System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to surveillance of a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes, in response to detecting a surveillance event associated with the vehicle, collecting information from one or more sensors of the vehicle about the surveillance event. The method includes classifying the information according to a security profile to identify a threat type and a threat level of the surveillance event. The method includes controlling the vehicle to provide a response to the surveillance event according to the threat type and the threat level.

System and method for remotely monitoring vehicle condition include a method performed by a driving recorder. The method includes, in response to receiving a monitoring request from a mobile terminal paired with the driving recorder, controlling a camera array of the driving recorder to generate real-time image data. The method also includes transmitting the real-time image data to the mobile terminal over a network connection.

A vehicle security system for monitoring a vehicle and notifying a user includes at least two image capture devices (ICD), sensors, a global positioning system tracking module (GPSTM), a control module (CM), and a monitoring device. The ICD are positioned at predetermined locations of the vehicle for capturing and transmitting images of a target object. The sensors generate sensor data variables based on a detection of the target object. The GPSTM generates and transmits signals based on a position of the vehicle to a monitoring device. The CM receives the captured images and sensor data variables. The CM analyzes the received images and sensor data variables based on predefined criteria to trigger auxiliary units. The CM transmits the images and sensor data variables based on the predefined criteria to the monitoring device. A graphical user interface displays the images for monitoring the vehicle and notifies the user.

A rear view mirror system comprises cameras, a central control board, a hidden screen display, a touch pad, and a wireless control button array. The cameras are for recording continuous video inside, outside, or around a vehicle, taking snapshots, and providing real time photo and video information to remote monitoring devices on a user request. The hidden screen display is installed in a mirror of the vehicle for providing operational information of the one or more cameras and the vehicle. The touch pad is connected electronically to the central control board for receiving user control actions. The wireless control button array is for allowing a user to send action commands to mirror. At least one of the remote monitoring devices is configured for receiving and presenting the real time photo and video information from the cameras and controlling the operations of the cameras.

A scanning apparatus is disposed on a vehicle and included an external rearview assembly having a housing and an electro-optic element. The electro-optic element includes a first substrate comprising a first surface and a second surface. The electro-optic element also includes a second substrate comprising a third surface and a fourth surface, wherein the first substrate and the second substrate define a cavity. An electro-optic medium is contained in the cavity. An image sensor is disposed on the housing and directed outward, the image sensor configured to capture biometric data from an individual that is processed by a controller to unlock a door of the vehicle.

A vehicle security system for monitoring a vehicle and notifying a user includes at least two image capture devices (ICD), sensors, a global positioning system tracking module (GPSTM), a control module (CM), and a monitoring device. The ICD are positioned at predetermined locations of the vehicle for capturing and transmitting images of a target object. The sensors generate sensor data variables based on a detection of the target object. The GPSTM generates and transmits signals based on a position of the vehicle to a monitoring device. The CM receives the captured images and sensor data variables. The CM analyzes the received images and sensor data variables based on predefined criteria to trigger auxiliary units. The CM transmits the images and sensor data variables based on the predefined criteria to the monitoring device. A graphical user interface displays the images for monitoring the vehicle and notifies the user.

The vehicle surveillance system is installed in a vehicle and includes a camera housing that is positioned at a topmost surface of the vehicle. The camera housing includes a plurality of cameras that are directed at differing angles with respect to one another. The plurality of cameras are directed away from the camera housing in order to provide a full 360 degrees of video footage around the vehicle. The camera housing is slideably engaged with respect to a second housing that is affixed to the vehicle. A rack-and-pinion gearing system enables the camera housing to extend and retract vertically with respect to the second housing. The plurality of cameras is wired to a video recording member that is located elsewhere with respect to said vehicle.

An external rearview assembly includes a housing pivotally coupled with a vehicle door and operable between an extended position and a retracted position. An electro-optic element is operably coupled with the housing. A display module is disposed proximate the electro-optic element. The display module is activated when the housing is in the retracted position. The display module is deactivated when the housing is in the extended position. An imager is operably coupled with the housing and is configured to capture image data when the housing is in the retracted position and display the image data on the activated display module.

The present invention relates to a shock sensing device for vehicle and method for controlling thereof. The present invention can minimize battery consumption with faster handling of occurred accident more than prior art when camera was installed at a side of a vehicle to film a blind spot since the present invention can film information of a vehicle blind spot with camera of only 1 channel or 2 channel.

The invention is related to a portable vehicle monitoring system that is to be mounted on mobile objects such as police cars for security purposes and ambulances which have right of way; characterized in that it comprises a camera placed on the front right and front left and both sides of the system which enables the system to capture images and recognize faces, LED lighting located around the cameras which are directed towards visual direction and which enable capturing of legible images even at night time police lights placed at the front and rear faces of the base which can flash on and off when necessary, an alarm control device, Ethernet connection forming the network, a cooling device which eliminates the heat formed inside the apparatus, a control card which operates the police lights, modem which continuously provide wireless communication and a top cover which encloses the entire system.