| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 340937000 | With camera | 32 |
| 20080218383 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PARKING INFRACTION DETECTION - The invention relates to a system and method for detecting parking infractions. It comprises computing one or more measurements associated with a stationary object found at a first location; classifying the stationary object as being representative of a vehicle parked at the first location based on the one or more measurements associated with the stationary object; capturing one or more images of the vehicle parked at the first location; processing the one or more images of the vehicle to extract one or more present vehicle identifiers associated with the vehicle, and recording a time the one or more images were taken, a co-ordinate set associated with the first location and the one or more identifiers associated with the vehicle; determining a time duration for which parking is allowed at the first location; and comparing the present vehicle identifiers with previously recorded vehicle identifiers associated with the first location to determine if the vehicle has been parked at the first location for a period exceeding the time duration. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080252488 | Vehicle vision system - A vehicular vision system includes at least one imaging sensor for sensing images of objects in a forward field of view of the imaging sensor. The imaging system includes a control responsive to an output of the imaging sensor. The control modulates at least one headlamp of the vehicle in response to the output of the imaging sensor. The control may process an output of the imaging sensor to identify a headlamp or taillight of another vehicle in the forward field of view of the at least one imaging sensor and to determine a distance between the controlled vehicle and the identified headlamp or taillight of another vehicle. The control may modulate the at least one headlamp of the vehicle in response to the image processing. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080258937 | System for Use in Stations for Road Tolls - The invention relates to a system for use with stations for road tolls, comprising a first optical apparatus for recording images of the roadway and a second apparatus for wireless communication with a vehicle apparatus. The height above the roadway and the angle in a lateral and a vertical direction in relation to the roadway are known for the first apparatus, and the second apparatus can determine coordinates for the vehicle apparatuses in at least two directions through its communication with the vehicle apparatuses. The system comprises means for being able to detect one or more number plates from an image taken using the optical apparatus, and means for calculating the positions of the detected number plates in three directions, and means for being able to determine any associations between number plates and vehicle apparatuses by comparison between the said positions of the number plates and the said positions of the vehicle apparatuses. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080291056 | Method and apparatus for documenting the condition of a vehicle - A method and apparatus that includes cameras encased in vandalism and weather resistant housings, which attach to the outside or inside of a tunnel. The cameras provide for overhead, side, front, and rear views of a vehicle as the vehicle approaches and enters the tunnel and as the vehicle exits and leaves the tunnel. In order to provide the views, the camera devices are strategically located at the entrance of the tunnel, at the exit of the tunnel, and within the tunnel. The cameras are attached directly to the structure of the tunnel or are attached to a frame that can be installed inside the tunnel or attached to the tunnel. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080309517 | VEHICLE SURROUNDINGS MONITORING APPARATUS - A vehicle surroundings monitoring apparatus includes an image pickup means for taking an image of the surroundings of a vehicle, a preceding-vehicle detecting means for detecting a preceding vehicle from the taken image, a monitored-region setting means for setting predetermined monitored regions around the preceding vehicle on the image, a predicting means for predicting a brightness of an environment the preceding vehicle is going to enter, on the basis of brightnesses of pixels in the monitored regions, and an adjusting means for adjusting at least one of an exposure amount of the image pickup means and the brightnesses of the pixels output from the image pickup means beforehand in accordance with the brightness of the environment predicted by the predicting means. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090021396 | Method and Device for Evaluating Distance Measuring Data of a Distance Measuring System of a Motor Vehicle - The invention relates to a method for evaluating distance measuring data of a distance measuring system of a motor vehicle. A camera image ( | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090033517 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PRODUCTS FOR MOSAICS OF LIVE VIEWS OF TRAFFIC - Systems, methods and computer products for mosaics of live views of traffic via Internet Protocol Television. Exemplary embodiments include a network-based method for providing traffic views, the method including receiving a request to display a traffic views mosaic on a communications device, retrieving traffic views data and providing the traffic views data to the communications device. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090073000 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ALERTING ABOUT DRIVING STATE OF VEHICLE - A method and apparatus for alerting a driving state of a vehicle is provided. The method of alerting about a driving state of a vehicle includes: identifying an adjacent vehicle from a photographed image and extracting identification information about the adjacent vehicle; determining whether the adjacent vehicle approaches based on the identification information; and alerting a driver of the vehicle about a hazard due to the adjacent vehicle approaching, when the adjacent vehicle approaches. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090085775 | Vehicle Detection Apparatus - Disclosed herein is a vehicle detection apparatus has a first and a second sensors to detect vehicles ahead of the host vehicle, and a judgment part to judge that, in the case where the second sensor detects an object which the first sensor has detected, the object is a vehicle. The judging part judges the object as a vehicle in the case where it has once judged the object as a vehicle even though the second sensor does not detect the object in the next judgment. The first and second sensors should preferably be a radar and a camera, respectively. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090128365 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERING REAL-TIME TRAFFIC VIDEO TO A HANDHELD DEVICE - A system and methods for viewing real time traffic video on a handheld device are shown and described. The method includes requesting by a handheld device, data from a remote traffic camera responsive to user input through a menu-driven interface of an application program. An appliance, residing in a traffic management center, creates coded image data representing a group of concatenated images by extracting selected frames from a video stream of the remote traffic camera and transmits the coded data to a host server. The handheld device receives the coded image data from the host server. The method also includes decoding the coded image data by the application program and displaying, on the handheld device, the group of concatenated images in repeated loops. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090184844 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING A VEHICLE PASSING BY IN THE DARK - A device for detecting a vehicle passing by a vehicle in the dark. A camera detects a light cone that is moving at a lateral offset relative to the vehicle. An analyzer device assigns the relatively moving light cone to the passing vehicle. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090184845 | Vehicle Detecting System - A vehicle detecting system includes image taking means for taking an image of the surroundings of a subject vehicle, vehicle detecting means for detecting a vehicle from the taken image, and lateral-position detecting means for detecting a lateral position of the vehicle in the taken image. The lateral-position detecting means vertically divides, into a plurality of sections, a region set in a portion of the taken image in which an image of the vehicle is included or is presumed to be included. The lateral-position detecting means calculates average brightnesses of pixels belonging to pixel columns vertically extending in the sections and having a width corresponding to one pixel or a plurality of number of pixels. The lateral-position detecting means calculates differences in average brightness between pixel columns adjacent in a lateral direction, and detects the lateral position of the vehicle on the basis of absolute values of the differences. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090189783 | IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - An image processing device for performing a process of measuring a distance to a predetermined object using an image imaged by an imaging device attached to a vehicle which moves has a movement detection unit for detecting that the vehicle moved a constant amount from a position where the imaging device imaged a first image, an image acquiring unit for acquiring the first image, and a second image serving as an image at the time of being detected that the vehicle moved a constant amount by the movement detection unit, and a measurement unit for measuring the distance to the object by a movement stereo method using the first image and second image acquired by the image acquiring unit. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090207046 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING VEHICLES - A system to detect the transit of vehicles having license plates includes at least one video camera to detect license plates capable of framing the plates of said vehicles and, preferably, at least one video camera to detect vehicles capable of framing a zone of transit of said vehicles having license plates. A series of processing operations is capable, starting from the video signals generated by the video camera to detect license plates, of detecting the presence of a vehicle in transit and, starting from the video signals generated by the video camera to detect vehicles, of detecting the position and three-dimensional shape of vehicles in transit in said zone. A supervisor module aggregates the results of these processing operations to generate records of information each identifying the modality of transit in said zone of a vehicle identified by a given license plate that has been recognized. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100060487 | Motor Vehicle - A motor vehicle has an imaging device for generating an image of a radiation pattern on the terrain surrounding the motor vehicle. A detecting device is provided for the multiple sequential detection of images of the radiation patterns that are influenced by the terrain. A processor device is also provided. The processing device is designed such that an obstacle in the terrain is detected based on the difference between directly or indirectly sequentially detected images of the radiation pattern. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100066563 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE MOUNTED INFRARED WAVELENGTH INFORMATION DISPLAYS FOR TRAFFIC CAMERA VIEWERS - Systems and methods for vehicle mounted infrared wavelength information displays for traffic camera viewers are disclosed. A method includes obtaining vehicle positioning data associated with at least one vehicle and, based upon the vehicle positioning data, selectively emitting infrared wavelength light from a set of a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged on exterior surfaces of the at least one vehicle | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100194597 | VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE WASHING - The invention is directed towards an automated system for tracking a vehicle, associating that vehicle with a vehicle washing selection, and tracking the vehicle until it enters the vehicle washing station for subsequent presentation of the vehicle washing selection to the control computer of the vehicle washing system for subsequent washing. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100295705 | METHOD FOR DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN REFLECTORS ARRANGED ON THE ROADSIDE AND VEHICLE LIGHTS IN THE DARK - A method and a device for distinguishing between reflectors arranged on the roadside and vehicle lights and for identifying said reflectors and vehicle lights for use in an automatic light control system in a vehicle with a camera sensor oriented towards the surroundings of the vehicle. The method includes recording a sequence of images of the surroundings of the vehicle. Light spots are found and subjected to temporal tracking within the sequence of images. Afterwards, for each light spot, a decision is made whether the light source of the light spot is a vehicle light or a reflector. A statistical map for the entire camera image is determined from the position of the light spots found with the statistical map comprising regions that are predominantly occupied by reflectors and regions that are predominantly occupied by vehicles driving ahead or by oncoming vehicles. All light sources that are found within the regions occupied by reflectors are identified as potential reflectors and all light sources within the regions occupied by vehicle lights are identified as potential vehicle lights. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110043381 | MOBILE AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR TRAFIC MONITORING - An autonomous system for automated monitoring of traffic patterns on at least one designated surface including at least one mobile monitoring and recording module. The at least one mobile monitoring and recording module includes at least one support and stabilization section, at least one erector section, at least one autonomous source of electric energy, at least one electric energy storage device, and at least one control and information storage unit. The at least one support and stabilization section incorporates a transportation subsection arranged to provide mobility when coupled to a source of a mechanical force and at least one stabilizing subsection arranged to stabilize the at least one mobile monitoring and recording module in a stationary traffic monitoring position. The at least one erector section includes an erector arranged to erect at least one speed measuring device, at least one traffic imaging device, and at least one illumination device at respective predetermined heights above the designated surface. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110057816 | SECURITY SYSTEMS - A vehicle detection system for detecting the presence of at least part of a vehicle in image data, the system comprising: an interface configured to receive image data; an identifier module configured to identify a plurality of linear regions in an image represented by the image data; a comparator configured to compare at least one of the number, cumulative size, and density of the linear regions with a respective threshold value; and an output configured to issue a signal indicating the detection of a vehicle based on the results of the comparison. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110080307 | Device and Method for Detecting Wheel Axles - The invention relates to the detection of wheel axles of a vehicle on a roadway by means of a sensor, which operates according to the light-section procedure and emits at least one fan of light from a first location along the roadway to project a line of light onto the roadway and a vehicle possibly located thereon, and records this line of light from a second location along the same side of the roadway and detects a wheel axle as soon as the recorded line of light exhibits, in its course emanating from the said side of the roadway, a shift-free change in direction differing from its course when the roadway is empty. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110084855 | Autonomous Wide-Angle License Plate Recognition - A system in a moving surveillance vehicle operates in background mode to capture images of license plates of neighboring moving vehicles, which may occupy lanes other than the lane in which the surveillance vehicle is moving. The images are used to determine the license plate numbers of the moving vehicles, which are then checked against a database to determine whether there are any potential law enforcement-related problems that require the attention of the operator. If so, the system alerts the operator using an audible tone, visual prompt, vibration, or in some other suitable manner. The entire process, including generation of the alert can occur autonomously of the operator. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20120098678 | METHOD FOR ASSESSING DRIVER ATTENTIVENESS - A method is provided for assessing the attentiveness of the driver of motor vehicle traveling in a lane including, but not limited to detecting the position of the motor vehicle on the lane transverse to the direction of travel, determining the extent of fluctuations of the position, and assessing the attentiveness as insufficient if within an observation period at least one first significant period is detected in which the extent of fluctuations of the position falls below a first low limiting value and a second significant period is detected in which the extent of the fluctuations exceeds a second high limiting value. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120188102 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ROAD ACOUSTICS AND ROAD VIDEO-FEED BASED TRAFFIC ESTIMATION AND PREDICTION - Methods and arrangements for employing roadside acoustics sensing in ascertaining traffic density states. Traffic monitoring input is received from a road segment, the traffic monitoring input including traffic audio input. The traffic monitoring input is processed and the processed traffic monitoring input is classified with a predetermined traffic density state. The classified traffic monitoring input is combined with other classified traffic monitoring input. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130271297 | MOBILE AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR TRAFFIC MONITORING - An autonomous system for automated monitoring of traffic patterns on a designated surface including at least one mobile monitoring and recording module. The at least one mobile monitoring and recording module includes at least one support and stabilization section and an erector section, at least one autonomous source of energy, at least one energy storage device, and at least one control and information storage unit. The at least one support and stabilization section incorporates a transportation subsection arranged to provide mobility when coupled to a source of a mechanical force and at least one stabilizing subsection arranged to stabilize the at least one mobile monitoring and recording module in a stationary traffic monitoring position. The erector section includes an erector arranged to erect at least one speed measuring device, at least one traffic imaging device, and at least one illumination device at respective predetermined heiqhts above the designated surface. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20140062728 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING MOVEMENT OF A TAGGED ARTICLE - A system for determining motion of a tagged article may include a tag detection sub-system, a traffic pattern determination sub-system, and a monitoring sub-system. The tag detection sub-system is configured to output tag data regarding movement of the tagged article with respect to a tag detector proximate an exit portal of a location. The traffic pattern determination sub-system is configured to output traffic data regarding movement of an individual with respect to the exit portal of the location. The monitoring sub-system may include a correlation module configured to compare the tag data with the traffic data to accurately determine one or both of motion or path of the tagged article. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140266806 | BICYCLE DIFFERENTIATION USING VIDEO DATA ANALYTICS - A vehicular observation and detection apparatus and system incorporates a detection framework using video analysis to differentiate between motorized vehicles and bicycles for improved traffic flow and safety at intersections. The detection framework creates virtual zones overlaid on lanes of a roadway and analyzes input data representing objects in the virtual zones collected from one or more cameras positioned at or near the roadway. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150348388 | PROTECTING ROADSIDE PERSONNEL FROM VEHICLE IMPACTS - The present invention is a roadside safety system and method to communicate to a roadside personnel a potential danger created by an oncoming vehicle. The system includes a projection system that selectively projects a pattern of light in a direction along the roadside, a sensor system that includes a camera to detect the oncoming vehicle, an alert system connected directly or indirectly to the sensor system that selectively causes an alert to notify the roadside personnel when there is the potential danger; and a control system that selectively enables the projection system to project the pattern of light and causes the alert system to issue the alert. The projection system establishes a virtual flare on the road to warn oncoming vehicles of a emergency situation and a processor can process information received by the sensors and can then determine potential threats created by oncoming vehicles. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160005312 | BICYCLE DIFFERENTIATION USING VIDEO DATA ANALYTICS - A vehicular observation and detection apparatus and system incorporates a detection framework using video analysis to differentiate between motorized vehicles and bicycles for improved traffic flow and safety at intersections. The detection framework creates virtual zones overlaid on lanes of a roadway and analyzes input data representing objects in the virtual zones collected from one or more cameras positioned at or near the roadway. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160375827 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AFTER DETECTION OF A HEADLIGHT FLASHER, REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a method for operating a rearview camera system ( | 12-29-2016 |
| 20160379487 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING A VEHICLE FROM CAPTURED IMAGE DATA - An imaging sensor observes a field of view through which a vehicle passes, at an orientation and position suitable for acquisition of license plate data from a surface of the vehicle. Responsive to the vehicle position, at least one image of a surface of the vehicle including a license plate is acquired and evaluated to extract license plate data. The position of the vehicle for acquisition of the image is established by a trigger in a fixed relationship with the imaging sensor. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20220139217 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATION DETECTION - The present disclosure provides a system and method for traffic violation detection. The system may determine a target object which should be given precedence with respect to a vehicle from one or more moving objects by performing an angle correction on the one or more moving objects, wherein the one or more moving objects are objects moving in a predetermined region. When it is determined that a moving direction of the target object is a moving direction towards middle of a road and a target vehicle passing through the predetermined region is not courteous to the target object, the system may mark a state of the target vehicle as a violation state. | 05-05-2022 |
