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
(57) ABSTRACT 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 …

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 …

Vehicular trailering assist system with auxiliary side trailer cameras

E Peterson - US Patent 12,115,918, 2024 - Google Patents
A vehicular vision system includes a plurality of vehicle cameras disposed at a vehicle, a
trailer camera disposed at a trailer, and a video display screen disposed at the vehicle and …

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 …

Vehicular trailer angle detection system for fifth-wheel trailers

JP Gali, HE Joseph, GS Kuchgave, A Velichko… - US Patent …, 2024 - Google Patents
A vehicular trailer assist system includes a rearward viewing camera disposed at a vehicle
that views a trailer hitched at a fifth wheel hitch at a bed of the vehicle. With the trailer hitched …

System and method for training trailer detection systems

M El-Sawah, R Bell, SH Gaboury - US Patent 11,721,108, 2023 - Google Patents
2020-11-10 Assigned to FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC reassignment FORD
GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE …

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 …

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 …

Methods and systems for augmented trailer view for vehicles

YC Tene - US Patent 12,145,508, 2024 - Google Patents
Methods and systems are provided for displaying a scene for a vehicle towing a trailer. A
method includes: determining, by the processor, an angle of the trailer relative to the vehicle; …