Abstract: A method of operating an inventory system of vehicle. The method may be used to provide notifications that an article is either present at or absent from the vehicle. The method may comprise detecting the existence of one or more conditions associated with initiating operation of the vehicle, accessing a list of articles expected to be present at the vehicle when the detected condition(s) exist, determining whether articles on the accessed list are not present at the vehicle, and when it is determined that an article is not present at the vehicle, causing a notification indicating the absence of the article(s) to be generated. The method may additionally or alternatively comprise detecting that an occupant has exited the vehicle, determining that an article is present at the vehicle, and causing a notification indicating the presence of the article to be generated.

Abstract: A camera system for a vehicle includes a body defining a cavity therein, and a camera including a lens. The camera is disposed in a deployed position such that the lens protrudes from the cavity. The camera system includes a debris region covering the lens and a duct disposed within the cavity. The duct defines a channel therein and has a first end spaced apart from the camera and a second end spaced apart from the first end. The duct is configured for directing an airstream through the channel from the first end to the debris region. A vehicle including the camera system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A camera system for a vehicle includes a body defining a cavity therein, and a camera including a lens. The camera is disposed in a deployed position such that the lens protrudes from the cavity. The camera system includes a debris region covering the lens and a duct disposed within the cavity. The duct defines a channel therein and has a first end spaced apart from the camera and a second end spaced apart from the first end. The duct is configured for directing an airstream through the channel from the first end to the debris region. A vehicle including the camera system is also disclosed.