A system comprises: image capture devices associated with a host vehicle and configured to capture image data indicative of an environment of the host vehicle; sensors associated with the host vehicle and configured to capture object data indicative of the presence of an object in a vicinity of the host vehicle; and a processor communicatively coupled to the image capture devices and the sensors to: receive the captured image data and captured object data; aggregate the object data captured by each sensor; determine, in dependence on the aggregated object data, a geometrical parameter of a virtual projection surface; generate a virtual projection surface in dependence on the geometrical parameter; determine, in dependence on the captured image data, an image texture; and map the image texture onto the generated virtual projection surface.

An information processing method for a vehicle includes capturing and storing images of an area in front of the vehicle, acquiring information on the speed of the vehicle, and transmitting an image to an information processing apparatus when a judgment is made that a change in speed equal to or greater than a threshold occurs while the vehicle is traveling in a predetermined section, the image being captured during a predetermined period that includes the time when the judgment is made.

A gating camera divides a field of view in a depth direction into multiple ranges, and generates multiple slice images that correspond to the multiple ranges. An illumination apparatus emits probe light. A controller controls a timing of emission of the probe light L1 by the illumination apparatus and a timing of image capture by a first image sensor and a second image sensor. The controller controls the first image sensor and the second image sensor such that they receive reflected light from different respective ranges in response to one emission of the probe light from the illumination apparatus.

A method for automating the operations of one or more vehicle-mounted cameras in a vehicle-mounted apparatus, obtains information of a geographic position of a vehicle and indications from a high-precision map as to conditions on the stretch of road being travelled by the vehicle. Information as to conditions of the road can include a width of the section of road being travelled by the vehicle. When the information of the road matches with a camera turn-on condition, such as for example the width of the road being less than a first predefined value, the vehicle-mounted camera is turned on. A system applying the method is also provided.

A method for automating the operations of one or more vehicle-mounted cameras in a vehicle-mounted apparatus, obtains information of a geographic position of a vehicle and indications from a high-precision map as to conditions on the stretch of road being travelled by the vehicle. Information as to conditions of the road can include a width of the section of road being travelled by the vehicle. When the information of the road matches with a camera turn-on condition, such as for example the width of the road being less than a first predefined value, the vehicle-mounted camera is turned on. A system applying the method is also provided.

A heating device for a lens barrel of an automotive camera assembly includes a heating element adapted to apply heat along the circumference of the lens barrel, and a tension socket and/or a tension ring adapted to press a ring-shaped part of the heating element against the lens barrel circumference. A camera system, an external rear view device, and a motor vehicle, each with at least one such heating device are also described.

A heating device for a lens barrel of an automotive camera assembly includes a heating element adapted to apply heat along the circumference of the lens barrel, and a tension socket and/or a tension ring adapted to press a ring-shaped part of the heating element against the lens barrel circumference. A camera system, an external rear view device, and a motor vehicle, each with at least one such heating device are also described.

A display system for a vehicle includes a first camera in connection with the vehicle. The first camera outputs unprocessed image data. A second camera outputs a first processed image data. A display controller is in communication with the first camera via a conductive interface and the second camera via a wireless interface. The controller is configured to receive the unprocessed image data from the first camera and receive the first processed image data from the second camera. The controller further generates second processed image data from the unprocessed image data and selectively outputs the first processed image data and the second processed image data to a vehicle display device.

A display system for a vehicle includes a first camera in connection with the vehicle. The first camera outputs unprocessed image data. A second camera outputs a first processed image data. A display controller is in communication with the first camera via a conductive interface and the second camera via a wireless interface. The controller is configured to receive the unprocessed image data from the first camera and receive the first processed image data from the second camera. The controller further generates second processed image data from the unprocessed image data and selectively outputs the first processed image data and the second processed image data to a vehicle display device.

Identification and guidance systems configured to facilitate vehicle management in logistics yards or the like are described. The systems can include an identification and guidance (I/G) unit attached to each transport vehicle within the logistics yard. The I/G unit transmits information (e.g., location and guidance information) over a wireless network to a remote controller. The remote controller can transmit relevant information received from the I/G unit to a portable communications device associated with the transport vehicle to which the I/G unit is mounted. For example, the portable communications device may be located in a tractor being used to maneuver the transport vehicle about the logistics yard so that the driver can use the information displayed on the portable communications device to assist with maneuvering the transport vehicle. Related methods are also described.