Patent ID: 7688221
Filing Date: 2010-03-30
Classification: B60R,G08G

Abstract:
1. A driving support apparatus comprising: an image sensing device that photographs side region of a vehicle and rearward region of a vehicle while altering an angle of view, said image sensing device including only two cameras disposed respectively on opposite sides of said vehicle; a display unit that displays video images photographed by the image sensing device so as to be visible to a driver of the vehicle; a display determination device that determines a running state of the vehicle, and determines whether or not an alteration of the angle of view is required; and an angle of view adjustment device that switches the angle of view of the image sensing device, in accordance with a determination of the display determination device, between either one of a wide angle that enables the side region and the rearward region to be photographed, and a narrow angle that only allows the rearward region to be photographed.