Vehicle imaging system with windshield condition determination

Details Vehicle imaging system with windshield condition determination Vehicle imaging system with windshield condition determination

2007-12-18

2007-12-18

Harrington, Alicia M (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Lens

Fluid

C359S618000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11351010

ABSTRACT:
An imaging system for use in a vehicle is disclosed wherein the imaging system images an object spaced apart from the vehicle in a first configuration and images an object supported by the vehicle in a second configuration. The imaging system may include a fluid lens. An imaging system for use in a vehicle is disclosed wherein the imaging system has a first configuration corresponding to a first imaging application and a second configuration corresponding to a second imaging application. The imaging system may include a fluid lens.

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