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29-08-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH MULTI-PANED VIEW

Номер: US20130222593A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Lu Yuesheng
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicle vision system includes a camera configured to be positioned on a vehicle and a processing system operatively coupled to the camera. The processing system is operable to process image data captured by the camera. The image data is representative of a scene viewed by the camera. The processing system may further generate an image having three image panes including a central image pane derived from a first subset of captured image data and two side image panes derived from second and third subsets of captured image data. Each of the side image panes are shaped as parallelograms and arranged with respect to the central image pane to appear folded with respect to the central image pane. The processing system can output the image to a display for viewing by a driver of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle vision system comprising:a camera configured to be positioned on a vehicle;a processing system operatively coupled to said camera, wherein said processing system is operable to process image data captured by said camera, the captured image data representative of a scene viewed by said camera;wherein said processing system is operable to generate an image having three individual image panes including a first image pane derived from a first subset of image data, a second image pane derived from a second subset of image data and a third image pane derived from a third subset of image data;wherein said processing system is operable to output the image to a display for viewing by a driver of the vehicle;wherein, when the image is displayed at said display, said first image pane comprises a central image pane of the displayed image and said second image pane is at a left side of said central pane and said third image pane is at a right side of said central pane;wherein, when the image is displayed at said display, each of said first, second and third image panes has an upper edge and a lower edge;wherein said upper edge of said second image pane is generally parallel to said ...

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Номер записи: 1
12-12-2013 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH ALIGNED HOUSING MEMBERS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN ALIGNED HOUSING MEMBERS

Номер: US20130328672A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Sesti Matthew C.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A camera for mounting on a vehicle includes a front housing member that holds a lens member, an imaging element and a circuit board with a set of front electrical connectors thereon, and a rear housing member that holds a set of rear electrical connectors that are directly mounted to the front electrical connectors. The rear housing member is aligned to the front housing member with respect to a first axis. The front and rear electrical connectors are able to accommodate misalignment along two axes which are generally orthogonal to each other and to the first axis. The front and rear electrical connectors may be directly connected so that a jumper wire is not needed. Also, by aligning the front and rear housing members, the overall space occupied by the camera may be reduced. 1. A camera for mounting on a vehicle , the camera comprising:a front housing portion;a lens mounted to the front housing portion;an imager that is positioned to capture image data derived from light received through the lens;a circuit board mounted to the front housing portion, wherein the circuit board comprises circuitry that is configured to receive signals from the imager and to send signals to another component, wherein the circuit board has a plurality of front electrical connectors;a rear housing portion, wherein the rear housing portion has a rear housing alignment structure that mates with a front housing alignment structure of the front housing portion to align the rear housing portion with respect to the front housing portion along a first axis;wherein the rear housing portion has a plurality of rear electrical connectors extending therefrom, wherein the rear electrical connectors are electrically connected to the front electrical connectors;wherein at least one of (i) the front electrical connectors comprise female electrical connectors and the rear electrical connectors comprise male electrical connectors and (ii) the front electrical connectors comprise male electrical connectors ...

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Номер записи: 2
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Vehicular camera and lens assembly

Номер: US20140022657A1
Автор: Joel S. Gibson, Matthew C. SESTI, Robert A. Devota, Steven V. Byrne, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera includes a lens disposed at a lens holder and an imager disposed at a printed circuit board. The lens holder is one of (i) attached at the printed circuit board by a cured adhesive and (ii) attached at a holding element by a cured adhesive with the printed circuit board held by the holding element. The adhesive is initially curable in an initial radiation curing process and initially-cured adhesive is further curable to a further cured strength in a secondary thermal curing process. The adhesive is initially cured via the initial radiation curing process after the lens is brought into focus with the imager and is optically center-aligned therewith. When further cured via the secondary thermal curing process, the further-cured adhesive maintains focus and optical center-alignment of the lens with the imager for use of the camera in a vehicle.

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Номер записи: 3
06-02-2014 дата публикации

IMAGING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140036064A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Gibson Joel S., Higgins-Luthman Michael J., Lu Yuesheng, Shriner Richard D.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

An imaging system for a vehicle includes an imaging sensor and a video display device. The imaging system generates an overlay that is electronically superimposed on the displayed images to assist a driver of the vehicle when executing a backup maneuver. The overlay has first, second and third overlay zones, with the overlay zones indicative of respective distance ranges from the rear of the vehicle to respective distances. As indicated to the driver viewing the video display screen when executing a backup maneuver, the first distance is closer to the rear of the vehicle than the second distance and the second distance is closer to the rear of the vehicle than the third distance. The first overlay zone may be a first color and the second overlay zone may be a second color and the third overlay zone may be a third color. 1. An imaging system for a vehicle , said imaging system comprising:an imaging sensor, wherein said imaging sensor comprises a two-dimensional array of light sensing photosensor elements, and wherein said imaging sensor has a rearward field of view when mounted at a vehicle equipped with said imaging system;a display device comprising a video display screen for displaying images representative of image data captured by said imaging sensor;wherein said imaging system generates an overlay that is electronically superimposed on said displayed images to assist a driver of the equipped vehicle when executing a backup maneuver, said overlay comprising first, second and third overlay zones;wherein said first overlay zone is indicative of a first distance range from the rear of the equipped vehicle to a first distance from the rear of the equipped vehicle as displayed at said video display screen;wherein said second overlay zone is indicative of a second distance range from the first distance to a second distance from the rear of the equipped vehicle as displayed at said video display screen;wherein said third overlay zone is indicative of a third distance ...

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Номер записи: 4
27-03-2014 дата публикации

TRAILER ANGLE DETECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20140085472A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Harris James D., Lu Yuesheng, VanOphem Paul A.
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vision system for a vehicle includes a rearward facing camera disposed at a rearward portion of a vehicle. With a trailer attached to the vehicle and rearward of the vehicle, a processor is operable to process captured images and, responsive at least in part to the processing, is operable to determine a plurality of trailer and vehicle-trailer interface parameters. The system is operable to calculate a calculated trailer angle based at least in part on calculations involving the parameters and a steering angle of the vehicle. Responsive to processing of images captured by the camera, the system is operable to determine a determined trailer angle of the trailer relative to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. Responsive to the determined trailer angle and the calculated trailer angle, the system is operable to determine a degree of offset between the calculated trailer angle and the detected trailer angle. 1. A vision system for a vehicle , said vision system comprising:a rearward facing camera disposed at a rearward portion of a vehicle equipped with said vision system and having a rearward field of view;wherein said rearward facing camera is operable to captures images rearward of the equipped vehicle;wherein, with a trailer attached to the equipped vehicle and rearward of the equipped vehicle, a processor is operable to process captured images captured as the equipped vehicle is driven forwardly and, responsive at least in part to said processing, said processor is operable to determine a plurality of trailer parameters and vehicle-trailer interface parameters;wherein said vision system is operable to calculate a calculated trailer angle based at least in part on calculations involving said parameters and a steering angle of the equipped vehicle as the equipped vehicle is being driven along a road;wherein said vision system, responsive to processing of images captured by said rearward facing camera, is operable to determine a determined trailer angle of the ...

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Номер записи: 5
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Multi-camera image stitching calibration system

Номер: US20140098229A1
Автор: Steven V. Byrne, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system of a vehicle includes a plurality of cameras with exterior overlapping fields of view. The vision system is operable to calibrate at least one of the cameras and includes a plurality of targets disposed at locations near the vehicle and within the fields of views of the cameras. A display device is operable to display images captured by the cameras of the vision system. A plurality of user inputs may be provided and a user may selectively actuate the user inputs to manipulate images captured by the cameras to align portions of a target in overlapping regions of the captured images of adjacent cameras to calibrate the cameras. The vision system may calibrate cameras automatically, such as responsive to the targets moving into the fields of views of the cameras, whereby the vision system may calibrate the cameras as the vehicle is moved along an assembly line.

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Номер записи: 6
05-01-2017 дата публикации

TRAILER ANGLE DETECTION SYSTEM CALIBRATION

Номер: US20170001566A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Harris James D., Lu Yuesheng, VanOphem Paul A.
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A dynamic calibration method for calibrating a trailer angle detection system of a vehicle towing a trailer includes providing cameras configured to be disposed at the vehicle so as to have respective fields of view. Image data captured by at least some of the cameras is processed as the vehicle is driven forwardly and towing the trailer. A location of a portion of the trailer is determined via processing of captured image data. Responsive at least in part to processing of captured image data, a plurality of trailer parameters and vehicle-trailer interface parameters are determined. The plurality of trailer parameters and vehicle-trailer interface parameters are determined while the vehicle is driven forwardly and towing the trailer. The trailer angle detection system of the vehicle is calibrated responsive to determination that the trailer portion is not where the system expects it to be when the vehicle is traveling straight forward. 1. A dynamic calibration method for calibrating a trailer angle detection system of a vehicle towing a trailer , said dynamic calibration method comprising:providing a rearward viewing camera configured to be disposed at a rear portion of a vehicle equipped with said trailer angle detection system so as to have at least a rearward field of view;providing a driver side camera configured to be disposed at a driver side portion of the equipped vehicle so as to have at least a sideward and rearward field of view;providing a passenger side camera configured to be disposed at a passenger side portion of the equipped vehicle so as to have at least a sideward and rearward field of view;with a trailer attached to the equipped vehicle and rearward of the equipped vehicle, processing by a processor image data captured by at least some of said cameras as the equipped vehicle is driven forwardly and towing the trailer;determining a location of a portion of the trailer via processing by said processor of image data captured by at least some of said ...

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Номер записи: 7
02-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH PCB FOCUS TUNING

Номер: US20200001787A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Lu Yuesheng
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A camera for a vehicular vision system includes a circuit board having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The circuit board has a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE). An imager is disposed at the first surface of the circuit board, and a lens assembly is at the imager. A bend-countering element is disposed at one of the first side and the second side of the circuit board. The bend-countering element has a second CTE that is different from the first CTE of the circuit board. The bend-countering element is selected so that, with the camera disposed at the vehicle, the bend-countering element counters temperature-induced bending of the circuit board to maintain focus of the lens assembly at the imager. 1. A camera for a vehicular vision system , said camera configured to be disposed at a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle , said camera comprising:a circuit board having a first side and a second side opposite said first side and separated from said first side by a thickness dimension of said circuit board, said circuit board having a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE);an imager disposed at said first side of said circuit board;a lens assembly optically aligned with said imager, said lens assembly accommodating at least one lens in focus at said imager;a bend-countering element disposed at one of said first and second sides of said circuit board, said bend-countering element having a second CTE that is different from the first CTE of said circuit board; andwherein said bend-countering element is selected so that, with said camera disposed at the vehicle, said bend-countering element counters temperature-induced bending of said circuit board to maintain focus of said at least one lens at the imager.2. The camera of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when said camera is disposed at the vehicle and exposed to a high temperature greater than 40 degrees C. or a low temperature less than −20 degrees C. claim ...

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Номер записи: 8
06-01-2022 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA MODULE WITH FOCUS ATHERMALIZATION

Номер: US20220007492A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Dreiocker Rene, Lu Yuesheng
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A vehicular camera module includes a front camera housing portion having an imager, a lens having a plurality of optical elements, and an imager printed circuit board. The imager is disposed at a front side of the imager printed circuit board and the lens is optically aligned with the imager. A rear camera housing portion is mated with the front camera housing portion to form a camera housing. A thermal element is disposed between the imager printed circuit board and the camera housing. The thermal element has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of 13 ppm/° C. or less. With the vehicular camera module disposed at a vehicle, circuitry of the vehicular camera module is in electrical connection with a wire harness of the vehicle. 1. A vehicular camera module , said vehicular camera module comprising:a front camera housing portion;wherein said front camera housing portion comprises (i) an imager, (ii) a lens comprising a plurality of optical elements and (iii) an imager printed circuit board;wherein the imager printed circuit board has a front side and a rear side separated from said front side by a thickness dimension of said imager printed circuit board;wherein said imager is disposed at said front side of said imager printed circuit board, and wherein said imager comprises a CMOS photosensor array;wherein said lens is optically aligned with said imager;a rear camera housing portion mated with said front camera housing portion to form a camera housing;an image processing chip comprising an image processor for processing image data captured by said imager;a thermal element disposed between said imager printed circuit board and said camera housing, wherein said thermal element has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of 13 ppm/° C. or less;wherein said vehicular camera module is configured to be disposed at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle equipped with said vehicular camera module, and wherein, with said vehicular camera module disposed at the in- ...

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Номер записи: 9
09-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH ADHESIVELY BONDED CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20200014827A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Devota Robert A., Garcia John R., Olson David F., Sesti Matthew C., Stemmer Joseph A., Winden Brian J.
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A vehicular camera includes a lens accommodated in a lens barrel, a lens holder that accommodates at least part of the lens holder, and a printed circuit board with an imager disposed thereat. After the lens is optically aligned with the imager, the adhesive is initially curable to an initially-cured state in an initial curing process for an initial-cure time period. The initially-cured adhesive is further curable to a further-cured state in a secondary curing process for a further-cure time period that is longer than the initial-cure time period. As further cured, the further-cured adhesive maintains optical alignment of the lens with the imager for use of the vehicular camera in a vehicle. The further-cured adhesive maintains at least 70% strength of bond after being exposed for 1000 hours to a temperature of 85 degrees Celsius and a humidity of 85% RH. 1. A vehicular camera , said vehicular camera comprising:a lens comprising a plurality of optical elements, wherein the lens is accommodated in a lens barrel, and wherein the lens barrel comprises a cylindrical portion;a lens holder comprising a cylindrical passageway that accommodates at least a portion of the cylindrical portion of the lens barrel;a printed circuit board;an imager disposed at the printed circuit board;a flexible electrical ribbon cable with one end electrically connecting at the printed circuit board and with another distal end electrically terminating at an electrical connector of the flexible electrical ribbon cable;wherein said vehicular camera utilizes an adhesive to hold the lens optically aligned with the imager;wherein the adhesive is initially curable in an initial radiation curing process for an initial-cure time period of less than 10 seconds, and wherein the initially-cured adhesive is further curable to a further-cured strength in a secondary curing process;wherein the adhesive is initially cured via the initial radiation curing process after the lens is optically aligned with the ...

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Номер записи: 10
21-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH ADHESIVELY BONDED CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20210021742A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Devota Robert A., Garcia John R., Olson David F., Sesti Matthew C., Stemmer Joseph A., Winden Brian J.
Принадлежит:

A method for assembling an imager assembly for a vehicular camera includes providing a lens barrel that accommodates a lens, providing a lens holder, and providing a PCB with an imager disposed thereat. A cylindrical portion of the lens barrel is disposed in a cylindrical passageway of the lens holder and the PCB is disposed at the lens holder. An adhesive is dispensed to hold the lens optically aligned with the imager. After the lens is optically aligned with the imager, the adhesive is initially cured to an initially-cured state in an initial curing process for an initial-cure time period. The adhesive is further cured to a further-cured state in a secondary curing process for a longer further-cure time period. As further cured, the further-cured adhesive maintains optical alignment of the lens with the imager for use of the imager assembly in a vehicular camera in a vehicle. 1. A method for assembling an imager assembly for a vehicular camera , the method comprising:providing a lens barrel that accommodates a lens, the lens comprising a plurality of optical elements disposed in a cylindrical portion of the lens barrel, the lens barrel including a flange that protrudes radially outward from the cylindrical portion of the lens barrel, the flange comprising an annular surface;providing a lens holder, the lens holder comprising an annular surface that circumscribes a cylindrical passageway;providing a printed circuit board with an imager disposed thereat, wherein a flexible electrical ribbon cable has one end electrically connecting with the printed circuit board;attaching the printed circuit board at the lens holder via at least one fastener;dispensing an adhesive (i) at the annular surface of the lens barrel or (ii) at the annular surface of the lens holder, wherein the adhesive, in its uncured state, comprises a one-part, filled adhesive;with the printed circuit board attached at the lens holder, disposing at least a portion of the cylindrical portion of the lens ...

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Номер записи: 11
28-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY CALIBRATING A VEHICULAR TRAILER ANGLE DETECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20210023996A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Harris James D., Lu Yuesheng, VanOphem Paul A.
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A method for dynamically calibrating a vehicular trailer angle detection system includes providing at least a rear camera at a rear portion of the vehicle. A trailer is hitched at the vehicle and the vehicle is driven forward while towing the trailer. The control determines an expected location of a portion of the trailer based on provided vehicle-trailer parameters as the vehicle is driven forward and towing the trailer. An actual location of the portion of the trailer is determined via processing at the control of captured image data as the equipped vehicle is driven forward and towing the trailer. The vehicular trailer angle detection system is calibrated responsive to determination, via processing at the control of captured image data as the equipped vehicle is driven forward and towing the trailer, that the determined actual location of the portion of the trailer is not at the determined expected location. 1. A method for dynamically calibrating a vehicular trailer angle detection system , the method comprising:providing a rear camera configured to be mounted at a rear portion of a vehicle equipped with the vehicular trailer angle detection system, the rear camera, when mounted at the rear portion of the equipped vehicle, having at least a rearward field of view;providing a left-side camera configured to be mounted at a left side portion of the equipped vehicle, the left-side camera, when mounted at the left side portion of the equipped vehicle, having at least a sideward and rearward field of view;providing a right-side camera configured to be mounted at a right side portion of the equipped vehicle, the right-side camera, when mounted at the right side portion of the equipped vehicle, having at least a sideward and rearward field of view;providing a control having an image processor;with a trailer hitched at a tow ball of the equipped vehicle and with the rear camera, the left-side camera and the right-side camera mounted at the equipped vehicle, driving the ...

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Номер записи: 12
25-01-2018 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CONTROL SYSTEM WITH TRAILERING ASSIST FUNCTION

Номер: US20180025237A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Jarmola Paul, Lu Yuesheng, Pliefke Sebastian, Wierich Thomas
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A vehicular control system includes a camera having an exterior field of view at least rearward of the vehicle and operable to capture image data. A trailer is attached to the vehicle and image data captured by the camera includes image data captured when the vehicle is maneuvered with the trailer at an angle relative to the vehicle. The vehicular control system determines a trailer angle of the trailer and is operable to determine a path of the trailer responsive at least to a steering angle of the vehicle and the determined trailer angle of the trailer. The vehicular control system determines an object present exterior of the vehicle and the vehicular control system distinguishes a drivable surface from a prohibited space, and the vehicular control system plans a driving path for the vehicle that neither impacts the object nor violates the prohibited space. 1. A vehicular control system , said vehicular control system comprising:a camera disposed at a vehicle and having an exterior field of view at least rearward of the vehicle;wherein said camera is operable to capture image data;wherein a trailer is attached to the vehicle;an image processor operable to process captured image data;wherein image data captured by said camera during maneuvering of the vehicle and the trailer includes image data captured by said camera when the vehicle is maneuvered with the trailer at an angle relative to the vehicle;wherein said vehicular control system, responsive at least in part to image processing by said image processor of image data captured by said camera, determines a trailer angle of the trailer;wherein said vehicular control system is operable to determine a path of the trailer responsive at least to a steering angle of the vehicle and the determined trailer angle of the trailer;wherein said vehicular control system determines an object present exterior of the vehicle which ought not to be impacted during maneuvering of the vehicle and the trailer;wherein said vehicular ...

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Номер записи: 13
05-02-2015 дата публикации

CAMERA FOR MOUNTING ON A VEHICLE

Номер: US20150035986A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., McElroy Clarence P., Rieden Richard, Sesti Matthew C.
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A camera for mounting on a vehicle includes a front housing member, a rear housing member, a lens member mounted to the front housing member and an imaging element positioned to receive images from the lens member. A circuit board is mounted to the front housing member and is configured to send to another component signals relating to images received by the imaging element. The circuit board has at least one front electrical connector thereon. The rear housing member has at least one rear electrical connector extending therefrom, with the rear electrical connector electrically connected to the front electrical connector. The rear housing member has a rear alignment structure that aligns the rear electrical connector with respect to the front electrical connector. The rear housing member and the front housing member are unaligned and the rear housing member mates with the front housing member. 1. A camera for mounting on a vehicle , comprising:a front housing member;a lens member mounted to the front housing member;an imaging element that is positioned to receive images from the lens member;a circuit board mounted to the front housing member, wherein the circuit board is configured to send to another component signals relating to images received by the imaging element, wherein the circuit board has at least one front electrical connector thereon; anda rear housing member, wherein the rear housing member has at least one rear electrical connector extending therefrom, wherein the at least one rear electrical connector is electrically connected to the at least one front electrical connector, wherein the rear housing member has a rear alignment structure that aligns the rear electrical connector with respect to the at least one front electrical connector, wherein the rear housing member and the front housing member are unaligned with respect to each other, and wherein the rear housing member mates with the front housing member to define a camera interior, wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 14
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Vehicular camera with temperature invariant lens spacers

Номер: US20200033549A1
Автор: Steven V. Byrne, Yuesheng Lu, Zhongyao Liu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera includes a circuit board having an imager disposed at a first side of the circuit board. A lens barrel includes a lens assembly having a plurality of lens elements spaced apart along the lens barrel by respective lens spacers, each lens spacer formed of a material having a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of 10 ppm/° C. or less. The circuit board is positioned at the lens holder, and the lens barrel is positioned at a lens holder so as to optically align the lens and the imager. The lens barrel is formed of a material having a CTE that matches within ten percent of the CTE of the material that forms the lens holder, with the CTEs of the lens barrel and lens holder materials being greater than the CTE of the material of the lens spacers.

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Номер записи: 15
06-02-2020 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA SYSTEM WITH DUAL VIDEO OUTPUTS

Номер: US20200039448A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Lu Yuesheng, Vaid Vivek
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A vehicular vision system includes a camera disposed at a vehicle and having a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The camera comprises an imager that captures image data. The camera comprises first and second outputs that output a respective data stream. A display device receives a first data stream from the first output of the camera, and a machine vision electronic control unit (ECU) receives a second data stream from the second output of said camera. The machine vision ECU processes the second data stream for at least one driving assist feature of the vehicle. The display device receives the first data stream and displays video images at a display screen of the display device for viewing by an occupant of the vehicle. 1. A vehicular vision system , said vehicular vision system comprising:a camera disposed at a vehicle and having a field of view exterior of the vehicle;wherein said camera comprises an imager that captures image data;wherein said camera comprises a first output connector and a second output connector, and wherein, during operation of said camera, a first data stream is output by said camera via said first output connector and a second data stream is output by said camera via said second output connector;a display device that receives the first data stream output by said camera via said first output connector;an electronic control unit (ECU) that receives the second data stream output by said camera via said second output connector;wherein said ECU comprises an image processor that processes the second data stream for at least one driving assist feature of the vehicle; andwherein said display device receives the first data stream and displays video images derived from the first data stream at a display screen of said display device for viewing by an occupant of the vehicle.2. The vehicular vision system of claim 1 , wherein said camera comprises (i) a first low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) serializer that receives raw image data ...

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Номер записи: 16
15-02-2018 дата публикации

Trailer driving assist system

Номер: US20180043828A1
Автор: James D. Harris, Paul A. VanOphem, Steven V. Byrne, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method for assisting a driver of a vehicle towing a trailer includes providing a plurality of cameras and processing image data captured by the cameras while the vehicle is towing the trailer. Responsive to processing of captured image data, images are generated for display at a video display screen to provide a top view of the vehicle towing the trailer to the driver to assist maneuvering the vehicle towing the trailer. A dynamic vehicle and trailer icon is generated and displayed at the video display screen along with display of the top view of the vehicle towing the trailer. The dynamic vehicle and trailer icon comprises a top view representation of the vehicle and the trailer with at least one projected path for the vehicle towing the trailer so the driver can readily determine where the trailer will travel when the driver turns a steering wheel of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 17
07-02-2019 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CONTROL SYSTEM WITH TRAILERING ASSIST FUNCTION

Номер: US20190042864A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Jarmola Paul, Lu Yuesheng, Pliefke Sebastian, Wierich Thomas
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A vehicular control system includes a camera having an exterior field of view at least rearward of the vehicle and operable to capture image data. A trailer is attached to the vehicle and image data captured by the camera includes image data captured when the vehicle is maneuvered with the trailer at an angle relative to the vehicle. The vehicular control system determines a path of the trailer responsive at least to a steering angle of the vehicle. The vehicular control system detects an object present exterior of the vehicle during maneuvering of the vehicle and the trailer and based at least in part on image processing of captured image data. The vehicular control system plans a driving path for the vehicle that avoids the detected object so that the vehicle and the trailer do not run over or contact the detected object. 1. A vehicular control system , said vehicular control system comprising:a camera disposed at a vehicle, said camera having a field of view exterior of the vehicle;wherein a trailer is attached to the vehicle;wherein, during maneuvering of the vehicle and the trailer, said camera captures image data;an image processor that processes image data captured by said camera;wherein image data captured by said camera during maneuvering of the vehicle and the trailer includes image data captured by said camera when the vehicle is maneuvered with the trailer at an angle relative to the vehicle;wherein said vehicular control system determines a path of the trailer responsive at least in part to a steering angle of the vehicle;wherein said vehicular control system detects an object present exterior of the vehicle which ought not be impacted during maneuvering of the vehicle and the trailer;wherein said vehicular control system detects the object which ought not be impacted during maneuvering of the vehicle and the trailer based at least in part on image processing by said image processor of image data captured by said camera; andwherein, responsive at least ...

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Номер записи: 18
23-02-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE CAMERA ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170054881A1
Автор: Brasier Brian D., Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D.
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A method for assembling a camera for a vision system of a vehicle includes providing a circuit element having an imager disposed thereat, with the imager including a pixelated imaging array having a plurality of photosensing elements. A lens holder is provided that includes a lens, and a camera housing element is provided. The camera housing element includes an electrical connector having a plurality of electrically conductive pins. The lens is aligned and focused relative to the imager and the circuit element is affixed relative to the lens holder when the lens is aligned and focused relative to the imager. A header connector is positioned and attached at the circuit element after the circuit element is affixed relative to the lens holder. The camera housing element is mated with the lens holder, including electrically connecting the electrically conductive pins to respective electrically conductive elements of the header connector. 1. A method for assembling a camera for a vision system of a vehicle , said method comprising:providing a circuit element having an imager disposed thereat, wherein said imager comprises a pixelated imaging array having a plurality of photosensing elements;providing a lens holder that includes a lens;providing a camera housing element, wherein said camera housing element comprises an electrical connector having a plurality of electrically conductive pins;aligning and focusing said lens relative to said imager and affixing said circuit element relative to said lens holder when said lens is aligned and focused relative to said imager;positioning and attaching a header connector at said circuit element after said circuit element is affixed relative to said lens holder; andmating said camera housing element with said lens holder, wherein mating said camera housing element with said lens holder comprises electrically connecting said electrically conductive pins to respective electrically conductive elements of said header connector.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 19
01-03-2018 дата публикации

IMAGING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180056874A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Gibson Joel S., Higgins-Luthman Michael J., Lu Yuesheng, Shriner Richard D.
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An imaging system for a vehicle includes a rear backup camera and a video display screen for displaying video images derived from image data captured by the rear backup camera. The imaging system generates a backup overlay and an alignment overlay that are electronically superimposed on the displayed video images to assist a driver of the vehicle when executing a backup maneuver. The backup overlay includes a pair of side overlays superimposed on the displayed video images and the alignment overlay is superimposed on the displayed video images between the side overlays. The video display screen displays the video images and the backup overlay is generated responsive to the vehicle being shifted into reverse gear. The alignment overlay is generated responsive to a user input. 1. An imaging system for a vehicle , said imaging system comprising:a rear backup camera, wherein said rear backup camera comprises a two-dimensional array of light sensing photosensor elements, and wherein said rear backup camera has a rearward field of view when mounted at a vehicle equipped with said imaging system;a display device comprising a video display screen for displaying video images derived from image data captured by said rear backup camera;wherein said imaging system generates a backup overlay that is electronically superimposed on the displayed video images to assist a driver of the equipped vehicle when executing a backup maneuver;wherein said backup overlay comprises a pair of side overlays, and wherein said side overlays of said backup overlay are superimposed on the displayed video images so as to extend rearward from respective sides of the rear of the equipped vehicle displayed in the displayed video images;wherein said imaging system generates an alignment overlay that is electronically superimposed on the displayed video images to assist a driver of the equipped vehicle when backing the equipped vehicle towards a trailer hitch, and wherein said alignment overlay is ...

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Номер записи: 20
20-02-2020 дата публикации

VEHICULAR DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH MULTI-PANED IMAGE DISPLAY

Номер: US20200055454A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Lu Yuesheng
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A vehicular display system includes a camera configured to be positioned on a vehicle and a processing system for processing image data captured by the camera. The image data is representative of a scene viewed by the camera. The processing system generates an output representative of an image having three image panes including a central image pane derived from a first subset of captured image data and two side image panes derived from second and third subsets of captured image data. Each of the side image panes are shaped and arranged with respect to the central image pane to have non-parallel upper edges and non-parallel lower edges. A display device, responsive to the output generated by the processing system, displays the image for viewing by a driver of the vehicle. 1. A vehicular display system comprising:a camera configured to be disposed at a vehicle so as to have an exterior field of view, said camera operable to capture image data, the captured image data representative of a scene within the field of view of said camera;a processing system operable to process image data captured by said camera;wherein, with said camera disposed at the vehicle and capturing image data, said processing system processes captured image data to generate an output representative of an image for display at a display device disposed in the vehicle for viewing by a driver of the vehicle, and wherein said display device comprises a single display screen for displaying images for viewing by the driver of the vehicle;wherein said display device, responsive to the output generated by said processing system, displays the image at said single display screen;wherein the image, when displayed at said single display screen of said display device, has three individual image panes including (i) a first image pane derived from a first subset of image data, (ii) a second image pane derived from a second subset of image data and (iii) a third image pane derived from a third subset of image data, ...

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Номер записи: 21
02-03-2017 дата публикации

METHOD OF ASSEMBLING CAMERA FOR VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170064167A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Devota Robert A., Garcia John R., Olson David F., Sesti Matthew C., Stemmer Joseph A., Winden Brian J.
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A method of assembling a camera suitable for vehicular use includes providing a lens accommodated in a lens barrel, a camera front housing, and a printed circuit board with an imager disposed thereat. An adhesive is dispensed to establish a layer of uncured adhesive one of (i) between the lens barrel and a front portion of the camera front housing and (ii) between the printed circuit board and a rear portion of the camera front housing. With the lens in focus with the imager and optically center-aligned therewith, the adhesive is initially cured to an initially-cured state in an initial radiation curing process that includes exposure to UV light for a first period of time. The initially-cured adhesive is further cured to a further-cured state in a secondary curing process. The further-cured state is achieved within a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time. 1. A method of assembling a vehicular camera suitable for vehicular use , said method comprising:providing a lens comprising a plurality of optical elements, wherein said lens is accommodated in a lens barrel;providing a camera front housing having a front portion and a rear portion;providing a printed circuit board, wherein an imager is disposed at said printed circuit board;providing an adhesive in its uncured state;dispensing the uncured adhesive so as to establish a layer of uncured adhesive one of (i) between said lens barrel and said front portion of said camera front housing and (ii) between said printed circuit board and said rear portion of said camera front housing;bringing said lens into focus with said imager and optically center-aligning said lens with said imager;with said lens in focus with said imager and optically center-aligned therewith, initially curing the adhesive to an initially-cured state in an initial radiation curing process that comprises exposure to UV light for a first period of time;wherein the initially-cured adhesive, as cured via the initial radiation ...

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Номер записи: 22
12-06-2014 дата публикации

VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH TRAILER ANGLE DETECTION

Номер: US20140160276A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Jarmola Paul, Lu Yuesheng, Pliefke Sebastian, Wierich Thomas
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.

A vehicular vision system includes at least one camera and an image processor. The camera is disposed at a vehicle and has an exterior field of view rearward of the vehicle. The camera is operable to capture image data. The image processor is operable to process captured image data. The vision system, responsive at least in part to image processing of captured image data, is operable to determine a trailer angle of a trailer that is towed by the vehicle. The vision system is operable to determine a path of the trailer responsive to a steering angle of the vehicle and the vision system is operable to display information for viewing by the driver to assist the driver in driving the vehicle with the trailer. 1. A vehicular vision system , said vehicular vision system comprising:a camera disposed at a vehicle and having an exterior field of view rearward of the vehicle, wherein said camera is operable to capture image data;an image processor operable to process captured image data;wherein said vision system, responsive at least in part to image processing of captured image data, is operable to determine a trailer angle of a trailer that is towed by the vehicle; andwherein said vision system is operable to determine a path of the trailer responsive to a steering angle of the vehicle and wherein said vision system is operable to display information for viewing by the driver to assist the driver in driving the vehicle with the trailer.2. The vehicular vision system of claim 1 , wherein said vision system is operable to display images of a road in the direction of travel of the vehicle and trailer and wherein said vision system is operable to display an overlay to indicate to the driver of the vehicle a steering path for the vehicle.3. The vehicular vision system of claim 2 , wherein said vision system displays images of a road in the forward direction of travel of the vehicle and trailer and wherein said overlay indicates a steering path for the vehicle that tows the ...

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Номер записи: 23
18-03-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH ENHANCED HEAT DISSIPATION

Номер: US20210084208A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Dreiocker Rene, Mleczko Jamie A., Strey Rainer
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A vehicular camera module includes a lens barrel having a plurality of optical elements accommodated therein, a front camera housing portion, and a rear camera housing portion mated with the front camera housing to form a housing that encases an imager printed circuit board and a processor printed circuit board. A heat transfer element is disposed between and in thermal conductive contact with the imager printed circuit board and a rear wall of the rear camera housing. The heat transfer element extends through an aperture of the processor printed circuit board. Circuitry of the camera module is electrically connected to electrical connecting elements that electrically connect to a wire harness of a vehicle when the camera module is disposed at the vehicle. Heat generated by operation of the vehicular camera module is drawn from the imager printed circuit board to the rear camera housing portion via the heat transfer element. 1. A vehicular camera module , said vehicular camera module comprising:a lens barrel having a plurality of optical elements accommodated therein;a front camera housing portion and a rear camera housing portion;an imager printed circuit board disposed at said front camera housing portion, said imager printed circuit board having a first side and a second side separated by a thickness dimension of said imager printed circuit board;an imager disposed at the first side of said imager printed circuit board;a processor printed circuit board accommodated in said vehicular camera module;an image processor disposed at said processor printed circuit board;wherein, with said imager printed circuit board disposed at said front camera housing portion and said processor printed circuit board accommodated in said vehicular camera module, said processor printed circuit board is spaced from and electrically connected to circuitry of said imager printed circuit board;a heat transfer element disposed at said rear camera housing portion and between and in thermal ...

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Номер записи: 24
14-03-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE CAMERA WITH CONNECTOR SYSTEM FOR HIGH SPEED TRANSMISSION

Номер: US20190081423A1
Автор: Bally Nazar F., Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Mai Christian, Newiger Achim
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A camera for a vehicular vision system includes a front housing portion, a circuit board and a rear housing portion. The front housing portion includes a lens and the rear housing portion includes a coaxial connecting element for electrically connecting to a vehicle cable. The coaxial connecting element includes a first coaxial cable connector at a first end of the coaxial connecting element that extends outward from the outer side of the rear housing portion and a second coaxial cable connector at a second end of the coaxial connecting element that extends inward from the inner side of the rear housing portion. The circuit board has a third coaxial cable connector established thereat. As the rear housing portion is mated with the front housing portion, the second coaxial cable connector engages the third coaxial cable connector to electrically connect the coaxial connecting element with circuitry at the circuit board. 1. A camera for a vision system of a vehicle , said camera comprising:a camera housing comprising a front housing portion and a rear housing portion;wherein said front housing portion houses a lens and an imager;wherein said front housing portion has a circuit board attached thereat;wherein said rear housing portion has an outer side and an inner side that is separated from the outer side by a wall thickness of said rear housing portion;wherein said rear housing portion comprises a rigid one-piece coaxial connecting element that extends through the wall thickness of said rear housing portion;wherein a first portion of said coaxial connecting element extends outward from the outer side of said rear housing portion and a second portion of said coaxial connecting element extends inward from the inner side of said rear housing portion;wherein said coaxial connecting element comprises (i) a first coaxial cable connector at a first end of said first portion of said coaxial connecting element that extends outward from the outer side of said rear housing ...

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Номер записи: 25
12-03-2020 дата публикации

METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A CAMERA FOR VEHICULAR VISION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200084346A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Lu Yuesheng, Mleczko Jamie A.
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A method of assembling a vehicular camera module includes providing a metal front housing having (i) a front portion, (ii) a rear portion opposite the front portion and (iii) a plurality of side walls extending between the front portion and the rear portion. A printed circuit board is disposed in a cavity of the metal front housing, and a lens holder is attached at the front portion of the metal front housing so that the lens is optically aligned with an imager of the printed circuit board. A metal rear housing has a connector portion having a coaxial connecting element. With the metal rear housing joined with the rear portion of the metal front housing, an inner portion of the coaxial connecting element extends inward into the cavity of the metal front housing and an outer portion of the coaxial connecting element extends outward from the metal rear housing. 1. A method of assembling a camera module for a vehicular vision system , the method comprising:providing a metal front housing having (i) a front portion, (ii) a rear portion opposite the front portion and (iii) a plurality of side walls extending between the front portion and the rear portion, wherein the rear portion comprises an opening to a cavity defined by the side walls and the front portion of the metal front housing;disposing a printed circuit board in the cavity of the metal front housing, wherein the printed circuit board has a front side and a rear side opposite the front side, and wherein an imager is disposed at the front side, and wherein an electrical connector is disposed at the rear side;providing a lens holder accommodating a lens;attaching the lens holder at the front portion of the metal front housing so that the lens is optically aligned with the imager at the front side of the printed circuit board that is disposed in the cavity of the metal front housing;providing a metal rear housing having a connector portion, wherein the connector portion comprises a coaxial connecting element having ...

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Номер записи: 26
05-05-2022 дата публикации

Vehicular camera with enhanced heat dissipation

Номер: US20220141366A1
Автор: Jamie A. Mleczko, Jonathan D. Conger, Rainer Strey, Rene Dreiocker, Steven V. Byrne
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera module includes a camera housing, an imager printed circuit board and a processor printed circuit board. An imager is disposed at a first side of the imager printed circuit board. A heat transfer element is accommodated in the camera housing and is in thermal conductive contact with an active cooling element and with a second side of the imager printed circuit board or the processor printed circuit board. Circuitry of the camera module is electrically connected to electrical connecting elements that electrically connect to a wire harness of a vehicle when the vehicular camera module is disposed at the vehicle. With the electrical connecting elements electrically connected to the wire harness of the vehicle, heat generated by operation of the vehicular camera module is drawn from the imager printed circuit board to the camera housing via the heat transfer element.

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Номер записи: 27
28-03-2019 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR PROVIDING A VEHICULAR CAMERA

Номер: US20190092250A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., McElroy Clarence P., Rieden Richard, Sesti Matthew C.
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A process for providing a vehicular camera includes providing a front camera housing portion and a rear camera housing portion. The front camera housing portion accommodates a lens, an imager and a circuit board, with the circuit board having at least one front housing electrical connector. The rear camera housing portion includes at least one rear housing electrical connector. The front and rear camera housing portion are positioned so that the front housing electrical connector aligns with the rear housing electrical connector. The front and rear camera housing portions are joined together to define a camera housing interior. When the front and rear camera housing portions are joined together, the front housing electrical connector mechanically and electrically connects within the camera interior with the rear housing electrical connector. 1. A process for providing a vehicular camera suitable for mounting and use at a vehicle , said process comprising:providing a front camera housing portion;wherein the front camera housing portion accommodates a lens, an imager and a circuit board;wherein the circuit board has at least one front housing electrical connector thereon;providing a rear camera housing portion;wherein the rear camera housing portion comprises at least one rear housing electrical connector;positioning the front and rear camera housing portions so that the at least one front housing electrical connector aligns with the at least one rear housing electrical connector;joining the front and rear camera housing portions together to define a camera housing interior;wherein, when the front and rear camera housing portions are joined together, the at least one front housing electrical connector mechanically and electrically connects within the camera housing interior with the at least one rear housing electrical connector; andwherein joining the front and rear camera housing portions together comprises sealingly joining the front and rear camera housing ...

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Номер записи: 28
26-06-2014 дата публикации

Driver assistance system for vehicle

Номер: US20140176605A1
Автор: Joel S. Gibson, Richard D. Shriner, Steven V. Byrne
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera includes a housing, a lens, an image sensor positioned for receiving images from the lens, a processor, and a memory. The memory contains a plurality of overlays. The processor is programmed to (a) receive first input data from a vehicle in which the camera is to be mounted, wherein the first input data correspond to the configuration of the vehicle, and (b) select a particular overlay to display based at least in part on the input received.

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Номер записи: 29
08-04-2021 дата публикации

Vehicular camera with adhesive disposed between non-axially opposed surfaces of the lens barrel and pcb structure

Номер: US20210103119A1
Автор: Jazmin Hortensia Gallardo Gabaldon, Jonathan D. Conger, Jose Luis Zamudio Cabral, Martin J. Reckker, Matthew C. SESTI, Rene Dreiocker, Robert A. Devota, Steven V. Byrne
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera for a vehicular vision system includes a PCB having an imager disposed thereat, a lens barrel accommodating a lens, and a lens barrel support structure that protrudes from the PCB and at least partially circumscribes the imager. The lens barrel has an outer surface that extends between the ends of the lens barrel. The outer surface of the lens barrel is adhesively bonded to an inner surface of the lens barrel support structure via adhesive. The outer surface of the lens barrel radially opposes the inner surface of the lens barrel support structure where the adhesive is disposed. With the adhesive in its uncured state and contacting the opposed surfaces, the imager is optically aligned with the lens accommodated at the lens barrel. With the imager optically aligned with the lens, the adhesive is cured to adhesively attach the lens barrel at the lens barrel support structure.

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Номер записи: 30
07-05-2015 дата публикации

CAMERA FOR VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM

Номер: US20150124098A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Devota Robert A., Garcia John R., Olson David F., Sesti Matthew C., Stemmer Joseph A., Winden Brian J.
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A vehicular camera includes a lens, a printed circuit board and an imager. The lens has a plurality of optical element and is disposed at a lens holder. The imager is disposed at the printed circuit board. The adhesive is initially curable in an initial radiation curing process that comprises exposure to UV light, and initially-cured adhesive is further curable to a further cured strength in a secondary thermal curing process. The adhesive is initially cured via the initial radiation curing process after the lens is brought into focus with the imager and is optically center-aligned therewith. The initially-cured adhesive, as cured via the initial radiation curing process, holds the lens optically center-aligned and in focus with the imager. After the initial radiation curing process, the lens holder, adhesively attached to one of the printed circuit board and the holding element, is moved to the secondary thermal curing process. 1. A vehicular camera suitable for use on a vehicle , said vehicular camera comprising:a lens comprising a plurality of optical elements;wherein said lens is disposed at a lens holder;a printed circuit board;an imager disposed at said printed circuit board;wherein one of (i) said printed circuit board is held by a holding element and said lens holder is attached at said holding element by a cured adhesive and (ii) said lens holder is attached at said printed circuit board by a cured adhesive;wherein the adhesive is initially curable in an initial radiation curing process that comprises exposure to UV light, and wherein initially-cured adhesive is further curable to a further cured strength in a secondary thermal curing process;wherein the adhesive is initially cured via the initial radiation curing process after said lens is brought into focus with said imager and is optically center-aligned therewith;wherein the initially-cured adhesive, as cured via the initial radiation curing process, holds said lens optically center-aligned and in focus ...

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Номер записи: 31
05-05-2016 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH ALIGNED HOUSING MEMBERS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN ALIGNED HOUSING MEMBERS

Номер: US20160121807A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Sesti Matthew C.
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A camera for mounting on a vehicle includes a front housing member having a lens, an imaging element and a circuit board, with the circuit board includes a set of front electrical connectors. A rear housing member mates with the front housing member along a first axis. The rear housing member includes a set of rear electrical connectors that, with the rear housing member mated with the front housing member, directly contact the front electrical connectors without use of a jumper. One set of the sets of front and rear electrical connectors is a set of male electrical connectors and the other set of the sets of front and rear electrical connectors is a set of female electrical connectors. Each female electrical connector has jaw structure including first and second jaws. 1. A camera for mounting on a vehicle , the camera comprising:a front housing member comprising a lens, an imaging element and a circuit board;wherein the circuit board comprises a set of front electrical connectors;a rear housing member;wherein the rear housing member mates with the front housing member along a first axis;wherein the rear housing member comprises a set of rear electrical connectors that, with the rear housing member mated with the front housing member, directly contact the front electrical connectors without use of a jumper;wherein one set of the sets of front and rear electrical connectors is a set of male electrical connectors and the other set of the sets of front and rear electrical connectors is a set of female electrical connectors; andwherein each female electrical connector has jaw structure including first and second jaws.2. The camera as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first and second jaws together define a second axis along which the first and second jaws clamp a male electrical connector.3. The camera as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the second axis is generally perpendicular to the first axis.4. The camera as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the first and second jaws of a ...

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Номер записи: 32
25-04-2019 дата публикации

CAMERA FOR VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH REPLACEABLE LENS

Номер: US20190121051A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Lu Yuesheng
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A camera module for a vehicular vision system includes a camera housing having a rear camera housing portion, a front camera housing portion, and a lens barrel at the front camera housing portion. A lens assembly includes a plurality of optical elements arranged along an optical path for focusing images at an imager. The optical elements include barrel-mounted optical elements disposed in the lens barrel and an outermost optical element disposed at a removable cover element. The imager is optically aligned with an optical axis of the lens assembly. The cover element is removably attached at the lens barrel such that, when attached, the outermost optical element is at an appropriate location relative to the barrel-mounted optical elements for focusing of images at the imager. The cover element seals against the lens barrel when the cover element is attached and seated at the lens barrel. 1. A camera module for a vehicular vision system , said camera module comprising:a camera housing comprising a rear camera housing portion and a front camera housing portion;a lens barrel disposed at and extending from said front camera housing portion;an imager disposed at an imager circuit board accommodated by said camera housing;a lens assembly comprising a plurality of optical elements for focusing images at said imager;wherein said plurality of optical elements comprises (i) barrel-mounted optical elements and (ii) an outermost optical element;wherein said barrel-mounted optical elements are disposed in said lens barrel;wherein said outermost optical element is disposed at a removable cover element;wherein said cover element is removably attached at an outer end of said lens barrel distal from said front camera housing portion;wherein said cover element includes a sealing ring that seals said cover element at said lens barrel when said cover element is attached and seated at said outer end of said lens barrel;wherein, with said cover element attached and seated at said outer ...

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Номер записи: 33
27-05-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CONTROL SYSTEM WITH TRAILERING ASSIST FUNCTION

Номер: US20210158061A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Jarmola Paul, Lu Yuesheng, Pliefke Sebastian, Wierich Thomas
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A vehicular control system includes a rear backup camera viewing at least rearward of the vehicle. With a trailer hitched to the vehicle, and based at least in part on image processing of captured image data during a backing-up maneuver, the image processor determines a distance between an axle of the trailer and the hitch of the vehicle and determines a trailer angle of the trailer hitched to the vehicle. During the backing-up maneuver of the trailer hitched to the vehicle, the vehicular control system determines a path of the trailer responsive to (i) a steering angle of the vehicle, (ii) the determined trailer angle of the trailer and (iii) the determined distance between the axle of the trailer and the hitch of the vehicle. The vehicular control system displays information to assist the driver in backing up the trailer hitched to the vehicle. 1. A vehicular control system , the vehicular control system comprising:a rear backup camera disposed at a rear portion of a vehicle and having an exterior field of view rearward of the vehicle;wherein the rear backup camera comprises a CMOS imaging array sensor;wherein the rear backup camera, when mounted at the rear portion of the vehicle, is operable to capture image data;an image processor operable to process captured image data;wherein, with a trailer tongue of a trailer hitched at a hitch of the vehicle, and based at least in part on image processing of image data captured by the rear backup camera during a backing-up maneuver of the trailer hitched to the vehicle, the image processor determines a distance between an axle of the trailer and the hitch of the vehicle;wherein image data captured by the rear backup camera during the backing-up maneuver of the trailer hitched to the vehicle includes image data captured by the rear backup camera when the trailer is at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle;wherein the vehicular control system, responsive at least in part to image processing of captured ...

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Номер записи: 34
25-08-2022 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH THERMAL COMPENSATING MEANS

Номер: US20220272243A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D.
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A vehicular camera includes a camera housing having a first portion and a second portion joined to the first portion. The first portion of the camera housing accommodates a lens and has an attaching portion having a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE). A circuit board includes circuitry disposed at a circuit board substrate that has a second CTE that is different from the first CTE. The circuitry includes an imager. The circuit board substrate is attached at the attaching portion of the first portion of the camera housing. When the vehicular camera is operated at an operating temperature greater than 50 degrees C., the attaching portion expands a greater degree than the circuit board substrate. When the vehicular camera is operated at an operating temperature below −20 degrees C., the attaching portion contracts a greater degree than the circuit board substrate 1. A vehicular camera , the vehicular camera comprising:a camera housing comprising a first portion and a second portion joined to the first portion;wherein the first portion of the camera housing accommodates a lens, and wherein the first portion of the camera housing comprises an attaching portion having a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE);a circuit board comprising circuitry disposed at a circuit board substrate having a first side and a second side opposite the first side and separated from the first side by a thickness of the circuit board substrate, the circuit board substrate having a second CTE that is different from the first CTE;wherein the circuitry comprises an imager disposed at the first side of the circuit board substrate, and wherein the imager comprises an imaging array having at least one million photosensors arranged in rows and columns;wherein the circuit board substrate is attached at the attaching portion of the first portion of the camera housing;wherein, when the vehicular camera is operated at an operating temperature greater than 50 degrees C., the attaching ...

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Номер записи: 35
25-04-2019 дата публикации

CAMERA FOR VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED ALIGNMENT FEATURES

Номер: US20190124238A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Dreiocker Rene, Lu Yuesheng
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A camera module for a vehicular vision system includes a lens barrel having a lens accommodated therein, a front camera housing portion that accommodates an imager printed circuit board therein, and a rear camera housing portion mated with a rear portion of said front camera housing so as to encase the imager printed circuit board in the camera module. The imager printed circuit board is disposed at the lens barrel and bonded thereat with the imager optically aligned with an optical axis of the optical elements. The front camera housing portion may include mounting structure for mounting at a vehicle. The camera module has a center of mass, and distance from the optical axis of the lens to the mounting structure may be the same as distance from the center of mass to the mounting structure. 1. A camera module for a vehicular vision system , said camera module comprising:a front camera housing comprising a housing portion and a cylindrical lens barrel extending from said housing portion;wherein said front camera housing is formed via plastic injection molding;a lens comprising a plurality of optical elements accommodated in said lens barrel;an imager printed circuit board accommodated in said front camera housing, said imager printed circuit board having an imager disposed thereat;wherein said imager printed circuit board is adhesively bonded to an internal structure of said front camera housing;wherein, with said imager printed circuit board adhesively bonded to the internal structure of said front camera housing, said imager printed circuit board is located at said lens barrel with said imager optically aligned with an optical axis of said lens;wherein said housing portion of said front camera housing includes mounting structure configured to mount said camera module at a vehicle;a rear camera housing mated with said housing portion of said front camera housing so as to encase said imager printed circuit board in said camera module; andwherein said camera module has ...

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Номер записи: 36
25-04-2019 дата публикации

CAMERA FOR VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED HEAT REMOVAL

Номер: US20190124243A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Dreiocker Rene, Mleczko Jamie A., Strey Rainer
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A camera module for a vehicular vision system includes a lens barrel having a plurality of optical elements accommodated therein, a front camera housing portion that accommodates at least one printed circuit board therein, and a rear camera housing portion mated with the front camera housing. The imager is optically aligned with an optical axis of the optical elements. A heat transfer element is disposed between and in thermal conductive contact with a thermoelectric device and the printed circuit board. Circuitry of the camera module is electrically connected to the imager and the thermoelectric device and is electrically connected to electrical connecting elements that electrically connect to a wire harness of a vehicle when the camera module is disposed at the vehicle. The thermoelectric device is electrically powered to draw heat from the imager printed circuit board to the rear camera housing portion. 1. A camera module for a vehicular vision system , said camera module comprising:a lens barrel having a plurality of optical elements accommodated therein;a front camera housing portion;at least one printed circuit board accommodated in said camera module;an imager disposed at a front side of said at least one printed circuit board;an image processor disposed at said at least one printed circuit board;wherein, with said at least one printed circuit board accommodated in said front camera housing portion, said imager is optically aligned with an optical axis of said optical elements;a rear camera housing portion;a thermoelectric device disposed at said rear camera housing portion;a heat transfer element disposed between and in thermal conductive contact with said thermoelectric device and a rear side of said at least one printed circuit board;wherein said rear camera housing portion is mated with said front camera housing so as to encase said at least one printed circuit board and said thermoelectric device in said camera module;wherein circuitry of said camera ...

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Номер записи: 37
11-05-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE CAMERA WITH MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20170129419A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D.
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A camera assembly for a vision system of a vehicle includes a front housing portion having a lens, a circuit board having an imager and circuitry having an electrical connecting element, and a rear housing portion having a rear attachment portion and a mounting portion configured to attach at a vehicle. When the front housing portion is joined with the rear housing portion, the electrical connecting element of the circuit board is generally aligned with an aperture of the attachment plate and a connecting end of an electrical connector protrudes through the aperture to electrically connect with the electrical connecting element of the circuit board. A structural element of the electrical connector is attached at the attachment plate of the bracket to seal the aperture and to maintain electrical connection of the connecting end of the electrical connector with the electrical connecting element of the circuit board. 1. A camera assembly for a vision system of a vehicle , said camera assembly comprising:a front housing portion comprising a lens;a circuit board having a first side and a second side separated by a thickness of said circuit board, wherein an imager is disposed at said first side of said circuit board and is optically aligned with said lens, and wherein circuitry is disposed at said second side of said circuit board and electrically connected with said imager, and wherein said circuitry comprises an electrical connecting element at said second side of said circuit board;a rear housing portion configured to join with said front housing portion, wherein said rear housing portion comprises a rear attachment portion that has an aperture therethrough, and wherein said rear housing portion comprises a mounting portion configured to attach at a vehicle;an electrical connector for electrically connecting a wire harness of the vehicle to said electrical connecting element of said circuit board, wherein said electrical connector comprises a first connecting end for ...

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Номер записи: 38
27-05-2021 дата публикации

Vehicular camera with thermal compensating means

Номер: US20210160412A1
Автор: Jonathan D. Conger, Steven V. Byrne
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera is configured to be disposed at a vehicle. The camera includes a circuit board and a lens holder having a lens barrel accommodating a lens. The circuit board has circuitry disposed at a circuit board substrate. The circuitry includes an imager disposed at a first side of the circuit board substrate. The circuit board substrate has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) that is different from the CTE of the lens holder. The circuit board substrate is attached at the structure of the lens holder via a fastener that passes through an oversized hole in the circuit board substrate, with a cross dimension of the oversized hole being greater than a corresponding cross dimension of the fastener. The vehicular camera, via movement of the fastener within the oversized hole, allows for temperature-induced expansion or contraction of the lens holder relative to the circuit board substrate.

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Номер записи: 39
11-05-2017 дата публикации

OVERMOLDED HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR VEHICLE CAMERA

Номер: US20170133811A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Mleczko Jamie A.
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A method of forming an electrical cable connector for electrically connecting to a camera of a vehicle includes providing a cable, a plurality of terminals and a retaining element. The terminals are pressed into respective receiving portions and passageways of the retaining element, such that pin ends of the terminals protrude from the retaining element. Ends of the electrically conductive wires of the cable are electrically connected at wire receiving ends of the terminals. When the terminals are pressed into the retaining element and the wire ends are electrically connected at the wire receiving ends of the terminals, a wire-terminal-retainer construction is formed at the end of the cable. The wire-terminal-retainer construction is placed in a molding device and a unitary connector end is molded at and over the wire-terminal-retainer construction. The molded unitary connector end includes a connector portion and a sleeve portion. 1. A method of forming a connector for an electrical cable for electrically connecting to a camera of a vehicle , said method comprising:providing a cable having a plurality of electrically conductive wires, wherein each of said wires is electrically insulated from the others of said wires, and wherein said wires are within an outer sleeve of said cable;stripping said outer sleeve of said cable and stripping electrically insulating material from ends of said wires to provide exposed ends of said electrically conductive wires;providing a plurality of terminals each having a wire receiving end and a pin end opposite said wire receiving end;providing a non-electrically conductive retaining element having a plurality of receiving portions and passageways separated by respective walls of said retaining element;pressing said terminals into respective ones of said receiving portions and passageways of said retaining element, wherein walls of said retaining element electrically isolate said terminals from one another, and wherein said pin ends of ...

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Номер записи: 40
03-06-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA AND LENS ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210168268A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Devota Robert A., Gibson Joel S., Lu Yuesheng, Sesti Matthew C.
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A camera sub-assembly for a vehicular camera includes a lens barrel having a cylinder accommodating a plurality of lens optics, and an annular flange extending radially outward from the cylinder. The cylinder is received in a receiving structure of a lens holder so that an annular attaching surface of the lens barrel is juxtaposed with an annular attaching surface of the receiving structure with a cured adhesive disposed between and contacting both of the annular attaching surfaces. The cured adhesive includes an adhesive material. With the lens optics aligned with respect to an imaging array of a printed circuit board attached at the lens holder, the adhesive material is cured to a partially-cured state via exposure of the adhesive material to ultraviolet light. With the joined lens barrel and lens holder construction at a further curing station, the adhesive material is further cured from the partially-cured state to a more-cured state. 1. A camera sub-assembly for a vehicular camera , the camera sub-assembly comprising:a lens barrel, wherein the lens barrel comprises (i) a cylinder having a length and a circular cross section, the cylinder commencing at a first end and terminating at a second end, the cylinder accommodating a plurality of lens optics, and (ii) an annular flange integral with and extending radially outward from the cylinder at a location between the first end and the second end of the cylinder of the lens barrel, the annular flange having an annular attaching surface at a side of the annular flange that is spaced from and faces toward the first end of the cylinder;a lens holder comprising (i) a cylindrical lens barrel receiving structure and (ii) an annular attaching surface at an outer end of the cylindrical lens barrel receiving structure;a printed circuit board having an imaging array disposed thereat;wherein the printed circuit board is attached at the lens holder;wherein the first end of the cylinder of the lens barrel is received in the ...

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Номер записи: 41
09-05-2019 дата публикации

DRIVER BACKUP ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190139316A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Gibson Joel S., Shriner Richard D.
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A method for providing backup assistance includes providing a rear backup camera and a processor at a vehicle, and storing a plurality of mathematical formulas in memory, with each stored formula associated with a respective vehicle wheelbase configuration. A wheelbase configuration input is provided that is representative of the wheelbase configuration of the vehicle. Responsive at least in part to the input, a mathematical formula is selected from the stored formulas. Responsive to a steering angle input, the processor selects a value to be input into the selected mathematical formula. During the reversing maneuver of the vehicle, a predicted vehicle trajectory overlay is generated by calculating, via the selected mathematical formula and using the selected value, an overlay representative of the predicted vehicle trajectory of the vehicle. The predicted vehicle trajectory overlay is superimposed over displayed video images for viewing by the driver of the vehicle during the reversing maneuver. 1. A method for providing backup assistance for a driver of a vehicle , said method comprising:equipping a vehicle with a rear backup camera having a field of view at least rearward of the equipped vehicle;providing a processor at the equipped vehicle;wherein the processor is operable to generate an overlay for superimposing over video images displayed at a video display screen of the equipped vehicle for viewing by a driver of the equipped vehicle during a reversing maneuver of the equipped vehicle,wherein the displayed video images are derived from image data captured by said rear backup camera during the reversing maneuver of the equipped vehicle;wherein the overlay comprises a pair of spaced apart guidelines representative of a predicted vehicle trajectory during the reversing maneuver of the equipped vehicle;storing a plurality of mathematical formulas in memory, wherein each stored mathematical formula is associated with a respective vehicle wheelbase configuration of ...

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Номер записи: 42
30-04-2020 дата публикации

METHOD OF ASSEMBLING CAMERA FOR VEHICULAR APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20200137275A1
Автор: Brasier Brian D., Byrne Steven V., Rieden Richard, Sesti Matthew C., Stickler Ben
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A method of assembling a vehicular camera includes providing a metallic front housing member, a metallic rear housing member, a lens assembly and a circuit board. The front housing member has a lens receiving portion and a circuit board attachment portion. An imager is disposed on a first side of the circuit board and a connector is disposed on a second side of the circuit board. With the circuit board attached at the front housing member and with the lens assembly disposed at a lens receiving portion of the front housing member, images are focused at an imaging plane of the imager by adjusting the lens assembly relative to the imager. With the images focused at the imaging plane of the imager, the lens assembly is retained relative to the front housing member via an ultra-violet (UV) curable adhesive. The front housing member and the rear housing member are attached. 1. A method for assembling a vehicular camera for a vehicular vision system , said method comprising:providing a front housing member, the front housing member having a lens receiving portion and a circuit board attachment portion, wherein the circuit board attachment portion of the front housing member has a rectangular shape, and wherein the lens receiving portion is coextensive with the circuit board attachment portion and extends outward therefrom with a cylindrical shape;wherein providing the front housing member comprises providing a metallic front housing member, and wherein the metallic front housing member is formed of metallic material;disposing a lens assembly at the lens receiving portion, wherein the lens assembly comprises at least one lens, and wherein at least a portion of the lens assembly is cylindrically shaped, and wherein the lens receiving portion of the front housing member comprises an aperture dimensioned to receive the at least a portion of the lens assembly that is cylindrically shaped;providing a circuit board having a first side and an opposing second side, wherein an ...

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Номер записи: 43
16-05-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE CAMERA WITH EMI SHIELDING

Номер: US20190143907A1
Автор: Bally Nazar F., Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D.
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A vehicular camera assembly includes a front housing portion accommodating a lens, a circuit board having an imager and an electrical connecting element at opposite sides thereof, a rear housing portion and an electrical connector. The rear housing portion includes a rear attachment portion that has an aperture therethrough. The electrical connector electrically connects a wire of the vehicle to the electrical connecting element of the circuit board. The electrical connector includes an electrically conductive element that is electrically conductively connected to an outer ground contact of the connector. The rear housing portion includes a shield element having flexible tabs that protrude through the aperture. As the electrical connector is attached at the rear attachment portion, the shield element tabs engage the electrically conductive element to establish and maintain electrically conductive connection between the shield element and the electrically conductive element and the outer ground contact of the connector. 1. A camera assembly for a vision system of a vehicle , said camera assembly comprising:a front housing portion accommodating a lens;a circuit board having a first side and a second side separated by a thickness of said circuit board, wherein an imager is disposed at said first side of said circuit board and is optically aligned with said lens, and wherein circuitry is disposed at said second side of said circuit board and electrically connected with said imager, and wherein said circuitry comprises an electrical connecting element at said second side of said circuit board;a rear housing portion configured to join with said front housing portion, wherein said rear housing portion comprises a rear attachment portion that has an aperture therethrough;an electrical connector for electrically connecting a wire harness of the vehicle to said electrical connecting element of said circuit board, wherein said electrical connector comprises (i) a first ...

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Номер записи: 44
31-05-2018 дата публикации

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS

Номер: US20180148001A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Sesti Matthew C.
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A method of assembling a camera for mounting at a vehicle for a vehicle vision system includes providing front and rear housings and providing a set of first electrical connectors at a circuit board of the front housing and providing a set of second electrical connectors at the rear housing. One of the first and second electrical connectors includes male connectors and the other of the first and second electrical connectors includes female connectors. The rear housing is mated with the front housing to encase an imaging element and the circuit board. When mating the rear housing with the front housing, the male connectors are inserted into respective female connectors to electrically conductively connect the first and second electrical connectors. When inserting the male connectors into the respective female connectors, the female connectors flex to accommodate misalignment of the male and female connectors. 1. A method of assembling a camera for mounting at a vehicle for a vehicle vision system , said method comprising:providing a front housing having a lens, an imaging element and a circuit board;providing a rear housing;providing a set of first electrical connectors at the circuit board;providing a set of second electrical connectors at the rear housing, wherein the set of second electrical connectors is configured to electrically connect to an electrical connector of a vehicle wire harness when the assembled camera is mounted at the vehicle;wherein one of the sets of first and second electrical connectors comprises a set of male connectors and the other of the sets of first and second electrical connectors comprises a set of female connectors;providing a connector housing at the female connectors, wherein the connector housing includes a plurality of chambers, and wherein each chamber holds a respective one of the female connectors, and wherein each chamber is defined by a chamber wall that separates the respective chamber from the other chambers;mating the rear ...

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Номер записи: 45
07-05-2020 дата публикации

Vehicular driver monitoring system

Номер: US20200143560A1
Автор: Gregory A. Janik, Steven V. Byrne, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular driver monitoring system includes an illumination source that emits non-visible light that illuminates at least a portion of a driver of the vehicle, a reflector disposed at the vehicle and within a line of sight of the illuminated portion of the driver, a camera disposed in the vehicle and having a field of view that encompasses the reflector, and a control having an image processor that processes image data captured by the camera. The reflector reflects at least some non-visible light and allows visible light to pass through. The camera captures image data representative of the non-visible light emitted by the illumination source that reflects off the illuminated portion of the driver of the vehicle and reflects off the reflector so as to be directed toward the camera. The control, responsive to processing of image data captured by the camera, monitors the illuminated portion of the driver.

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Номер записи: 46
31-05-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE CAMERA WITH MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20180152605A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D.
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A camera assembly for a vehicular vision system includes a housing that accommodates a lens and a circuit board. An imager is disposed at the circuit board and optically aligned with the lens, and circuitry is disposed at the circuit board and electrically connected with the imager. The housing includes a rear housing portion that has an aperture therethrough, with the aperture aligned with an electrical connecting element of the circuit board. A bracket includes a mounting portion configured to attach at the vehicle and at the rear housing portion. With an electrical connector electrically connected to the electrical connecting element of the circuit board, the bracket is attached at the rea housing portion, and a structural element of the electrical connector is clamped between the bracket and the rear housing portion to maintain electrical connection of the electrical connector with the electrical connecting element of the circuit board. 1. A camera assembly for a vision system for a vehicle , said camera assembly comprising:a housing that accommodates a lens and a circuit board, wherein said housing comprises a front housing portion and a rear housing portion, and wherein said front housing portion accommodates said lens;wherein said circuit board has a first side and a second side separated by a thickness of said circuit board, wherein an imager is disposed at said first side of said circuit board and is optically aligned with said lens, and wherein circuitry is disposed at said second side of said circuit board and electrically connected with said imager, and wherein said circuitry comprises an electrical connecting element at said second side of said circuit board;wherein said rear housing portion has an aperture therethrough, and wherein said aperture is aligned with said electrical connecting element of said circuit board;an electrical connector for electrically connecting a wire harness of the vehicle to said electrical connecting element of said circuit ...

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Номер записи: 47
31-05-2018 дата публикации

METHOD OF ASSEMBLING CAMERA FOR VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180152607A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Devota Robert A., Garcia John R., Olson David F., Sesti Matthew C., Stemmer Joseph A., Winden Brian J.
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A method of assembling a camera suitable for vehicular use includes providing a lens accommodated in a lens barrel, a lens holder, and a printed circuit board with an imager disposed thereat. An adhesive is dispensed to establish a layer of uncured adhesive (i) between the lens barrel and lens holder or (ii) between the printed circuit board and the lens holder. With the lens in focus with the imager and optically center-aligned therewith, the adhesive is initially cured to an initially-cured state in an initial radiation curing process that includes exposure to UV light for a first period of time. The initially-cured adhesive is further cured to a further-cured state in a secondary curing process. The further-cured state is achieved within a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time. 1. A method of assembling a vehicular camera suitable for vehicular use , said method comprising:providing a lens comprising a plurality of optical elements, wherein the lens is accommodated in a lens barrel;providing a lens holder having a lens barrel mounting portion and an attaching portion;providing a printed circuit board, wherein an imager is disposed at the printed circuit board, and wherein an electrical connector extends from the printed circuit board;attaching the printed circuit board at the lens holder with the imager aligned with the lens barrel mounting portion;providing an adhesive in its uncured state;inserting the lens barrel partially into the lens barrel mounting portion;dispensing the uncured adhesive so as to establish a layer of uncured adhesive between the lens barrel and the lens barrel mounting portion of the lens holder;bringing the lens into focus with the imager and optically center-aligning the lens with the imager;with the lens in focus with the imager and optically center-aligned therewith, initially curing the adhesive to an initially-cured state in an initial radiation curing process that comprises exposure to UV light for a ...

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Номер записи: 48
14-05-2020 дата публикации

Vehicular camera with thermal compensating means

Номер: US20200154020A1
Автор: Jonathan D. Conger, Steven V. Byrne
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera is configured to be disposed at a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The camera includes a lens holder having a lens barrel accommodating a lens, a circuit board, and an imager disposed at a first side of a circuit board substrate. The circuit board substrate has a CTE that is different from the CTE of the lens holder. The circuit board substrate is attached at support posts extending from the support structure, with the support posts configured to flex in a radial direction toward or away from the longitudinal axis of the lens barrel. With the vehicular camera disposed at the vehicle, radial flexing of the support posts accommodates temperature-driven expansion or contraction of the lens holder relative to the circuit board substrate without flexing the circuit board substrate

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Номер записи: 49
01-07-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS AT THE REAR CAMERA HOUSING PORTION AND AT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

Номер: US20210197734A1
Автор: Bally Nazar F., Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D.
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A vehicular camera assembly includes a front housing portion accommodating a lens, a circuit board having a connecting element, and an electrical connector. The rear housing portion includes a rear attachment portion that has an aperture therethrough. The electrical connector electrically connects a wire harness of the vehicle to the connecting element of the circuit board. The electrical connector includes an electrically conductive element that is electrically conductively connected to a coaxial or shielded wire connecting element of the electrical connector. The rear housing portion includes an electrically conductive element that protrudes through the aperture. As the electrical connector is attached at the rear attachment portion, the electrically conductive element of the rear housing portion engages the electrically conductive element of the electrical connector to establish and maintain electrically conductive connection between the electrically conductive elements. 1. A vehicular camera assembly , the vehicular camera assembly comprising:a front housing portion accommodating a lens;a circuit board having a first side and a second side separated by a thickness of the circuit board, wherein circuitry is disposed at the second side of the circuit board and electrically connected with an imager within the front housing portion, and wherein the first side of the circuit board faces toward the lens, and wherein the circuitry comprises a circuit board connecting element at the second side of the circuit board, and wherein the imager is optically aligned with the lens;a rear housing portion configured to be joined with the front housing portion, wherein the rear housing portion comprises a rear attachment portion that has an aperture therethrough;wherein the rear housing portion comprises a first electrically conductive element that protrudes through the aperture at the rear attachment portion and extends outward of an outer side of the rear attachment portion;an ...

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Номер записи: 50
23-06-2016 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA AND LENS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

Номер: US20160182787A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Devota Robert A., Gibson Joel S., Lu Yuesheng, Sesti Matthew C.
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A method of assembling a vehicular camera includes providing a front camera housing and a lens assembly and dispensing an adhesive bead in an uncured state at at least one of (i) an attaching portion of the lens assembly and (ii) the front camera housing. The attaching portion and the front housing member are mated together with the adhesive bead therebetween. With the attaching portion and front housing member mated together, lens optics of the lens assembly are aligned with respect to an imaging array of the front camera housing. After such alignment, the adhesive bead is cured to a first cure level via ultraviolet light exposure to join the lens assembly and the front housing member. The lens assembly and front camera housing so joined are moved to a further curing station, where the adhesive bead is further cured to a second cure level. 1. A method of assembling a vehicular camera , said method comprising:providing a lens assembly comprising a lens barrel and an attaching portion, said lens barrel including lens optics comprising a plurality of optical elements;providing a front camera housing having an imaging array disposed thereat;dispensing an adhesive bead in an uncured state at at least one of (i) said attaching portion of said lens assembly and (ii) said front camera housing;mating said attaching portion of said lens assembly and said front housing member with said adhesive bead in its uncured state therebetween;with said attaching portion of said lens assembly mated with said front housing member and with said adhesive bead in its uncured state therebetween, aligning said lens optics with respect to said imaging array;wherein aligning said lens optics with respect to said imaging array utilizes a multi-axis positioning device;after aligning said lens optics with respect to said imaging array, curing said adhesive bead to a first cure level via exposure of said adhesive bead to ultraviolet light to join said lens assembly and said front housing member; ...

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Номер записи: 51
08-07-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR BACKING UP ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

Номер: US20210209861A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Gibson Joel S., Shriner Richard D.
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A vehicular backing up assistance system includes a rearview camera at a rear portion of a vehicle, the vehicle being a vehicle family member of a particular family of pickup trucks. The system receives first input data that corresponds to the vehicle configuration of the vehicle. When the vehicle is backing up, the system receives second input data corresponding to steering angle of the vehicle. The system displays a predicted trajectory of the vehicle at the in-cabin display as an overlay overlaying the images captured by the rearview camera being displayed at the in-cabin display. The overlay comprises a pair of guidelines that are spaced apart and that are appropriate to (i) the wheelbase of the vehicle configuration of a plurality of vehicle configurations of the particular family of pickup trucks the rearview camera is mounted at and (ii) a current steering angle of the vehicle. 1. A vehicular backing up assistance system , the vehicular backing up assistance system comprising:a rearview camera mounted at a rear portion of a vehicle equipped with the vehicular backing up assistance system, the equipped vehicle being a vehicle family member of a particular family of pickup trucks;wherein the rearview camera comprises a housing that houses an image sensor;wherein the particular family of pickup trucks comprises a plurality of vehicle configurations, and wherein the equipped vehicle that the rearview camera is mounted at has a vehicle configuration that is different than other vehicle configurations of the plurality of vehicle configurations of the particular family of pickup trucks;wherein the vehicular backing up assistance system receives first input data which corresponds to the vehicle configuration of the equipped vehicle that the rearview camera is mounted at, the first input data being indicative of the vehicle configuration of the equipped vehicle the rearview camera is mounted at;an in-cabin display of the equipped vehicle, wherein the in-cabin display ...

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Номер записи: 52
04-06-2020 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH LOCKING ATTACHMENT AT VEHICLE PANEL

Номер: US20200172022A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., McElroy Clarence P., Rieden Richard, Sesti Matthew C.
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A process for providing a vehicular camera and mounting the vehicular camera at a vehicle includes providing a vehicular camera having a camera-locking structure configured for engagement with a vehicle panel-locking structure at a vehicle panel of the vehicle at which the vehicular camera is to be mounted. The vehicular camera is mounted at the vehicle panel by inserting a portion of the vehicular camera through an aperture of the vehicle panel and inserting the camera-locking structure through corresponding portions of the aperture of the vehicle panel, and rotating the camera-locking structure to a locked position, whereby the camera-locking structure is engaged with the vehicle panel-locking structure. With the camera-locking structure engaged with the vehicle panel-locking structure, locking surfaces of the camera-locking structure engage respective locking surfaces of the vehicle panel-locking structure to limit axial movement of the vehicular camera relative to the vehicle panel. 1. A process for providing a vehicular camera and mounting the vehicular camera at a vehicle , said process comprising:providing a vehicular camera, the vehicular camera comprising a front housing member, a lens holder that accommodates a lens, a circuit board having an imager disposed thereat, a rear housing member and a camera-locking structure, wherein the lens holder has a longitudinal axis;wherein the camera-locking structure is disposed at at least one selected from the group consisting of (i) the front housing member, (ii) the lens holder and (iii) the rear housing member;wherein the camera-locking structure is configured for engagement with a vehicle panel-locking structure at a vehicle panel of a vehicle at which the vehicular camera is to be mounted;wherein one of the camera-locking structure and the vehicle panel-locking structure comprises a first locking surface and a second locking surface that face each other and are spaced apart by a spacing dimension;wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 53
29-06-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH TRAILER ANGLE DETECTION

Номер: US20170185852A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Jarmola Paul, Lu Yuesheng, Pliefke Sebastian, Wierich Thomas
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A vehicular vision system includes a camera and an image processor operable to process captured image data. When the vehicle is towing a trailer, and based at least in part on image processing of image data captured by the camera during maneuvering of the vehicle and the trailer, the vision system estimates a length of the trailer. Image data captured during maneuvering of the vehicle and the trailer includes image data captured when the vehicle is maneuvered with the trailer at an angle relative to the vehicle. The vision system, responsive at least in part to image processing of captured image data, determines a trailer angle of the trailer that is towed by the vehicle, and is operable to determine a path of the trailer responsive to a steering angle of the vehicle and the determined trailer angle of the trailer and the estimated length of the trailer. 1. A vehicular vision system , said vehicular vision system comprising:a camera disposed at a vehicle and having an exterior field of view at least rearward of the vehicle, wherein said camera is operable to capture image data;an image processor operable to process captured image data;wherein, when the vehicle is towing a trailer, and based at least in part on image processing by said image processor of image data captured by said camera during maneuvering of the vehicle and the trailer, said vision system estimates a length of the trailer;wherein image data captured by said camera during maneuvering of the vehicle and the trailer includes image data captured by said camera when the vehicle is maneuvered with the trailer at an angle relative to the vehicle;wherein said vision system, responsive at least in part to image processing of captured image data, determines a trailer angle of the trailer that is towed by the vehicle;wherein said vision system is operable to determine a path of the trailer responsive to a steering angle of the vehicle and the determined trailer angle of the trailer and the estimated length of ...

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Номер записи: 54
04-06-2020 дата публикации

VEHICULAR BACKUP ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

Номер: US20200175773A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Gibson Joel S., Shriner Richard D.
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A vehicular backup assistance system includes a rear backup camera for a rear portion of any vehicle family member of a particular family of vehicles that includes a plurality of vehicle configurations, with each vehicle family member of the particular family of vehicles having a vehicle configuration that is different than the vehicle configuration of any other vehicle family member of the particular family of vehicles. A processor and a display are at a vehicle family member having the particular vehicle configuration of the particular family of vehicles. During a reversing maneuver, and based on the wheelbase of the particular vehicle configuration of the particular family of vehicles and based at least in part on a current steering angle of the vehicle family member, the processor generates a predicted vehicle trajectory that is displayed at the display as a dynamic overlay overlaying the images captured by the rear backup camera. 1. A vehicular backup assistance system , said vehicular backup assistance system comprising:a rear backup camera configured for mounting at a rear portion of any vehicle family member of a particular family of vehicles, the rear backup camera comprising a lens and an image sensor;wherein the particular family of vehicles comprises a plurality of vehicle configurations, and wherein each vehicle family member of the particular family of vehicles has a vehicle configuration that is different than the vehicle configuration of any other vehicle family member of the particular family of vehicles;a processor disposed at a vehicle family member of the particular family of vehicles, the vehicle family member having a particular vehicle configuration of the particular family of vehicles;a display at the vehicle family member having the particular vehicle configuration of the particular family of vehicles, wherein the display is viewable by a driver executing a reversing maneuver of the vehicle family member;wherein, with the rear backup camera ...

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Номер записи: 55
15-07-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA MODULE

Номер: US20210218867A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Lu Yuesheng, Mleczko Jamie A.
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A vehicular camera module includes a metal front housing, a printed circuit board housed by the metal front housing, a lens holder disposed at the metal front housing with the lens aligned with an imager at the printed circuit board, a metal rear housing joined with the metal front housing, and a coaxial connecting element. With the metal rear housing joined with the metal front housing, an inward-extending portion of the coaxial connecting element extends inward of the metal rear housing towards the metal front housing and electrically connects with circuitry at the printed circuit board. With the metal rear housing joined with the metal front housing, a plurality of spring tabs make, via spring contact, an electrical connection between the circuitry at the printed circuit board and the metal rear housing. An outward-extending portion of the coaxial connecting element is configured for coaxial electrical connection to a vehicle connector. 1. A vehicular camera module , the vehicular camera module comprising:a metal front housing;a printed circuit board housed by the metal front housing, wherein the printed circuit board has a front side and has a rear side opposing the front side that is separated from the front side by a thickness of the printed circuit board, and wherein an imager is disposed at the front side of the printed circuit board;wherein the printed circuit board is attached at the metal front housing via at least one fastener that fixedly secures the printed circuit board relative to the metal front housing;a lens holder accommodating a lens;wherein the lens holder is disposed at the metal front housing with the lens aligned with the imager;wherein the imager comprises a megapixel imaging array having at least one million photosensor elements arranged in multiple rows and multiple columns;a metal rear housing;a coaxial connecting element having an inward-extending portion and an outward-extending portion;wherein the metal rear housing is joined with the ...

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Номер записи: 56
23-07-2015 дата публикации

CAMERA FOR VEHICULAR APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20150203037A1
Автор: Brasier Brian D., Byrne Steven V., Rieden Richard, Sesti Matthew C., Stickler Ben
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A camera module for a vehicle vision system includes a circuit element including an imaging sensor, associated circuitry and a circuitry connector. A cable has a cable portion and a cable connector for connecting to the circuitry connector. A housing portion includes a lens receiving portion and a cable receiving portion that mate together to substantially house the circuit element. The lens receiving portion includes a lens assembly. The cable receiving portion includes a connector receiving portion configured to receive and retain the cable connector therein and a wire receiving portion configured to receive and retain the cable portion therein. The tube has an appropriate form for a given cable shape and the tube encompasses at least a portion of the wire receiving portion and the cable portion. The tube substantially seals around the portion of the wire receiving portion and the cable portion. 1. A camera module for a vision system of a vehicle , said camera module comprising:a circuit element, said circuit element including an imaging sensor and associated circuitry, said circuit element including a circuitry connector;a cable having a cable portion and a cable connector for connecting to said circuitry connector;a housing portion comprising a lens receiving portion and a cable receiving portion, said lens receiving portion and said cable receiving portion mating together to substantially house said circuit element;wherein said lens receiving portion includes a lens assembly;wherein said cable receiving portion includes a connector receiving portion and a wire receiving portion, and wherein said connector receiving portion is configured to receive and retain said cable connector therein and said wire receiving portion is configured to receive and retain said cable portion therein;a tube having an appropriate form for a given cable shape, wherein said tube encompasses at least a portion of said wire receiving portion and said cable portion; andwherein said tube ...

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Номер записи: 57
09-10-2014 дата публикации

Vehicular camera and lens assembly and method of manufacturing same

Номер: US20140298642A1
Автор: Joel S. Gibson, Matthew C. SESTI, Robert A. Devota, Steven V. Byrne, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method of assembling a vehicular camera includes providing a lens assembly having a base portion, a lens barrel and a plurality of optical elements in the lens barrel, and providing a circuit element having a circuit board and an imaging array. An adhesive bead is dispensed at the base portion and/or circuit element. The circuit element is placed at the base portion with the adhesive bead therebetween and the optical elements are aligned with the imaging array via a six axis robotic device when the circuit element is at the base portion and in contact with the adhesive bead. The adhesive bead is cured to a first cure level via exposure of the adhesive bead to ultraviolet light. The assembly is moved to a second curing stage and the adhesive bead is cured to a second cure level via heating the adhesive bead.

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Номер записи: 58
29-07-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH METALLIC HOUSING

Номер: US20210235000A1
Автор: Brasier Brian D., Byrne Steven V., Rieden Richard, Sesti Matthew C., Stickler Ben
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A vehicular camera includes a metallic front housing member having a circuit board attachment portion, a lens barrel extending outward from the circuit board attachment portion and accommodating at least one lens, and a circuit board having an imager disposed at a first side and a circuit board connector disposed at a second side. With the circuit board attached at the circuit board attachment portion, the at least one lens is aligned with the imager and the lens barrel is retained relative to the metallic front housing member via cured UV curable adhesive. A metallic rear housing member is attached to the metallic front housing member and the circuit board is accommodated in a cavity formed by the attached metallic front and metallic rear housing members. An electrical connector is electrically connected to the circuit board connector and is configured for electrically connecting to an electrical cable of a vehicle. 1. A vehicular camera comprising:a metallic front housing member formed of metallic material, the metallic front housing member comprising a circuit board attachment portion, wherein the circuit board attachment portion of the metallic front housing member has a rectangular shape;a lens barrel, wherein the lens barrel is coextensive with the circuit board attachment portion and extends outward therefrom with a cylindrical shape, and wherein the lens barrel accommodates at least one lens;a circuit board having a first side and a second side separated from the first side by a thickness dimension of the circuit board, wherein an imager is disposed at the first side of the circuit board and a circuit board connector is disposed at the second side of the circuit board, and wherein the imager comprises a CMOS imaging sensor;wherein the circuit board is attached at the circuit board attachment portion of the metallic front housing member via a plurality of fasteners;wherein, with the circuit board attached at the circuit board attachment portion of the ...

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Номер записи: 59
26-07-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE CAMERA WITH LENS HEATER AND WASHER SYSTEM

Номер: US20180207691A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Dreiocker Rene, Mleczko Jamie A.
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A camera assembly for a vision system for a vehicle includes a camera module configured to be disposed at an exterior portion of the vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The camera module includes a housing and a lens barrel supporting a lens. A heating device is configured to attach at an exterior of the lens barrel. The heating device includes a heating element that at least partially circumscribes the lens barrel when the heating device is attached at the lens barrel. The heating device includes an electrical lead configured to electrically connect to an electrical connector of the vehicle when the camera module is disposed at the exterior portion of the vehicle. 1. A camera assembly for a vision system for a vehicle , said camera assembly comprising:a camera module configured to be disposed at an exterior portion of a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle, said camera module comprising a housing and a lens barrel supporting a lens;a heating device configured to attach at an exterior of said lens barrel, said heating device comprising a heating element that at least partially circumscribes said lens barrel when said heating device is attached at said lens barrel; andwherein said heating device includes an electrical lead configured to electrically connect to an electrical connector of the vehicle when said heating device is attached at said lens barrel and when said camera module is disposed at the exterior portion of the vehicle.2. The camera assembly of claim 1 , wherein said camera module is configured to be fixedly mounted at the exterior portion of the vehicle.3. The camera assembly of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , with said camera module mounted at the exterior portion of the vehicle claim 2 , said lens is exposed at the exterior portion of the vehicle.4. The camera assembly of claim 1 , wherein said heating device snap attaches at said lens barrel.5. The camera assembly of claim 1 , wherein said heating ...

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Номер записи: 60
04-07-2019 дата публикации

CAMERA FOR VEHICULAR VISION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190208091A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Lu Yuesheng, Mleczko Jamie A.
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A camera module for a vehicular vision system includes a metal front housing, a lens holder and a metal rear housing. The front housing houses a printed circuit board having an imager disposed thereat. The lens holder is attached at a front portion of the housing so that a lens assembly is optically aligned with the imager. The rear housing attaches at a rear portion of the front housing and includes a connecting element for electrically connecting to circuitry at the printed circuit board when the rear housing is attached at the rear portion of the front housing. An outer portion of the connecting element is disposed in a connector portion of the rear housing so as to be electrically connectable to electrically conductive elements of a vehicle connector when the camera module is disposed at the vehicle and the vehicle connector is connected to the connector portion. 1. A camera module for a vehicular vision system , wherein said camera module is configured to be disposed at a vehicle , said camera module comprising:a metal front housing that houses a printed circuit board in a cavity of said metal front housing, wherein said metal front housing comprises a front portion and a rear portion opposite said front portion, and wherein said rear portion comprises an opening to the cavity of said metal front housing;wherein said printed circuit board has a front side and a rear side opposite the front side, and wherein an imager is disposed at the front side, and wherein an electrical connector is disposed at the rear side;a lens holder comprising a lens, wherein said lens holder is attached at a front portion of said metal front housing so that the lens is optically aligned with said imager at the front side of said printed circuit board;a metal rear housing;wherein said metal rear housing is attached at said rear portion of said metal front housing;a connector portion disposed at said metal rear housing;wherein said connector portion comprises a coaxial connecting ...

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Номер записи: 61
02-07-2020 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CONTROL SYSTEM WITH TRAILERING ASSIST FUNCTION

Номер: US20200210727A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Jarmola Paul, Lu Yuesheng, Pliefke Sebastian, Wierich Thomas
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A vehicular control system includes a camera having an exterior field of view at least forward of the vehicle. During a forward maneuver of the vehicle towing a trailer, the vehicular control system detects an object present exterior of the vehicle which ought not be impacted during the forward maneuver of the vehicle towing the trailer based at least in part on image processing by an image processor of image data captured by the camera. Responsive at least in part to detection of the object, the vehicular control system determines a forward driving path for the vehicle towing the trailer that avoids the detected object so that the trailer does not run over or contact the detected object. The vehicular control system determines the forward driving path at least in part responsive to (i) processing of captured image data and (ii) trailer data pertaining to physical characteristics of the trailer. 1. A vehicular control system , said vehicular control system comprising:a forward viewing camera disposed at a vehicle, said forward viewing camera having a field of view exterior and at least forward of the vehicle;wherein the vehicle is towing a trailer that is hitched to the vehicle;wherein trailer data pertaining to physical characteristics of the trailer is provided to said vehicular control system;wherein, during a forward maneuver of the vehicle towing the trailer, said forward viewing camera captures image data;an image processor that processes image data captured by said forward viewing camera;wherein said vehicular control system detects an object present exterior of the vehicle which ought not be impacted during the forward maneuver of the vehicle towing the trailer based at least in part on image processing by said image processor of image data captured by said forward viewing camera;wherein, responsive at least in part to detection of the object present exterior of the vehicle which ought not be impacted during the forward maneuver of the vehicle towing the ...

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Номер записи: 62
09-07-2020 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

Номер: US20200215993A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Sesti Matthew C.
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A vehicular camera includes a housing having a front housing and a rear housing, and a circuit board having an imaging element disposed at a first side and a first electrical connector disposed at a second side. The rear housing includes a second electrical connector that, with the rear housing mated with the front housing, electrically connects with the first electrical connector. The second electrical connector includes electrically conductive terminals that extend through the rear housing and that each have an inner end portion and an outer end portion that is physically and electrically contiguous with the inner end portion. The inner end portions of the electrically conductive terminals of the second electrical connector extend from an inner surface of the rear housing and the outer end portions of the electrically conductive terminals of the second electrical connector extend into a socket connection portion of the rear housing. 1. A vehicular camera , the vehicular camera comprising:a housing comprising a front housing and a rear housing;a circuit board having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein an imaging element is disposed at the first side of the circuit board and a first electrical connector is disposed at the second side of the circuit board;wherein the rear housing mates with the front housing to encase the circuit board in the housing;wherein the rear housing comprises a second electrical connector that, with the rear housing mated with the front housing, electrically connects with the first electrical connector;wherein the rear housing comprises a socket connection portion configured to electrically connect to a plug connection portion of a vehicle wire harness when the vehicular camera is disposed at a vehicle;wherein the second electrical connector comprises electrically conductive terminals that extend through the rear housing;wherein each of the electrically conductive terminals comprises an inner end portion and an ...

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Номер записи: 63
10-08-2017 дата публикации

METHOD OF ASSEMBLING CAMERA FOR VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170230554A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Devota Robert A., Garcia John R., Olson David F., Sesti Matthew C., Stemmer Joseph A., Winden Brian J.
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A method of assembling a camera suitable for vehicular use includes providing a lens accommodated in a lens barrel, a camera front housing, and a printed circuit board with an imager disposed thereat. An adhesive is dispensed to establish a layer of uncured adhesive one of (i) between the lens barrel and a front portion of the camera front housing and (ii) between the printed circuit board and a rear portion of the camera front housing. With the lens in focus with the imager and optically center-aligned therewith, the adhesive is initially cured to an initially-cured state in an initial radiation curing process that includes exposure to UV light for a first period of time. The initially-cured adhesive is further cured to a further-cured state in a secondary curing process. The further-cured state is achieved within a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time. 1. A method of assembling a vehicular camera suitable for vehicular use , said method comprising:providing a lens comprising a plurality of optical elements, wherein said lens is accommodated in a lens barrel;providing a camera front housing having a front portion and a rear portion;providing a printed circuit board, wherein an imager is disposed at said printed circuit board;providing an adhesive in its uncured state;dispensing the uncured adhesive so as to establish a layer of uncured adhesive one of (i) between said lens barrel and said front portion of said camera front housing and (ii) between said printed circuit board and said rear portion of said camera front housing;bringing said lens into focus with said imager and optically center-aligning said lens with said imager;with said lens in focus with said imager and optically center-aligned therewith, initially curing the adhesive to an initially-cured state in an initial radiation curing process that comprises exposure to UV light for a first period of time;wherein the initially-cured adhesive, as cured via the initial radiation ...

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Номер записи: 64
01-09-2016 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA AND LENS ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160255257A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Devota Robert A., Gibson Joel S., Lu Yuesheng, Sesti Matthew C.
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A process for providing a vehicular camera suitable for vehicular use includes providing a front camera housing having a lens assembly disposed thereat and providing an imager disposed on a printed circuit board. An adhesive is disposed in its uncured state between the front camera housing and the printed circuit board. The front camera housing and said printed circuit board are adjusted relative to each other to achieve optical center-alignment and focusing of the lens optics relative to the imager. The adhesive is initially cured from its uncured state to an initially-cured state in an initial radiation curing process that includes exposure to UV light for a first time period. After optical center-alignment and focusing, the adhesive is further cured from the initially-cured state to a further more cured state in a secondary curing process undertaken for a second time period that is longer than the first time period. 1. A process for providing a vehicular camera suitable for vehicular use , said process comprising:providing a front camera housing having a lens assembly disposed thereat;said lens assembly including lens optics;providing an imager disposed on a printed circuit board;disposing an adhesive in its uncured state between said front camera housing and said printed circuit board;adjusting said front camera housing and said printed circuit board relative to each other to achieve optical center-alignment and focusing of said lens optics relative to said imager;wherein optical center-alignment and focusing of said lens optics relative to said imager is achieved via a multi-axis positioning device;initially curing the adhesive from its uncured state to an initially-cured state in an initial radiation curing process that comprises exposure to UV light for a first time period;further curing the adhesive from the initially-cured state to a further more cured state in a secondary curing process undertaken for a second time period;wherein said second time period is ...

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Номер записи: 65
08-08-2019 дата публикации

Vehicular camera with adhesively bonded construction

Номер: US20190246020A1
Автор: Brian J. Winden, David F. Olson, John R. Garcia, Joseph A. Stemmer, Matthew C. SESTI, Robert A. Devota, Steven V. Byrne
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera includes a lens accommodated in a lens barrel, a lens holder that accommodates at least part of the lens holder, and a printed circuit board with an imager disposed thereat. The lens barrel is attached at the lens holder by a cured adhesive with the printed circuit board attached at the lens holder, or the printed circuit board is attached at the lens holder by a cured adhesive with the lens barrel attached at the lens holder. With the lens in focus with the imager and optically center-aligned therewith, the adhesive is initially cured to an initially-cured state in an initial curing process that includes UV light exposure for a first period of time. The initially-cured adhesive is further cured to a further-cured state in a secondary curing process that is achieved within a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time.

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Номер записи: 66
08-08-2019 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA AND LENS ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190246021A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Devota Robert A., Gibson Joel S., Lu Yuesheng, Sesti Matthew C.
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A vehicular camera includes a front camera housing and a lens assembly having cylindrical barrel portion that is at least partially received at the front camera housing. An adhesive is disposed in an uncured state at the front camera housing and/or at the printed circuit board and laterally outboard of the imager. With the adhesive in the uncured state, an air gap exists between the inner surface of the lens and the imager. The adhesive is initially cured from the uncured state to an initially-cured state in an initial radiation curing process that comprises exposure to UV light for a first time period. With the adhesive in the initially-cured state, the front camera housing, with the printed circuit board adhesively attached thereto, is further cured to a further more cured state in a secondary curing process undertaken for a longer time period than the first time period. 1. A vehicular camera suitable for vehicular use , said vehicular camera comprising:a front camera housing having a cylindrical receiving portion;a lens assembly comprising a cylindrical barrel portion;said lens assembly including lens optics;wherein said cylindrical barrel portion of said lens assembly is at least partially received at said cylindrical receiving portion of said front camera housing;wherein said cylindrical barrel portion of said lens assembly is secured at said cylindrical receiving portion of said front camera housing;a printed circuit board having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein said printed circuit board comprises electronic circuitry at least on the first side of said printed circuit board, and wherein the electronic circuitry of said printed circuit board comprises an imager having an outer surface and an inner surface, and wherein the inner surface of said imager is mounted at the first side of said printed circuit board;wherein the lens optics comprise a lens having an inner surface that directly opposes the outer surface of said imager;an ...

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Номер записи: 67
24-09-2015 дата публикации

VEHICLE CAMERA HOUSING WITH TOLERANCE COMPENSATING CONTACTS

Номер: US20150266430A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Mleczko Jamie A.
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A camera assembly for a vehicle vision system includes a housing with a lens holder at a first housing portion and a connector portion at a second housing portion. The connector portion is configured for connecting to vehicle wiring when the camera assembly is installed at a vehicle. A circuit element is disposed within the housing and a plurality of electrical connector elements is disposed at the connector portion of the second housing portion. Each of the electrical connector elements includes a first end portion configured for electrically connecting to circuitry of the circuit element and a second end portion configured for electrically connecting to the vehicle wiring. The first end portions of the electrical connector elements include flexible elements that, during mating of the first housing portion to the second housing portion, flex as the first end portions engage the circuitry and make electrical connection with the circuitry. 1. A camera assembly for a vehicle vision system , said camera assembly comprising:a housing comprising a first housing portion mated with a second housing portion;wherein said first housing portion comprises a lens holder;wherein said second housing portion comprises a connector portion;wherein said connector portion is configured for connecting to vehicle wiring when said camera assembly is installed at a vehicle;a circuit element disposed within said housing;a plurality of electrical connector elements disposed at said connector portion of said second housing portion, wherein each of said electrical connector elements comprises (i) a first end portion that is configured for electrically connecting to circuitry of said circuit element and (ii) a second end portion that is configured for electrically connecting to the vehicle wiring;wherein said first end portions of said electrical connector elements comprise flexible elements; andwherein, during mating of said first housing portion to said second housing portion, said first end ...

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Номер записи: 68
15-09-2016 дата публикации

VEHICLE CAMERA WITH REPLACEABLE COVER

Номер: US20160264064A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Hough James R., Lu Yuesheng
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A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera disposed at an exterior portion of a vehicle and having a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The camera has a camera housing and a lens. A cover element is removably disposed at the camera. The cover element includes a curved transparent portion and a mounting portion. The curved transparent portion of the cover element, when the cover element is disposed at the camera, protects the lens so that the lens is not exposed to the environment external the vehicle. The cover element may be configured to be fixedly mounted at the exterior portion of the vehicle, such that the camera is removably mounted at the vehicle by detachable attachment at the cover element. 1. A vision system of a vehicle , said vision system comprising:a camera configured to be disposed at an exterior portion of a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle, said camera having a camera housing and a lens;a cover element removably disposed at said camera, wherein said cover element comprises a curved transparent portion and a mounting portion; andwherein said curved transparent portion of said cover element, when said cover element is disposed at said camera, protects said lens so that said lens is not exposed to the environment external the vehicle.2. The vision system of claim 1 , wherein said camera is configured to fixedly mount at the exterior portion of the vehicle.3. The vision system of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , with said camera mounted at the exterior portion of the vehicle claim 2 , said lens is disposed at an aperture through the exterior portion of the vehicle.4. The vision system of claim 3 , wherein said mounting portion of said cover element is detachably attachable to the exterior portion of the vehicle and substantially covers or encompasses the aperture through the exterior portion of the vehicle.5. The vision system of claim 4 , wherein said mounting portion includes external threads that threadedly engage ...

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Номер записи: 69
15-09-2016 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR PROVIDING A CAMERA FOR MOUNTING ON A VEHICLE

Номер: US20160264066A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., McElroy Clarence P., Rieden Richard, Sesti Matthew C.
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A process for providing a vehicular camera includes providing a front housing member and a rear housing member. The front housing member includes a lens member, an imaging element and a circuit board mounted thereat, with the circuit board having at least first and second front housing electrical connectors. The rear housing member includes at least first and second rear housing electrical connectors. The front and rear housing members are positioned so that the first front housing electrical connector aligns with the first rear housing electrical connector and the second front housing electrical connector aligns with the second rear housing electrical connector. The front and rear housing members are joined together to define a camera interior. When the front and rear housing members are joined together, the front housing electrical connectors mechanically contact and electrically connect within the camera interior with the rear housing electrical connectors. 1. A process for providing a vehicular camera suitable for mounting and use on a vehicle , comprising:providing a front housing member;said front housing member comprising a lens member, an imaging element and a circuit board mounted thereat;wherein said circuit board has a plurality of front housing electrical connectors thereon, said plurality of front housing electrical connectors comprising at least a first front housing electrical connector and a second front housing electrical connector;providing a rear housing member;wherein said rear housing member comprises a plurality of rear housing electrical connectors comprising at least a first rear housing electrical connector and a second rear housing electrical connector;positioning said front and rear housing members so that said first front housing electrical connector aligns with said first rear housing electrical connector and said second front housing electrical connector aligns with said second rear housing electrical connector;joining said front and ...

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Номер записи: 70
15-08-2019 дата публикации

Method for assembling a vehicular camera

Номер: US20190248311A1
Автор: Brian D. Brasier, Jonathan D. Conger, Steven V. Byrne
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method for assembling a camera for a vision system of a vehicle includes providing a printed circuit board having an imager disposed at a first side. The camera housing element includes an electrical connector having at least one electrically conductive pin. The lens is aligned and focused relative to the imager and the printed circuit board is affixed relative to the lens holder when the lens is aligned and focused relative to the imager. A header connector is positioned and attached at the printed circuit board after the printed circuit board is affixed relative to the lens holder. The camera housing element is mated with the lens holder, including electrically connecting the at least one electrically conductive pin to an electrically conductive socket of the header connector.

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Номер записи: 71
15-09-2016 дата публикации

VEHICLE CAMERA WITH CONNECTOR SYSTEM FOR HIGH SPEED TRANSMISSION

Номер: US20160268716A1
Автор: Bally Nazar F., Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Mai Christian, Newiger Achim
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A camera for a vision system of a vehicle includes a front housing portion, a circuit board and a rear housing portion. The front housing portion includes a lens and the rear housing portion includes first and second connectors for electrically connecting to a vehicle wire harness when the camera is disposed at a vehicle. The circuit board includes circuitry established thereat, with the circuitry being associated with an imager of the camera. The first connector includes a multi-pin connector portion having at least one terminal for electrically connecting to at least one first circuit element at the circuit board. The second connector includes a coaxial cable connector portion that receives a connecting end of a coaxial cable for electrical connection to at least one second circuit element at the circuit board. The first and second connectors are at least in part molded at the rear housing portion. 1. A camera for a vision system of a vehicle , said camera comprising:a front housing portion comprising a lens;a circuit board having circuitry established thereat, wherein said circuitry is associated with an imager of said camera;a rear housing portion having first and second connectors for electrically connecting to a vehicle when said camera is disposed at the vehicle;wherein said first connector comprises a multi-pin connector portion having at least one terminal for electrically connecting to at least one first circuit element at said circuit board; andwherein said second connector comprises a coaxial cable connector portion that receives a connecting end of a coaxial cable for electrical connection to at least one second circuit element at said circuit board.2. The camera of claim 1 , wherein said at least one terminal of said multi-pin connector portion comprises a video signal pin and at least one ground pin claim 1 , and wherein said rear housing portion includes a clamping element in electrically conductive connection with said at least one ground pin and ...

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Номер записи: 72
22-09-2016 дата публикации

VEHICLE CAMERA WITH LENS WASHER SYSTEM

Номер: US20160272163A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Dreiocker Rene, Lu Yuesheng, Mleczko Jamie A.
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A vision system of a vehicle includes a camera configured to be disposed at an exterior portion of a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The camera includes a lens. A washer includes a connector and fluid passageway. The washer is configured to be detachably attached at the camera when the camera is disposed at the exterior portion of the vehicle. When attached at the camera, the connector is configured for connection to a washer system of a vehicle such that, when the vehicle washer system is actuated, pressurized fluid flows through the fluid passageway and onto the lens. 1. A vision system of a vehicle , said vision system comprising:a camera configured to be disposed at an exterior portion of a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle, said camera having a lens; anda washer comprising a connector and fluid passageway, wherein said washer is configured to be detachably attached at said camera when said camera is disposed at the exterior portion of the vehicle, and wherein, when attached at said camera, said connector is configured for connection to a washer system of a vehicle such that, when the vehicle washer system is actuated, pressurized fluid flows through said fluid passageway and onto said lens.2. The vision system of claim 1 , wherein said camera is configured to be fixedly mounted at the exterior portion of the vehicle.3. The vision system of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , with said camera mounted at the exterior portion of the vehicle claim 2 , said lens is exposed at the exterior portion of the vehicle.4. The vision system of claim 1 , wherein an outlet is formed at said washer at an end of said fluid passageway and wherein claim 1 , when said washer is attached at said camera claim 1 , said outlet is disposed at or near an exterior surface of said lens.5. The vision system of claim 4 , wherein said outlet is configured to spray pressurized fluid onto the exterior surface of said lens.6. The vision system ...

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Номер записи: 73
22-08-2019 дата публикации

Multi-camera image stitching calibration system

Номер: US20190260970A1
Автор: Steven V. Byrne, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method of calibrating cameras of a multi-camera vision system for a vehicle moving along a vehicle assembly line includes equipping the vehicle as it moves along the vehicle assembly line with a plurality of cameras and equipping the vehicle with an image processor for processing image data captured by the cameras. As the vehicle moves along the vehicle assembly line, a driver-side target at a driver-side region of the vehicle assembly line is present within the fields of view of front, driver-side and rear cameras and a passenger-side target at a passenger-side region of the vehicle assembly line is present within the fields of view of the front, passenger-side and rear cameras. The cameras are calibrated responsive to processing image data of the driver-side target captured by the front, rear and driver-side cameras and image data of the passenger-side target captured by the front, rear and passenger-side cameras.

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Номер записи: 74
20-08-2020 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH FOCUS ATHERMALIZATION

Номер: US20200267827A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Dreiocker Rene, Lu Yuesheng
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A camera module for a vehicular vision system includes a lens barrel accommodating a lens, a front camera housing portion having an imager PCB disposed therein, and a rear camera housing portion mated with the front camera housing. The imager PCB is disposed at the front camera housing portion with the imager optically aligned with an optical axis of the optical elements of the lens barrel. A thermal element (i) is disposed between the imager PCB and the front camera housing portion and has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) element of 13 ppm/° C. or less and/or (ii) has its temperature controlled via a thermoelectric device of the camera module. With the camera module disposed at the vehicle, circuitry of the camera module is in electrical connection with a wire harness of the vehicle. 1. A camera module for a vehicular vision system , said camera module comprising:a lens barrel accommodating a lens comprising a plurality of optical elements;a front camera housing portion having an imager printed circuit board disposed therein, wherein an imager is disposed at a side of said imager printed circuit board, and wherein said imager comprises a CMOS photosensor array;wherein said imager printed circuit board is disposed in said front camera housing portion with said imager optically aligned with an optical axis of said optical elements of said lens barrel;a rear camera housing portion mated with said front camera housing portion so as to encase said imager printed circuit board in said camera module;a thermal element disposed at said imager printed circuit board;wherein at least one selected from the group consisting of (i) said thermal element is disposed between said imager printed circuit board and said front camera housing portion and has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of 13 ppm/° C. or less and (ii) said thermal element has its temperature controlled via a thermoelectric device of said camera module; andwherein, with said camera module disposed at a ...

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Номер записи: 75
12-09-2019 дата публикации

TRAILER DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM

Номер: US20190275941A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Harris James D., Lu Yuesheng, VanOphem Paul A.
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A method for assisting a driver of a vehicle towing a trailer includes providing a rear backup camera at a rear portion of the vehicle. A trailer having a trailer tow bar is attached to the trailer hitch of the vehicle. The vehicle is driven while towing the trailer and image data is captured via the rear backup camera and provided to a control at the vehicle. The image data captured while the vehicle is towing the trailer is processed at the control to determine an angle of the trailer tow bar relative to the vehicle. Responsive to determining the angle of the trailer tow bar relative to the vehicle, a degree of sway of the trailer relative to the vehicle is determined. Responsive to determination that the degree of sway is greater than a threshold degree of sway, an output is generated via the control. 1. A method for assisting a driver of a vehicle towing a trailer , said method comprising:providing a rear backup camera at a rear portion of a vehicle equipped with a trailer hitch, wherein the rear backup camera has a rearward field of view that at least encompasses the trailer hitch of the vehicle;providing a trailer having a trailer tow bar;attaching the trailer tow bar of the trailer to the trailer hitch of the vehicle, wherein, with the trailer tow bar of the trailer attached to the trailer hitch of the vehicle, the field of view of the rear backup camera encompasses the trailer tow bar of the trailer attached to the trailer hitch of the vehicle;driving the vehicle while the vehicle is towing the trailer;capturing image data via the rear backup camera and providing image data captured by the rear backup camera to a control at the vehicle;wherein the control comprises a processor for processing image data captured by the rear backup camera and provided to the control;processing, at the control, image data captured by the rear backup camera while the vehicle is towing the trailer;responsive to processing at the control of image data captured by the rear backup ...

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Номер записи: 76
04-10-2018 дата публикации

Method of assembling camera for vehicular applications

Номер: US20180288293A1
Автор: Ben STICKLER, Brian D. Brasier, Matthew C. SESTI, Richard RIEDEN, Steven V. Byrne
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method of assembling a vehicular camera includes providing front and rear housing members, a lens assembly and a circuit board. An imager is disposed on a first side of the circuit board and a connector is disposed on a second side of the circuit board. A conduit includes a plurality of electrically conductive elements terminating at (i) a first connecting end configured to electrically connect to the circuit board connector disposed on the second side of the circuit board and (ii) a second connecting end configured to electrically connect to a wire harness of a vehicle equipped with the vehicular camera and the vehicular vision system. The conduit is secured relative to the rear housing member to provide at least 110 N of strain relief in any axis with respect to the conduit. The front housing member and the rear housing member are attached.

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Номер записи: 77
13-10-2016 дата публикации

CAMERA FOR VEHICULAR APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20160301837A1
Автор: Brasier Brian D., Byrne Steven V., Rieden Richard, Sesti Matthew C., Stickler Ben
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A vehicular camera assembly for a vehicle vision system includes front and rear housing members, a lens assembly and a circuit board. An imaging element is disposed on a first side of the circuit board and a plurality of electrical connectors is disposed on a second side of the circuit board. The front housing member includes a lens assembly receiving portion and a circuit board attachment portion. With the circuit board attached at the front housing member and with the lens assembly received at the lens assembly receiving portion, the lens assembly and the imaging element are distanced from one another, and images are focused on the imaging element by the lens assembly. The front housing member and the rear housing member are configured to be attached together. With the front and rear housing members attached together, outer walls of the front and rear housing members enclose the circuit board. 1. A vehicular camera assembly for a vision system of a vehicle , said vehicular camera assembly comprising:a front housing member;a lens assembly;wherein said lens assembly comprises at least one optical element;a circuit board having a first side and an opposing second side;an imaging element disposed on said first side of said circuit board;a plurality of electrical connectors disposed on said second side of said circuit board;said front housing member comprising a lens assembly receiving portion and a circuit board attachment portion;wherein said circuit board attachment portion of said front housing member has a generally rectangular shape and wherein said lens assembly receiving portion is coextensive with said circuit board attachment portion and extends outward therefrom with a cylindrical shape;wherein at least a portion of said lens assembly is cylindrically shaped;wherein said lens assembly receiving portion of said front housing member comprises an aperture dimensioned to receive said at least a portion of said lens assembly that is cylindrically shaped;when said ...

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Номер записи: 78
19-10-2017 дата публикации

CAMERA FOR VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170302829A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Lu Yuesheng, Mleczko Jamie A.
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A camera module for a vision system for a vehicle includes a housing, a lens holder and a rear cover. The housing houses a printed circuit board having an imager disposed thereat. The lens holder is attached at a front portion of the housing so that a lens assembly is optically aligned with the imager. The rear cover attaches at an opening at a rear portion of the housing and includes a connecting element for electrically connecting to circuitry at the printed circuit board when the rear cover is attached at the opening at the rear portion of the housing. An outer portion of the connecting element is disposed in a connector portion of the rear cover so as to be electrically connectable to electrically conductive elements of a vehicle connector when the camera module is disposed at the vehicle and the vehicle connector is connected to the connector portion. 1. A camera module for a vision system for a vehicle , wherein said camera module is configured to be disposed at a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle , said camera module comprising:a metal housing that houses a printed circuit board having an imager disposed thereat;a lens holder comprising a lens assembly, wherein said lens holder is attached at a front portion of said metal housing so that said lens assembly is optically aligned with said imager;a metal rear cover configured to attach at an opening at a rear portion of said metal housing;wherein said metal rear cover includes a connecting element for electrically connecting to circuitry at said printed circuit board when said metal rear cover is attached at said opening at said rear portion of said metal housing; andwherein said metal rear cover includes a connector portion and wherein an outer portion of said connecting element is disposed in said connector portion so as to be electrically connectable to electrically conductive elements of a vehicle connector when said camera module is disposed at the vehicle and the vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 79
17-09-2020 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH ADHESIVELY BONDED CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20200296262A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Devota Robert A., Garcia John R., Olson David F., Sesti Matthew C., Stemmer Joseph A., Winden Brian J.
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A vehicular camera includes a lens accommodated in a lens barrel, a lens holder that accommodates at least part of the lens holder, and a printed circuit board with an imager disposed thereat. The camera utilizes an adhesive to hold the lens optically aligned with the imager. After the lens is optically aligned with the imager, the adhesive is initially curable to an initially-cured state in an initial curing process for an initial-cure time period. The initially-cured adhesive is further curable to a further-cured state in a secondary curing process for a further-cure time period that is longer than the initial-cure time period. As further cured, the further-cured adhesive maintains optical alignment of the lens with the imager for use of the vehicular camera in a vehicle.

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Номер записи: 80
24-09-2020 дата публикации

CAMERA FOR VEHICLE VISION SYSTEM WITH REPLACEABLE LENS

Номер: US20200301093A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Lu Yuesheng
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A camera module for a vehicular vision system includes a camera housing having a rear camera housing portion, a front camera housing portion, and a lens barrel at the front camera housing portion. A lens assembly includes a plurality of optical elements arranged along an optical path for focusing images at an imager. The optical elements include barrel-mounted optical elements disposed in the lens barrel and an outermost optical element disposed at a removable cover element. The cover element is removably attached at an outer end of the lens barrel such that, when attached, the outermost optical element is at an appropriate location relative to the barrel-mounted optical elements for focusing by the plurality of optical elements of images at the imager. 1. A camera module for a vehicular vision system , said camera module comprising:a camera housing comprising a rear camera housing portion and a front camera housing portion;a lens barrel disposed at and extending from said front camera housing portion;an imager disposed at an imager circuit board accommodated by said camera housing;a lens assembly comprising a plurality of optical elements for focusing images at said imager;wherein said plurality of optical elements comprises (i) barrel-mounted optical elements and (ii) an outermost optical element;wherein said barrel-mounted optical elements are disposed in said lens barrel;wherein said outermost optical element is disposed at a removable cover element;wherein said cover element is removably attached at an outer end of said lens barrel distal from said front camera housing portion;wherein said cover element contacts a hard stop when being attached at said outer end of said lens barrel to set said outermost optical element at an appropriate location relative to said barrel-mounted optical elements for focusing by said plurality of optical elements of images at said imager;wherein, with said cover element attached at said outer end of said lens barrel, said imager ...

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Номер записи: 81
03-10-2019 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH FOCUS ATHERMALIZATION

Номер: US20190306966A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Dreiocker Rene, Lu Yuesheng
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A camera module for a vehicular vision system includes a lens barrel having a lens, a front camera housing portion configured to receive an imager PCB therein, and a rear camera housing portion mated with a rear portion of the front camera housing. The imager PCB is disposed at the lens barrel with the imager optically aligned with the lens. A thermal element is disposed between the front camera housing portion and the imager PCB. The thermal element (i) has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) element of 10 ppm/° C. or less or (ii) has its temperature controlled via a thermoelectric device of said camera module. Circuitry of the camera module is electrically connected to the imager PCB and is electrically connected to electrical connecting elements that are configured to electrically connect to a wire harness of the vehicle. 1. A camera module for a vehicular vision system , said camera module comprising:a lens barrel having a lens comprising a plurality of optical elements fixedly disposed at said lens barrel;a front camera housing portion configured to receive an imager printed circuit board therein, wherein an imager is disposed at said imager printed circuit board;wherein said imager printed circuit board is disposed at said lens barrel with said imager optically aligned with an optical axis of said optical elements;a rear camera housing portion mated with a rear portion of said front camera housing portion so as to encase the imager printed circuit board in said camera module;wherein said imager printed circuit board is attached at said front camera housing portion to retain said imager in alignment with the optical axis of said optical elements of said lens;a thermal element disposed at said imager printed circuit board;wherein said thermal element comprises one selected from the group consisting of (i) a thermal element that is disposed between said imager printed circuit board and said front camera housing portion and that has a coefficient of thermal ...

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Номер записи: 82
01-11-2018 дата публикации

DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180315252A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Gibson Joel S., Shriner Richard D.
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A method for providing backup assistance includes providing a rear backup camera and a processor at a vehicle, and storing a plurality of sets of overlays in memory, with each set of the stored plurality of sets of overlays associated with a respective vehicle wheelbase configuration. A wheelbase configuration input is provided that is representative of the vehicle wheelbase configuration of the vehicle. Responsive at least in part to the input, a particular set of overlays from the stored sets of overlays is selected, with the selected set including a plurality of individual predicted vehicle trajectory overlays that correspond to respective steering angle ranges for the vehicle wheelbase configuration of the vehicle. Responsive at least in part to a steering angle of the vehicle during a reversing maneuver of the vehicle, an individual predicted vehicle trajectory overlay is selected for displaying for viewing by the vehicle driver. 1. A method for providing backup assistance for a driver of a vehicle , said method comprising:providing a rear backup camera at a vehicle so as to have a field of view at least rearward of the vehicle;providing a processor at the vehicle;storing a plurality of sets of overlays in memory, wherein each set of the stored plurality of sets of overlays is associated with a respective vehicle wheelbase configuration of a plurality of different vehicle wheelbase configurations;providing a wheelbase configuration input to the processor that is representative of the vehicle wheelbase configuration of the vehicle;selecting, via the processor, and responsive at least in part to the wheelbase configuration input, a particular set of stored overlays from the stored plurality of sets of overlays, wherein the selected set of stored overlays comprises a plurality of individual predicted vehicle trajectory overlays that correspond to respective steering angle ranges for the vehicle wheelbase configuration of the vehicle; andselecting, via the ...

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Номер записи: 83
16-11-2017 дата публикации

MULTI-CAMERA IMAGE STITCHING CALIBRATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170332052A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Lu Yuesheng
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A method of calibrating cameras of a multi-camera vision system for a being-assembled vehicle includes providing a plurality of targets at a vehicle assembly line at a vehicle assembly plant and moving a being-assembled vehicle along the vehicle assembly line. When the being-assembled vehicle is moved along the vehicle assembly line so as to be at provided calibrating targets, at least some targets of the calibrating targets are encompassed by respective fields of view of the cameras of the being-assembled vehicle. The presence of at least one target is determined via processing of captured image data and as the being-assembled vehicle moves along the vehicle assembly line. Responsive to determination of the presence of at least one target, the cameras are calibrated and as the being-assembled vehicle moves along the vehicle assembly line. 1. A method of calibrating cameras of a multi-camera vision system for a being-assembled vehicle , said method comprising:providing a plurality of targets at a vehicle assembly line at a vehicle assembly plant;equipping a being-assembled vehicle that is being conveyed along the vehicle assembly line with a plurality of cameras that includes (i) a front camera disposed at a front portion of the being-assembled vehicle and viewing at least forward of the being-assembled vehicle, (ii) a driver-side camera disposed at a driver side of the being-assembled vehicle and viewing at least sideward of the being-assembled vehicle, (iii) a passenger-side camera disposed at a passenger side of the being-assembled vehicle and viewing at least sideward of the being-assembled vehicle, and (iv) a rear camera disposed at a rear of the being-assembled vehicle and viewing at least rearward of the being-assembled vehicle;moving the being-assembled vehicle along the vehicle assembly line;wherein providing a plurality of targets at the vehicle assembly line comprises providing a plurality of calibrating targets;wherein, when the being-assembled vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 84
15-11-2018 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA AND LENS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

Номер: US20180332200A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Devota Robert A., Gibson Joel S., Lu Yuesheng, Sesti Matthew C.
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A method of assembling a vehicular camera includes providing a printed circuit board and dispensing an adhesive in an uncured state at the printed circuit board. A front camera housing is mated with the circuit board, and the lens optics are aligned with respect to the imaging array at the circuit board by utilizing a multi-axis positioning device operable to translate the circuit board or lens assembly relative to the other along one or more orthogonal translational axes and manipulate the circuit board or lens assembly relative to the other about one or more orthogonal rotational axes. After aligning the lens optics with respect to the imaging array, the adhesive is cured to a first cure level and the joined lens assembly and the front camera housing are moved to a further curing station, where the adhesive is further cured to a second cure level. 1. A method of assembling a vehicular camera , said method comprising:providing a lens assembly comprising a lens barrel and an attaching portion, the lens barrel including lens optics;providing a front camera housing;securing the lens assembly at the front camera housing;providing a printed circuit board having an imaging array disposed thereat;dispensing an adhesive in an uncured state at the printed circuit board laterally outboard of the imaging array;mating the attaching portion of the front camera housing and the printed circuit board with the adhesive in its uncured state therebetween;with the front camera housing mated with the printed circuit board and with the adhesive in its uncured state therebetween, aligning the lens optics with respect to the imaging array;wherein aligning the lens optics with respect to the imaging array (i) utilizes a multi-axis positioning device operable to align the lens optics with respect to the imaging array by (a) translating the printed circuit board relative to the lens assembly along one or more of x, y, z orthogonal translational axes and (b) manipulating the printed circuit ...

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Номер записи: 85
22-10-2020 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA AND LENS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

Номер: US20200336633A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Devota Robert A., Gibson Joel S., Lu Yuesheng, Sesti Matthew C.
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A method of providing a camera sub-assembly for a vehicular camera includes providing a lens barrel, a lens holder and a printed circuit board, and dispensing an adhesive in an uncured state at one or both of (i) an annular attaching surface at an outer end of a receiving structure of the lens holder and (ii) an annular attaching surface of an annular flange of the lens barrel. With the adhesive contacting both of the annular attaching surfaces, the lens optics are aligned with respect to the imaging array at the printed circuit board by utilizing a multi-axis positioning device. After aligning the lens optics with respect to the imaging array, the adhesive is cured to a first cure level and the lens barrel and the lens holder joined together by the adhesive are moved to a further curing station, where the adhesive is further cured to a second cure level. 1. A method of providing a camera sub-assembly for a vehicular camera , said method comprising:providing a lens barrel, the lens barrel comprising a cylinder having a length and a circular cross section, the cylinder commencing at a first end and terminating at a second end, the cylinder accommodating a plurality of lens optics, the lens barrel having an annular flange integral with and extending radially outward from the cylinder from a location between the first end and the second end of the cylinder of the lens barrel, the annular flange having an annular attaching surface at a side of the annular flange that is spaced from and faces toward the first end of the cylinder;providing a lens holder, the lens holder having a cylindrical lens barrel receiving structure with an annular attaching surface at an outer end of the cylindrical lens barrel receiving structure;providing a printed circuit board having an imaging array disposed thereat;attaching the printed circuit board at the lens holder;dispensing an adhesive in an uncured state at one or both of (i) the annular attaching surface at the outer end of the ...

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Номер записи: 86
07-11-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE CAMERA WITH MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

Номер: US20190337467A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D.
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A camera assembly for a vision system of a vehicle includes a front housing portion having a lens, a circuit board having an imager and circuitry having an electrical connecting element, and a rear housing portion having a rear attachment portion and a mounting portion configured to attach at a vehicle. When the front housing portion is joined with the rear housing portion, the electrical connecting element of the circuit board is aligned with an aperture of the attachment plate and a connecting end of an electrical connector protrudes through the aperture to electrically connect with the electrical connecting element of the circuit board. A structural element of the electrical connector is attached at the attachment plate of the bracket to seal the aperture and to maintain electrical connection of the connecting end of the electrical connector with the electrical connecting element of the circuit board. 1. A camera assembly for a vision system of a vehicle , said camera assembly comprising:a front housing portion comprising a lens;a circuit board having a first side and a second side separated by a thickness of said circuit board, wherein an imager is disposed at said first side of said circuit board and is optically aligned with said lens, and wherein circuitry is disposed at said second side of said circuit board and electrically connected with said imager, and wherein said circuitry comprises an electrical connecting element at said second side of said circuit board;a rear housing portion configured to join with said front housing portion, wherein said rear housing portion comprises a rear attachment portion that has an aperture therethrough, and wherein said rear housing portion comprises a mounting portion configured to attach at a vehicle;an electrical connector, wherein said electrical connector comprises (i) a first connecting end configured for electrically connecting to a vehicular wire harness when said mounting portion is attached at the vehicle and (ii ...

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Номер записи: 87
03-12-2020 дата публикации

CAMERA MODULE FOR VEHICULAR VISION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200382682A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Dreiocker Rene, Lu Yuesheng
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A camera module for a vehicular vision system includes a front camera housing having a housing portion and a cylindrical lens barrel extending from the housing portion and accommodating a lens. An imager printed circuit board is attached at the front camera housing portion. With the imager printed circuit board attached at the front camera housing, the imager is optically aligned with an optical axis of the lens. A rear camera housing portion is mated with the housing portion of the front camera housing so as to encase the imager printed circuit board in the camera module. The housing portion of the front camera housing includes mounting structure configured to mount the camera module at a vehicle. The lens barrel includes a material having a lower coefficient of thermal expansion as compared to the material of the front camera housing. 1. A camera module for a vehicular vision system , said camera module comprising:a front camera housing comprising a housing portion and a cylindrical lens barrel extending from said housing portion;a lens comprising a plurality of optical elements accommodated in said lens barrel;an imager printed circuit board accommodated in said front camera housing, said imager printed circuit board having an imager disposed thereat;wherein said imager printed circuit board is attached at the front camera housing;wherein, with said imager printed circuit board attached at the front camera housing, said imager is optically aligned with an optical axis of said lens;wherein said housing portion of said front camera housing includes mounting structure configured to mount said camera module at a vehicle;a rear camera housing mated with said housing portion of said front camera housing so as to encase said imager printed circuit board in said camera module; andwherein said lens barrel comprises a material having a lower coefficient of thermal expansion as compared to the material of the front camera housing.2. The camera module of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 88
19-12-2019 дата публикации

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR

Номер: US20190381954A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Sesti Matthew C.
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A method of assembling a vehicular camera includes providing front and rear housings and providing at least one first electrical connector at a circuit board of the front housing and providing at least one second electrical connector at the rear housing. One of the first and second electrical connectors includes a male connector and the other of the first and second electrical connectors includes a female connector. The rear housing is mated with the front housing to encase an imaging element and the circuit board. When mating the rear housing with the front housing, the male connector is inserted into the female connector to electrically conductively connect the first and second electrical connectors. When inserting the male connector into the respective female connector, the female connector flexes to accommodate misalignment of the male and female connectors. 1. A method of assembling a vehicular camera , said method comprising:providing a front housing having a lens, an imaging element and a circuit board;providing a rear housing;providing at least one first electrical connector at the circuit board;providing at least one second electrical connector at the rear housing, wherein the at least one second electrical connector is configured to electrically connect to an electrical connector of a vehicle wire harness when the assembled vehicular camera is mounted at a vehicle;wherein one of the at least one first electrical connector and the at least one second electrical connector comprises at least one male connector and the other of the at least one first electrical connector and the at least one second electrical connector comprises at least one female connector;mating the rear housing with the front housing to encase the imaging element and the circuit board;when mating the rear housing with the front housing, inserting the at least one male connector into the at least one female connector to electrically conductively connect the at least one first electrical ...

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Номер записи: 89
19-12-2019 дата публикации

METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A VEHICULAR CAMERA HAVING COAXIAL CONNECTOR

Номер: US20190386413A1
Автор: Bally Nazar F., Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Mai Christian, Newiger Achim
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A method of assembling a vehicular camera includes providing a front housing portion and a rear housing portion and attaching a circuit board at the front housing portion. A one-piece coaxial connecting element is provided at the rear housing portion. With the coaxial connecting element provided at the rear housing portion, a first coaxial cable connector extends outward from the outer side of the rear housing portion and a second coaxial cable connector extends inward from the inner side of the rear housing portion. As the rear housing portion is mated with the front housing portion, the second coaxial cable connector engages the third coaxial cable connector at the circuit board to electrically connect the coaxial connecting element with circuitry at the circuit board. The first coaxial cable connector is configured to connect to a coaxial cable of a vehicle when the vehicular camera is disposed at the vehicle. 1. A method of assembling a vehicular camera , the method comprising:providing a front housing portion, wherein the front housing portion accommodates a lens and an imager;attaching a circuit board at the front housing portion;providing a rear housing portion, wherein the rear housing portion has an outer side and an inner side that is separated from the outer side by a wall thickness of the rear housing portion;providing a one-piece coaxial connecting element at the rear housing portion, wherein the coaxial connecting element comprises a first coaxial cable connector at a first end and a second coaxial cable connector at a second end opposite the first end;wherein, with the coaxial connecting element provided at the rear housing portion, the first coaxial cable connector extends outward from the outer side of the rear housing portion and the second coaxial cable connector extends inward from the inner side of the rear housing portion;wherein the circuit board has a third coaxial cable connector established thereat;mating the rear housing portion with the ...

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Номер записи: 90
24-12-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GUIDING REVERSING OF A VEHICLE TOWARD A TRAILER HITCH

Номер: US20200398753A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Gibson Joel S., Higgins-Luthman Michael J., Lu Yuesheng, Shriner Richard D.
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A method for guiding reversing of a vehicle includes displaying, via a video display screen of the vehicle, and responsive to the vehicle being shifted into reverse gear, video images derived from image data captured by a rear backup camera of the vehicle. Responsive to actuation of an input by the driver of the vehicle, an alignment overlay is generated and electronically superimposed on the displayed video images to assist the driver in reversing the vehicle toward a trailer hitch of a trailer. The alignment overlay extends longitudinally rearward from a central region of the vehicle displayed in the displayed video images. The input is an actuatable input other than the vehicle being shifted into reverse gear. The alignment overlay is adjusted responsive to change in steering angle of the vehicle while the driver is executing the reversing maneuver of the vehicle. 1. A method for guiding driving of a vehicle while reversing the vehicle toward a trailer hitch of a trailer , the method comprising:equipping a vehicle with an imaging system comprising (i) a rear backup camera disposed at a rear portion of the vehicle, the rear backup camera viewing rearward of the vehicle, and (ii) a display device comprising a video display screen disposed in the vehicle for viewing by a driver of the vehicle;displaying via the video display screen, and responsive to the vehicle being shifted into reverse gear, video images derived from image data captured by the rear backup camera;responsive to actuation of an input by the driver of the vehicle to aid back up of the vehicle toward the trailer hitch of the trailer, generating an alignment overlay and electronically superimposing the alignment overlay on the displayed video images to assist the driver of the vehicle when executing a reversing maneuver of the vehicle toward the trailer hitch of the trailer, wherein the alignment overlay extends longitudinally rearward from a central region of the vehicle displayed in the displayed ...

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Номер записи: 91
31-12-2020 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH CONTROLLED CAMERA FOCUS

Номер: US20200412925A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Dreiocker Rene, Lu Yuesheng, Sauer Stefan
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A camera for a vehicular vision system includes a camera housing having a front camera housing portion and a rear camera housing portion. An imager is disposed at a first side of a printed circuit board. A lens assembly is supported at the front camera housing portion and optically aligned with the imager. At least one attachment element is disposed at the front or rear camera housing portion and has a material having a low CTE that is less than a CTE of the front camera housing portion. The low CTE of the material of the attachment element is less than 10 ppm/° C. The printed circuit board is mounted at the attachment element. The attachment element functions to accommodate temperature-induced movement of the printed circuit board relative to the at least one lens. 1. A camera for a vehicular vision system , the camera configured to be disposed at a vehicle so as to have a field of view exterior of the vehicle , the camera comprising:a camera housing comprising a front camera housing portion and a rear camera housing portion;a printed circuit board having a first side and a second side opposite the first side and separated from the first side by a thickness dimension of the printed circuit board;an imager disposed at the first side of the printed circuit board;a lens assembly supported at the front camera housing portion and optically aligned with the imager, the lens assembly accommodating at least one lens, wherein the lens assembly is attached at the front camera housing portion at a lens attachment location;at least one attachment element disposed at the front camera housing portion, the at least one attachment element comprising a material having a low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) that is less than a CTE of the front camera housing portion, wherein the low CTE of the material of the at least one attachment element is less than 10 ppm/° C.;wherein the printed circuit board is mounted at the at least one attachment element disposed at the front camera ...

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Номер записи: 92
10-11-2022 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA WITH TEMPERATURE INVARIANT LENS SPACERS

Номер: US20220357551A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Liu Zhongyao, Lu Yuesheng
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A vehicular camera includes a circuit board having an imager disposed at a first side of the circuit board. A lens barrel accommodates a lens assembly having a plurality of lens elements spaced apart along the lens barrel by respective lens spacers. Each lens spacer is formed of a material having a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of 5 ppm/° C. or less. The circuit board is positioned at a lens holder, and the lens barrel is positioned at a lens holder so as to optically align the lens and the imager. The lens barrel is formed of a material having a CTE that matches within ten percent of the CTE of the material that forms the lens holder, with the CTEs of the lens barrel and lens holder materials being greater than the CTE of the material of the lens spacers. 1. A vehicular camera for a vehicular vision system , said vehicular camera configured to be disposed at a vehicle so as to have a field of view interior or exterior of the vehicle , said vehicular camera comprising:a circuit board having a first side and a second side opposite said first side and separated by a thickness of said circuit board;an imager disposed at said first side of said circuit board;a lens barrel accommodating a lens assembly having a plurality of lens elements spaced apart one from the other along said lens barrel by respective lens spacers, wherein each of said lens spacers is formed of a material having a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of 5 ppm/° C. or less;wherein said lens spacers are disposed along and in contact with an inner surface of said lens barrel;wherein said lens barrel has an inner end and an outer end;wherein said circuit board is positioned at a lens holder, and wherein said lens barrel is positioned at said lens holder so that said lens assembly and said imager are optically aligned;wherein, with said lens barrel positioned at said lens holder, said inner end of said lens barrel opposes said imager and is spaced therefrom;wherein the lens barrel is formed of ...

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Номер записи: 93
10-11-2022 дата публикации

VEHICULAR EXTERIOR CAMERA WITH LENS ATTACHED TO IMAGER CIRCUIT BOARD

Номер: US20220360691A1
Автор: Byrne Steven V., Conger Jonathan D., Dreiocker Rene, Zamudio Cabral Jose Luis
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A vehicular exterior camera includes a housing having a first portion and a second portion. An imager printed circuit board (imager PCB) includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side and separated from the first side by a thickness of the imager PCB, with an imager disposed at the first side of the imager PCB. A lens barrel accommodates a lens and has an inner end. The first housing portion includes a passageway for receiving the lens barrel. The lens barrel is received through the passageway of the first housing portion. The inner end of the lens barrel is adhesively bonded to the first side of the imager PCB via an adhesive. The adhesive circumscribes the imager at the first side of the imager PCB to enclose an area between the imager PCB and the lens. The imager is disposed within the enclosed area. 1. A vehicular exterior camera , the vehicular exterior camera comprising:a camera housing comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion are joined together to form an internal cavity of the vehicular exterior camera;an imager printed circuit board (imager PCB), wherein the imager PCB comprises a first side and a second side opposite the first side and separated from the first side by a thickness of the imager PCB, and wherein an imager is disposed at the first side of the imager PCB;a lens barrel accommodating a lens and having an inner end;wherein the first portion of the camera housing comprises a passageway for receiving the lens barrel;wherein the lens barrel is received through the passageway of the first portion of the camera housing, and wherein the inner end of the lens barrel is adhesively bonded to the first side of the imager PCB via an adhesive, and wherein the adhesive is disposed between the inner end of the lens barrel and the first side of the imager and circumscribes the imager at the first side of the imager PCB to enclose an area between the imager PCB and the lens, whereby the ...

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Номер записи: 94
09-07-2013 дата публикации

Compact camera and cable system for vehicular applications

Номер: US8482664B2
Автор: Ben STICKLER, Brian Dean Brasier, Matthew C. SESTI, Richard RIEDEN, Steven V. Byrne
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

In one aspect, the invention is directed to a camera for mounting on a vehicle, wherein the camera housing made up of two housing members, with a conductive coating on the interior of each of the housing members. The two housing members mate together using an interference fit, to provide a greater assurance that they are electrically connected to each other. One of the housing members is connected to ground. In another aspect, the invention provides a camera module that has a housing and a wire harness or wire or lead that is electrically connected to circuitry of the camera and that extends through the camera housing for electrical connection to a vehicle wire harness or the like. The wire or lead extends through a portion of the housing with the housing disposed at the wire prior to connection of the wire to the circuitry of the camera. The electrical connection of the wire to the camera circuitry is made as the housing is assembled. The joint at where the wire extends outward from the housing portion is sealed, such as via shrink wrapping or the like.

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Номер записи: 95
20-04-2021 дата публикации

Vehicle Camera and Lens Mount

Номер: ES2820225T3
Автор: Joel S Gibson, Matthew C Sesti, Robert A Devota, Steven V Byrne, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

Un procedimiento de fabricación de una cámara vehicular, cuyo procedimiento comprende: proporcionar una carcasa de cámara frontal (14, 150) que tiene una abertura cilíndrica (26) que tiene una pared de abertura (28); proporcionar un conjunto de lentes (16) que comprende un cilindro de lentes (114); el conjunto de lentes incluye elementos ópticos; insertar el cilindro de lentes (114) del conjunto de lentes al menos parcialmente en la abertura cilíndrica (26) de la carcasa de la cámara frontal; sujetar el cilindro de lentes del conjunto de lentes en la pared de la abertura de la abertura cilíndrica de la carcasa de la cámara frontal; proporcionar una placa de circuito impreso (138), donde la placa de circuito impreso comprende un circuito electrónico, y donde el circuito electrónico de la placa de circuito impreso comprende un generador de imágenes (140); disponer un adhesivo (204, 402, 402') entre la carcasa de la cámara frontal y la placa de circuito impreso; después de colocar el adhesivo entre la carcasa de la cámara frontal y la placa de circuito impreso, ajustar la carcasa de la cámara frontal y la placa de circuito impreso entre sí para lograr el enfoque de la lente y la alineación del eje óptico de la óptica de las lentes con respecto al generador de imágenes; donde el enfoque y la alineación del eje óptico de la óptica de las lentes con respecto al generador de imágenes se logra mediante un robot de ejes múltiples que se puede operar para ajustar la óptica de las lentes con respecto al generador de imágenes; el curado inicial del adhesivo a través de un procedimiento de curado inicial después de que la lente se enfoca con el generador de imágenes, donde el procedimiento de curado inicial incluye la exposición a la luz UV por menos de 7 segundos; donde el adhesivo, curado al estado de curado inicial mediante el proceso de curado por radiación inicial, es lo suficientemente fuerte para (i) fijar la placa de circuito impreso en relación con la carcasa de la ...

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Номер записи: 96
12-03-2019 дата публикации

Camera for vehicle vision system

Номер: US10230875B2
Автор: Jamie A. Mleczko, Jonathan D. Conger, Steven V. Byrne, Yuesheng Lu
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A camera module for a vision system for a vehicle includes a housing, a lens holder and a rear cover. The housing houses a printed circuit board having an imager disposed thereat. The lens holder is attached at a front portion of the housing so that a lens assembly is optically aligned with the imager. The rear cover attaches at an opening at a rear portion of the housing and includes a connecting element for electrically connecting to circuitry at the printed circuit board when the rear cover is attached at the opening at the rear portion of the housing. An outer portion of the connecting element is disposed in a connector portion of the rear cover so as to be electrically connectable to electrically conductive elements of a vehicle connector when the camera module is disposed at the vehicle and the vehicle connector is connected to the connector portion.

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Номер записи: 97
16-07-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle camera with modular construction

Номер: US10351072B2
Автор: Jonathan D. Conger, Steven V. Byrne
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A camera assembly for a vision system of a vehicle includes a front housing portion having a lens, a circuit board having an imager and circuitry having an electrical connecting element, and a rear housing portion having a rear attachment portion and a mounting portion configured to attach at a vehicle. When the front housing portion is joined with the rear housing portion, the electrical connecting element of the circuit board is generally aligned with an aperture of the attachment plate and a connecting end of an electrical connector protrudes through the aperture to electrically connect with the electrical connecting element of the circuit board. A structural element of the electrical connector is attached at the attachment plate of the bracket to seal the aperture and to maintain electrical connection of the connecting end of the electrical connector with the electrical connecting element of the circuit board.

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Номер записи: 98
11-02-2020 дата публикации

Vehicle camera with modular construction

Номер: US10560613B2
Автор: Jonathan D. Conger, Steven V. Byrne
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A camera assembly for a vehicular vision system includes a housing that accommodates a lens and a circuit board. An imager is disposed at the circuit board and optically aligned with the lens, and circuitry is disposed at the circuit board and electrically connected with the imager. The housing includes a rear housing portion that has an aperture therethrough, with the aperture aligned with an electrical connecting element of the circuit board. A bracket includes a mounting portion configured to attach at the vehicle and at the rear housing portion. With an electrical connector electrically connected to the electrical connecting element of the circuit board, the bracket is attached at the rear housing portion, and a structural element of the electrical connector is clamped between the bracket and the rear housing portion to maintain electrical connection of the electrical connector with the electrical connecting element of the circuit board.

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Номер записи: 99
02-04-2019 дата публикации

Method of forming a connector for an electrical cable for electrically connecting to a camera of a vehicle

Номер: US10250004B2
Автор: Jamie A. Mleczko, Jonathan D. Conger, Steven V. Byrne
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A method of forming an electrical cable connector for electrically connecting to a camera of a vehicle includes providing a cable, a plurality of terminals and a retaining element. The terminals are pressed into respective receiving portions and passageways of the retaining element, such that pin ends of the terminals protrude from the retaining element. Ends of the electrically conductive wires of the cable are electrically connected at wire receiving ends of the terminals. When the terminals are pressed into the retaining element and the wire ends are electrically connected at the wire receiving ends of the terminals, a wire-terminal-retainer construction is formed at the end of the cable. The wire-terminal-retainer construction is placed in a molding device and a unitary connector end is molded at and over the wire-terminal-retainer construction. The molded unitary connector end includes a connector portion and a sleeve portion.

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Номер записи: 100