WO2019117658A1

WO2019117658A1 - Camera control device and control method therefor

Info

Publication number: WO2019117658A1
Application number: PCT/KR2018/015891
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김선엽; 김지현; 정정균
Original assignee: 엘지전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2017-12-14
Filing date: 2018-12-14
Publication date: 2019-06-20
Also published as: KR102362452B1; KR20200033346A

Abstract

The present invention provides a camera control device for controlling a plurality of cameras mounted in a vehicle and a control method therefor. The camera control device comprises: a communication unit for receiving an original image from any camera; and a processor for generating, by using the original image, a first processing image required in a first event when the first event occurs, wherein, when a second event occurs while the first processing image is generated, the processor generates, by using the original image, a second processing image required in the second event.

Description

Camera control device and control method thereof

The present invention relates to a camera control apparatus for controlling a plurality of cameras mounted on a vehicle and a control method thereof.

A vehicle means a means of transporting people or goods by using kinetic energy. Typical examples of vehicles include automobiles and motorcycles.

For safety and convenience of a user who uses the vehicle, various sensors and devices are provided in the vehicle, and the functions of the vehicle are diversified.

The function of the vehicle can be divided into a convenience function for the convenience of the driver and a safety function for the safety of the driver and / or the pedestrian.

First, the convenience function has the motive for development related to driver convenience, such as providing infotainment (information + entertainment) function to the vehicle, supporting partial autonomous driving function, assisting driver's vision such as night vision or blind spot . For example, an active cruise control (ACC), a smart parking assist system (SPAS), a night vision (NV), a head up display (HUD) (AVM), adaptive headlight system (AHS), and so on.

The safety function is to secure the safety of the driver and / or pedestrians. The lane departure warning system (LDWS), the lane keeping assist system (LKAS), the autonomous emergency braking, and AEB) functions.

In order to implement convenience functions and safety functions, various cameras for various purposes are mounted on the vehicle. Each camera performs only one function that has already been set, so it must be added to the new camera model in order to implement other functions. For example, in order to realize the function of the parking assist system, when it is desired to implement the function of the arround view monitor in a state in which the parking assist camera for photographing the rear of the vehicle is mounted, Should be additionally mounted.

With the development of various vehicle-related functions, new cameras are being added to the car continually. Since one camera is installed in the vehicle to implement one function, costs and resources are wasted.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems.

An object of the present invention is to provide a camera control apparatus and a control method thereof that can simultaneously implement various functions using one camera mounted on a vehicle.

The present invention provides a camera control apparatus and a control method thereof for controlling a plurality of cameras mounted on a vehicle.

The camera control device includes: a communication unit for receiving an original image from a certain camera; And a processor for generating a first processed image required in the first event by using the original image when a first event occurs, It is possible to generate the second processed image requested by the second event using the original image.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the processor may simultaneously generate n processed images using the original image, and may adjust the n according to a predetermined condition.

According to one embodiment, the processor can adjust the n based on the amount of data of the processed images being generated.

According to one embodiment, the processor can adjust the n based on the storable space of the memory set to store the processed image.

According to one embodiment, the processor may adjust the n based on an amount of use of the processor.

According to an embodiment, the processor may update the event list in response to an event occurrence, and may simultaneously generate the n processed images according to the order registered in the event list.

According to one embodiment, an event is one in which a message requesting a predetermined image is received from at least one of an application installed in the vehicle and an electrical component mounted on the vehicle, the processor comprising: And control the communication unit to receive an image from the selected camera.

According to one embodiment, the processor classifies the cameras into a first group and a second group based on the message, the first group of cameras being on and the second group of cameras being off, Can be controlled.

According to an embodiment, the processor may restrict the generation of the second processed image when the image requested by the second event is the same as the first processed image.

According to one embodiment, the processor can determine whether the image requested by the second event is identical to the first processed image according to a reference condition, and determine the generation of the second processed image according to the determination result.

According to one embodiment, the reference condition may be defined by at least one of a data rate, a resolution, an address to be transmitted, a frame rate, and image scaling.

According to an embodiment, when the name of the image requested by the second event is identical to the name of the first processed image, the processor determines that the image requested by the second event is identical to the first processed image can do.

According to one embodiment, the processor may generate a processed image using at least one of changing at least one of a size, a frame rate, and a resolution of the original image, and cutting out a part of the entire region of the original image have.

According to one embodiment, the processor includes: a first image processing unit for wirelessly transmitting a processed image to an external device; And a second image processing unit for storing the processed image in a memory mounted on the vehicle, and the generation of the processed image according to the event can be allocated to the first image processing unit or the second image processing unit.

The control method of the camera control device may further include: receiving an original image from a camera; Generating a first processed image required in the first event using the original image when a first event occurs; And generating a second processed image requested by the second event using the original image when a second event occurs during the generation of the first processed image.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the method may further include adjusting n according to a predetermined condition, wherein n processed images are simultaneously generated using the original image.

According to one embodiment, the method further includes updating the event list in response to the event occurrence, and the n processed images may be simultaneously generated according to the order registered in the event list.

According to one embodiment, the event is that a message requesting a predetermined image is received from at least one of an application installed in the vehicle and an electric component mounted on the vehicle, and selecting at least one of the cameras based on the message ; And controlling the communication unit to receive an image from the selected camera.

According to one embodiment, classifying the cameras into a first group and a second group based on the message; And controlling the communication unit such that the camera of the first group is turned on and the camera of the second group is turned off.

According to an embodiment, the step of generating the second processed image may include determining whether an image requested by the second event is identical to the first processed image according to a reference condition; Restricting the generation of the second processed image if an image requested by the second event is identical to the first processed image; And generating the second processed image if the image requested by the second event is not identical to the first processed image.

Furthermore, the present invention can be extended to a vehicle including the camera control device described above.

The camera control apparatus for controlling a plurality of cameras mounted on a vehicle and the effect of the control method thereof will be described as follows.

The camera generates one original image, but the processor simultaneously generates different processed images using the original image. For example, a first processed image corresponding to the first event and a second processed image corresponding to the second event may be simultaneously generated from the original image. Thus, the camera control device can support different functions simultaneously using one camera.

1 is a block diagram for explaining an example of a camera control apparatus according to the present invention;

2 is a flowchart for explaining a control method of the camera control apparatus of FIG.

3 is a flowchart for explaining a method for simultaneously generating n processed images

4A, 4B and 4C are conceptual diagrams for explaining the operation of the camera control device

5 is a flowchart for explaining a method of selecting a camera

6 is a flowchart for explaining a method for determining whether to simultaneously generate processed images

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , &Lt; / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

Terms including ordinals, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

The vehicle described herein may be a concept including a car, a motorcycle. Hereinafter, the vehicle will be described mainly with respect to the vehicle.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining an example of a camera control apparatus according to the present invention.

The camera control device means a device for controlling the vehicle.

For example, the camera control device may be a device mounted on a vehicle, performing communication via CAN communication, and generating a message for controlling the vehicle and / or the electrical equipments mounted on the vehicle.

As another example, the camera control device may be located outside the vehicle, such as a server or a communication device, and may communicate with the vehicle via a mobile communication network. In this case, the camera control device can remotely control an electric component mounted on a vehicle and / or a vehicle using a mobile communication network.

The camera control device 100 is provided in the vehicle, and may be an independent device that can be attached to or detached from the vehicle, or may be a part of the vehicle installed integrally with the vehicle.

Referring to FIG. 1, the camera control apparatus 100 includes a communication unit 110 and a processor 130.

The communication unit 110 is configured to perform communication with various components provided in the vehicle. For example, the communication unit 110 may receive various information provided through the CAN (controller are network). In another example, the communication unit 110 can perform communication with all devices capable of communicating with each other, such as a vehicle, a mobile terminal and a server, and another vehicle. This can be named Vehicle to everything (V2X) communication. V2X communication can be defined as technology that exchanges information such as traffic situation while communicating with road infrastructure and other vehicles while driving.

The communication unit 110 can receive information related to the running of the vehicle from most of the electric equipments provided in the vehicle. The information transmitted from the electrical equipments provided in the vehicle to the camera controller 100 is referred to as 'vehicle driving information'.

The vehicle running information includes vehicle information and peripheral information of the vehicle. Information relating to the inside of the vehicle based on the frame of the vehicle can be defined as vehicle information, and information related to the outside of the vehicle can be defined as the surrounding information.

The vehicle information means information about the vehicle itself. For example, the vehicle information may include vehicle speed, running direction, acceleration, angular speed, position (GPS), weight, vehicle occupant, braking force of the vehicle, maximum braking force of the vehicle, air pressure of each wheel, , Whether or not the vehicle is in a traveling mode (whether it is an autonomous driving mode or a manual driving mode), a parking mode of the vehicle (autonomous parking mode, automatic parking mode, manual parking mode) .

The peripheral information means information relating to another object located within a predetermined range around the vehicle and information related to the outside of the vehicle. For example, the state of the road surface on which the vehicle is running (frictional force), the weather, the distance from the front (or rear) vehicle, the relative speed of the front (or rear) vehicle, Information related to an object existing in a reference area (a predetermined area) on the basis of the vehicle, whether the object enters / leaves the predetermined area, whether a user exists around the vehicle, and information related to the user Whether the user is an authorized user, etc.).

In addition, the peripheral information includes at least one of object information (a person, a vehicle, a signboard, etc.) located in the vicinity of the surrounding brightness, temperature, sun position, a kind of road surface during running, a feature, a lane information, ) Information, and information necessary for autonomous driving / autonomous parking / automatic parking / manual parking modes.

In addition, the peripheral information includes an object (object) for identifying the distance to the vehicle and the vehicle existing in the vicinity of the vehicle, the possibility of collision, the type of the object, the parking space in which the vehicle can park, , Rope, other vehicle, wall, etc.), and the like.

The vehicle running information is not limited to the example described above, and may include all information generated from the components provided in the vehicle.

Meanwhile, the processor 130 is configured to control one or more electric components provided in the vehicle using the communication unit 110.

Specifically, the processor 130 may determine whether at least one of a plurality of pre-set conditions is satisfied, based on the vehicle travel information received through the communication unit 110. [ Depending on the conditions being satisfied, the processor 130 may control the one or more electrical components in different ways.

Regarding the predetermined condition, the processor 130 may detect occurrence of an event in the electrical product and / or application provided in the vehicle, and may determine whether the sensed event meets a predetermined condition. At this time, the processor 130 may detect occurrence of an event from the information received through the communication unit 110. [

The application is a concept including a widget, a home launcher, etc., and means any type of program that can be driven in a vehicle. Accordingly, the application may be a program that performs a function of a web browser, a moving image playback, a message transmission / reception, a schedule management, and an application update.

Further, the application may include a forward collision warning (FCW), a blind spot detection (BSD), a lane departure warning (LDW), a pedestrian detection (PD) A Curve Speed Warning (CSW), and a turn-by-turn navigation (TBT).

For example, an event can be triggered when there is a missed call, when there is an application to be updated, when a message arrives, when the message is received, such as start on, start off, autonomous travel on / off, An LCD awake key, an alarm, an incoming call, a missed notification, and the like.

As another example, the occurrence of an event may be a case where an alert set by the advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), a function set in ADAS is performed. For example, if a forward collision warning occurs, a blind spot detection occurs, a lane departure warning occurs, a lane keeping alarm (lane keeping) If an assist warning occurs, an event occurs when an autonomous emergency braking function is performed.

As another example, when changing from a forward gear to a reverse gear, when an acceleration greater than a predetermined value is generated, when a deceleration greater than a predetermined value is generated, when the power unit is changed from an internal combustion engine to a motor, Even if it is changed to the internal combustion engine, it can be seen that the event has occurred.

As another example, the event may be that the camera control device 100 receives a message requesting a predetermined image from at least one of an application installed in the vehicle and an electrical component mounted on the vehicle.

In addition, even when various ECUs provided in a vehicle perform specific functions, it can be seen that an event has occurred.

For example, when the generated event satisfies the predetermined condition, the processor 130 controls the communication unit 110 to display information corresponding to the satisfied condition on one or more displays provided in the vehicle .

The communication unit 110 may be connected to a plurality of cameras mounted on the vehicle through wired and / or wireless communication with the cameras.

The processor 130 may control the plurality of cameras through the communication unit 110. [ For example, the processor 130 may generate a control signal for controlling the plurality of cameras.

The processor 130 may receive an original image from the plurality of cameras, and may generate a processed image requested from the event from the original image. The generated processed image can be transmitted through the communication unit 110 to a place requested by the event. For example, it can be stored in a memory provided in the vehicle, transmitted to an electric component provided in the vehicle, or transmitted to a server or a cloud.

The camera control apparatus 100 according to the present invention can simultaneously generate a plurality of images that can be used for various purposes by using a plurality of cameras mounted on the vehicle. For example, a vehicle rearview image may be requested from a display, and a server remotely controlling the vehicle may request a rearview image of the vehicle. Since the characteristics of the image required by the display and the server are different from each other, the camera control device 100 receives the original image from the rear camera of the vehicle photographing the rear of the vehicle, Backward images can be simultaneously generated and transmitted to the display and the server, respectively.

Hereinafter, the operation of the camera control device 100 will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The processor 130 receives the original image from any camera (S210). The processor 130 may receive a plurality of original images from a plurality of cameras at the same time. However, for convenience of explanation, the processor 130 receives an original image from one of the cameras.

Next, when the first event occurs, the processor 130 generates the first processed image using the original image (S230).

Here, the event may be that a message requesting a predetermined image is received from at least one of an application installed in the vehicle, an electrical component mounted on the vehicle, and a system.

For example, when an Around View Monitor (AVM) is executed, a message requesting a left side image, a right side image, a forward image, and a rear image may be received. When the parking assist system is running, a message requesting a backward image may be received. For another example, a message may be received requesting an in-vehicle image of a vehicle taken from the service center in the event of an emergency.

The event may be a predetermined case in which a passenger rides or gets off. For example, when at least one of the doors provided in the vehicle is opened, a message requesting a seat image of a seat corresponding to the at least one seat may be received. The photographed seat image can be used before and after the passenger is compared to search for the thing left by the passenger in the vehicle.

The processor 130 selects at least one of a plurality of cameras mounted on the vehicle based on the first event and generates one processed image using one or more original images received from the selected camera . In other words, the first processed image is generated by the first event.

The method and / or method of processing the first processed image is preset in the first event, and the processor (130) sets the first processed image in a manner and / or manner set in the first event .

The processor 130 may generate one processed image by processing one original image. For example, a processed image may be generated using at least one of changing at least one of the size, the transmission rate, the magnification, the frame rate, and the resolution of the original image, and cutting out a part of the entire area of the original image.

Further, the processor 130 may synthesize a plurality of original images into one processed image, or may generate a plurality of processed images using a plurality of original images.

The processed image is a new image created by processing the original image, but it is also possible to process the original image as a processed image without any processing. In other words, when an event requesting an original image occurs, the processor 130 may store the raw image as it is in the memory or transmit it through the communication unit 110.

The processor 130 may generate a processed image by capturing a still image using an original image received from a camera or generating a moving image in a format required by an event.

The processor 130 may store the generated processed image in a memory provided in the vehicle, transmit it to an external device having a predetermined address, or transmit it to an electrical device in the vehicle according to a method requested by the event.

Next, when the second event occurs during the generation of the first processed image, the processor 130 generates the second processed image using the original image (S250).

Although the camera generates one original image, the processor 130 simultaneously generates different processed images using the original image. For example, a first processed image corresponding to the first event and a second processed image corresponding to the second event may be simultaneously generated from the original image.

The camera control device 100 can support different functions simultaneously using one camera.

The camera control apparatus 100 according to the present invention can adjust the number of simultaneously processed images to be generated simultaneously. The method of adjusting the number will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of simultaneously generating n processed images.

The processor 130 may update the event list in response to the event occurrence (S310).

When a new event occurs, a new event is added to the event list, and when the generation of the processed image corresponding to the existing event is ended, the existing event is deleted from the event list. The event list is added in the order in which the events are generated and deleted in the order in which the generation of the processed image corresponding to the event is terminated.

For example, if a second event occurs after a first event occurs, the first event is added first in the event list and the second event is added in the next order of the first event. Thereafter, when the third event is generated, the third event is added in the next order of the second event.

Next, a natural number n is determined according to predetermined conditions (S330).

The processor 130 determines n as the number of processed images to be simultaneously generated. N is a natural number. The n may vary according to predetermined conditions.

For example, the processor 130 may adjust the n based on the amount of data of the processed images being generated. Specifically, the processor 130 may measure the data amount of the processed images generated per unit time, and may determine the n based on the measured data amount. The larger the amount of data per unit time, the smaller n can be.

In another example, the processor 130 may adjust the n based on the amount of use of the processor 130. As the amount of use of the processor 130 increases, the value of n may be decreased.

The reason why n is adjusted according to the amount of data per unit time or the amount of use of the processor 130 is to control the load of the processor 130 and / or the load of the communication unit 110.

In another example, the processor 130 may adjust the n based on the storable space of the memory set to store the processed image. The processor 130 may monitor the storable space of the memory and change the n according to the storable space. The processor 130 may wait for securing the storage space of the memory while adjusting the value of n. This is to prevent the data stored in the memory from being deleted by the new data.

Next, n processed images are simultaneously generated according to the order registered in the event list (S350).

For example, if three events are registered in the event list and the value of n is 3, three processed images are generated.

Thereafter, when n is changed to 2, two processed images corresponding to the first event and the second event registered in the list are generated, but the generation of the processed image corresponding to the third event is restricted. That is, the processed image corresponding to the third event is not generated and is placed in the waiting state.

Thereafter, when the generation of the processed image corresponding to the first event is terminated, the generation of the processed image corresponding to the third event in the standby state is started. Thus, two processed images corresponding to the second event and the third event are generated.

4A, 4B, and 4C are conceptual diagrams for explaining the operation of the camera control device.

The camera control apparatus 100 receives one or more original images from a plurality of cameras provided in the vehicle. The configuration for receiving the original image is the communication unit 110 and may be referred to as an 'input unit'.

The processor 130 may comprise a distributor and an implementer.

The tribute distribution unit receives an original image through an input unit, and generates a processed image or a processed image by software processing of the original image at the request of the implementation unit.

The implementing unit executes a function corresponding to an event using the processed image generated by the distributing unit. For example, a still image captured from an original image may be stored in a memory, a moving image recorded with an original image may be stored in a memory, or a processed image may be encoded and transmitted to a predetermined server through an antenna.

The implementer may update the event list and determine the n. The distributing unit may selectively generate a processed image according to the operation of the implementing unit.

The implementation unit may include a first image processing unit for transmitting a processed image to an external device by wireless, and a second image processing unit for storing the processed image in a memory mounted on the vehicle.

The first image processing unit is connected to the antenna and transmits the generated processed image to the external device wirelessly. The second image processing unit is connected to a memory and stores the generated processed image in a memory.

The processor 130 may allocate a processed image to the first image processing unit or the second image processing unit according to an event.

As shown in FIG. 4A, when the moving image storing function (or the first event) is executed for the first to third cameras, the distributing unit distributes the three original images According to a method and / or a method required in the first event, and the implementing unit may store the three processed images generated in the distribution unit in a memory.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4B, a snapshot storage function (or a second event) for the first and third cameras may be executed. The distributing unit may generate the processed images corresponding to the first event and the processed images corresponding to the second event. In this case, although there are three cameras, a total of five processed images are generated, and five processed images are stored in the memory by the implementation unit.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4C, the transmission function (or the third event) for the first and second cameras may be executed. The distributing unit generates a total of seven processed images using three original images, and the implementing unit may store the processed images according to each event in a memory or transmit the processed images to a server through an antenna.

5 is a flowchart for explaining a method of selecting a camera.

The processor 130 receives a message requesting a predetermined image (S510).

The message is received through the communication unit 110 and may be received as the vehicle running information described above with reference to FIG. The processor 130 may determine whether the vehicle running information corresponds to a preset message, and may generate a processed image corresponding to the predetermined message.

Next, at least one of the cameras is selected based on the message (S530).

The processor 130 selects at least one camera to generate the predetermined image requested by the message. For example, when a parking assist system requests a rear image, a rear camera installed in the rear of the vehicle can be selected. As another example, when an outside-vehicle image is requested from an ambient view monitor (AVM), cameras installed in the front, rear, left-side and right-side rooms of the vehicle can be selected. The selected camera is varied according to the message.

The processor 130 controls the communication unit to receive an image from the selected camera (S550).

The processor 130 may classify the cameras included in the vehicle into the first group and the second group based on the message. The first group may include a camera selected by the message, and the second group may include a camera that is not selected by the message.

The processor 130 may control the communication unit 110 such that the cameras of the first group are turned on and the cameras of the second group are turned off. This is to prevent the camera from unnecessarily turning on and consuming power. The camera to be turned off may be different according to the message received by the camera control device.

6 is a flowchart for explaining a method for determining whether to simultaneously generate processed images.

The processor 130 may determine whether an image requested by the second event is identical to the first processed image according to a reference condition (S610).

In one example, the reference condition may be defined by at least one of a bit rate, a resolution, an address to be transmitted, a frame rate, and image scaling.

When the second event requires the same image as the first event, it is not necessary to duplicate the same processed image. The processor 130 may use the already processed first processed image for the first and second events.

In another example, when the name of the image requested by the second event is identical to the name of the first processed image, the processor 130 determines that the image requested by the second event is identical to the first processed image You may.

If the image requested by the second event is identical to the first processed image, the processor 130 may restrict the generation of the second processed image (S630).

In this case, the processor 130 continuously generates the first processed image and does not generate the second processed image. The processor 130 outputs an error message for the second event.

If the image requested by the second event is not identical to the first processed image, the processor 130 may generate the second processed image (S650).

Since the processed images are generated only when the images requested by the different events are identical, and then the processed images are generated only when they are not identical, unnecessary duplicate images are generated redundantly, and resources can be prevented from being wasted.

The above-described present invention can be implemented as a computer-readable code (or application or software) on a medium on which the program is recorded. The control method of the above-described autonomous vehicle can be realized by a code stored in a memory or the like.

The computer readable medium includes all kinds of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of the computer readable medium include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), a silicon disk drive (SDD), a ROM, a RAM, a CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, , And may also be implemented in the form of a carrier wave (e.g., transmission over the Internet). In addition, the computer may include a processor or a control unit. Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims

A camera control apparatus for controlling a plurality of cameras mounted on a vehicle,

A communication unit for receiving an original image from a certain camera; And

And a processor for generating a first processed image required in the first event using the original image when a first event occurs,

The processor comprising:

And generates a second processed image requested by the second event using the original image if a second event occurs during the generation of the first processed image.
The method according to claim 1,

The processor comprising:

Wherein the control unit simultaneously generates n processed images of natural number using the original image, and adjusts the n according to a predetermined condition.
3. The method of claim 2,

The processor comprising:

Wherein the controller adjusts the n based on the data amount of the processed images being generated.
3. The method of claim 2,

The processor comprising:

And adjusts the n based on a storable space of a memory set to store a processed image.
3. The method of claim 2,

The processor comprising:

And adjusts the n based on an amount of use of the processor.
3. The method of claim 2,

The processor comprising:

Updating the event list in response to an event occurrence, and simultaneously generating the n processed images according to the order registered in the event list.
The method according to claim 1,

The event is a message for requesting a predetermined image from at least one of an application installed in the vehicle and an electric component mounted on the vehicle,

The processor comprising:

Selects at least one of the cameras based on the message, and controls the communication unit to receive an image from the selected camera.
8. The method of claim 7,

The processor comprising:

Wherein the control unit controls the communication unit to classify the cameras into a first group and a second group based on the message, wherein the first group of cameras is turned on and the second group of cameras is turned off.
The method according to claim 1,

The processor comprising:

Wherein the generation of the second processed image is restricted when the image requested by the second event is identical to the first processed image.
10. The method of claim 9,

The processor comprising:

Determines whether an image requested by the second event is the same as the first processed image according to a reference condition, and determines generation of the second processed image according to a determination result.
11. The method of claim 10,

Wherein the reference condition is defined by at least one of a data rate, a resolution, an address to be transmitted, a frame rate, and image scaling.
11. The method of claim 10,

The processor comprising:

And determines that the image requested by the second event and the first processed image are the same if the name of the image requested by the second event is the same as the name of the first processed image.
The method according to claim 1,

The processor comprising:

Wherein the processed image is generated using at least one of changing at least one of the size, the frame rate, and the resolution of the original image, and cutting out a part of the entire area of the original image.
The method according to claim 1,

The processor comprising:

A first image processing unit for wirelessly transmitting a processed image to an external device; And

And a second image processing unit for storing the processed image in a memory mounted on the vehicle,

Wherein the generation of the processed image is assigned to the first image processing unit or the second image processing unit in accordance with the event.
A control method of a camera control apparatus for controlling a plurality of cameras mounted on a vehicle,

Receiving an original image from a certain camera;

Generating a first processed image required in the first event using the original image when a first event occurs; And

And generating a second processed image requested by the second event using the original image when a second event occurs during the generation of the first processed image. Way.
15. The method according to claim 15,

N processed images are simultaneously generated using the original image,

And adjusting the n according to a predetermined condition. &Lt; Desc / Clms Page number 20 >
The method according to claim 16,

Further comprising updating the event list in response to an event occurrence,

And the n processed images are simultaneously generated according to the order registered in the event list.
16. The method of claim 15,

The event is a message for requesting a predetermined image from at least one of an application installed in the vehicle and an electric component mounted on the vehicle,

Selecting at least one of the cameras based on the message; And

And controlling the communication unit to receive an image from the selected camera.
19. The method of claim 18,

Classifying the cameras into a first group and a second group based on the message; And

Further comprising the step of controlling the communication unit such that the cameras of the first group are turned on and the cameras of the second group are turned off.
10. The method of claim 9,

Wherein the step of generating the second processed image comprises:

Determining whether an image requested by the second event is identical to the first processed image according to a reference condition;

Restricting the generation of the second processed image if an image requested by the second event is identical to the first processed image; And

And generating the second processed image when an image requested by the second event is not identical to the first processed image.