Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240233406). VEHICLE CABIN STATE RECOGNIZING DEVICE simplified abstract

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VEHICLE CABIN STATE RECOGNIZING DEVICE

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Hiroshi Nakada of Toyota-shi (JP)

VEHICLE CABIN STATE RECOGNIZING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240233406 titled 'VEHICLE CABIN STATE RECOGNIZING DEVICE

The vehicle cabin state recognizing device described in the patent application includes multiple cameras that can capture images of a vehicle cabin located on a steering wheel, along with an image processing device connected to these cameras.

  • The image processing device first acquires images from each camera.
  • It then determines the shielding state of each camera based on the captured images.
  • The device selects the image with the least shielding from the camera with the smallest shielding degree.
  • Recognition processing is then carried out to identify the state of the vehicle cabin using the selected image.
    • Key Features and Innovation:**
  • Utilizes multiple cameras to capture images of the vehicle cabin.
  • Image processing device analyzes images to determine shielding states of cameras.
  • Selects the image with the least shielding for recognition processing.
    • Potential Applications:**
  • Automotive safety systems.
  • Driver monitoring technology.
  • Vehicle security systems.
    • Problems Solved:**
  • Enhances accuracy of vehicle cabin state recognition.
  • Improves monitoring of driver behavior.
  • Increases overall safety and security in vehicles.
    • Benefits:**
  • Enhanced safety features in vehicles.
  • Improved driver monitoring capabilities.
  • Increased security measures for vehicles.
    • Commercial Applications:**
  • Potential use in automotive industry for advanced safety systems.
  • Integration into autonomous vehicles for enhanced monitoring capabilities.
  • Application in fleet management for improved driver behavior analysis.
    • Questions about the Technology:**

1. How does the device determine the shielding state of each camera?

  - The device analyzes the captured images to assess the level of obstruction or interference for each camera.

2. What are the potential implications of this technology for the automotive industry?

  - This technology could lead to advancements in vehicle safety systems and driver monitoring capabilities, potentially revolutionizing the way vehicles are designed and operated.


Original Abstract Submitted

the vehicle cabin state recognizing device of the present disclosure includes a plurality of cameras capable of capturing an image of a vehicle cabin provided on a steering wheel, and an image processing device connected to the plurality of cameras. the image processing device first acquires a captured image from each of the plurality of cameras. the image processing device then determines a shielding state of each of the plurality of cameras from a state of a captured image of each of the plurality of cameras. the image processing device further selects a captured image of the minimum shielding camera having the smallest shielding degree among the plurality of cameras. then, the image processing device executes recognition processing for recognizing the state of the vehicle cabin with respect to the captured image of the minimum shielding camera.