Abstract: A camera system for a vehicle includes a first lens connected to the vehicle. The first lens has a first field of view in which images are captured extending in front of the vehicle. A second lens is connected to the vehicle and has a second field of view in which images are captured different from the first field of view. The second field of view extends in front of the vehicle. A sensor is provided for measuring vehicle pitch. A controller is connected to the sensor and relies only on the first lens to capture images when the vehicle pitch is below a predetermined threshold. The controller relies only the second lens to capture images when the vehicle pitch is above the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: An apparatus for moderating the environment of a driver assist camera comprises (a) a housing in which the driver assist camera is mountable and (b) a bracket configured and dimensioned to receive and retain the housing. The bracket when installed in a vehicle is attached to a window of the vehicle. A thermally conductive body is movably mounted on the bracket. The housing when being received in the bracket contacts and moves the thermally conductive body relative to the bracket so as to press the thermally conductive body against the window and permit heat from the housing to be conducted to the window, thereby moderating the environment of the driver assist camera when mounted in the housing.

Abstract: A camera system for a vehicle includes a first lens connected to the vehicle. The first lens has a first field of view in which images are captured extending in front of the vehicle. A second lens is connected to the vehicle and has a second field of view in which images are captured different from the first field of view. The second field of view extends in front of the vehicle. A sensor is provided for measuring vehicle pitch. A controller is connected to the sensor and relies only on the first lens to capture images when the vehicle pitch is below a predetermined threshold. The controller relies only the second lens to capture images when the vehicle pitch is above the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: An apparatus for moderating the environment of a driver assist camera comprises (a) a housing in which the driver assist camera is mountable and (b) a bracket configured and dimensioned to receive and retain the housing. The bracket when installed in a vehicle is attached to a window of the vehicle. A thermally conductive body is movably mounted on the bracket. The housing when being received in the bracket contacts and moves the thermally conductive body relative to the bracket so as to press the thermally conductive body against the window and permit heat from the housing to be conducted to the window, thereby moderating the environment of the driver assist camera when mounted in the housing.