IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0562824
(2006-11-22)
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등록번호 |
US-8139109
(2012-03-20)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Schmiedel, Gary
- Yakes, Christopher K.
- Broggi, Alberto
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
117 인용 특허 :
261 |
초록
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A system includes a vehicle management system, and at least a first, a second, and a third video camera in communication with the vehicle management system. The vehicle management system is configured to receive input from a combination of at least two cameras selected from among the first, second,
A system includes a vehicle management system, and at least a first, a second, and a third video camera in communication with the vehicle management system. The vehicle management system is configured to receive input from a combination of at least two cameras selected from among the first, second, and third video cameras based on an event associated with a vehicle to provide at least a first, a second, and a third visual depth of field.
대표청구항
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1. A vision system comprising: a processor; anda plurality of cameras each of which is configured to be communicatively coupled to the processor, the plurality of cameras including at least three cameras;wherein the processor receives input from different combinations of the plurality of cameras whi
1. A vision system comprising: a processor; anda plurality of cameras each of which is configured to be communicatively coupled to the processor, the plurality of cameras including at least three cameras;wherein the processor receives input from different combinations of the plurality of cameras which are selected based on a parameter that is associated with the status of the vehicle and/or is associated with the surrounding environment, andwherein the vision system is configured to be used with a vehicle, and wherein the plurality of cameras includes a first camera, a second camera, and a third camera, and wherein the processor receives input from: (a) the first camera and the second camera when the vehicle is in a first speed range, (b) the first camera and the third camera when the vehicle is in a second speed range, and (c) the second camera and the third camera when the vehicle is in a third speed range. 2. The vision system of claim 1 wherein the vision system is a stereo vision system which uses the input from the different combinations of the plurality of cameras to detect obstacles. 3. The vision system of claim 2 wherein the parameter includes a rate the obstacles are detected by the stereo vision system. 4. The vision system of claim 2 wherein the parameter includes a size of the obstacles detected by the stereo vision system. 5. The vision system of claim 1 wherein the vision system is configured to be used with a vehicle, and wherein the parameter includes a speed of the vehicle. 6. The vision system of claim 1 wherein the vision system is configured to be used with a vehicle, and wherein the parameter includes a steering angle of the vehicle. 7. The vision system of claim 1 wherein the at least three cameras are each a different type of camera. 8. The vision system of claim 1 wherein at least one of the pluralty cameras includes an infrared camera. 9. The vision system of claim 1 wherein the vision system is configured for use with an autonomous vehicle. 10. The vision system of claim 1 wherein at least one of the plurality of cameras includes a video camera. 11. A vision system comprising: a processor; anda plurality of cameras each of which is configured to be communicatively coupled to the processor, the plurality of cameras including at least three cameras;wherein the processor receives input from different combinations of the plurality of cameras which are selected based on a parameter that is associated with the status of the vehicle and/or is associated with the surrounding environment, andwherein the different combinations of the plurality of cameras includes a first combination of cameras which includes two cameras spaced apart by a first distance and a second combination of cameras which includes two cameras spaced apart by a second distance, the first distance being larger than the second distance, wherein the vision system is used to identify one or more objects at varying distances from the plurality of cameras, and wherein the processor receives input from the first combination of cameras when the one or more objects are at a third distance and the processor receives input from the second combination of cameras when the one or more objects are at a fourth distance, the third distance being larger than the fourth distance. 12. An autonomous vehicle, comprising: a microprocessor-based vehicle control system;a steering system, a braking system, a throttle system, and a transmission system each of which is in communication with the vehicle control system; anda plurality of cameras which are in communication with the vehicle control system;wherein the vehicle control system is configured to receive input from different combinations of the plurality of cameras which are selected based on a parameter that is associated with the vehicle and/or is associated with the surrounding environment, andwherein the plurality of cameras includes a first camera, a second camera, and a third camera, and wherein the vehicle control system is configured to receive input from: (a) the first camera and the second camera when the vehicle is in a first speed range, (b) the first camera and the third camera when the vehicle is in a second speed range, and (c) the second camera and the third camera when the vehicle is in a third speed range. 13. The vehicle of claim 12 wherein the plurality of cameras includes a first camera, a second camera, and a third camera, and wherein the different combinations of the plurality of cameras includes: (a) the first camera and the second camera, (b) the first camera and the third camera, and (c) the second camera and the third camera. 14. The vehicle of claim 13 wherein the first camera, the second camera, and the third camera are coupled to the vehicle and asymmetrically spaced apart from each other. 15. The vehicle of claim 13 wherein the parameter includes a speed of the vehicle. 16. The vehicle of claim 12 wherein the parameter includes a steering angle of the vehicle. 17. The vehicle of claim 12 wherein the vehicle control system is configured to use the input from the plurality of cameras to detect obstacles, and wherein the parameter includes a rate of obstacles detected by the vision system. 18. The vehicle of claim 12 wherein the vehicle control system is configured to use the input from the plurality of cameras to detect obstacles, and wherein the parameter includes a size of at least one obstacle from the obstacles detected by the vision system. 19. The vehicle of claim 12 wherein the plurality of cameras includes an infrared camera. 20. The vehicle of claim 12 wherein the vehicle control system includes a stereo vision system which receives the input from the different combinations of the plurality of cameras. 21. The vehicle of claim 12 further comprising: a compressed air supply supported by the vehicle platform; anda cleaning device coupled to the compressed air supply and configured to direct compressed air towards a lens of at least one of the plurality of cameras. 22. The vehicle of claim 21 wherein the compressed air supply is a compressed air supply for the braking system. 23. The vehicle of claim 21 wherein the cleaning device includes an air knife. 24. A method comprising: detecting a parameter that is associated with a vehicle and/or is associated with the surrounding environment; andselecting one of a plurality of combinations of cameras coupled to the vehicle based on the parameter, wherein selecting one of a plurality of combinations of cameras comprises selecting: (a) a first camera and a second camera when the vehicle is in a first speed range, (b) the first camera and a third camera when the vehicle is in a second speed range, and (c) the second camera and the third camera when the vehicle is in a third speed range. 25. The method of claim 24 wherein the cameras are asymmetrically spaced apart from each other. 26. The method of claim 24 wherein the parameter includes a speed of the vehicle. 27. The method of claim 24 wherein the parameter includes a steering angle of the vehicle. 28. A vision system comprising: a processor; anda plurality of cameras each of which is configured to be communicatively coupled to the processor, the plurality of cameras including at least three cameras;wherein the processor receives input from different combinations of the plurality of cameras based on the status of the vehicle and/or the surrounding environment, andwherein the at least three cameras includes a first camera, a second camera, and a third camera, and wherein the vision system is configured to obtain input from the first camera and the second camera when the vehicle is in a first speed range, obtain input from the first camera and the third camera when the vehicle is in a second speed range, and obtain input from the second camera and the third camera when the vehicle is in a third speed range. 29. A vision system for use with a vehicle, the vision system being configured to obtain input from at least three cameras coupled to the vehicle by switching between different combinations of the at least three cameras based on the status of the vehicle and/or the surrounding environment, wherein the at least three cameras includes a first camera, a second camera, and a third camera, and wherein the vision system is configured to obtain input from the first camera and the second camera when the vehicle is in a first speed range, obtain input from the first camera and the third camera when the vehicle is in a second speed range, and obtain input from the second camera and the third camera when the vehicle is in a third speed range. 30. The vision system of claim 29 comprising a processor configured to process the input from the at least three cameras. 31. The vision system of claim 29 wherein the at least three cameras are asymmetrically spaced apart from each other. 32. The vision system of claim 29 wherein the vision system is configured to obtain the input from the at least three cameras by switching between different combinations of the at least three cameras based on the speed of the vehicle. 33. The vision system of claim 29 wherein each of the at least three cameras includes a video camera.
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