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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 16, 2008
Filed:
May. 06, 2005
Glenn R Widmann, Noblesville, IN (US);
Gregory K. Scharenbroch, Kokomo, IN (US);
Joseph E. Harter, Jr., Kokomo, IN (US);
Matthew R. Smith, Westfield, IN (US);
Glenn R Widmann, Noblesville, IN (US);
Gregory K. Scharenbroch, Kokomo, IN (US);
Joseph E. Harter, Jr., Kokomo, IN (US);
Matthew R. Smith, Westfield, IN (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A turning maneuver assist system and method are provided for assisting the driver of a vehicle with a visual image while turning the vehicle. The system includes first and second cameras positioned to generate video images on respective first and second sides of the vehicle. The system also includes a drop-down display located onboard the vehicle for displaying images generated by the first and second video cameras. The system further includes a controller for controlling activation of the first and second cameras and the presentation of images on the display. The controller activates one of the first and second cameras and controls the display to output images captured by the activated camera when the vehicle is determined to be turning. The display is mounted forward and above the driver and moves between a stowed position and a viewable position.