2012 SAE® Technical Paper Spotlight
Delphi's smart Parking Guidance System (PGS) uses a rear view camera and advanced algorithms to help make parking easier than ever. Unique and affordable, the PGS calculates the vehicle's backing path and offers drivers a more natural perspective of the scene directly behind the vehicle. When the driver selects a parking mode, the system helps the driver choose a parking spot by measuring available spaces to determine if the vehicle will fit. It then guides the driver through the parking maneuver. As the driver continues to park, the system provides the auditory step-by-step instructions required to park the car while superimposing guidelines on the vehicle's display.
In addition to its affordability, Delphi's parking guidance system is flexible enough to meet the differing needs of vehicle manufacturers. It can be implemented with a rear-view camera (RVC) and a smart processing unit or with Delphi's "smart" rear view camera that integrates the system's control electronics and camera into one compact package. Special features include electronic distortion correction, static and dynamic overlays, and the ability to determine if a parking space is large enough for the vehicle being parked.
Features

The Delphi Parking Guidance System superimposes guidelines on the vehicle display and provides auditory, step-by-step instructions to the driver.
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