An image processing apparatus includes a first signal processing unit for generating a first image of a first angle of view from an image captured by a camera attached to a vehicle body, and an image superimposing unit for superimposing an image representing a part of the vehicle body on the first image.

An image processing apparatus includes a first signal processing unit for generating a first image of a first angle of view from an image captured by a camera attached to a vehicle body, and an image superimposing unit for superimposing an image representing a part of the vehicle body on the first image.

The present invention relates to a control system (1) for providing assistance to an occupant of a vehicle (V1). The control system (1) is configured to receive hitch angle data indicative of a hitch angle (α) of a towed vehicle (V2) coupled to the towing vehicle (V1). The control system (1) selects first and second image data subsets of at least first image data (DIMG1). The first image data subset represents a first viewport (VPL, VPR) on a first side of the towing vehicle (V1) and the second image data subset representing a second viewport (VPL, VPR) on a second side of the towing vehicle (V1). A signal (SOUT1) indicative of the first image data subset and the second image data subset is output to at least one display (5) for displaying the first viewport (VPL, VPR) and the second viewport (VPL, VPR) to the occupant of the towing vehicle (V1). The control system (1) is configured to select the first image data subset and the second image data subset in dependence on the hitch angle data. The first image data subset is selected to increase the prominence of the first viewport (VPL, VPR) relative to the second viewport (VPL, VPR) when the hitch angle data indicates that the towed vehicle (V2) is disposed on the first side of the towing vehicle (V1); and the second image data subset is selected to increase the prominence of the second viewport (VPL, VPR) relative to the first viewport (VPL, VPR) when the hitch angle data indicates that the towed vehicle (V2) is disposed on the second side of the towing vehicle (V1). In a variant, the control system (1) is configured to adjust the prominence of the first viewport (VPL, VPR) relative to the second viewport (VPL, VPR) in dependence on steering angle data indicative of a steering angle (β) (of the vehicle (V1). The present invention relates to a vehicle (V1, V2) incorporating the control system (1); a method of assisting an occupant of a vehicle (V1); computer software; and a non-transitory, computer-readable storage medium.

The present invention relates to a control system (1) for providing assistance to an occupant of a vehicle (V1). The control system (1) is configured to receive hitch angle data indicative of a hitch angle (α) of a towed vehicle (V2) coupled to the towing vehicle (V1). The control system (1) selects first and second image data subsets of at least first image data (DIMG1). The first image data subset represents a first viewport (VPL, VPR) on a first side of the towing vehicle (V1) and the second image data subset representing a second viewport (VPL, VPR) on a second side of the towing vehicle (V1). A signal (SOUT1) indicative of the first image data subset and the second image data subset is output to at least one display (5) for displaying the first viewport (VPL, VPR) and the second viewport (VPL, VPR) to the occupant of the towing vehicle (V1). The control system (1) is configured to select the first image data subset and the second image data subset in dependence on the hitch angle data. The first image data subset is selected to increase the prominence of the first viewport (VPL, VPR) relative to the second viewport (VPL, VPR) when the hitch angle data indicates that the towed vehicle (V2) is disposed on the first side of the towing vehicle (V1); and the second image data subset is selected to increase the prominence of the second viewport (VPL, VPR) relative to the first viewport (VPL, VPR) when the hitch angle data indicates that the towed vehicle (V2) is disposed on the second side of the towing vehicle (V1). In a variant, the control system (1) is configured to adjust the prominence of the first viewport (VPL, VPR) relative to the second viewport (VPL, VPR) in dependence on steering angle data indicative of a steering angle (β) (of the vehicle (V1). The present invention relates to a vehicle (V1, V2) incorporating the control system (1); a method of assisting an occupant of a vehicle (V1); computer software; and a non-transitory, computer-readable storage medium.

Viewing system (20) for a vehicle, comprising: —at least one camera (25), —a monitor (26) arranged within the compartment (4), —at least one cable (30) connecting the camera (25) to the monitor (26), —at least one support (21) comprising a fixed support part (22) and a movable support part (23) rotatably mounted on the fixed support part (22), wherein the support (21) comprises at least one tensioning arrangement (35) configured to resiliently urge at least a cable portion of the cable (30) along a travel as the movable support part (23) is moved in a plurality of positions.

A camera system is installed on the front end of a vehicle, either on the left front, the right front, or both sides. The camera is linked via wired or wireless connection to an onboard computer and a navigation display that is located within the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The driver reviews a visual description on the display of any oncoming traffic in the form of motor vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, animals and the like on the navigation display via a single screen, split screen or alternating screens. The camera system can include a speed sensor that detects when the vehicle reaches a threshold speed to activate or de-activate the camera. Alternatively, the computer can activate the system when a turn signal is activated, and de-activate the system when the turn signal is no longer activated. This camera system can be retrofitted into older vehicles.

A garbage truck camera and safety system includes a garbage truck having a lift arm mechanism, a hopper, and a trash compacting device disposed within the hopper. At least one camera and temperature sensor are disposed within the hopper. A control module is operably connected to the cameras and the temperature sensor, as well as to one or more vehicle systems, via a vehicle control interface disposed within the driver's cab. The control module includes a processor, a non-transitory computer readable medium operatively connected to the processor, and a logic stored in the non-transitory computer readable medium that, when executed by the processor, causes the system to detect, via the temperature sensor, the temperature within the hopper; and if the temperature detected is above a predetermined threshold temperature, then deactivating the trash compacting device. The system will prevent harm from being done to individuals who accidentally fall into the hopper.

A display control device acquires sight line information about a direction of a visual field of a driver of a moving body, viewpoint information about a start point of the visual field of the driver, and map information around the moving body. The display control device acquires a blind spot region of the driver on the basis of the acquired sight line information, viewpoint information, and surroundings information. In addition, the display control device performs control of generating display information on the basis of the surroundings information about the blind spot region and displaying the display information on a display device.

An image processing apparatus includes a first signal processing unit for generating a first image of a first angle of view from an image captured by a camera attached to a vehicle body, and an image superimposing unit for superimposing an image representing a part of the vehicle body on the first image.

An image processing apparatus includes a first signal processing unit for generating a first image of a first angle of view from an image captured by a camera attached to a vehicle body, and an image superimposing unit for superimposing an image representing a part of the vehicle body on the first image.