M-ATV Driver's Vision Augmentation System

摘要

Video aids are disclosed to assist vehicle drivers for all phases of vehicle control and driving conditions. In one exemplary embodiment, a driver's vision augmentation system is flexibly configured for installation on virtually any vehicle for real-time video display to the vehicle driver of each tire's contact with the ground. Such a driver's vision augmentation system can improve one's ability to drive in off-road conditions, e.g., through an otherwise impassable terrain, in order to increase survivability and improve chances for mission success.

主权项

1. A vision augmentation system for installation on a vehicle to provide video aids to assist vehicle drivers, comprising:
a plurality of cameras providing video inputs; a quad video processor powered by a power source, wherein the quad video processor receives the video inputs from the cameras and outputs an appropriate video display; and a touch screen display to receive the output from the quad video processor and display said appropriate video display, the touch screen display being separately connected to a converter unit for touch screen connection back to the quad video processor for touch-screen control of said appropriate video display.