A-Pillar Video Monitor System

Abstract

An embodiment of A-Pillar Video Monitor System is provided for a motor vehicle to permit the driver to view traffic conditions (e.g. running children, approaching cars, etc.) from sides of the vehicle. Left or right video cameras are mounted on the left sides or right sides of the motor vehicle. Each camera attachment has a miniature video camera viewing angle directed generally sides, and a housing or shroud that is in the form of an aerodynamic fairing disposed over the associated camera to protect the same and to minimize the amount of protuberance laterally from the side of the vehicle. The fairing also avoids unnecessary airflow turbulence, thereby streamlining the vehicle. The images viewed from these camera assemblies reproduced on a curved viewing screen or monitor, which is seamlessly integrated with A-Pillars of the vehicle. The driver can easily observe the conditions in all sides without having to divert his or her attention from the road ahead. In case of airbag activation, the curved monitor would opened to protect the driver and the airbag is deployed.

Claims

1. A video monitor system comprising of a video camera, a monitor and A-Pillar.

2. A-Pillar of claim 1, wherein said a video camera is attached to A-Pillar.

3. A-Pillar of claim 1, wherein said a curved monitor is attached to A-Pillar.

4. A-Pillar of claim 1, wherein said an image from a video camera is displayed on a curved monitor.

5. A-Pillar of claim 1, wherein said a video image from a video camera is displayed on a curved monitor.

6. A-Pillar of claim 1, wherein said an airbag is installed inside A-Pillar.

7. A-Pillar of claim 1, wherein in case of airbag activation, a curved monitor is open and an airbag is deployed.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] Various embodiments of the invention are disclosed in the following detailed description and accompanying drawings.

[0006] FIG. 1 is a system view of an A-Pillar Video Monitor System showing passer-by, camera, monitor and driver.

[0007] FIG. 2 is an inside view of a car without an A-Pillar Video Monitor System.

[0008] FIG. 3 is an inside view of a car with an A-Pillar Video Monitor System showing passer-by in an A-Pillar Video Monitor System.

[0009] FIG. 4 is an inside view of a car with an A-Pillar Video Monitor System showing passer-by in an A-Pillar Video Monitor System in case of airbag operation.

[0010] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an A-Pillar Video Monitor System showing passer-by with a ball, video camera and driver.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The detailed description of the operation of A-Pillar Video Monitor System and magnets is explained in this section with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0012] According to FIG. 1, the system view of an A-Pillar Video Monitor System showing passer-by (16), camera (105), video monitor (100) and driver (15) is shown.

[0013] Referring to FIG. 2, the inside view of a car showing passer-by (16) without an A-Pillar Video Monitor System is shown. The driver (15) can not see the passer-by (16) because of A-Pillar (31).

[0014] Referring to FIG. 3, the inside view of a car with an A-Pillar Video Monitor System showing passer-by (16) on the curved monitor (100) is shown. The video camera (105) is attached to A-Pillar (31). The passer-by (16) is displayed on the curved monitor (100) on A-Pillar (31).

[0015] According to FIG. 4, the inside view of a car with an A-Pillar Video Monitor System showing passer-by (16) in an A-Pillar Video Monitor System in case of airbag (45) activation is shown. The curved monitor (100) is open when airbag (45) is deployed.

[0016] According to FIG. 5, the perspective view of an A-Pillar Video Monitor System showing passer-by with a ball (16), video camera (105) on the A-Pillar (31) and driver (15) is shown. The driver's view (200) is not interfered by the A-Pillar in the car.