Target monitoring system with lens cleaning device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9607242
APP PUB NO 20160210757A1
SERIAL NO

14598977

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An imaging system of a vehicle is provided herein. A camera is configured to capture images of a rear vehicle scene containing a trailer attached to the vehicle. A device is configured to remove contaminants on a lens of the camera. A controller is configured to analyze the captured images and activate the device based on the image quality of the captured images and a motion of the trailer relative to the vehicle.

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  • FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lavoie, Erick Michael Dearborn, US 238 6328

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