the captured image along with the movement data to confirm if the object is indeed of interest.
Potential Applications: - Enhanced security systems for vehicles - Improved object detection for autonomous vehicles - Advanced surveillance capabilities for law enforcement vehicles
Problems Solved: - Efficiently identifying and capturing images of objects of interest in a vehicle's surroundings - Enhancing the vehicle's ability to respond to potential threats or hazards
Benefits: - Increased safety and security for vehicle occupants - Enhanced situational awareness for drivers and autonomous systems - Improved decision-making capabilities based on real-time object analysis
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Vehicle Surveillance and Object Detection System This technology could be utilized in commercial vehicles, such as delivery trucks or public transportation, to enhance security measures and improve overall safety for passengers and drivers.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the control unit differentiate between objects of interest and regular objects in the surroundings? - The control unit uses advanced algorithms to analyze the movement data and captured images to determine the significance of the object. 2. Can this technology be integrated with existing vehicle surveillance systems? - Yes, this technology can be integrated with existing systems to enhance their capabilities and improve overall security measures.
Original Abstract Submitted
provided herein is a vehicle including an event camera coupled to the vehicle, a conventional camera coupled to the vehicle, and a control unit communicatively coupled to the event camera and to the conventional camera. the control unit is configured to: receive, from the event camera when the event camera senses movement of at least one object from the surroundings of the vehicle, movement data associated with the at least one object, instruct, based upon the movement data, the conventional camera to capture an image of the at least one object, and analyze the movement data and the captured image to determine whether the at least one object is an object of interest.
