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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 28, 2023
Filed:
Apr. 07, 2020
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Bradley P. Krone, Dunlap, IL (US);
Joseph L. Faivre, Edelstein, IL (US);
Michael W. Bridenbaugh, Chillicothe, IL (US);
Brad R. Van De Veer, Washington, IL (US);
Shastri Ram, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
An enhanced visibility system for a work machine includes an image capture device, a sensor, one or more control circuits, and a display. The image capture device is configured to obtain image data of an area surrounding the work machine. The sensor is configured to obtain data regarding physical properties of the area surrounding the work machine. The control circuits are configured to receive the image data and the data regarding the physical properties, and augment the image data with the data regarding the physical properties to generate augmented image data. The display is configured to display the augmented image data to provide an enhanced view of the area surrounding the work machine.