Trailer angle detection using rear backup camera

AS Potnis, K Koravadi - US Patent 10,532,698, 2020 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A method for determining trailer angle includes determining angles of a
trailer hitch relative to a data recording device via an angle measuring device while the …

Trailer assist system with estimation of 3D location of hitch

N Gupta, G Okouneva, H Faraji, JP Gali - US Patent 10,733,757, 2020 - Google Patents
A trailer assist system for a vehicle includes a camera with a field of view encompassing a
trailer hitch disposed at the vehicle. A control includes an image processor that processes …

Real-time trailer coupler localization and tracking

EJR Llanos - US Patent 10,984,553, 2021 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A method for detecting and localizing a trailer coupler of a trailer is
provided. The method includes receiving images from a camera positioned on a back …

Automated Trailer Hitching Using GPS

J Skvarce - US Patent App. 16/128,171, 2019 - Google Patents
B60G17/00—Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-
damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a …

Trailer assist system with estimation of 3D location of hitch

N Gupta, G Okouneva, H Faraji, JP Gali - US Patent 11,282,227, 2022 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A trailer assist system for a vehicle includes a camera disposed at a rear
portion of a vehicle and viewing a trailer hitch disposed at the vehicle. A control includes an …

Vehicular trailer hitching assist system with determination of location of hitch

N Gupta, G Okouneva, H Faraji, JP Gali - US Patent 11,756,230, 2023 - Google Patents
A vehicular trailer hitching assist system includes a camera disposed at a rear portion of a
vehicle and viewing a trailer hitch disposed at the vehicle. Responsive to processing at an …

Method for real-time tow ball detection

EJR Llanos, X Yu, M Berkemeier - US Patent 11,676,300, 2023 - Google Patents
A method for determining a position of a tow ball in an image. The method includes
obtaining at least one real-time image from a vehicle. The at least one real-time image is …

System and method for training trailer detection systems

M El-Sawah, R Bell, SH Gaboury - US Patent 11,721,108, 2023 - Google Patents
A method for modifying a trailer detection routine for a vehicle trailer detection system
includes identifying a trailer in image data via a trailer detection model and activating a …

Electronic control unit

K Shimbo, T Toba, H Sakamoto, U Taisuke - US Patent 11,987,246, 2024 - Google Patents
US11987246B2 - Electronic control unit - Google Patents US11987246B2 - Electronic control unit
- Google Patents Electronic control unit Download PDF Info Publication number US11987246B2 …

System and method for remote automated vehicle alignment with a trailer for hitching

K Simmons, L Niewiadomski, R Trombley… - US Patent …, 2023 - Google Patents
A system for assisting in aligning a vehicle for hitching with a trailer includes a vehicle
steering system, a wireless communication module, a detection system outputting a signal …