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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 headrest protion of a seat in the motor vehicle. A video recorder mounts in a slidable drawer in a seat cushion, which drawer is selectiv

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 headrest protion of a seat in the motor vehicle. A video recorder mounts in a slidable drawer in a seat cushion, which drawer is selectively moveable from a first position recessed in the seat to a second position outwardly of the seat for selective access to the video recorder. 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.]1. A video and audio imaging apparatus and motor vehicle seat for positioning in a motor vehicle for receiving video images and audio, comprising:a frame for a seat having cushioning pads thereon defining a seat portion and a scat back portion, said frame defining a shape

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A video and audio imaging apparatus and motor vehicle seat for positioning in a motor vehicle for receiving video images and audio, comprising:a frame for a seat having cushioning pads thereon defining a seat portion and a scat back portion, said frame defining a shape of the seat and the seat back portions, said seat back portion having a headrest portion therein;means for covering the frame;the seat back further defining a second portion spaced-apart and lateral of the headrest portion, which second portion includes means for mounting a video imaging apparatus thereto, whereby the video imaging apparatus is disposed laterally of the seat back and centrally relative to for imaging a central axis of said motor vehicle forwardly while being unobstructed by a passenger's head when the passenger's head is located immediately in front of the headrest portion;a drawer slidably received within the seat portion for moving between a first position recessed within the seat and a second position extending outwardly of the seat for accessing a video image recorder secured within the drawer and being operatively connected with a control cable to the video imaging apparatus mounted to the seat back portion; andcontrol means for selectively operating the camera and the recorder for recording images.