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

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

Organization Name

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor(s)

Steffen P Lindenthal of Oshawa (CA)

Avesta Goodarzi of Whitby (CA)

Utkarsh Saini of Pickering (CA)

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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