DE10031590B4 - Adaptive rear view camera - Google Patents
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Abstract
Vorrichtung
zur Überwachung
des Rückraumes
eines Kraftfahrzeuges (P) bestehend aus einer Kameraeinheit (K)
und einer Mikrocomputereinheit (μC),
wobei die Kameraeinheit (K) mit der Mikrocomputereinheit (μC) über ein
elektrisches und/oder optoelektronisches und/oder optisches Bussystem
(M) verbunden ist, und die Kameraeinheit (K) im hinteren Bereich
des Kraftfahrzeuges (P) angeordnet ist, wobei
die Kameraeinheit
(K) fest im Kraftfahrzeug (P) eingebaut und auf eine Reflektoreinheit
(S) ausgerichtet ist, die Reflektoreinheit (S) mit Mitteln (D) zum
Schwenken ausgestattet ist welche in Reaktion auf elektrische und/oder
optoelektronische und/oder optische Ansteuersignale steuerbar sind
und die Reflektoreinheit (S) die hinter dem Kraftfahrzeug (P) herrschende
Szene auf die Kameraeinheit (K) leitet und wobei
die Mittel
(D) zum Bewegen ein Schwenkneigedom ist.Device for monitoring the rear space of a motor vehicle (P) comprising a camera unit (K) and a microcomputer unit (μC), the camera unit (K) being connected to the microcomputer unit (μC) via an electrical and / or optoelectronic and / or optical bus system (M ), and the camera unit (K) is arranged in the rear region of the motor vehicle (P), wherein
the camera unit (K) is fixedly mounted in the motor vehicle (P) and is aligned with a reflector unit (S), the reflector unit (S) is provided with pivoting means (D) in response to electrical and / or opto-electronic and / or optical control signals are controllable and the reflector unit (S) the rear of the motor vehicle (P) prevailing scene on the camera unit (K) passes and wherein
the means (D) for moving a Schwenkneigedom is.
Description
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Überwachung des Rückraumes eines Kraftfahrzeugs gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The The invention relates to a device for monitoring the rear space of a motor vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1.
Vorrichtungen
zur Überwachung
des Rückraumes
von Kraftfahrzeugen sind hinlänglich
bekannt. So ist beispielsweise aus
Aus
Aus
Aus
Aus
Nachteilig bei all diesen Systemen ist, dass die Kamera, welche eine relativ teuere Einheit darstellt, schwenkbar ausgestattet ist. Die Kamera ist zumeist in derart angeordnet, dass sie das gesamte Sichtfeld überstreicht. Die Kamera ist daher meist direkt an einer Schwenkeinrichtungen angeordnet. Dies hat zur Folge, dass die Kamera leicht beschädigt werden kann, da diese nicht geschützt im Fahrzeug verbaut ist.adversely with all these systems is that the camera, which is a relative represents expensive unit, is pivotally equipped. The camera is usually arranged in such a way that it covers the entire field of view. The camera is therefore usually directly on a pivoting devices arranged. As a result, the camera will be easily damaged can, as these are not protected is installed in the vehicle.
Ferner
betrifft die
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Überwachungssystem für Fahrzeuge zu verbessern.Of the Invention is based on the object, a monitoring system for vehicles to improve.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Überwachungsvorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 1 gelöst. Bevorzugte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.These Task is by a monitoring device solved with the features of claim 1. Preferred embodiments The invention are the subject of the dependent claims.
Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung besteht aus einer Kameraeinheit, einer Mikrocomputereinheit, einer Reflektoreinheit, welche insbesondere als Spiegel ausgeführt ist. Die Reflektoreinheit ist mit Mitteln zum Schwenken ausgestattet.The inventive device consists of a camera unit, a microcomputer unit, a Reflector unit, which is designed in particular as a mirror. The reflector unit is equipped with means for pivoting.
Die Kamera steht mit der Mikrocomputereinheit in Verbindung. Das von der Kamera aufgenommene Bild wird von der Mikrocomputereinheit verarbeitet und einem Fahrer auf einem im Sichtbereich des Fahrers angeordneten Display angezeigt. Die Reflektoreinheit ist in der Weise am oder im Fahrzeug angeordnet, daß die Kamera auf die Reflektoreinheit ausrichtbar ist und diese die gesamte Szene hinter dem Fahrzeug erfaßt. Die Mittel zum Schwenken der Reflektoreinheit stehen mit der Mikrocomputereinheit in Verbindung. Die Mikrocomputereinheit steuert diese Mittel elektromechanisch. Bei diesen Mitteln handelt es sich beispielsweise um Stellaktoren. Der rückwärtige Bereich des Kraftfahrzeuges wird von der Reflektoreinheit erfaßt und diese Szene von der Kamera über die Reflektoreinheit aufgenommen. Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, die Kameraeinheit fix im Fahrzeug zu verbauen, an einem sicheren, geschützten Ort und dennoch die Szene hinter dem Fahrzeug zu überwachen.The camera communicates with the microcomputer unit. The image captured by the camera is processed by the microcomputer unit and displayed to a driver on a display arranged in the driver's field of vision. The reflector unit is arranged on or in the vehicle in such a way that the camera can be aligned with the reflector unit and it detects the entire scene behind the vehicle. The means for pivoting the reflector unit are in communication with the microcomputer unit. The microcomputer unit controls these means electromechanically. These means are, for example, actuators. The rear area of the motor vehicle is detected by the reflector unit and this scene is taken by the camera via the reflector unit. In this way, it is possible to fix the camera unit fixed in the vehicle, in a safe, secure location and yet to monitor the scene behind the vehicle.
Die weitere Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wird anhand eines exemplarischen Ausführungsbeispiels gemäß einer FIGUR näher erläutert.The Another embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to an exemplary embodiment according to a FIGURE closer explained.
Die FIGUR zeigt schematisch einen Pkw P. Im Pkw P ist eine Mikrocomputereinheit μC angeordnet. Diese Mikrocomputereinheit μC ist über ein Bussystem M mit weiteren Einheiten, wie einer Kameraeinheit K, einer Spiegeleinheit S, einem Schwenkneigedom D, an welchem die Spiegeleinheit S angeordnet ist, sowie einer Displayeinheit T verbunden. Die Mikrocomputereinheit μC übernimmt zugleich die Masterfunktion des Bussystemes M. Bei dem Bussystem M handelt es sich in bevorzugter Weise um einen optischen und/oder optoelektronischen und/oder elektrischen Bus. In einer besonderen Ausgestaltungsform der Erfindung handelt es sich um ein Bussystem, welches nach den MOST- oder Firewire-Spezifikationen ausgelegt ist. Als besonders für das Bussystem M geeignet hat sich eine Ringtopologie ergeben.The FIGURE schematically shows a car P. In the car P is a microcomputer unit μC arranged. This microcomputer unit μC is over a bus system M with other units, such as a camera unit K, a mirror unit S, a Schwenkneigedom D, at which the Mirror unit S is arranged, and a display unit T connected. The microcomputer unit μC takes over at the same time the master function of the bus system M. In the bus system M is preferably an optical and / or opto-electronic and / or electric bus. In a special Embodiment of the invention is a bus system, which is designed according to the MOST or Firewire specifications. Especially for that Bus system M has proven a ring topology.
Die Kameraeinheit K ist im hinteren Teil des Pkws P fest eingebaut bzw. verbaut. Als besonders geeignet hat sich bei Kombis eine Verbauung in einem der Radkästen und bei Stufenhecklimousinen in der Hutablage ergeben. Die Kameraeinheit K, die Optik der Kameraeinheit K, ist auf die Spiegeleinheit S ausgerichtet. Die Spiegeleinheit S ist an dem Schwenkneigedom D angeordnet. Die Spiegeleinheit S ist in der Art im oder am PKW P angeordnet, daß sie den rückwärtigen Raum des Pkws P überwacht und zugleich die zu erfassende Szene hinter dem PKW an die Kameraeinheit K spiegelt.The Camera unit K is permanently installed in the rear part of the car P or installed. Particularly suitable for combis has a Verbauung in one of the wheel arches and result in notchback sedans in the parcel shelf. The camera unit K, the optics of the camera unit K, is aligned with the mirror unit S. The mirror unit S is arranged on the Schwenkneigedom D. The Mirror unit S is arranged in the type in or on the P car that they the backward room the car P monitors and at the same time the scene to be detected behind the car to the camera unit K reflects.
Am oder im Armaturenbrett, im Bereich des Fahrers, ist eine Bedieneinheit B angeordnet. Über diese Bedieneinheit B kann ein Fahrer die Spiegeleinheit S verändern und den Schwenkneigedom D steuern und somit den zu überwachenden Bereich verändern. Es besteht auch die Möglichkeit die Spiegeleinheit, welche in diesem Fall als in ihrer Form veränderbare Kunststoffeinheit mit einer verspiegelten Oberfläche realisiert ist, konkav oder konvex über Aktuatoren in der Spiegeleinheit S zu verändern. Dies hat zur Folge, daß Szenen hinter dem PKW P fokusiert werden können. In einer normalen Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Spielgeleinheit S aus Verbundglas mit Verspiegelung ausgeführt.At the or in the dashboard, in the driver's area, is a control unit B arranged. About these Control unit B, a driver can change the mirror unit S and control the Schwenkneigedom D and thus change the area to be monitored. It there is also the possibility the mirror unit, which in this case can be changed in shape Plastic unit is realized with a mirrored surface, concave or convex over actuators in the mirror unit S to change. This has the consequence that scenes can be focused behind the car P. In a normal configuration The invention relates to the playing gel unit S made of laminated glass with mirror coating executed.
Die Bedieneinheit B ist in bevorzugter Weise als Joystick ausgestaltet. Durch Betätigung der Bedieneinheit B wird der Schwenkneigedom D entsprechend bewegt. Bei Betätigen der Bedieneinheit B werden Signale an die Mikrocomputereinheit μC geleitet. Diese leitet die ermittelten Steuerdaten an den Schwenkneigedom D weiter, welcher wiederum somit die Spiegeleinheit S entsprechend bewegt.The Control unit B is designed in a preferred manner as a joystick. By operation the control unit B is the Schwenkneigedom D moves accordingly. When pressed the control unit B signals are passed to the microcomputer unit μC. This passes the determined control data to the Schwenkneigedom D further, which in turn thus the mirror unit S accordingly emotional.
Die Kameraeinheit K erfaßt über die Spiegeleinheit S die Szene hinter dem PKW P. Durch entsprechende Bewegung des Schwenkneigedoms D, welche an die Spiegeleinheit S angeordnet ist, können verschiedene Bereiche überwacht werden. So ergibt sich in einer Stellung der Sichtbereich A für normale „Rückspiegelfunktion", der Sichtbereich B, der insbesondere beim Einparken hilfreich ist.The Camera unit K detected via the Mirror unit S the scene behind the car P. By appropriate Movement of the Schwenkneigedoms D, which to the mirror unit S is arranged monitored different areas become. Thus, in one position, the field of view A for normal "rear-view mirror function", the field of view B, which is especially helpful when parking.
In einer Ausgestaltungsform der Erfindung ist in der Kameraeinheit K eine Fuzzi-Logik integriert, welche die durch die Spiegeleinheit S hervorgerufene spiegelbildliche Drehung der tatsächlich vorhandenen überwachten Szene hinter dem PKW P in für den Fahrer gewohnter Form auf der Displayeinheit T angezeigt. Hierdurch werden Spiegelverzerrungen ausgeglichen, sowie die Spiegelverdrehung des Bildes. Der Fahrer des Pkws P sieht auf der Displayeinheit T die gewohnte Darstellung ohne der Verzerrungen und die Drehungen, hervorgerufen durch die Spiegeleinheit S. Über eine Menüdarstellung kann der Fahrer verschiedene Optionen für die Darstellung auf der Displayeinheit T wählen.In An embodiment of the invention is in the camera unit K integrated a fuzzy logic, which through the mirror unit S produced mirror image rotation of the actual monitored Scene behind the car P in for the Driver of the usual form on the display unit T displayed. hereby Mirror distortions are compensated, as well as the mirror rotation of the picture. The driver of the car P sees on the display unit T the usual presentation without the distortions and the twists, caused by the mirror unit S. Via a menu representation the driver may have different options for display on the display unit Choose T.
Bei der Displayeinheit T handelt es sich um einen LCD- oder einen TFT-Bildschirm.at the display unit T is an LCD or a TFT screen.
In einer weiteren Ausgestaltungsform der Erfindung ist eine Speichereinheit in das Bussystem M integriert. Diese Speichereinheit speichert jeweils die aufgenommenen Szenen der Kameraeinheit K. Hierdurch ist es möglich für den Fahrer eine Fahrt zu rekonstruieren oder den PKW P zu überwachen und eventuelle Beschädigungen seitens Dritter zu dokumentieren. Bei dieser Speichereinheit handelt es sich um einen Festspeicher und nicht um einen flüchtigen Speicher. Die Speichereinheit ist an einem Ort im PKW P angeordnet, welcher auch im Falle eines Unfalles bestens geschützt ist, wie beispielsweise unter der Rückbank des Pkws P oder unter dem Fahrer- oder Beifahrersitz oder in der Mittelkonsole.In Another embodiment of the invention is a memory unit integrated into the bus system M. This storage unit stores each the recorded scenes of the camera unit K. This makes it possible for the driver to reconstruct a ride or to monitor the car P and any damage to be documented by third parties. In this storage unit acts It is a non-volatile memory and not a volatile memory. The storage unit is arranged at a location in the car P, which is well protected in the event of an accident, such as under the backseat of the passenger car P or under the driver or passenger seat or in the Center console.
In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der Schwenkneigedom D durch einen Motor, insbesondere Elektromotor, und einem Relais realisiert. Auf diese Weise läßt sich die Schwenkfunktion kostengünstig realisieren.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is the Schwenkneigedom D by a motor, in particular electric motor, and realized a relay. In this way, the pivot function can be economical realize.
Durch den Einsatz der erfindungsgemäßen Kombination aus Kameraeinheit K, Spiegeleinheit S und Displayeinheit T vereinfacht sich die Handhabung eines Fahrzeuges für einen Fahrer erheblich. Es entfällt die bisher übliche Spiegeleinstellung bei wechselnden Fahrern, da die Displayeinheit T im Sichtbereich des Fahrers angeordnet ist und auch die Kameraeinheit K und die Spiegeleinheit S nicht verändert werden muß, auch wenn sich die Augenhöhe des Fahrers, durch Fahrerwechsel, ändert.Through the use of the combination of camera unit K, mirror unit S and display unit T, the handling of a vehicle for a driver is considerably simplified. It eliminates the usual mirror setting with changing drivers, since the display unit T in Viewing range of the driver is arranged and also the camera unit K and the mirror unit S need not be changed, even if the eye level of the driver, by changing drivers, changes.
In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wird durch die Anbringung der Kameraeinheit-Spiegeleinheit-Kombination am Beginn der Frontpartie des PKW P als Ersatz eines Außenrückspiegels, wobei die Displayeinheit T an die Stelle des bisherigen Außenrückspiegels rückt oder komplett durch die Displayeinheit T, welche im Fahrzeuginnenraum angeordnet ist, ersetzt ist, der Blickweg und damit der tote Winkel des Pkws P für den Fahrer reduziert werden, gegenüber einem herkömmlich bekannten Rückspiegel.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is characterized the attachment of the camera unit-mirror unit combination at the beginning the front of the car P as a replacement for an outside rear-view mirror, the display unit T takes the place of the previous exterior rearview mirror or completely by the display unit T, which in the vehicle interior is arranged, replaced, the gaze and thus the blind spot of the car P for the driver can be reduced compared to a conventionally known Rearview mirror.
Bei gleichem Erfassungswinkel des Blickfeldes kann, gegenüber einem herkömmlichen Rückspiegel, die Spiegelfläche reduziert werden, was zu einer Reduzierung des Luftwiderstandes führt.at same field of view of the field of view can, compared to one usual Rear-view mirror, the mirror surface be reduced, resulting in a reduction of air resistance leads.
In einer weiteren Ausgestaltungsform der Erfindung ist die Kameraeinheit K im inneren des Pkw P angeordnet, währen die Spiegeleinheit S außen am Pkw angeordnet ist. Hierdurch ist die Kameraeinheit K vor Diebstahl, Beschädigung, Vandalismus und Verschmutzung geschützt.In Another embodiment of the invention is the camera unit K arranged inside the car P, while the mirror unit S outside of the car is arranged. This is the camera unit K from theft, Damage, Vandalism and pollution protected.
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