Abstract: A camera system (100) comprising: an image capturing device (1) further comprising: a lens unit (3), wherein the lens unit (3) comprised a lens barrel (30), a front lens (4) comprising an inner surface (4a) facing the lens barrel (30); a heater device (500), further comprising a lens heater (510) for heating the front lens (4); wherein an annular heat insulating device (6) is arranged between the lens barrel (30) and the lens heater (510).

Abstract: A camera mirror system for a vehicle includes, among other things, a camera that has a field of view, a display in communication with the camera that is configured to depict the field of view, and an infrared light-emitting diode (IR LED) that is configured to illuminate the field of view. The IR LED is configured to operate at a temperature. The system further includes a controller that is configured to provide at least one of a warning or an IR LED shut down command in response to the temperature exceeding a threshold.

Abstract: An example display system for a commercial vehicle includes a camera configured to record images of a blind spot of the commercial vehicle and a wearable augmented reality display device that includes an electronic display and is configured to be worn on the head of a driver of the commercial vehicle. An electronic control unit is configured to display graphical elements on the electronic display that depict at least one of portions of the recorded images and information derived from the recorded images. A method of displaying graphical elements is also disclosed.

Abstract: A camera mirror system for a vehicle includes a camera system having at least a first and second field of view of a scene. The first and second fields of view include a shared overlap area. At least one display is configured to display the first and second fields of view to provide a complete view of the scene comprising the first and second fields of view adjoining at a stitching interface corresponding to an intersection of the first and second fields of view in the overlap area. At least one object detector is configured to detect an object in the scene. A controller is in communication with the camera system, the at least one object detector, and the at least one display. The controller includes a stitching algorithm configured to evaluate the proximity of the object to the overlap area and adjust at least one of the first and second fields of view to move the stitching interface and ensure the object is depicted on the at least one display.

Abstract: A vehicle camera mounting system includes, among other things, a first bracket portion that has a first attachment feature that is configured to be secured to an exterior of a vehicle. The first bracket portion extends laterally from the first attachment feature to a second attachment feature. The first attachment feature is provided by a plate that has apertures that are configured to receive fasteners that secure the first bracket portion to the vehicle. The second attachment feature is configured to mount to the vehicle at a location remote from the plate. The system further includes a camera assembly that is secured to the second attachment feature.

Abstract: A camera mirror system for a vehicle includes a camera having a field of view. The camera has a lens that is configured to focus light on an image capture unit and a filter switch that are each arranged in an optical path provided between the lens and the image capture unit. The filter switch has an infrared (IR) filter that is movable into and out of the optical path in response to a IR filter command A display is in communication with the camera and is configured to display the field of view. An IR light-emitting diode (LED) is configured to illuminate the field of view in response to an IR LED command. A controller is in communication with the image capture unit, the filter switch and the IR LED. The controller is configured to provide the IR filter command and the IR LED command in response to a limited-use night vision condition based upon a factor other than an amount of atmospheric light.

Abstract: A camera mirror system for a vehicle includes, among other things, a camera that has a field of view, a display in communication with the camera that is configured to depict the field of view, and an infrared light-emitting diode (IR LED) that is configured to illuminate the field of view. The IR LED is configured to operate at a temperature. The system further includes a controller that is configured to provide at least one of a warning or an IR LED shut down command in response to the temperature exceeding a threshold.

Abstract: A camera mirror system for a vehicle includes, among other things, a camera that has a field of view, a display in communication with the camera that is configured to depict the field of view, and an infrared light-emitting diode (IR LED) that is configured to illuminate the field of view. The IR LED is configured to operate at a temperature. The system further includes a controller that is configured to provide at least one of a warning or an IR LED shut down command in response to the temperature exceeding a threshold.

Abstract: A camera mirror system for a vehicle includes, among other things, a camera that has a field of view, a display in communication with the camera that is configured to depict the field of view, and an infrared light-emitting diode (IR LED) that is configured to illuminate the field of view. The IR LED is configured to operate at a temperature. The system further includes a controller that is configured to provide at least one of a warning or an IR LED shut down command in response to the temperature exceeding a threshold.

Abstract: A camera mirror system for a vehicle includes a camera system having at least a first and second field of view of a scene. The first and second fields of view include a shared overlap area. At least one display is configured to display the first and second fields of view to provide a complete view of the scene comprising the first and second fields of view adjoining at a stitching interface corresponding to an intersection of the first and second fields of view in the overlap area. At least one object detector is configured to detect an object in the scene. A controller is in communication with the camera system, the at least one object detector, and the at least one display. The controller includes a stitching algorithm configured to evaluate the proximity of the object to the overlap area and adjust at least one of the first and second fields of view to move the stitching interface and ensure the object is depicted on the at least one display.

Abstract: A vehicle camera mounting system includes, among other things, a first bracket portion that has a first attachment feature that is configured to be secured to an exterior of a vehicle. The first bracket portion extends laterally from the first attachment feature to a second attachment feature. The first attachment feature is provided by a plate that has apertures that are configured to receive fasteners that secure the first bracket portion to the vehicle. The second attachment feature is configured to mount to the vehicle at a location remote from the plate. The system further includes a camera assembly that is secured to the second attachment feature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automotive vision system, in particular for providing rear and/or side view, comprising; an image capturing device, and an optical filter device included in an optical path to the image capturing device, wherein the optical filter device comprises an optical filter medium that is moveable by a driving device with respect to the optical path in order to adjust filter characteristics, wherein the driving device comprises a cam transmission that imposes a reciprocating movement on the optical filter medium over an adjustment range between two extreme positions and wherein the cam transmission has a stop arrangement defining an operative position of the optical filter medium with respect to the optical path, wherein the operative position is within the adjustment range and the operative position is in the vicinity of any of the two extreme position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automotive vision system, in particular for providing rear and/or side view, comprising; an image capturing device, and an optical filter device included in an optical path to the image capturing device, wherein the optical filter device comprises an optical filter medium that is moveable by a driving device with respect to the optical path in order to adjust filter characteristics, wherein the driving device comprises a cam transmission that imposes a reciprocating movement on the optical filter medium over an adjustment range between two extreme positions and wherein the cam transmission has a stop arrangement defining an operative position of the optical filter medium with respect to the optical path, wherein the operative position is within the adjustment range and the operative position is in the vicinity of any of the two extreme position.

Abstract: A vision system for providing exterior rear view for a vehicle driver, includes: an image capturing device supported by a hingeable support frame for hinging the image capturing device around a central axis of the vision system for adjusting the view of the vision system.

Abstract: A kite power system includes a ground control unit with a generator (30), and a kite connected to the generator (30) via at least two main traction cables (10, 11). A rotor part (31) of the generator (30) includes a winch pulley (32, 33) for each of the at least two main traction cables (10, 11), and each of the winch pulleys (32, 33) is indirectly mechanically connected to the generator (30). A further aspect relates to a kite for use in a kite power generation system, having an airfoil shaped body (20) with one or more air filling apertures (23) in a leading edge part of the airfoil shaped body (20). At least two main traction cables (10, 11) are connected to the airfoil shaped body (20), which further includes an additional filling aperture (21) in a side part of the airfoil shaped body (20).

Abstract: The invention relates to a metering valve for a fluid, provided with a housing with a metering opening and a movable closing member. The closing member is biased to one of its positions by biasing means co-acting therewith in the form of a pneumatic or hydraulic spring, and can be placed in another position counter to the bias by operating means. The pneumatic or hydraulic spring can herein be driven by the fluid for metering. The closing member can be a diaphragm with a relatively stiff central portion and a relatively flexible edge portion. A supply opening connected to a feed conduit for the fluid for metering can be arranged in the housing on either side of the diaphragm. The invention further relates to a system for supplying fuel to a the combustion engine, provided with a container for the fuel and a feed line connecting the container to the engine, in which line is received one or more metering valves of the above described type.