Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] This disclosure relates generally to the field of automobiles, and more particularly to a method for operating a rear-view camera in a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] Generally, a sunroof is provided in a vehicle to provide a luxurious driving experience to a user. Sunroof are often opened and utilized by users to stand above a roof surface of the vehicle. Even though such an act of popping out of the sunroof in a moving vehicle is rendered unlawful, many users continue to do so and in such as a situation often obstruct the rearward view of the vehicle that is displayed on the rear-view mirror. The rearward view may be completely or partially obstructed when a person pops out of the sunroof blocking a field of view of the rear-view mirror. This condition may further curtail safety of people in the vehicle.
[003] Therefore, there is a requirement of providing alternate method of displaying the rearward view of the vehicle to the driver compensating for the blocked of the field of view of the rear-view mirror by an obstruction.

SUMMARY
[004] The present disclosure pertains to a method for operating a rear-view camera in a vehicle that may include determining an operational state of a sunroof of the vehicle by a controller. In an embodiment, the controller upon determination of the operational state of the sunroof to be open, may be configured to receive proximity information from one or more proximity sensors. In an embodiment, the proximity information may include at least one of a presence of an obstruction in a cavity of the sunroof, or a presence of an obstruction in a field-of-view (FOV) of a rear-view mirror of the vehicle. Further, the controller may be configured for activating the rear-view camera for capturing a rear-view of the vehicle. The controller may display the rear-view on a display screen of an output device of the vehicle.
[005] In an aspect, upon determining the operational state of the sunroof as open, the controller may be configured for determining a speed of the vehicle. Further, the controller may generate an audio warning in case the speed of the vehicle is determined greater than a predefined threshold speed.
[006] In another aspect, upon determination of the speed of the vehicle being greater than the predefined threshold speed, the controller may be configured for activating a limp driving mode of the vehicle so as to reduce the speed of the vehicle below the predefined threshold speed.
[007] In an aspect, upon detection of the operational state of the sunroof as closed for a predefined time period, the controller may be configured for deactivating the limp driving mode of the vehicle, and further deactivating the rear-view camera of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the limp mode may be deactivated based on the proximity information from proximity sensor.
[008] In an aspect, the one or more proximity sensors may be placed in the cavity of the sunroof and may be configured to be activated upon detection of the opening of the cavity for a pre-defined period of time.
[009] In an aspect, a system for operating a rear-view camera of a vehicle includes a controller that may be configured to determine an operational state of a sunroof of the vehicle, upon determination of the operational state of the sunroof to be an open, the controller may receive a proximity information from one or more proximity sensors, where the proximity information may include at least one of a presence of an obstruction in a cavity of the sunroof or a presence of an obstruction in a field-of-view (FOV) of a rear-view mirror of the vehicle. Further, the controller may activate the rear-view camera for capturing a rear-view of the vehicle. The controller may display at least the rear-view of the vehicle on a display screen of an output device of the vehicle.
[010] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[011] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate exemplary embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain the disclosed principles.
[012] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for operating a rear-view camera in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[013] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of a sunroof in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[014] FIG. 3 illustrates a functional block diagram of the control device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[015] FIG. 4A an exemplary representation of an obstruction in a field-of-view (FOV) of a rear-view mirror of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[016] FIG. 4B and FIG. 4C illustrate exemplary representations of a display screens in the vehicle, in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
[017] FIG. 5 illustrates a flow diagram illustrating a method of operating a rear-view camera in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[018] The foregoing description has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the detailed description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be described hereinafter which forms the subject of the claims of the disclosure. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and specific embodiments disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying other devices, systems, assemblies and mechanisms for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art such that equivalent constructions do not depart from the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features which are believed to be characteristics of the disclosure, to its device or system, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.
[019] The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusions, such that a system or a device that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
[020] Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same numerals have been used to refer to the same or like parts. The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to FIGs. 1-5. It is to be noted that a gas spring may be employed in any system/s including but not limited to a vehicle or for industrial, household, aerospace, medical, civil/architecture industries.
[021] In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 1 which illustrates a block diagram of a control system 100 of a vehicle (not shown). The control system 100 may include a control device 102. By way of an example, the control device 102 may be implemented in any computing device which may be configured or operatively connected or implemented in a server (not shown). The control device 102 may be communicatively coupled to a controller 111 which in turn may be connected to an engine electronic control unit (ECU) or Vehicle electronic control unit (VECU) 118 of an engine management system (EMS) of the vehicle, one or more proximity sensors 106, rear view camera 108, an electrically operated sunroof 104 through a wireless or wired communication network or a combination of both. In an embodiment, the ECU 118 may be connected to a power transmission system through a wired connection. In an embodiment, the one or more proximity sensors 106 may be configured with any or a combination of, but not limited to, an electromagnetic module, an optical module, and a thermodynamical module. Further, the one or more proximity sensors may be provided in a cavity 204, of the sunroof 104 of the vehicle. The control device 102 may be operatively coupled to the sunroof 104 which may open or close the cavity 204 of the sunroof 104. The control device 102 may be connected to an input/output unit 114 of the vehicle via a wired or a wireless connection. In an embodiment, the input/output unit 114 may be connected to the control device 102 via the controller 111.
[022] In an embodiment, the wired or the wireless network or a combination thereof can be implemented as one of the different types of networks, such as intranet, control area network (CAN), local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11, the internet, Wi-Fi, LTE network, CDMA network, etc. Further, the wired or wireless network can either be a dedicated network or a shared network. The shared network represents an association of the different types of networks that use a variety of protocols, for example, CAN, CAN FD, PSI5, LIN, FlexRay, Common Industrial Protocol (CIP), Open Platform Communication (OPC) protocols, Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), etc., to communicate with one another. Further the wired or wireless network can include a variety of network devices, including routers, bridges, servers, computing devices, storage devices, etc.
[023] In an embodiment, the control device 102 may include one or more processors 110 and a memory 112. The one or more processor(s) 110 may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, single board computer, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, graphics processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data received from the memory 112. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) 110 are configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in the memory 112 of the control device 102. The memory 112 may store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which may be fetched and executed to create or share the data over a network service. The memory 112 may be a non-volatile memory or a volatile memory. Examples of non-volatile memory may include, but are not limited to a flash memory, a Read Only Memory (ROM), a Programmable ROM (PROM), Erasable PROM (EPROM), and Electrically EPROM (EEPROM) memory. Examples of volatile memory may include but are not limited to Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), and Static Random-Access memory (SRAM). The memory 112 may also store various vehicle information such as, design manuals, operational parameters, emergency parameters, etc. that may be captured, processed, and/or required by the control system 100. In an embodiment, the control device 102 may be connected to a cloud server comprising the one or more processors 110 and the memory 112 in form of a cloud database.
[024] In an embodiment, the input/output unit 114 may include a mic, a speaker, and a touch enable display screen 116. In an embodiment, the input/output unit 114 may be configured to receive inputs from a user in form of, but not limited to, touch, gaze, gesture, voice commands, etc. In an embodiment, the input/output unit 114 may include a speaker be configured to provide output to a user in form of a visual indication, an alarm or a voice notification or a combination of all. In an embodiment, the input/output unit 114 may be wirelessly connected to the control device 102 through wireless network interfaces such as Bluetooth®, infrared, or any other wireless radio communication known in the art. In an embodiment, the input/output unit 114 may be connected to a communication pathway for one or more components of the control device 102 to facilitate the transmission of inputted instructions and output the results of data generated by various components such as, but not limited to, processor(s) 110 and memory 112 on the display screen 116.
[025] The controller 111 may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, single board computer, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, graphics processing units, logic circuitries, and/or any devices that manipulate data received from the memory 112. In an embodiment, controller 111 may include software executable controllers which may be implemented on a hardware platform or a hybrid device that combines controller functionality and other functions such as visualization. The control software or algorithms executed by automobile controllers may include coding or algorithm to process input signals read from the vehicle components or industrial devices or sensors, etc. In an embodiment, the controller 111 may be configured in the control device 102.
[026] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of a sunroof in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The sunroof 104 may be opened or closed by operating a cover 202, also referred as sunroof cover 202 interchangeably. In an embodiment, the sunroof cover 202 may slide onto side rails in order to open or close the cavity 204. The one or more proximity sensors 106 may be placed on at least one of the sides of the cavity 204. The control device 102 may receive input from the input/output unit 114 which may enable the controller 111 to open or close the sunroof 104 by operating the cover 202 accordingly.
[027] In an embodiment, the input/output unit 114 may include a switch (not shown) that may be operated a user to operate the cover 202 of the sunroof 104 in order to open or close the cavity 204 of the sunroof 104. In an embodiment, the controller 111 may determine an operational state of the sunroof 104 based on the position of the cover 202 if it is open or closed. In an embodiment, in case the cover 202 of the sunroof 104 is open, hence opening the cavity 204 of the sunroof, one or more proximity sensors 106 may be activated. Further, the controller 111 may also determine a speed of the vehicle in case the operational state of the sunroof 104 is determined to be open.
[028] The control device 102 may obtain a proximity information from the one or more proximity sensors 106. In one exemplary scenario, a user may pop out of the sunroof 104 when in open state. The one or more sensors 106 may determine the proximity information based on presence or detection of a user in the cavity 204 of the sunroof. Further, the proximity sensors 106 may determine a presence of an obstruction in a field-of-view (FOV) of a rear-view mirror (not shown) of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the FOV of the rear-view mirror may be obstructed due to detection of the user popping out of the opened sunroof 104.
[029] Further, the controller 111 may be operatively coupled with a rear-view camera 108 that may capture a rear view of the vehicle and is configured to receive an information at least indicative of the rear view of the vehicle. In an embodiment, a display screen 116 of the input/output unit 114 may be configured to at least display the rear view of the vehicle captured by the rear-view camera 108.
[030] In an embodiment, the vehicle (not shown) may be, but not limited to, an electrically operated, a hybrid, or a fuel operated vehicle. In an embodiment, the control device 102, based on the detection of the operational state of the sunroof 104 as open, may enable a limp driving mode of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the control device 102 may determine a current speed of the vehicle and in case the current speed of the vehicle is determined below a predefined threshold level and based on the proximity information, the control device 102 may enable the limp driving mode. In an embodiment, in the limp driving mode, the controller 111 may transmit one or more signals to the ECU 118, which in turn may transmit one or more signals to the power transmission system (not shown) of the vehicle in order to reduce the speed of the vehicle and maintain the speed of the vehicle at or below the predefined threshold level. In an embodiment, the predefined threshold level of speed to in the limp mode may be set in a range of (0 – 30) km/hr.
[031] Referring now to FIG. 3, a functional block diagram of the control device 102 is illustrated. In some embodiments, the fault detection device 102 may include a sensor module 302, an imaging module 306, a display module 308 and a driving mode module 310.
[032] The sensor module 302 may capture vehicle information from one or more sensors associated to the vehicle. The sensors may include, but not limited to, one or more proximity sensors 106, pedal travel sensors, pressure sensors, hall sensors, speed sensors, torque sensors, weight sensors, voltage sensors, gas sensors, GPS sensors, parking sensors, etc. In an embodiment, the vehicle information captured by the sensor module 302 may include, but not limited to, speed information, operational state of the sunroof 104, proximity information, position information, altitude information, distance traveled, etc. In an embodiment, the sensor module 302 may determine the operational state of the sunroof to be open or closed based on one or more sensors. Further, the sensor module 302 may determine the proximity information based on the one or more proximity sensors 106. The one or more proximity sensors 106 being placed in the cavity 204 of the sunroof 104 to determine presence of an obstruction in the cavity 204 and in the FOV of the rear-view mirror of the vehicle. Further, in another embodiment, the one or more proximity sensors 106 may be configured in any part of the vehicle, where the proximity sensors 106 may be configured to detect a change in a parameter of the electromagnetic module, a thermodynamical module, and an optical module, in a presence of an obstruction 404 that may include a person or an object so as to detect a presence of the obstruction 404 without having a physical contact with the obstruction 404.
[033] Referring to FIG. 4A, an exemplary representation of an obstruction in a field-of-view (FOV) of a rear-view mirror 402 of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. That may take place in a case when an obstruction 404 may be blocking a field of view (FOV) of the rear-view mirror 402. In an embodiment, the obstruction 404 to the field of view of the rear-view mirror 402 may be due to a user standing or popping out of the cavity 204 of the sunroof 104.
[034] In an embodiment, the obstruction 404 to the field of view of the rear-view mirror 402 may be due to a user standing in the rear seat of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the obstruction to the field of view of the rear-view mirror 402 may be due to opening of an infotainment screen attached to the roof of the vehicle. The infotainment screen when opened by a user sitting in the rear seats of vehicle may restrict the FOV of the rear view mirror 402 of the vehicle. Such an obstruction 404 to the FOV of the rear-view mirror 402 may seriously jeopardize a capability of the user of observing a rearward traffic while driving or operating the vehicle.
[035] Now referring back to the FIG. 3, the imaging module 306 may be activated based on the proximity information received from the sensor module 302. In an embodiment, the imaging module 306 may include the rear view camera 108 which may be attached at the back of the vehicle. The rear view camera 108 may capture at least the rear view of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the imaging module 306 may activated only when the cover 202 of the sunroof 104 is detected as open for a predefined time duration such as but not limited to, 3 seconds to 5 seconds. Further, the input/output unit 114 may be configured to transmit one or more audio warnings to a user based on detection of an obstruction in case the sunroof 104 is detected as open.
[036] The display module 308 may include a display screen 116 which may output or display the rear view of the vehicle captured by the imaging module 306. In an embodiment, the display module may display the rear-view of the vehicle on complete aspect ratio of the display screen 116 or on a portion of the aspect ratio of the display screen 116.
[037] In an embodiment, with reference to FIG. 4B, an exemplary representation of a display screen 116-1 in the vehicle is shown, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The display screen 116-1 may display a rear view of the vehicle, being captured by the rear-view camera 108 installed at the back side of the vehicle. In an embodiment, the input/output unit 114 may be an infotainment system including a display screen 116-1 which may be configured to display the rear view of the vehicle in case the rear-view camera 108 is activated due to detection of an obstruction in the FOV of the rear view mirror 402.
[038] Referring now to FIG. 4C, display screen 116 is shown which may be utilized by splitting the aspect ratio of the screen into two 116-1 and 116-2. In an embodiment, the screen 116 may be split into the split screens 116-1 and 116-2 and either of the two split screens 116-1 and 116-2 may be utilized to display the rear view of the car captured by the rear-view camera 108. In an embodiment, a display screen 116 may be split into two split screen 116-1,116-2 as per the customization or a requirement of the user. In an embodiment, the other split display screens may display one or information related to a location, and navigation of the vehicle being obtained through one or more navigation systems including a global positioning system (GPS) simultaneously with the rear view being captured by the rear view camera 108. In another embodiment, the rear-view mirror 402 may itself be configured to display the rear view of the vehicle being captured by the rear-view camera 108 utilizing any or a combination of techniques including head-up display (HUD).
[039] Referring back to FIG. 3, the driving mode module 310, may activate a limp mode of the vehicle. In an embodiment, when the vehicle is in limp mode, the speed of the vehicle may be reduced below a predefined threshold speed, and the controller 111. Based on the detection of the operation state of the sunroof cover 202, the driving mode module 310 may, determine the current speed of the vehicle and the proximity information from the sensor module 302. In case the operational state of the sunroof covers 202 is determined to be open, if the proximity information indicates presence of an obstruction in the field of view of the rear view mirror and in the cavity 204 of the sunroof 104 and if the current speed of the vehicle is determined above a pre-defined threshold level, the driving mode module may activate the limp driving mode. In an embodiment, the driving mode module may send appropriate control signal to the ECU 118, which in turn may transmit one or more signals to the power transmission system (not shown) of the vehicle in order to reduce the speed of the vehicle and maintain the speed of the vehicle at or below the predefined threshold level or completely stop the vehicle. In an embodiment, the predefined threshold level of speed to in the limp mode may be set in a range of 10 – 30 km/hr. In an embodiment, the input/output unit 114 may be configured to provide an audio and/or visual warning to the user operating the vehicle indicating that the limp mode has been activated.
[040] In an embodiment, with reference to a FIG. 5 which illustrates an exemplary representation of a flow diagram 500 illustrating a method for operating a rear-view camera 108 in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The controller 111 at step 502 may be configured for determining an operational state of a sunroof 104 of the vehicle if it is open or closed. In case, the controller 111 at step 504 determines that the sunroof is open, the controller 111 may receive a proximity information from one or more proximity sensors 106 at step 506. However, in case, the controller 111 at step 504 determines that the sunroof is closed, the controller 111 may continue to detect the operational state of a sunroof at step 502. After receiving proximity information at step 506, the controller 111 may if the proximity information includes about detection of an obstruction 404 in a cavity 204 of the sunroof 104, or a presence of an obstruction 404 in a field-of-view (FOV) of a rear-view mirror 402 of the vehicle.
[041] In case, the controller 111 at step 508 does not detect an obstruction in the cavity 204 of the sunroof and/or in the FOV of the rear view mirror 402 the controller 111 may continue to receive proximity information at predefined time intervals such as but not limited to, 5 sec to 1 minute. In case, the controller 111 at step 508 detects an obstruction in the cavity 204 of the sunroof and/or in the FOV of the rear view mirror 402 the controller 111 may activate the rear view camera 108 at step 510. In an embodiment, the rear-view camera 108 may capture at least the rear view of the vehicle. Further, at step 512, the controller 111 may be display the rear view captured by the rear-view camera 108 on a display screen 116 of the vehicle.
[042] With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.
[043] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as "open" terms (e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to," the term "having" should be interpreted as "having at least," the term "includes" should be interpreted as "includes but is not limited to," etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and/or "an" should typically be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of "two recitations," without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, and C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, or C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B."
[044] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
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I/We claim:
1. A method for operating a rear-view camera (108) in a vehicle, the method comprising:
determining, by a controller (111), an operational state of a sunroof (104) of the vehicle;
upon determining, by the controller (111), the operational state of the sunroof (104) as open:
receiving, by the controller (111), proximity information from one or more proximity sensors (106), wherein the proximity information comprises at least one of a presence of an obstruction (404) in a cavity (204) of the sunroof (104), or a presence of an obstruction (404) in a field-of-view (FOV) of a rear-view mirror (402) of the vehicle;
activating, by the controller (111), the rear-view camera (108) for capturing a rear-view of the vehicle; and
displaying, by the controller (111), the rear view on a display screen (116-1,116-2) of an output device of the vehicle.

2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein upon determining, by the controller (111), the operational state of the sunroof (104) as open:
determining, by the controller (111), a speed of the vehicle; and
generating, by the controller (111), an audio warning in case the speed of the vehicle is determined greater than a predefined threshold speed.

3. The method as claimed in claim 2, wherein upon determination of the speed of the vehicle greater than the predefined threshold speed:
activating, by the controller (111), a limp driving mode of the vehicle to reduce the speed of the vehicle below the predefined threshold speed.

4. The method as claimed in claim 3, wherein upon detection of the operational state of the sunroof (104) as closed for a predefined time period:
deactivating, by the controller (111), the limp driving mode of the vehicle; and
deactivating, by the controller (111), the rear-view camera of the vehicle.

5. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more proximity sensors (106) are placed in the cavity (204) of the sunroof (104) and are activated upon detection of the opening of the cavity (204) for a pre-defined period of time.

6. A system for operating a rear-view camera (108) of a vehicle, comprising:
a controller (111) configured to:
determine an operational state of a sunroof (104) of the vehicle;
upon determining, by the controller (111), the operational state of the sunroof (104) as open:
receive proximity information from one or more proximity sensors (106),
wherein the proximity information comprises at least one of a presence of an obstruction in a cavity (204) of the sunroof (104) or a presence of an obstruction in a field-of-view (FOV) of a rear-view mirror (302) of the vehicle;
activate the rear-view camera (108) for capturing a rear-view of the vehicle; and
display at least the rear view of the vehicle on a display screen (116) of an output device of the vehicle.

7. The system as claimed in claim 6, wherein upon determination of the operational state of the sunroof (104) as open, the controller (111) is configured to:
determine a speed of the vehicle; and
generate an audio warning in case the speed of the vehicle is determined greater than a predefined threshold speed.

8. The system as claimed in claim 7, wherein upon determination of the speed of the vehicle greater than the predefined threshold speed, the controller (111) is configured to activate a limp driving mode of the vehicle to reduce the speed of the vehicle below the predefined threshold speed.

9. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein upon determination of the operational state of the sunroof (104) as closed for a predefined time period:

deactivate the limp driving mode of the vehicle; and
deactivate the rear-view camera of the vehicle.

10. The system as claimed in claim 6, wherein the one or more proximity sensors (106) are placed in the cavity (204) of the sunroof (104) and are activated upon detection of the opening of the cavity (204) for a pre-defined period of time.