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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 23, 2010
Stephen M. Baker, Oxford, MI (US);
Stephen M. Baker, Oxford, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A system and method of parking assist includes a detection device located in a rear portion of a vehicle. The detection device acquires data representative of a viewable area behind the vehicle. The detection device is in communication with a park assist controller. A first viewable area that includes an area where a tow device is located when attached to the rear portion of the vehicle is monitored, where the first viewable area is associated with a first field of view (FOV). If the tow device is detected within the first viewable area, the park assist controller switches between the first FOV to a second field of view (FOV) associated with a second viewable area, where the second viewable area does not include the area where the tow device is located. Feedback is provided to a display indicating if an obstacle is located within the second FOV.