Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for a video enabled armor system for use in an armored surface of a vehicle. In one embodiment the system has an exterior facing ballistic resistant armor panel mounted over an opening in the armored surface of the vehicle, with the armor panel overlaying the armored surface around a perimeter of the opening. The armor panel has a first aperture in a portion of the panel adjacent the opening, and a first video camera disposed in the first aperture aimed outward through the first aperture. The system may further include a video display operatively connected to the first video camera and mounted over the opening on an interior side of the armored surface.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for a smart vehicle health system. In one embodiment the system includes a smart vehicle equipped with sensors configured to detect health parameters indicative of a relative health of certain vehicle components or systems. A processor is configured to generate a data signal containing vehicle component or system health information based on data from the sensors, and to transmit the data signal from the vehicle to a remotely located data receiver configured to receive the data signal. The system may further include a monitor connected to the data receiver and configured to present a plurality of selectable visual displays indicating the health of the vehicle components or systems based on the vehicle component or system health information in the transmitted data signal.