Patent ID: 6611202
Filing Date: 2003-08-26
Classification: B60N,B60Q,B60R,B60S,G01J,G08G,H04N

Abstract:
A vision system for a vehicle, comprising:a vehicle equipped with an image capture device, said image capture device capturing an image external of the vehicle; a display screen viewable by an occupant of the vehicle; the system comprising a control that electronically generates indicia, said indicia being displayed on said screen; the vehicle being equipped with a distance-measuring system, said distance-measuring system adapted for measuring the distance from the vehicle to an object external the vehicle; wherein said image external the vehicle and said indicia are displayed on said screen so as to be viewable by the occupant of the vehicle; and wherein said indicia indicates distance from the vehicle to an object external to the vehicle; wherein said image capture device is adapted to be heated in order to remove dew or frost that may collect on an optic of said device.