TRACTOR-TRAILER CONNECTIONS FOR IMAGE CAPTURE DATA

摘要

A system comprises a transmitter unit configured for mounting at a trailer connected to a tractor. The transmitter unit comprises a video input for receiving video data from one or more trailer cameras, a power input for receiving power from a power line of the trailer, and a wireless communication module for communicating with a mobile communication device. A memory is configured to store trailer information received from the wireless communication module, the trailer information uniquely identifying the trailer. A transmitter is configured to wirelessly transmit the video data. A receiver unit is configured for mounting at the tractor and comprises a receiver for wirelessly receiving the video data transmitted by the transmitter, a power input for receiving power from a power line of the tractor, and an output for outputting the received video data. The receiver unit is further configured to receive the trailer information from the transmitter unit.

主权项

1. A system for use on a vehicle comprising a tractor and a trailer, the system comprising:
a transmitter unit configured for mounting at the trailer, the transmitter unit comprising:
a video input configured to receive video data from one or more cameras mounted at the trailer;a power input configured to receive power from a power line of the trailer;a wireless communication module configured to communicate with a mobile communication device;a memory configured to store trailer information received from the wireless communication module, the trailer information comprising at least trailer ID data that uniquely identifies the trailer; anda transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the video data; a receiver unit configured for mounting at the tractor, the receiver unit comprising:
a receiver configured to wirelessly receive the video data transmitted by the transmitter;a power input configured to receive power from a power line of the tractor; andan output configured to output the received video data; wherein the receiver unit is further configured to receive the trailer information from the transmitter unit.