Automatic rearview mirror and vehicle interior monitoring system using a photosensor array

摘要

A compartment image data storage system for an automotive vehicle. Photosensor array means (32) are provided for sensing light levels in at least a portion of a vehicle compartment and generating photosensor array signals. Furthermore, determining means (46) coupled to the photosensor array means (32) are provided for receiving the photosensor array signals and determining a set of values indicative of at least a portion of the photosensor array signals. Memory means (57) coupled to the determining means (46) receive and store the values indicative of the photosensor array signals.