Trailer target placement assist system and method

摘要

A vehicle trailer backup assist system and method includes a hitch angle detection apparatus and a target monitor controller. The target monitor controller processes images acquired of the trailer towed by a towing vehicle to assist with placement of a target on the trailer. The target monitor controller also monitors the target and provides feedback to the user as to proper positioning of the target on the trailer. A target move detection routine detects movement of a target by processing the pixels of the image to determine if a new trailer has been connected. Further, a trailer connection monitoring routine monitors for a changed trailer based on loss of the hitch angle or target for a predetermined time period.

主权项

1. A method of assisting placement of a target on a trailer comprising:
generating an image of a trailer with a camera on a towing vehicle; processing the image to determine a target placement zone; generating a target overlay on the image indicative of the target placement zone; and displaying the image and target overlay on a display for presentation to a user to assist with placement of the target on the trailer.