Infrared camera systems and methods for vehicular applications

Details Infrared camera systems and methods for vehicular applications Infrared camera systems and methods for vehicular applications

2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Hellner, Mark (Department: 3663)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Vehicle subsystem or accessory control

C359S514000, C359S881000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07869919

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are disclosed herein to provide improved infrared camera techniques for vehicular applications. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle includes at least a first plate to reflect infrared energy and an infrared camera to detect the infrared energy reflected from the first plate(s) to provide infrared images. The plate allows the infrared camera to provide a desired line of sight view without requiring the infrared camera to be directly within the line of sight.

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