Patent ID: 6198502
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: B60N,B60R,H04N

Abstract:
A video imaging and recording apparatus for attaching to a seat of a motor vehicle, comprising:an elongate member for supporting at least one video imaging device;a fastener for securing the video imaging device to the elongate member;a cushion attached to the elongate member and defining a cavity at a distal end portion for enclosing said at least one video imaging device therein, and a surface of the cushion defining a first hole for being substantially in alignment with a lens of the video imaging device for imaging forwardly;a connector for connecting the cushion to an upper portion of a seat of a motor vehicle, whereby the cushion defines a selectively positionable headrest extending from the seat, whereby the video imaging device disposed laterally thereof and centrally relative to a central axis of said motor vehicle, is unobstructed by a passenger's head when the passenger's head is located immediately in front of the headrest;a seat cushion connected to a seat frame for being secured to a floor board of the motor vehicle;a video image recorder disposed below the seat cushion and operatively connected to the video imaging device; anda controller for selectively operating the video imaging device and the video image recorder for recording images.