Patent ID: 7180476
Filing Date: 2007-02-20
Classification: G01S,G02B,H04N

Abstract:
1. A conformal enhanced vision system for mobile vehicles, comprising: an array of vision sensors mounted on a vehicle, each sensor being capable of generating image signals; a recording medium for storing the image signals from the array of vision sensors; a processor for sampling the stored image signals from the recording medium and producing an output signal therefrom; a display connected to receive the output signal from the processor and superimpose images generated by the output signal on a see-through visor which also selectively permits an operator to view real images disposed in front of said visor; and a tracking system associated with the display that monitors the movement of the head of the operator and transmits a tracking signal to the processor, the processor producing the output signal based on feedback from the tracking signal; wherein both the images generated by the output signal and the real images are in conformity with one another, to create a seamless effect for the operator and wherein images generated by the output signal include an exterior view relative to the vehicle, a portion of the exterior view being partially blocked by the vehicle in the real images viewable by the operator, but the images generated by the output signal of the exterior view being displayable superimposed and in conformity with the real images on the see-through visor and including the portion of the exterior view that is partially blocked by the vehicle in the real images.