18076139. VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
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VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
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VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18076139 titled 'VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a vehicle system that uses cameras to capture images around the vehicle. The system includes a memory to store the image data and a controller to analyze the images. The controller can detect the presence of foreign material on the camera and issue a warning message to the user if the brightness change rate of a pixel is below a reference value and lower than the average brightness of other pixels.
- The vehicle system includes at least one camera to capture images around the vehicle.
- The image data is stored in a memory for further analysis.
- The controller in the system can detect the presence of foreign material on the camera.
- If the brightness change rate of a pixel is below a reference value and lower than the average brightness of other pixels, a warning message is sent to the user.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be applied in various types of vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and drones, to detect foreign material on cameras.
- It can be used in surveillance systems to monitor the cleanliness and functionality of cameras.
- The technology can also be implemented in autonomous vehicles to ensure the accuracy of the captured images.
Problems Solved
- The system solves the problem of foreign material, such as dirt or debris, obstructing the camera's view and affecting image quality.
- It addresses the issue of users not being aware of the presence of foreign material on the camera, which can lead to inaccurate or distorted images.
Benefits
- The system provides a warning message to the user, alerting them to the presence of foreign material on the camera.
- By detecting and notifying users about the presence of foreign material, the system helps maintain the quality and accuracy of the captured images.
- The technology can contribute to improving the overall safety and performance of vehicles and surveillance systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle includes at least one camera configured to photograph an image around the vehicle, a memory configured to store image data input from the at least one camera, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine that a foreign material is present on the at least one camera and to output a warning message to a user when a brightness change rate of at least one pixel among each pixel of an image frame included in the image data is less than or equal to a reference value and is lower than an average brightness of other pixels except for the at least one pixel.