Patent Filing Suggests Ford Vehicles Could Get Selfie Button, Cameras

Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for a selfie button for vehicle cameras with a flash, Ford Authority has learned.

The patent was filed on February 11^th, 2021, published on August 11^th, 2022, and assigned serial number 0250544.

The Ford Authority Take

These days, some automakers include cameras inside vehicles that are capable of doing a number of things, including monitor a driver to ensure they’re keeping their eyes on the road while semi-autonomous features are activated. However, Ford doesn’t currently offer any sort of integrated cabin camera – at least for now. The automaker patented an idea for an in-car, rotating camera mount back in 2017, while many – including us – have called for Ford to add integrated dash cameras into its vehicles, too. Additionally, The Blue Oval recently formed a joint venture with ADT to provide an enhanced security system that utilizes a vehicle’s cameras.

Now, this new Ford patent introduces an idea for something a bit more light-hearted in nature – an in-vehicle camera capable of taking selfies or even video on command. Users could activate this system using something like a key fob or a dedicated button, while the vehicle’s lighting could double as a flash in low-light conditions to boot, at which time the resulting images or video could be stored by the system or transmitted to a mobile device.

While this may seem like a bit distracting, this Ford patent notes that the system is intended to be used to document one’s journeys and take pictures of artifacts from road trips – items like ticket stubs or post cards. It’s also intended to be a superior way to take photos of attractions and scenery while one is driving around, as well as – of course – the driver and occupants of the vehicle. If nothing else, this could be a safer way to do just that rather than trying to take pictures with a phone, at the very least.

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