초록 ▼

A video imaging apparatus for receiving, recording, and displaying images from a motor vehicle in which the video camera rigidly connects to a support member in a cavity of a headrest for a seat in the motor vehicle. A cover detachably closes an opening in the headrest for insertion and removal of t

A video imaging apparatus for receiving, recording, and displaying images from a motor vehicle in which the video camera rigidly connects to a support member in a cavity of a headrest for a seat in the motor vehicle. A cover detachably closes an opening in the headrest for insertion and removal of the video camera. An opening in a surface of the headrest allows light to reach lens in the video camera. A seat cushion is selectively moveable from a closed position for seating to an open position for selective access to a video recorder mounted within the seat. The video recorder communicates with the video camera, as well as with a image display device mounted within the motor vehicle.

대표청구항 ▼

[What is claimed is:] [1.]an elongate member for supporting at least one video imaging device;a fastener for securing the video imaging device to the elongate member;a cushion attached to the elongate member and defining a cavity at a distal end portion for enclosing said at least one video imaging

[What is claimed is:] [1.]an elongate member for supporting at least one video imaging device;a fastener for securing the video imaging device to the elongate member;a cushion attached to the elongate member and defining a cavity at a distal end portion for enclosing said at least one video imaging device therein, and a surface of the cushion defining a first hole for being substantially in alignment with a lens of the video imaging device for imaging forwardly;a connector for connecting the cushion to an upper portion of a seat of a motor vehicle, whereby the cushion defines a selectively positionable headrest extending from the seat, whereby the video imaging device disposed laterally thereof and centrally relative to a central axis of said motor vehicle, is unobstructed by a passenger's head when the passenger's head is located immediately in front of the headrest;a seat cushion connected to a seat frame for being secured to a floor board of the motor vehicle;a video image recorder disposed below the seat cushion and operatively connected to the video imaging device; anda controller for selectively operating the video imaging device and the video image recorder for recording images.