KR101435659B1 - Blind spot monitoring device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a dead zone monitoring apparatus, including a first camera mounted on a left side mirror installed in a vehicle and photographing the left rear of the vehicle; A first display unit for displaying an image photographed by the first camera; A second camera mounted on the right side mirror installed in the vehicle and photographing the right rear of the vehicle; A second display unit for displaying an image photographed by the second camera; A first direction indicator provided on the left side of the vehicle or a second direction indicator provided on the right side of the first direction indicator lamp, A relay for applying or interrupting power to the respective units; And a control unit for controlling the first direction indicator light or the second direction indicator light to blink according to an operation state of the direction indicator light operating unit.
According to the apparatus for monitoring a dead zone according to the present invention, when it is necessary to monitor a blind spot, such as when changing lanes or backing up, that is, when operating a turn indicator provided in a vehicle or when operating an emergency indicator, By driving the camera in conjunction with the emergency light switch, power consumption of the camera and the monitor can be prevented.

Description

Blind spot monitoring device

More particularly, the present invention relates to a blind spot monitoring apparatus capable of photographing a blind spot of a vehicle driver and displaying an image photographed by a driver inside the vehicle to prevent an accident that may occur when changing lanes .

Generally, the vehicle is provided with a front indicator, a rear indicator, and a left and right direction indicator on the left and right sides of the vehicle, respectively, and serves as a kind of turn signal indicating the direction of the vehicle to the opposite driver.

When the driver turns the direction indicator light on the left side of the steering wheel upward, the right indicator light on the right side of the car flickers. When the control lever is moved downward, the left indicator light on the left side of the car blinks. In addition, when the emergency switch is activated in case of emergency such as sudden stop or accident detection, the turn signal lights installed on both the left and right sides are flickered simultaneously.

On the other hand, in a normal automobile, a side mirror for monitoring the rear side of the automobile by the driver is installed on the right and left sides. Side mirrors installed in such automobiles usually have a viewing angle of 30 degrees in left and right, and a viewing angle of up to 30 degrees in both directions.

Therefore, the driver must visually confirm the side of the vehicle which is not visible by the side mirror by turning his / her head. Furthermore, when the driver turns his or her head, there is a blind spot on the side of the car that can not be visually recognized, and if an object is present in such a blind spot, an accident may occur in the car. In order to prevent such an accident, a configuration in which a side camera is installed on both sides of an automobile to view an image obtained from a side camera when the vehicle is turning left or right is disclosed in Korean Patent No. 10-0814601, 0026739, and 10-1998-0056273, however, since separate operation is required to keep the side camera constantly turned on or to operate the site camera, there is a problem of power waste and camera driving There is an operational inconvenience.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems of the conventional art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a control method for a vehicle in which a blind spot is required to be monitored, And to provide a blind spot monitoring apparatus capable of preventing power consumption of the camera and the monitor by driving the camera in conjunction with the turn signal light control unit or the emergency light switch only when the camera is turned on.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a blind zone monitoring apparatus including: a first camera mounted on a left side mirror installed in a vehicle and photographing a left rear of the vehicle; A first display unit for displaying an image photographed by the first camera; A second camera mounted on the right side mirror installed in the vehicle and photographing the right rear of the vehicle; A second display unit for displaying an image photographed by the second camera; A first direction indicator provided on the left side of the vehicle or a second direction indicator provided on the right side of the first direction indicator lamp, A relay for applying or interrupting power to the respective units;

And a control unit for controlling the first direction indicator light or the second direction indicator light to blink according to an operation state of the direction indicator light operating unit.

A sensing unit installed in the vehicle and sensing light of a red-based wavelength band generated in front of the vehicle; And a vibration generating unit for providing vibration to the driver when the light of the red series wavelength is detected by the sensing unit.

A sensing unit installed in the vehicle for sensing light of a green system wavelength band occurring in front of the vehicle; And a vibration generating unit for providing a vibration to the driver when the light of the green series wavelength is detected by the sensing unit.

And a notification unit for transmitting a notification sound to the driver when the detection unit detects light of a red-based wavelength band.

Wherein the first camera and the second camera are rotatably mounted on the left side mirror and the right side mirror so as to adjust an angle of view and the operation is controlled by the control unit, And a first rotation motor and a second rotation motor provided on the left side mirror and the right side mirror, respectively.

A third camera installed inside the vehicle and photographing the rear of the vehicle; And a recorder for recording images photographed by the first camera to the third camera.

According to the apparatus for monitoring a dead zone according to the present invention, when it is necessary to monitor a blind spot, such as when changing lanes or backing up, that is, when operating a turn indicator provided in a vehicle or when operating an emergency indicator, By driving the camera in conjunction with the emergency light switch, power consumption of the camera and the monitor can be prevented.

1 is a plan view schematically showing the technical construction of a dead zone monitoring apparatus according to the present invention.
2 is a block diagram illustrating the components of a blind spot monitoring device in accordance with the present invention;
3 is a flowchart showing an operation sequence of a dead zone monitoring apparatus according to the present invention;
4 is a perspective view showing a main part of a dead zone monitoring apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a block diagram illustrating components of a blind zone monitoring apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

Hereinafter, a blind zone monitoring apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 and 2 show a blind zone monitoring apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 and 2, the blind spot monitoring apparatus includes a first camera 11 mounted on a left side mirror 110 installed on a vehicle 100 and photographing a left rear of the vehicle 100; A first display unit (21) for displaying an image photographed by the first camera (11); A second camera (12) mounted on the right side mirror (120) provided in the vehicle (100) and photographing the right rear side of the vehicle (100); A second display unit (22) for displaying an image photographed by the second camera (12); A first direction indicator provided on the left side of the vehicle 100 or a second direction indicator provided on the right side is selectively mounted on a turn signal lamp control unit 130 for blinking operation, A relay (30) for applying or interrupting power to the camera (11) or the second camera (12), respectively; And a control unit (40) for controlling the first direction indicator light or the second direction indicator light to blink according to the operation state of the turn signal indicator operation unit (130).

The first camera 11 is installed on the left side mirror 110 so that the driver can sit in the driver's seat and photograph a rectangular area on the left rear side which is not visible through the left side mirror 110 provided on the vehicle 100 .

The first display unit 21 is for displaying an image photographed by the first camera 11 to the driver, and is provided on the left side inside the vehicle 100 with reference to the driver's seat. The first display unit 21 may be configured as an LCD monitor or an LED monitor.

The second camera 12 is also mounted on the right side mirror 120 so that the driver can sit in the driver's seat and photograph the right rear square area not visible through the right side mirror 120 provided in the vehicle 100 .

The second display unit 22 is for displaying the image photographed by the second camera 12 to the driver, and is installed on the right side inside the vehicle 100 based on the driver's seat. The second display unit 22 may also be a LCD monitor or an LED monitor like the first display unit 21.

The relay 30 is mounted on a turn signal lamp control unit 130 for selectively flicking a first turn signal lamp (not shown) provided on the left side of the vehicle 100 or a second turn signal lamp (not shown) And turns on or off the first camera 11 or the second camera 12 according to the operation state of the turn signal lamp control unit 130, respectively.

When the driver moves the turn signal control unit 130 downward in order to blink the first direction indicator, the relay 30 receives power from the first camera 11, Switch the zone so that it can be photographed.

The power supplied to the first camera 11 is cut off and the power is supplied to the second camera 12, so that the second camera 12 is turned on. As a result, And switches to photograph the blind spot on the right rear side through the camera 12. [

Further, when the driver places the turn signal lamp control unit 130 at the original position, the first camera 11 and the second camera 12 are switched so as to block the application of power.

The direction indicator light operation unit 130 is provided below the steering wheel of the vehicle 100 to operate the turn signal lamp and employs an operation lever provided in the existing vehicle 100. [

The relay 30 is connected to the first display unit 21 so as to apply power to the first display unit 21 when the first camera 11 is switched to apply power to the first camera 11 according to the operation state of the turn signal lamp control unit 130. [ Respectively. On the other hand, when power is applied to the second camera 12 in accordance with the operation state of the turn signal lamp control unit 130, power is applied to the second display unit 22 and the first display unit 21 is powered 2 display section 22. The display section 22 is a display section.

As described above, when the relay 30 operates the camera on one side according to the operation state of the turn signal lamp control unit 130, the display unit that displays the image photographed by the camera while cutting off the power applied to the other camera, So that the standby power consumed by the camera and the display unit can be reduced.

The control unit 40 applies power to the first direction indicator light or the second direction indicator light according to the operation state of the turn signal light control unit 130, that is, according to the direction in which the driver turns the turn signal light control unit 130 to blink .

The apparatus for monitoring a dead zone according to the present invention includes a sensing unit 50 installed inside a vehicle 100 and sensing light of a red-based wavelength band occurring in front of the vehicle 100; And a vibration generating unit 60 for providing vibration to the driver when light of a red series wavelength is detected by the sensing unit 50.

The sensing unit 50 may be an optical sensor capable of detecting light in a band corresponding to a red-based wavelength band. The above-mentioned photosensor can be applied to detect light having a wavelength of 600 nm to 750 nm, or preferably to detect light having a wavelength of 700 nm to 750 nm.

The current signal detected by the sensing unit 50 is transmitted to the controller 40. When the signal transmitted from the sensing unit 50 is smaller than the preset current signal value, .

The vibration generating unit 60 is installed on a driver's seat or a driver's seat and transmits vibration to the driver.

The sensing unit 50 and the vibration generating unit 60 may detect the red light emitted from the traffic light of the road or the tail lamp of the vehicle 100 and may detect the color blindness in more detail Is intended to provide safe driving by attracting attention to the driver who has an illness of green medicine which can not easily distinguish between red and green.

The apparatus for monitoring a dead zone according to the present invention further includes a notification unit 70 for emitting a notification sound to the driver separately from the vibration generation unit 60 when light of a red series wavelength band is detected by the detection unit 50, ; The notification unit 70 may transmit the voice in the form of a voice or a simple mechanical beep.

In addition, the sensing unit 50 may employ an optical sensor that detects light in the green system wavelength band instead of the red system.

4 and 5 illustrate a main part of a blind zone monitoring apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 4 and 5, a blind zone monitoring apparatus according to the present invention includes a first camera 11, a first display unit 21, a second camera 12, a second display unit 22, a relay 30, 1 to 3, the control unit 40, the turn signal lamp control unit 130, the sensing unit 50, the vibration generating unit 60, and the notification unit 70, Since the same is the same as that described in detail in the blind spot monitoring apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the duplicate description will be omitted.

The first camera 11 and the second camera 12 of the blind spot monitoring apparatus according to the present embodiment are rotatably mounted on the left side mirror 110 and the right side mirror so as to adjust the angle of view, A first rotation motor 81 and a second rotation motor 82 installed on the left side mirror 110 and the right side mirror so as to rotate the first camera 11 and the second camera 12, respectively, ).

The left side mirror 110 and the right side mirror are provided with a first camera 11 and a first rotation motor 81 and a second camera 12 and a second rotation motor 82, Respectively.

The mounting portion 80 is formed at one side so that the first camera 11 is rotatable and can photograph the left or right rear of the vehicle.

The first camera 11 and the second camera 12 are installed rotatably about the vertical direction orthogonal to the paper surface and are rotatably supported by the first rotation motor 81 and the second rotation motor 82, Respectively.

The first rotation motor 81 and the second rotation motor 82 are independently controlled by the control unit 40 so that the first camera 11 and the second camera 12 are rotated left and right respectively, 1 Change the shooting area of the first camera 11 and the second camera 12 by changing the area that the camera 11 and the second camera 12 can shoot.

The control unit 40 may control the operation of the first rotation motor 81 and the second rotation motor 82 when the driver operates the separate operation means provided inside the vehicle, The operation of the first rotary motor 81 and the operation of the second rotary motor 82 may be controlled.

For example, when the turn signal lamp control unit 130 is operated to blink the left turn signal lamp, the control unit 40 can alternately rotate the first rotation motor 81 to the left and right at a predetermined rotation speed . At this time, the entire display area of the dead zone on the left rear side of the vehicle is displayed on the first display unit 21 while the photographing angle of the first camera 11 is changed. On the contrary, the operation for blinking the right turn signal lamp is as described above.

As described above, the driver can check the entire area of the dead zone through the first display unit 21 and the second display unit 22 which can not be viewed from the driver's seat through the first camera 11 and the second camera 12, Safe operation becomes possible.

Meanwhile, the blind zone monitoring apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a third camera 13 installed inside the vehicle and photographing the rear of the vehicle; And a recorder 90 for recording images photographed by the first to third cameras 11 to 13.

The third camera 13 may be powered by the relay 30 as shown in FIG. 5, or alternatively may be independently powered by the controller 40.

An image photographed through the third camera 13 can be displayed on the first display unit 21, the second display unit 22 or the first and second display units 22 and 22 so that when the vehicle is moved backward, The rear side of the vehicle can be easily recognized.

The recorder 90 stores images photographed by the third camera 13 while the third camera 13 is operating and may record images photographed by the first camera 11 and the second camera 12 have. If an accident occurs while the vehicle is running or the vehicle is parked through the recorder 90 as described above, it can be easily confirmed through the image.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. You will understand that an example is possible.

Accordingly, the true scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the appended claims.

100: vehicle
110: Left side mirror
120: right side mirror
130: Direction indicator light
11: First camera
12: Second camera
13: Third camera
21: first display section
22: Second display section
30: Relay
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81: First rotation motor
82: second rotation motor
90: recorder

Claims (6)

delete A first camera mounted on a left side mirror installed in the vehicle for photographing the left rear of the vehicle;
A first display unit for displaying an image photographed by the first camera;
A second camera mounted on the right side mirror installed in the vehicle and photographing the right rear of the vehicle;
A second display unit for displaying an image photographed by the second camera;
A first direction indicator provided on the left side of the vehicle or a second direction indicator provided on the right side of the first direction indicator lamp, A relay for applying or interrupting power to the respective units;
A control unit for controlling the first direction indicator or the second direction indicator to blink according to an operation state of the direction indicator light operating unit;
A sensing unit installed in the vehicle and sensing light of a red-based wavelength band generated in front of the vehicle;
And a vibration generating unit for providing vibration to the driver when the light of the red series wavelength is detected by the sensing unit. A first camera mounted on a left side mirror installed in the vehicle for photographing the left rear of the vehicle;
A first display unit for displaying an image photographed by the first camera;
A second camera mounted on the right side mirror installed in the vehicle and photographing the right rear of the vehicle;
A second display unit for displaying an image photographed by the second camera;
A first direction indicator provided on the left side of the vehicle or a second direction indicator provided on the right side of the first direction indicator lamp, A relay for applying or interrupting power to the respective units;
A control unit for controlling the first direction indicator or the second direction indicator to blink according to an operation state of the direction indicator light operating unit;
A sensing unit installed in the vehicle for sensing light of a green system wavelength band occurring in front of the vehicle;
And a vibration generating unit for providing a vibration to the driver when light of a green series wavelength is detected by the sensing unit. 3. The method of claim 2,
And a notification unit configured to transmit a notification sound to the driver when the detection unit detects light of a red-based wavelength band. The method according to claim 2 or 3,
Wherein the first camera and the second camera are rotatably installed on the left side mirror and the right side mirror so as to adjust an angle of view,
And a first rotation motor and a second rotation motor provided on the left side mirror and the right side mirror so as to rotate the first camera and the second camera, respectively, A blind spot monitoring device. The method according to claim 2 or 3,
A third camera installed inside the vehicle and photographing the rear of the vehicle;
And a recorder for recording an image photographed by the first camera to the third camera.

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