18078846. EXTERNAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE FOR VEHICLES simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)

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EXTERNAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE FOR VEHICLES

Organization Name

Hyundai Motor Company

Inventor(s)

Nak Kyoung Kong of Seongnam-si (KR)

Jong Min Park of Seoul (KR)

Ki Hong Lee of Seoul (KR)

Dae Hee Lee of Incheon (KR)

Won Bin Kim of Gyeongsan-si (KR)

EXTERNAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE FOR VEHICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18078846 titled 'EXTERNAL IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE FOR VEHICLES

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an external image display device for vehicles that includes a mounting unit, a housing, and a camera module.

  • The mounting unit is exposed outside the vehicle and allows for the attachment of the device.
  • The housing can be rotated by a driving unit to expose a monitoring area outside the mounting unit.
  • The camera module is mounted in the housing and can be selectively changed from a stowed state to an exposed state by rotating the housing. This allows for monitoring of the area surrounding the vehicle.

Potential Applications

  • Vehicle safety and security systems
  • Parking assistance systems
  • Blind spot detection systems

Problems Solved

  • Limited visibility around the vehicle
  • Difficulty in monitoring the surrounding area while driving or parking

Benefits

  • Improved safety and security for the vehicle and its occupants
  • Enhanced visibility and awareness of the surroundings
  • Convenient and flexible monitoring options


Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed is an external image display device for vehicles, including a mounting unit having one surface exposed outside a vehicle, a housing configured to be selectively rotated by driving of a driving unit coupled to the mounting unit to expose a monitoring area outside the mounting unit, and a camera module mounted in a mounting area provided in the housing to be separated from the driving unit and configured to be selectively changed from a stowed state to an exposed state by rotation of the housing to monitor the area surrounding the vehicle.