There is provided a system and method for monitoring snow or ice accumulation on a vehicle window by a user with a mobile device. The system includes a camera directed to at least a portion of a window in the vehicle. The system further comprises a heating element, a blower and vents. Images from the camera may be sent to a mobile device that can be displayed on a screen. These images can be used to determine the presence of snow or ice, and the amount of clearing of snow or ice that has been achieved after activation of the system.
WINDSHIELD DEICING SYSTEM AND CONTROL
2025-05-01
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC: | B60S SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR , Warten, Reinigen, Instandsetzen, Unterstützen, Anheben oder Rangieren von Fahrzeugen, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen / B60H ARRANGEMENTS OR ADAPTATIONS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING, OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES , Anordnung oder Einbau der Heizung, Kühlung, Lüftung oder anderer Luftbehandlungsvorrichtungen für die Fahrzeugräume für Reisende oder Fracht |
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