Patent ID: 11954727
Assignee: BWI ACQUISITION, INC.
Field: Audio-visual technology (Electrical engineering)
Classification: CPC G  H | IPC G  H

Claim 15:
16. A system for acquiring images of an exterior of a vehicle moving on a path between a first predefined location and a second predefined location, comprising:
a first camera support structure located between the first predefined location and the second predefined location;
a second camera support structure located opposite the first camera support structure between the first predefined location and the second predefined location, wherein the first camera support structure and the second camera support structure are located on opposite sides of the path;
a third camera support structure affixed to the first camera support structure and extending toward the second camera support structure above the path s the third camera support structure being generally perpendicular to the first camera support structure and the second camera support structure, the first and second camera support structures and the third camera support structure remaining stationary as the images of the exterior of the vehicle are acquired;
at least four first side view cameras affixed to the first camera support structure, the at least four first side view cameras being spaced from each other on the first camera support structure such that the at least four first side view cameras are arranged at various heights on the first camera support structure, wherein a first one of the at least four first side view cameras is positioned to provide a detailed view of a first-side wheel of the vehicle and a second one of the at least four first side view cameras is positioned to provide a first front-angle image of the vehicle;
at least four second side view cameras affixed to the second camera support structure, the at least four second side view cameras being spaced from each other on the second camera support structure such that the at least four second side view cameras are arranged at various heights on the second camera support structure, wherein a first one of the at least four second side view cameras is positioned to provide a detailed view of a second-side wheel of the vehicle and a second one of the at least four second side view cameras is positioned to provide a second front-angle image of the vehicle;
at least one top view camera affixed to the third camera support structure; and
at least one lower camera positioned along the path of the vehicle for capturing images underneath the vehicle.