Description:METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MIRROR ADJUSTMENT TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present subject matter generally relates to automotive safety. More particularly, but not exclusively to a method and a system for mirror adjustment in a vehicle. BACKGROUND [0002] In the realm of automotive safety, one critical aspect often overlooked is the efficient adjustment of vehicle mirrors to ensure optimal visibility and minimize blind spots. Traditional mirror adjustment mechanisms rely heavily on manual intervention by drivers, which can lead to several technical challenges and safety concerns. [0003] Firstly, manual mirror adjustment poses a significant inconvenience to drivers. A process of manually aligning mirrors to achieve the desired field of view is not only time-consuming but also requires physical effort, especially for drivers with varying heights and seating positions. As a result, drivers may neglect to adjust their mirrors regularly, compromising their ability to effectively monitor surrounding traffic and road conditions. [0004] Moreover, manual mirror adjustment is prone to inaccuracies. Drivers may not always position mirrors correctly based on their individual preferences, leading to blind spots that go unnoticed until it's too late. This can increase the risk of collisions, especially during lane changes or merging manoeuvres, where clear visibility of adjacent lanes is crucial for safe driving. [0005] Additionally, the dynamic nature of driving conditions further exacerbates the challenges associated with manual mirror adjustment. As traffic patterns fluctuate and environmental factors change, drivers must adapt to varying visibility conditions in real-time. Manual adjustments may not be responsive enough to address these rapid changes, leaving drivers vulnerable to potential hazards and accidents. [0006] Furthermore, traditional mirror adjustment mechanisms do not account for the diverse range of driving scenarios and user preferences
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30 encountered on the road. Each driver has unique comfort preferences and driving habits that influence their ideal mirror positioning. Failing to accommodate these individual differences can lead to discomfort and compromised safety for drivers of all experience levels. [0007] Therefore, there is a need in the art for a method and system for mirror adjustment in a vehicle which addresses at least the aforementioned problems and other problems of known art. [0008] Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] According to embodiments illustrated herein, the present invention provides a method for mirror adjustment in vehicle. The method comprises receiving, by a processor, one or more images of a user associated with the vehicle. The method comprises determining, by the processor, a first position and a first orientation of the user based on the received one or more images. The method comprises determining, by the processor, a second position and a second orientation of a mirror associated with the vehicle. The method comprises determining, by the processor, a blind spot zone based on the determined first position and the first orientation and the determined second position and the second orientation. The method comprises determining, by the processor, a third position and a third orientation for the mirror based on the determined blind spot zone. The method comprises positioning, by the processor, the mirror based on the determined third position and the third orientation for the mirror using one or more actuators. [00010] According to another embodiment illustrated herein, the present invention provides a system for mirror adjustment in the vehicle. The system comprises a mirror associated with the vehicle. The system comprises one or more actuators associated with the mirror. The system comprises one or more
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sensors is configured to capture one or more images of a user associated with the vehicle. The system comprises a processor configured to determine a first position and a first orientation of the user based on the captured one or more images. The processor is configured to determine a second position and a 5 second orientation of a mirror associated with the vehicle. The processor is configured to determine a blind spot zone based on the determined first position and the first orientation and the determined second position and the second orientation. The processor is configured to determine a third position and a third orientation for the mirror based on the determined blind spot zone. 10 The processor is configured to position the mirror based on the determined third position and the third orientation for the mirror using one or more actuators.
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It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and 15 are not restrictive of the invention, as claimed.
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[00012] The details are described with reference to an embodiment of a a method and a system for mirror adjustment along with the accompanying 20 diagrams. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference similar features and components.
[00013] Figure 1 exemplarily illustrates a system for mirror adjustment in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00014] Figure 2 illustrates an exemplarily scenario diagram for determining 25 a blind spot zone, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00015] Figure 3 exemplarily illustrates a flowchart of a method for mirror adjustment in the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 30
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30 DETAILED DESCRIPTION [00016] Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever convenient, the same reference numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts. While examples and features of disclosed principles are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosed embodiments. It is intended that the following detailed description be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope being indicated by the following claims. [00017] The terms “an embodiment”, “embodiment”, “embodiments”, “the embodiment”, “the embodiments”, “one or more embodiments”, “some embodiments”, and “one embodiment” mean “one or more (but not all) embodiments of the invention(s)” unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “including”, “comprising”, “having” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to”, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise. [00018] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to a method for mirror adjustment in a vehicle. However, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiments. The present subject matter is further described with reference to accompanying figures. It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate principles of the present subject matter. Various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, encompass the principles of the present subject matter. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and examples of the present subject matter, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof. [00019] A person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the systems, modules, and sub-modules have been illustrated and explained to serve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner. It will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosed system
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25 30 [00020] The present subject matter is described using a method and a system for mirror adjustment in a vehicle, whereas the claimed subject matter can be used in any other type of application employing above-mentioned a method and a system for mirror adjustment in a vehicle, with required changes and without deviating from the scope of invention. Further, it is intended that the disclosure and examples given herein be considered as exemplary only. [00021] An objective of the present invention is to provide a method for mirror adjustment in a vehicle. The method comprises receiving, by a processor, one or more images of a user associated with the vehicle. The method comprises determines, by the processor, a first position and a first orientation of the user based on the received one or more images. The method comprises determines, by the processor, a second position and a second orientation of a mirror associated with the vehicle. The method comprises determines, by the processor, a blind spot zone based on the determined first position and the first orientation and the determined second position and the second orientation. The method comprises determines, by the processor, a third position and a third orientation for the mirror based on the determined blind spot zone. The method comprises positions, by the processor, the mirror based on the determined third position and the third orientation for the mirror using one or more actuators. [00022] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a system for mirror adjustment in a vehicle. The system comprises a mirror associated with a vehicle. The system comprises one or more actuators associated with the mirror. The system comprises one or more image sensors associated with the vehicle. Herein, the one or more image sensors is configured to capture one or more images of a user associated with the vehicle. The system comprises a processor configured to determine a first position and a first orientation of the user based on the captured one or more images. The processor configured to determine a second position and a second orientation of a mirror associated
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In an embodiment, the processor communicates with other vehicle 15 systems, such as navigation or collision avoidance systems, to pre-emptively adjust mirror positioning in anticipation of upcoming driving manoeuvres or hazards.
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In an embodiment, an adjustment algorithm prioritizes real-time adjustments based on the speed and direction of the vehicle to maintain 20 continuous visibility of adjacent lanes and surroundings. In an embodiment, the method comprises positioning, by the processor, the mirror based on the determined third position and the third orientation for the mirror using one or more actuators.
[00039] Figure 1 illustrate a system (100) for mirror adjustment in a vehicle 25 (200), in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system (100) comprises an image sensor (102), a processor (104), a mirror assembly (106), and a vehicle controller area network (CAN) (108). The processor (104) may be a vision data processor. The processor (104) may include a user eye position inference software engine (104A) and a blind spot 30 zone detection software engine (104B). The mirror assembly (106) may
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[00042] The processor (104) receives one or more images of a user associated with the vehicle (200). In an embodiment, the image sensor (102) captures the one or more images of the user after a predefined time interval. Herein the 10 one or more images is received based on the capturing. For example, after every 1 minute the image sensor 102 may capture one or more images of the user.
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In an embodiment, the image sensor is integrated within the vehicle (200)or is disposed as a separate unit on the vehicle (200). Herein, the image15 sensor (102) is positioned at pre-calibrated angle and height of the vehicle (200).
20 25 [00044] The processor (104) determines a first position and a first orientation of the user based on the received one or more images. The processor (104) determines a second position and a second orientation of a mirror associated with the vehicle (200). The processor (104) determines a blind spot zone (204A, 204B, 204C, 204D, 204E) based on the determined first position and the first orientation and the determined second position and the second orientation. The processor (104) determines a third position and a third orientation for the mirror based on the determined blind spot zone (204A, 204B, 204C, 204D, 204E). [00045] In an embodiment, the processor compares the determined blind spot zone (204A, 204B, 204C, 204D, 204E) with a threshold blind spot zone. Herein, the third position and the third orientation are determined based on the comparison. 30
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[00053] Figure 2 illustrates an exemplarily scenario (200) diagram for determining a blind spot zone, in accordance with an embodiment of the 5 present disclosure. The scenario (200) may include a camera 202, a blind spot zone 204A, a blind spot zone 204B, a blind spot zone 204C, a blind spot zone 204D, a blind spot zone 204E, and a blind spot zone 204E.
[00054]With reference to Figure 2, based on a position and an orientation of the camera 202, the blind spot zone 204A, the blind spot zone 204B, the blind 10 spot zone 204C, the blind spot zone 204D, the blind spot zone 204E, and the blind spot zone 204E.
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30 [00065] In another scenario, the vehicle is equipped with the disclosed system comprising the image sensor(s), the processor, the mirror, and the communication modules. The system captures images of the driver's face at 10-second intervals. Mirror adjustments are calculated and validated based on the driver's position,mirror position, and blind spot zones. The driver starts the vehicle (IG ON). The smart mirror adjustment system activates. The image sensor captures the driver's face. The vision data processor analyses the images to determine the driver's position and orientation within the vehicle. The processor determines the driver's position. Here in, the driver's position is cantered and facing forward. The driver's height is 5 feet and 10 inches. The driver's eye level from the ground is 3 feet and 6 inches. [00066] The system calculates the blind spot zones based on the driver's position and mirror positions. Current mirror positions and orientations are determined. The current mirror positions and orientations of the left side mirror is 30 degrees as angle and 5 degrees as tilt. The current mirror positions and orientations of the right side mirror is 25 degrees as angle and 0 degrees as tilt. Blind spot zones are computed considering the vehicle's dimensions, driver's eye level, and mirror positions. Based on the calculated blind spot zones, the system computes new mirror positions and orientations to minimize blind spots. [00067] The third positions and the third orientations for the mirrors are calculated. The third position and the third orientation for the left side mirror is 35 degrees as angle and 8 degrees as tilt. The third position and the third orientation for the right side mirror is 28 degrees as angle and 3 degrees as tilt. The adjustments are sent to the smart mirror assembly. The actuators integrated into the mirror assembly mechanically adjust the mirrors to the new positions and orientations. [00068] The system validates the new mirror positions and orientations. Feedback from sensors detecting surrounding objects or vehicles may be incorporated to verify the effectiveness of the adjustments. Machine learning algorithms continuously analyse driver behaviours and driving patterns. The
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Reference Numerals: 100-system102-image sensor104-processor106-mirror assembly5 108-vehicle controller area network (CAN)104A- user eye position inference software engine 104B- blind spot zone detection software engine 106A- communication module 106B- actuators 10 106C- actuator position sensor 106D- controller 202-camera204A, 204B, 204C, 204D, 204E- blind spot zone , Claims:We Claim:
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A method (300) for mirror adjustment in a vehicle (200), the method 5 (300)comprising:
receiving, by a processor (104), one or more images of a userassociated with the vehicle (200);
determining, by the processor (104), a first position and a first orientation of the user based on the received one or more images; 10
determining, by the processor (104), a second position and a second orientation of a mirror associated with the vehicle (200);
determining, by the processor (104), a blind spot zone (204A, 204B, 204C, 204D, 204E) based on the determined first position and the first orientation and the determined second position and the second 15 orientation;
determining, by the processor (104), a third position and a third orientation for the mirror based on the determined blind spot zone (204A, 204B, 204C, 204D, 204E); and
positioning, by the processor (104), the mirror based on the 20 determined third position and the third orientation for the mirror using one or more actuators (106B).
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The method (300) for mirror adjustment in the vehicle (200) of claim1, the method (300) comprising:25
capturing, by an image sensor (102), the one or more images of the user after a predefined time interval, wherein the one or more images is received based on the capturing.
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The method (300) for mirror adjustment in the vehicle (200) of claim30 2, wherein the image sensor is integrated within the vehicle (200) oris disposed as a separate unit on the vehicle (200), wherein the image
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The method (300) for mirror adjustment in the vehicle (200) of claim1, the method (300) comprising comparing the determined blind spot5 zone (204A, 204B, 204C, 204D, 204E) with a threshold blind spotzone, wherein the third position and the third orientation is determinedbased on the comparison.
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The method (300) for mirror adjustment in the vehicle (200) of claim10 1, wherein the mirror (300) is mechanically connected with the one ormore actuators (106B), wherein the one or more actuators (106B) isconfigured to adjust the mirror (102) based on the determined thirdposition and the third orientation for the mirror (102).
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The method (300) for mirror adjustment in the vehicle (200) of claim1, the method (300) comprising:
determining, by the processor (104), whether the determined third position and the determined third orientation is valid, the mirror is positioned based on the determination that the determined third 20 position and the third orientation for the mirror is valid.
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The method (300) for mirror adjustment in the vehicle (200) of claim7, wherein the validity of the determined third position and the thirdorientation for the mirror is determined based on a freedom of25 movement of mirrors (106), a state of the vehicle (200), a lean angleof the vehicle (200), wherein the vehicle (200) is a two-wheeler, athree-wheeler, or a four-wheeler vehicle (200).
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The method (300) for mirror adjustment in the vehicle (200) of claim30 1, further comprising: receiving feedback from a plurality of sensorsfor detecting surrounding objects or vehicles (200); analysing thefeedback to identify potential blind spots not directly observable by
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The method (300) for mirror adjustment in the vehicle (200) of claim1, wherein the processor (104) utilizes machine learning algorithms toadaptively adjust a mirror position and orientation over time based on5 user behaviours and driving patterns.
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The method (300) for mirror adjustment in the vehicle (200) of claim1, wherein the processor (104) incorporates weather and lightingconditions into a determination of mirror position and orientation tooptimize visibility and minimize glare.10
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The method (300) for mirror adjustment in the vehicle (200) of claim1, further comprising: integrating user preferences and profiles into amirror adjustment algorithm, wherein the user customizes mirrorpositioning based on an individual comfort and a driving habit.15
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The method (300) for mirror adjustment in the vehicle (200) of claim1, wherein the processor (104) communicates with a plurality ofvehicle systems to pre-emptively adjust mirror positioning inanticipation of upcoming driving manoeuvres or hazards.20
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The method (300) for mirror adjustment in the vehicle (200) of claim12, wherein the adjustment algorithm prioritizes real-timeadjustments based on a speed and direction of the vehicle to maintaincontinuous visibility of adjacent lanes and surroundings.25
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The method (300) for mirror adjustment in the vehicle (200) of claim1, wherein the mirror is at least of a rear view mirror or a side mirror.
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A system (100) for mirror adjustment in the vehicle (200), the system30 (100)comprising:
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a processor (104) configured to: 5
determine a first position and a first orientation of the user based on the captured one or more images;
determine a second position and a second orientation of a mirror associated with the vehicle (200);
determine a blind spot zone (204A, 204B, 204C, 204D, 204E) 10 based on the determined first position and the first orientation and the determined second position and the second orientation;
determine a third position and a third orientation for the mirror based on the determined blind spot zone (204A, 204B, 204C, 204D, 204E); and 15
position the mirror based on the determined third position and the third orientation for the mirror using one or more actuators (106B).