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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 05, 2017
Filed:
Jun. 25, 2015
Gentex Corporation, Zeeland, MI (US);
Benjamin B. Hilldore, Holland, MI (US);
Brock R. Rycenga, Wyoming, MI (US);
Micah W. TerHaar, Denver, CO (US);
GENTEX CORPORATION, Zeeland, MI (US);
Abstract
A system and method are disclosed for determining the presence and period of dashed line lane markers in a roadway. The system includes an imager configured to capture a plurality of high dynamic range images exterior of the vehicle and a processor, in communication with the at least one imager such that the processor is configured to process at least one high dynamic range image. The period of the dashed lane markers in the image is calculated for detecting the presence of the dashed lane marker and for tracking the vehicle within the markers. The processor communicates an output for use by the vehicle for use in lane departure warning (LDW) and/or other driver assist features.