Method of inputting a path for a vehicle and trailer
A method of inputting a path is provided. The method includes the steps of generating an aerial view of a vehicle and a trailer based on at least one of image data and satellite image data, displaying the aerial view on a display having a touch screen, and registering a touch event on the touch screen that inputs an intended path for the vehicle and the trailer.
1. A method of inputting a backing path, comprising:
displaying an aerial view of a vehicle and a trailer on a display having a touch screen;
tracing, on the touch screen, an intended backing path for the vehicle and the trailer, wherein unobstructed portions and obstructed portions of the intended backing path are displayed in different colors; and
dragging an obstructed portion of the intended backing path to modify a path curvature of the intended backing path.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining whether an unacceptable path condition is present and generating a warning indicating the presence of the unacceptable path condition.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the unacceptable path condition comprises one of a traced portion of the intended backing path resulting in a hitch angle between the vehicle and the trailer exceeding a maximum hitch angle and one or more obstacles blocking a traced portion of the intended backing path.
4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising automatically adjusting a path curvature of the intended backing path to avoid an unacceptable path condition.
5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating one or more possible backing paths and selecting between the intended backing path and the one or more possible backing paths.
6. A method of inputting a backing path, comprising the steps of:
displaying an aerial view of a vehicle and a trailer on a touch screen;
tracing, on the touch screen, an intended backing path for the vehicle and the trailer; and
dragging an obstructed portion of the intended backing path to modify the intended backing path.
7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising determining whether an unacceptable path condition is present and generating a warning indicating the presence of the unacceptable path condition.
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the unacceptable path condition comprises one of a traced portion of the intended backing path resulting in a hitch angle between the vehicle and the trailer exceeding a maximum hitch angle and one or more obstacles blocking a traced portion of the intended backing path.
9. The method of claim 6 , further comprising automatically adjusting a path curvature of the intended backing path to avoid an unacceptable path condition.
10. The method of claim 6 , further comprising generating one or more possible backing paths and selecting between the intended backing path and the one or more possible backing paths.
11. The method of claim 6 , further comprising saving the intended backing path for later use.
12. The method of claim 6 , wherein the obstructed portion of the intended backing path is displayed in a color that is visually distinguishable from a color used to display an unobstructed portion of the intended backing path.
13. A method of inputting a backing path, comprising the steps of:
displaying an aerial view of a vehicle and a trailer on a touch screen;
tracing, on the touch screen, an intended backing path for the vehicle and the trailer;
determining whether an unacceptable path condition is present;
generating a warning indicating the presence of the unacceptable path condition; and
dragging an obstructed portion of the intended backing path to modify a path curvature of the intended backing path.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the obstructed portion of the intended backing path is displayed in a color that is visually distinguishable from a color used to display an unobstructed portion of the intended backing path.
15. The method of claim 13 , wherein the unacceptable path condition comprises one of a traced portion of the intended backing path resulting in a hitch angle between the vehicle and the trailer exceeding a maximum hitch angle and one or more obstacles blocking a traced portion of the intended backing path.
16. The method of claim 13 , further comprising automatically adjusting a path curvature of the intended backing path to avoid an unacceptable path condition.
17. The method of claim 13 , further comprising generating one or more possible backing paths and selecting between the intended backing path and the one or more possible backing paths.
18. The method of claim 13 , further comprising saving the intended backing path for later use.