Abstract: An automobile image and information capturing system and method may allow a user to capture and record various vehicle related incidents, including, accidents, thefts, break-ins and other incidents that require reconstruction and visual documentation. Instead of having to rely on external cameras that most likely will not capture usable or complete visual evidence, the present invention provides systems and methods of providing high quality video and still image surveillance from multiple overlapping perspectives. In one preferred embodiment, the present invention consists of (1) a main processor; (2) a plurality of sensor packs; and (3) a Power Over Ethernet battery hub. The sensor packs may employ a plurality of systems and methods for image capture including, but not limited to (1) ultrasonic; (2) LiDAR; (3) visual distance measure devices; and (4) infrared cameras. Multiple image capturing systems and methods may be used simultaneously, or may be triggered independently via different conditions.

Abstract: An automobile image and information capturing system and method may allow a user to capture and record various vehicle related incidents, including, accidents, thefts, break-ins and other incidents that require reconstruction and visual documentation. Instead of having to rely on external cameras that most likely will not capture usable or complete visual evidence, the present invention provides systems and methods of providing high quality video and still image surveillance from multiple overlapping perspectives. In one preferred embodiment, the present invention consists of (1) a main processor; (2) a plurality of sensor packs; and (3) a Power Over Ethernet battery hub. The sensor packs may employ a plurality of systems and methods for image capture including, but not limited to (1) ultrasonic; (2) LiDAR; (3) visual distance measure devices; and (4) infrared cameras. Multiple image capturing systems and methods may be used simultaneously, or may be triggered independently via different conditions.