Abstract

An individualized audio delivery arrangement for a motor vehicle includes an array of ultrasonic transducers mounted on a gimbal. An electronic processor controls an orientation of the gimbal to perform coarse adjustment of a direction in which the array of ultrasonic transducers emits an audio signal. The electronic processor operates the array of ultrasonic transducers as a phased array to perform fine adjustment of the direction in which the array of ultrasonic transducers emits the audio signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
• F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
• H04R 5/02 - Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers
• H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control

Abstract

Locations of a left wheel and a right wheel of the trailer are determined when the motor vehicle is at a first point. An electronic processor calculates an instantaneous center of curvature of the trailer when the motor vehicle is at a first point. The calculating is based upon an instantaneous center of curvature of the motor vehicle, a location of a hitch point, and the locations of the left and right wheels of the trailer. The electronic processor predicts locations of the left and right wheels of the trailer at a future time when the motor vehicle has moved to a second point. The predicting is based upon the instantaneous center of curvature of the trailer when the motor vehicle is at the first point, a difference between the first point and the second point, and the locations of the left and right wheels of the trailer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 13/06 - Steering specially adapted for trailers for backing a normally-drawn trailer
• B60W 30/06 - Automatic manoeuvring for parking
• B60W 30/18 - Propelling the vehicle
• B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
• G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

Abstract

A voice control system for a motor vehicle includes a microphone producing a microphone signal dependent upon a voiced utterance by a human user disposed outside of the motor vehicle. An electronic control unit is communicatively coupled to the microphone and recognizes a command in the microphone signal. An application is communicatively coupled to the electronic control unit and receives a signal from the electronic control unit. The electronic control unit implements the command in the microphone signal and thereby modifies a parameter of the motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
• B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
• E05B 81/78 - Detection of handle operationDetection of a user approaching a handleElectrical switching actions performed by handles as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation
• G10L 17/06 - Decision making techniquesPattern matching strategies

Abstract

A picture generation unit emits a light field. A mirror reflects the light field toward a windshield of a motor vehicle such that the light field is reflected off of the windshield and is visible to the driver as a virtual image. An infrared emitter transmits infrared energy through the mirror such that the infrared energy is substantially co-axial with the light field, and such that the infrared energy is reflected off of the windshield toward the human driver. An infrared camera captures infrared images based on the transmitted infrared energy reflected off of the human driver and received by the infrared camera. Eye tracking is performed based on the captured infrared images. The infrared energy is transmitted at a higher power level at a beginning of the eye tracking than after the beginning of the eye tracking.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 35/23 - Head-up displays [HUD]
• B60K 35/65 - Instruments specially adapted for specific vehicle types or users, e.g. for left- or right-hand drive
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation

Abstract

A head up display arrangement presents a virtual image to a human driver of a motor vehicle. A picture generation unit emits a light field. A mirror is mounted on a gimbal such that the mirror is rotatable about both a first axis and a second axis oriented perpendicular to the first axis. The mirror reflects the light field such that the reflected light field is again reflected by a windshield of the motor vehicle and is visible to the human driver as the virtual image. First and second motors rotate the mirror about the first axis and second axis, respectively. An electronic processor controls the first motor and/or the second motor dependent upon a detected position of the eyes of the human driver such that the virtual image remains visible to the human driver over a range of motion of the driver's head.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
• G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems

Abstract

A manual control for an electronic apparatus includes a manually activated rocker actuator mechanism coupled to a magnet source. The magnet source is in a rest position relative to a Variable Hall effect sensor device when the rocker actuator mechanism is in a rest position. A variable output signal from the sensor device is substantially at a minimum value when the magnet source is in the rest position relative to the sensor device. The magnet source is in a maximum position relative to the sensor device when the rocker actuator mechanism is in a maximum position. The variable output signal is substantially at a maximum value when the magnet source is in the maximum position relative to the sensor device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure relate to a system, method, and computer readable medium for windshield safety. A windshield safety system may include a physical sensor that detects possible damage to a windshield of a vehicle. In an example, the windshield safety system includes a display corrector in the vehicle to alter a physical location of a display of information in the vehicle in response to a possible damage detection by the physical sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
• G06Q 10/1093 - Calendar-based scheduling for persons or groups

Abstract

An optical arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a head up display light field emitter that emits a light field. At least one mirror is positioned to reflect the light field such that the light field is again reflected by a windshield of the vehicle, and such that the light field is visible to a driver of the vehicle as a virtual image. The at least one mirror has a transparent section. A driver monitoring camera is positioned to capture an image of a face of the driver through the transparent section of the at least one mirror.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
• B60K 35/23 - Head-up displays [HUD]
• B60K 35/81 - Arrangements for controlling instruments for controlling displays
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

Abstract

A method includes generating a first key with a first electronic controller unit (ECU) dedicated to control a first electronic component of the vehicle in response to receiving power at the first ECU, sending the first key to a second ECU dedicated to its own respective electronic component, organizing a second key received from the second ECU in a message table to correspond to a second CAN ID of the second ECU, composing a secure CAN message including a first CAN ID and a message payload, encrypting a first CAN ID portion of the secure CAN message using the first key, sending the secure CAN message to the second ECU, receiving a second secure CAN message from the second ECU, and decrypting an encrypted CAN ID portion of the second secure CAN message using the second key stored in the message table associated with the second CAN ID.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04L 12/40 - Bus networks

Abstract

A motor vehicle includes a left side view camera attached to the left lateral side of the body and having a field of view in a rearward direction. A right side view camera is attached to the right lateral side of the body and has a field of view in a rearward direction. There is a right back up camera and a left back up camera. An optics module receives resulting video signals and produces light fields such that the light fields are reflected off of windows of the motor vehicle and are then visible to a driver of the motor vehicle as virtual images.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays
• B60K 35/28 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics informationOutput arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
• B60K 35/60 - Instruments characterised by their location or relative disposition in or on vehicles
• B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums

Abstract

An autonomous driving arrangement for a motor vehicle having wheels includes an autonomous driving system, and a sensor detecting a condition of a human driver. A driving control device is engaged by a hand or foot of the driver to thereby enable the driver to control the wheels by engaging the driving control device. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to each of the autonomous driving system, the sensor, and the driving control device. The processor receives signals from the sensor. In response to the signals indicating that the driver is ready to drive the motor vehicle, the processor enables the driving control device and disables the autonomous driving system. In response to the signals indicating that the driver is unready to drive the motor vehicle, the processor refrains from enabling the driving control device and continues to enable the autonomous driving system to control the wheels.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
• B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention

Abstract

A self-parking arrangement for an autonomous motor vehicle includes a vehicle driving system that causes the motor vehicle to travel to a chosen or desired location. A microphone is positioned to produce a microphone signal based on a sensed voice of a human who is disposed outside the motor vehicle. An automatic speech recognition system receives the microphone signal, interprets a command in the microphone signal, and transmits a second signal to cause the vehicle driving system to operate the motor vehicle in accordance with the command in the microphone signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
• B60W 30/06 - Automatic manoeuvring for parking
• G10L 17/22 - Interactive proceduresMan-machine interfaces

Abstract

A cooling system for electronics includes an electronic component to be cooled, a first chamber containing the electronic component, means for converting heat into electrical energy, a second chamber containing the converting means, a first conduit fluidly interconnecting the first chamber and the second chamber, a second conduit fluidly interconnecting the first chamber and the second chamber such that the first chamber, the second chamber, the first conduit and the second conduit form a fluid circuit. Thermal transfer fluid is disposed in the fluid circuit, wherein the fluid circuit circulates the thermal transfer fluid therein.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
• H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
• H10N 19/00 - Integrated devices, or assemblies of multiple devices, comprising at least one thermoelectric or thermomagnetic element covered by groups

Abstract

A Wi-Fi camera includes an accelerometer and detects mechanical shock events. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the accelerometer and produces a record of the shock events detected by the accelerometer. The electronic processor performs shock monitoring while the camera is in low power and sleep modes. A system-on-chip performs shock monitoring while the camera is in full operation, standby and idle modes.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 17/00 - Diagnosis, testing or measuring for television systems or their details
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 23/52 - Elements optimising image sensor operation, e.g. for electromagnetic interference [EMI] protection or temperature control by heat transfer or cooling elements
• H04N 23/65 - Control of camera operation in relation to power supply

Abstract

A safety information arrangement is for installation in a first motor vehicle. The arrangement includes a user interface, a receiver, and an electronic processor. The receiver receives a wireless first signal from outside of the first motor vehicle. The wireless first signal is indicative of a second motor vehicle having an elevated likelihood of colliding with the first motor vehicle. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the user interface and to the receiver. The electronic processor receives a second signal from the receiver. The second signal is dependent upon the wireless first signal. The electronic processor controls the user interface dependent upon the second signal to thereby present an alert to a driver of the first motor vehicle. The alert warns the driver that the second motor vehicle has the elevated likelihood of colliding with the first motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
• B60W 30/095 - Predicting travel path or likelihood of collision
• B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
• G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
• H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]

Abstract

A voice biometric system for a motor vehicle includes a microphone producing a microphone signal dependent upon a voiced utterance by a human user. A low power, fast booting electronic control unit is communicatively coupled to the microphone and performs voice biometric processing on the microphone signal to authenticate the human user. An application is communicatively coupled to the electronic control unit and receives a signal from the electronic control unit. The application modifies a parameter of the motor vehicle dependent upon the authentication of the human user by the electronic control unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
• G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit

Abstract

A head up display arrangement presents a virtual image to a human driver of a motor vehicle. The arrangement includes a picture generation unit emitting a light field such that the light field follows an optical path, is reflected by a windshield of the motor vehicle, and is visible to the human driver as the virtual image. A glare trap lens is positioned in the optical path between the picture generation unit and the windshield and passes the light field. The glare trap lens improves an optical characteristic of the virtual image as seen by the human driver. The glare trap lens includes an outer surface having an elongate rib thereon. The rib is positioned to block stray light that has been reflected off of the outer surface of the glare trap lens.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure relate to a system, method, and computer-readable medium for link anomaly detection across an inter-processor link in an infotainment system of a vehicle. In an example, the system includes an infotainment node including a first processor, a second processor, and an inter-processor link to connect the second processor to the first processor. The system may include an anomalous detector and corrector module (ADCM) located on at least one of the first processor and the second processor, the ADCM to monitor a data exchange over the inter-processor link and initiate a correction action in response to an identification that the data exchange over the inter-processor link is anomalous.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
• G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
• H04L 12/40 - Bus networks

Abstract

A compact audio woofer arrangement for a motor vehicle includes an enclosure installed in the motor vehicle. The enclosure contains a woofer or subwoofer emitting a sound. The enclosure includes a primary and secondary through-hole. The primary through-hole allows the woofer to interface with the interior of the vehicle and provides sound directly from the enclosure into a passenger compartment at the primary location. A extended vent acting as an acoustic transmission line is coupled to the second through-hole. The vent transmits sound from the enclosure to a secondary location remote from the primary location, such that the sound is emitted into the adjacent passenger compartment. The primary and secondary acoustic outputs differ by physical location in the motor vehicle, and also by frequency response of the emitted sound, thereby emulating a quasi-stereo environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
• H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means

Abstract

A head up display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes an image source emitting a light field. A first freeform mirror is positioned to provide a first reflection of the light field. A generally concave second freeform mirror is positioned to receive the first reflection and provide a second reflection of the light field. The second reflection is reflected off of a windshield of the vehicle so as to be visible to a driver of the vehicle as a virtual image. The generally concave second freeform mirror includes a reflective surface having a shape such that the virtual image appears to be curved to the driver of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 35/23 - Head-up displays [HUD]
• G02B 5/10 - Mirrors with curved faces

Abstract

A personalization arrangement for a motor vehicle includes an infrared camera capturing data that is unique to a human user disposed within the motor vehicle. Infrastructure implements a command from the human user. A database stores sets of data. Each set of data corresponds to a respective human user. An electronic processor determines whether the data captured by the infrared camera matches a set of data in the database corresponding to a respective human user. The electronic processor enables the infrastructure to implement the command from the human user, or inhibits the infrastructure from implementing the command, depending upon whether the data captured by the infrared camera matches a set of data in the database corresponding to a respective human user.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 25/25 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry
• B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens
• B60R 25/30 - Detection related to theft or to other events relevant to anti-theft systems
• G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
• G06V 40/18 - Eye characteristics, e.g. of the iris
• H04N 23/23 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from infrared radiation only from thermal infrared radiation

Abstract

A control arrangement for a traffic light includes at least one video camera and at least one thermal imager, both detecting whether there is a motor vehicle in the lane of the roadway approaching the traffic light. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the at least one video camera and to the at least one thermal imager. The electronic processor receives a video signal from at least one video camera indicative of whether there is a motor vehicle in a lane of a roadway approaching the traffic light. The electronic processor also receives a thermal signal from at least one thermal imager indicative of whether there is a motor vehicle in a lane of a roadway approaching the traffic light. The electronic processor controls whether the traffic light is ON or OFF dependent upon both the video signal and the thermal signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/07 - Controlling traffic signals
• G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
• G01S 13/91 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for traffic control
• G06V 20/54 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects of traffic, e.g. cars on the road, trains or boats
• G08G 1/04 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled using optical or ultrasonic detectors
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 23/13 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof for generating image signals from different wavelengths with multiple sensors

Abstract

A surface vehicle includes a microphone detecting sounds originating outside of the surface vehicle. A heating element is mounted in association with the microphone and provides heat for preventing accumulation of ice near the microphone wherein the ice accumulation would degrade an ability of the microphone to detect sounds originating outside of the surface vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 1/08 - MouthpiecesAttachments therefor
• H04R 1/04 - Structural association of microphone with electric circuitry therefor
• H04R 3/00 - Circuits for transducers
• H05B 3/22 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible

Abstract

A backlighting arrangement is for a head up display that presents a virtual image to a human driver of a motor vehicle. The arrangement includes a light source emitting light with a non-uniform brightness over a field of view of the human driver. A diffuser includes a surface through which the light emitted by the light source passes. The surface has a texture that varies with position on the surface. The texture scatters the light such that the brightness of the light over a field of view of the human driver is more uniform after passing through the diffuser at a given average brightness than it would be with a diffuser configured to scatter light independent of position after passing through the diffuser.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 5/02 - Diffusing elementsAfocal elements
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays

Abstract

A head up display mirror holder arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a picture generation unit producing a light field. A mirror reflects the light field such that the light field is visible to the driver as a virtual image. A mirror holder has two opposite ends and an activation feature. The two opposite ends are aligned along a rotational axis of the mirror. The mirror holder retains the mirror. Each of two bushings is coupled to a respective opposite end of the mirror holder. A calibration switch has minimum proximity to the activation feature of the mirror holder.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G02B 7/182 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors for mirrors

Abstract

A motor vehicle includes at least one camera capturing images of an environment outside of the motor vehicle. A proximity sensor detects an object disposed adjacent to the motor vehicle. An electronic processor receives the images captured by the at least one camera, and receives a proximity signal from the proximity sensor. The proximity signal is indicative of whether an object is disposed adjacent to the motor vehicle. The electronic processor determines, based upon the images captured by the at least one camera and the proximity signal, whether the motor vehicle is disposed within an enclosure. The electronic processor receives an engine start request signal that has been wirelessly transmitted by a user. In response to receiving the engine start request signal, the electronic processor causes the engine start system to start an engine of the motor vehicle when the motor vehicle is not disposed within an enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 28/10 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the vehicle
• B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
• F02N 11/00 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors
• F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
• G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

Abstract

A carbon dioxide filtration arrangement for a motor vehicle includes at least one battery powering the motor vehicle. A blanket covers the battery and absorbs carbon dioxide from the ambient air. The blanket also provides fire suppression and insulation. Thus, the blanket improves the safety and performance of EV batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
• B01D 53/82 - Solid phase processes with stationary reactants
• H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
• H01M 50/24 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries from their environment, e.g. from corrosion
• H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains

Abstract

An audio system is for a motor vehicle having a passenger compartment. The system includes a plurality of microphones disposed in the passenger compartment and each producing a respective microphone signal indicative of audible voices in the passenger compartment. A plurality of loudspeakers are disposed in the passenger compartment and emit sounds based on infotainment audio signals. An audio processor receives the microphone signals, and determines from the microphone signals respective locations of people in the passenger compartment who are participating in a voice conversation. The audio processor modifies the infotainment audio signals sent to individual ones of the loudspeakers based on the determined locations such that the sounds emitted by the loudspeakers are quieter as heard by the people participating in the voice conversation than as heard by at least one other person in the passenger compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 3/12 - Circuits for transducers for distributing signals to two or more loudspeakers
• G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
• G10L 25/78 - Detection of presence or absence of voice signals
• H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein
• H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
• H04R 3/00 - Circuits for transducers

Abstract

A cooling arrangement for electronics includes a plurality of modular electronics enclosures. Each modular electronics enclosure includes at least one electronic component, and a heat sink engaging the electronic component. The cooling arrangement also includes a cold box having a plurality of recesses. Each of the recesses is at least partially defined by at least one corresponding wall having at least one channel therein carrying liquid coolant. Each of the recesses receives a respective one of the modular electronics enclosures. The cold box includes a plurality of springs each biasing a respective heat sink of a respective modular electronics enclosure against a corresponding one of the walls.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

Abstract

An infotainment system for a motor vehicle includes a drone housed and carried by the vehicle. The drone flies away from the vehicle and collects information about an environment around the drone during the flight. A navigation system calculates a route for the vehicle to follow along roads in order to arrive at a destination. The calculating of the route is dependent upon the information collected by the drone.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/0968 - Systems involving transmission of navigation instructions to the vehicle
• B64U 80/86 - Land vehicles
• G08G 1/0967 - Systems involving transmission of highway information, e.g. weather, speed limits

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure relate to a system for detecting target vehicles. The system includes a sensor installed on a vehicle to sense light from outside the vehicle. The system includes a transceiver installed in the vehicle. The transceiver is to receive a detection request and transmit a detection output. The system includes a detection system installed in the vehicle. The detection system includes a processor to receive the detection request from the transceiver. The detection request includes non-standard features. The processor can also receive an image from a sensor. The processor can further execute a search on the image using the non-standard features in response to receiving the detection request. The processor can also send the detection output corresponding to a detected target vehicle to the transceiver.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 16/583 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
• G06V 10/70 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning
• G06V 20/62 - Text, e.g. of license plates, overlay texts or captions on TV images

Abstract

A loudspeaker arrangement for a seat within a motor vehicle utilizes one or more localized sound output ports for low frequency sound reproduction. A housing, such as an enclosure, substantially surrounds a loudspeaker. One or more audio transmission line channels acoustically interconnect the interior of the enclosure to one or more sound output ports. The enclosure is situated below, behind, or in some fixed location around or within a vehicle seat. The sound outputs ports are situated at or near a headrest such that the output ports are located substantially less than a wavelength of sound at the highest operating frequency from either ear of the seat's occupant. The acoustic response and resonances of a 1) rear enclosure, 2) a front vented enclosure, 3) a loudspeaker, and 4) an audio transmission path from the enclosure to one or more output ports are used to provide localized low frequency sound reproduction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein

Abstract

A Wi-Fi camera includes an accelerometer and detects mechanical shock events. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the accelerometer and produces a record of the shock events detected by the accelerometer. The electronic processor performs shock monitoring while the camera is in low power and sleep modes. A system-on-chip performs shock monitoring while the camera is in full operation, standby and idle modes.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 17/00 - Diagnosis, testing or measuring for television systems or their details
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 23/52 - Elements optimising image sensor operation, e.g. for electromagnetic interference [EMI] protection or temperature control by heat transfer or cooling elements
• H04N 23/65 - Control of camera operation in relation to power supply

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure relate to a system in a vehicle for reducing oncoming light. The system includes a windshield. The system includes a sensor installed in the vehicle to detect a light from an oncoming light source. The system includes a wave cancellation unit to generate destructive interference light based on the detected oncoming light source and project the destructive interference light into the windshield.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G09G 3/00 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes
• G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
• B60J 3/04 - Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreensSun visors for vehicles adjustable in transparency
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles

Abstract

A head up display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a head up display module having a picture generation unit emitting a light field. A polarizing device is rotatable between at least a first rotational position and a second rotational position. The polarizing device receives the light field from the picture generation unit and emits the light field regardless of whether the polarizing device is in the first rotational position or the second rotational position. More of the light is emitted by the polarizer in a P-polarization state in the second rotational position than in the first rotational position. A windshield reflects the light field from the polarizing device such that the reflected light field is visible to a human driver of the motor vehicle as a virtual image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 35/23 - Head-up displays [HUD]
• B60K 35/65 - Instruments specially adapted for specific vehicle types or users, e.g. for left- or right-hand drive
• B60K 35/81 - Arrangements for controlling instruments for controlling displays
• G02B 27/28 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups , for polarising

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure relate to a device, method, and system for integrating a projection mode of a user mobile device with a terrestrial tuner. In an example, the system may be a vehicle including a head unit and a vehicle projection stack to operate in the head unit. The system may also include a terrestrial tuner communicatively coupled to the vehicle projection stack to receive a terrestrial signal from a terrestrial source. The system may also include an audio driver to provide an audio signal to a vehicle interior where the audio signal is from at least one of the terrestrial signal and an internet signal received at the vehicle projection stack from a user mobile device located inside the vehicle interior.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04H 60/85 - Arrangements characterised by transmission systems other than for broadcast, e.g. the Internet characterised by the transmission system itself the transmission system being the Internet accessed over telephonic networks which are mobile communication networks
• H04H 20/72 - Wireless systems of terrestrial networks
• H04H 60/48 - Arrangements for identifying or recognising characteristics with a direct linkage to broadcast information or to broadcast space-time, e.g. for identifying broadcast stations or for identifying users for recognising items expressed in broadcast information
• H04B 1/08 - Constructional details, e.g. cabinet
• H04H 60/44 - Arrangements for identifying or recognising characteristics with a direct linkage to broadcast information or to broadcast space-time, e.g. for identifying broadcast stations or for identifying users for identifying broadcast time or space for identifying broadcast space, i.e. broadcast channels, broadcast stations or broadcast areas for identifying broadcast stations

Abstract

A head up display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a head up display module having a picture generation unit emitting a light field. A plurality of linear polarizers are arranged in a stack. A first of the linear polarizers receives the light field from the picture generation unit. A last of the linear polarizers emits the light field. A windshield reflects the light field from the last linear polarizer such that the reflected light field is visible to a human driver of the motor vehicle as a virtual image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G02B 27/28 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups , for polarising

Abstract

A motor vehicle includes a rearview mirror display system with a visible surface and having a mirror mode and a display mode. The visible surface functions as a mirror in the mirror mode. The visible surface displays an electronically produced image in the display mode. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the rearview mirror display system. The electronic processor detects that the display mode is not operating properly, and, in response to the detecting, automatically switches the rearview mirror display system from the display mode to the mirror mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
• B60R 1/04 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted inside vehicle
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
• H04N 21/422 - Input-only peripherals, e.g. global positioning system [GPS]

Abstract

A head up display system presents a virtual image to a human driver of a motor vehicle. A plurality of light emitting devices are substantially aligned in a row and each emits light. There is a direct relationship between an electrical current drawn by each individual light emitting device and a distance each individual light emitting device is disposed from a center of the row. At least one mirror reflects the light emitted by the light emitting devices toward a windshield of the motor vehicle such that the light is reflected by the windshield and is visible to the human driver as the virtual image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G02B 5/08 - Mirrors
• G02B 3/00 - Simple or compound lenses
• G02B 5/02 - Diffusing elementsAfocal elements
• H01L 25/16 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices the devices being of types provided for in two or more different subclasses of , , , , or , e.g. forming hybrid circuits

Abstract

A motor vehicle includes a left side view camera attached to the left lateral side of the body and having a field of view in a rearward direction. A right side view camera is attached to the right lateral side of the body and has a field of view in a rearward direction. There is a right back up camera and a left back up camera. An optics module receives resulting video signals and produces light fields such that the light fields are reflected off of windows of the motor vehicle and are then visible to a driver of the motor vehicle as virtual images.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums
• B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays
• B60K 35/28 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics informationOutput arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
• B60K 35/60 - Instruments characterised by their location or relative disposition in or on vehicles

Abstract

Examples of the disclosure relate to example devices and methods for generating a map of a vehicle’s passenger compartment and controlling features of the vehicle based on the map. An example vehicle with a passenger compartment mapping system includes one or more sensors to capture sensor data, which includes depth data for a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The system also includes one or more processors to generate a passenger compartment map from the sensor data, and control one or more subsystems of the vehicle based on the passenger compartment map.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 10/30 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of auxiliary equipment, e.g. air-conditioning compressors or oil pumps

Abstract

Examples of the disclosure relate to systems and methods for reducing EMI in electrical systems. The electrical system can include a DC power source and a load component to receive direct-current (DC) electrical energy from the DC power source through a DC bus. The system also includes a filter network coupled to the DC bus between the DC power source and the load component to suppress electromagnetic interference (EMI) on the DC bus. The filter network includes a first capacitor and at least a second capacitor conductively coupled in series with one another between the positive voltage line and the ground line of the DC bus. Additionally, the capacitance of the first capacitor is different from the capacitance of the second capacitor. The capacitance values of the two capacitors are selected to provide a desired performance characteristic for suppressing EMI.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
• H02M 1/44 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for electromagnetic interference in converters or inverters
• B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
• H03H 1/00 - Constructional details of impedance networks whose electrical mode of operation is not specified or applicable to more than one type of network

Abstract

A picture generation unit emits a light field. A mirror reflects the light field toward a windshield of a motor vehicle such that the light field is reflected off of the windshield and is visible to the driver as a virtual image. An infrared emitter transmits infrared energy through the mirror such that the infrared energy is substantially co-axial with the light field, and such that the infrared energy is reflected off of the windshield toward the human driver. An infrared camera captures infrared images based on the transmitted infrared energy reflected off of the human driver and received by the infrared camera. Eye tracking is performed based on the captured infrared images. The infrared energy is transmitted at a higher power level at a beginning of the eye tracking than after the beginning of the eye tracking.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 35/23 - Head-up displays [HUD]
• B60K 35/65 - Instruments specially adapted for specific vehicle types or users, e.g. for left- or right-hand drive

Abstract

A loudspeaker arrangement for a seat within a motor vehicle utilizes one or more localized sound output ports for low frequency sound reproduction. A housing, such as an enclosure, substantially surrounds a loudspeaker. One or more audio transmission line channels acoustically interconnect the interior of the enclosure to one or more sound output ports. The enclosure is situated below, behind, or in some fixed location around or within a vehicle seat. The sound outputs ports are situated at or near a headrest such that the output ports are located substantially less than a wavelength of sound at the highest operating frequency from either ear of the seat's occupant. The acoustic response and resonances of a 1) rear enclosure, 2) a front vented enclosure, 3) a loudspeaker, and 4) an audio transmission path from the enclosure to one or more output ports are used to provide localized low frequency sound reproduction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein

Abstract

Examples of the disclosure relate to example systems and methods for operating a door opening system for a vehicle. An example system includes a motorized door, and a sensor configured to detect obstacles within a travel path of the motorized door. The system also includes one or more processors configured to receive a door control signal, and in response to the door control signal, determine whether an obstacle had been detected within the travel path of the motorized door. In response to determining that an obstacle has been detected, the one or more processors can block activation of the motorized door.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05F 15/40 - Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions
• B60J 5/10 - Doors arranged at the vehicle rear

Abstract

Examples of the disclosure relate to example devices and methods for a lighting system for a non-internal-combustion-engine (non-ICE) powered vehicle. An example vehicle includes an electric motor for propelling the vehicle. The vehicle also includes an external light source disposed on the outside of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes a controller to monitor a performance parameter of the electric motor and control the external light source to generate a lighting effect that corresponds with the performance parameter of the electric motor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60Q 1/54 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating speed
• F21S 43/50 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by aesthetic components not otherwise provided for, e.g. decorative trim, partition walls or covers
• B60Q 5/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of acoustic signal devices

Abstract

A head up display system presents information to a human driver of a motor vehicle such that the presented information is superimposed on a windshield of the motor vehicle. An image capturing device captures an image of a scene in front of the vehicle that is representative of a background against which the information is presented to the driver. An electronic processor receives signals from the image capturing device indicative of the captured images of the scene in front of the vehicle. The processor determines, based on a color of the presented information and the signals from the image capturing device, whether the presented information is readable by the driver. If it is determined that the presented information is not readable by the driver, then a color of the presented information is changed so as to make the presented information more readable by the driver.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• B60R 1/20 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
• G01S 19/35 - Constructional details or hardware or software details of the signal processing chain

Abstract

A key fob for controlling operation of a motor vehicle includes a pushbutton that responds to being pushed by causing a signal to be transmitted to the motor vehicle. The signal requests that the motor vehicle perform a predetermined operation. The key fob includes a microphone detecting audible speech from a user and transmitting a signal based on the detected speech to an automatic speech recognition system such that the automatic speech recognition system can recognize in the signal a request that the motor vehicle perform the predetermined operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 25/25 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using biometry
• G10L 17/22 - Interactive proceduresMan-machine interfaces
• B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
• B60R 25/01 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens

Abstract

Examples of the disclosure relate to example devices and methods for delivering electrical power. An example electrical power delivery device includes a boost converter circuitry configured to convert a voltage received at an input to a higher voltage at an output. The electrical power delivery device also includes a driver to control the boost converter circuitry by providing a switching signal to the boost converter circuitry at a specified duty cycle and switching frequency. The output voltage of the boost converter circuitry is controlled by adjusting the duty cycle. The electrical power delivery device also includes a current sensor to detect a current at the output of the boost converter circuitry, and a frequency controller to adjust the switching frequency provided by the driver based on the current detected by the current sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 3/157 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators with digital control
• H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
• H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters

Abstract

An example device includes a heads up display (HUD) to guide light towards a user in a vehicle. The device includes a HUD housing with a base plane and a stationary mirror mount on the HUD base. The device includes an adjustable mirror mount on the HUD base and an attachment slot disposed in the HUD housing, the attachment slot to accept a mounting tab. The attachment slot is shaped to accept either one of a predominantly vertical mounting tab and a predominantly horizontal mounting tab. The predominantly vertical mounting tab includes a first portion that projects horizontally from a sidewall of the HUD. The first portion includes a first end inserted into the attachment slot and a second end opposite the first end. A second portion is coupled perpendicularly to the second end of the first portion. The second end extends parallel to the sidewall of the HUD.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays

Abstract

A motor vehicle includes an imaging device capturing images of a scene surrounding the motor vehicle, and a one-piece bracket attached to a body of the vehicle. The imaging device is attached to the one-piece bracket. The one-piece bracket includes a nozzle configured and positioned to carry a fluid such that the fluid is ejected from the nozzle and washes the imaging device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
• B60S 1/54 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices using gas, e.g. hot air
• B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure relate to a system, method, and computer readable medium for windshield safety. A windshield safety system may include a sensor that detects possible damage to a windshield of a vehicle. In an example, the windshield safety system includes a display corrector in the vehicle to alter the display of information in response to a possible damage detection by the sensor. The windshield safety system can also include a driver information system in the vehicle to send an appointment request in response to a possible damage detection by the sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
• G06Q 10/1093 - Calendar-based scheduling for persons or groups

Abstract

A motor vehicle includes a microphone detecting sounds originating outside of the motor vehicle. The microphone is disposed within a housing. A camera captures images of a scene outside of the motor vehicle. The camera is also disposed within the housing. Signals dependent upon the sounds detected by the microphone and signals dependent upon images captured by the camera are carried by a same communication channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits

Abstract

An infotainment system for a motor vehicle includes a display screen positioned to be visible by a passenger of the motor vehicle. A storage arrangement stores a collection of video segments to be presented on the display screen. The storage arrangement also stores metadata in association with the video segments. A user interface receives inputs from the passenger. A sensor detects a characteristic of the passenger. A processing arrangement is communicatively coupled to each of the display screen, the collection of video segments, the user interface and the sensor. The processing arrangement selects one of the video segments to present on the display screen. The selecting of the one video segment is dependent upon inputs received from the passenger via the user interface, signals received from the sensor indicative of the characteristic of the passenger, and metadata associated with individual segments.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/14 - Digital output to display device
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
• G01S 19/01 - Satellite radio beacon positioning systems transmitting time-stamped messages, e.g. GPS [Global Positioning System], GLONASS [Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System] or GALILEO
• G06F 16/783 - Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually using metadata automatically derived from the content
• G06F 16/738 - Presentation of query results

Abstract

A motor vehicle includes a precipitation sensor detecting weather-related precipitation. An actuator moves a movable overhead covering between a covered position and an uncovered position. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the precipitation sensor and to the actuator. The electronic processor responds to the precipitation sensor detecting weather-related precipitation by automatically causing the actuator to move the movable overhead covering from the uncovered position to the covered position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 7/057 - Driving or actuating arrangements
• E05F 15/71 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to temperature changes, rain, wind or noise
• B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldableTensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts

Abstract

A head up display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a head up display module having a picture generation unit emitting a light field. A polarizing device is rotatable between at least a first rotational position and a second rotational position. The polarizing device receives the light field from the picture generation unit and emits the light field regardless of whether the polarizing device is in the first rotational position or the second rotational position. More of the light is emitted by the polarizer in a P-polarization state in the second rotational position than in the first rotational position. A windshield reflects the light field from the polarizing device such that the reflected light field is visible to a human driver of the motor vehicle as a virtual image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G02B 27/28 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups , for polarising
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles

Abstract

A surface vehicle includes a microphone detecting sounds originating outside of the surface vehicle. A heating element is mounted in association with the microphone and provides heat for preventing accumulation of ice near the microphone wherein the ice accumulation would degrade an ability of the microphone to detect sounds originating outside of the surface vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 1/08 - MouthpiecesAttachments therefor
• H04R 1/04 - Structural association of microphone with electric circuitry therefor
• H04R 3/00 - Circuits for transducers
• H05B 3/22 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible

Abstract

A motor vehicle includes at least one camera capturing images of an environment outside of the motor vehicle. A proximity sensor detects an object disposed adjacent to the motor vehicle. An electronic processor receives the images captured by the at least one camera, and receives a proximity signal from the proximity sensor. The proximity signal is indicative of whether an object is disposed adjacent to the motor vehicle. The electronic processor determines, based upon the images captured by the at least one camera and the proximity signal, whether the motor vehicle is disposed within an enclosure. The electronic processor receives an engine start request signal that has been wirelessly transmitted by a user. In response to receiving the engine start request signal, the electronic processor causes the engine start system to start an engine of the motor vehicle when the motor vehicle is not disposed within an enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 28/10 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the vehicle
• B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
• F02N 11/00 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors
• F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
• G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle

Abstract

A loudspeaker arrangement for a seat within a motor vehicle utilizes one or more localized sound output ports for low frequency sound reproduction. A housing, such as an enclosure, substantially surrounds a loudspeaker. One or more audio transmission line channels acoustically interconnect the interior of the enclosure to one or more sound output ports. The enclosure is situated below, behind, or in some fixed location around or within a vehicle seat. The sound outputs ports are situated at or near a headrest such that the output ports are located substantially less than a wavelength of sound at the highest operating frequency from either ear of the seat's occupant. The acoustic response and resonances of a 1) rear enclosure, 2) a front vented enclosure, 3) a loudspeaker, and 4) an audio transmission path from the enclosure to one or more output ports are used to provide localized low frequency sound reproduction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein

Abstract

A picture generation unit emits a light field. A mirror reflects the light field toward a windshield of a motor vehicle such that the light field is reflected off of the windshield and is visible to the driver as a virtual image. An infrared emitter transmits infrared energy through the mirror such that the infrared energy is substantially co-axial with the light field, and such that the infrared energy is reflected off of the windshield toward the human driver. An infrared camera captures infrared images based on the transmitted infrared energy reflected off of the human driver and received by the infrared camera. Eye tracking is performed based on the captured infrared images. The infrared energy is transmitted at a higher power level at a beginning of the eye tracking than after the beginning of the eye tracking.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles

Abstract

A manual control for an electronic apparatus includes a manually activated rocker actuator mechanism coupled to a magnet source. The magnet source is in a rest position relative to a Variable Hall effect sensor device when the rocker actuator mechanism is in a rest position. A variable output signal from the sensor device is substantially at a minimum value when the magnet source is in the rest position relative to the sensor device. The magnet source is in a maximum position relative to the sensor device when the rocker actuator mechanism is in a maximum position. The variable output signal is substantially at a maximum value when the magnet source is in the maximum position relative to the sensor device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage

Abstract

A head up display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes an image source emitting a light field. A first freeform mirror is positioned to provide a first reflection of the light field. A generally concave second freeform mirror is positioned to receive the first reflection and provide a second reflection of the light field. The second reflection is reflected off of a windshield of the vehicle so as to be visible to a driver of the vehicle as a virtual image. The generally concave second freeform mirror includes a reflective surface having a shape such that the virtual image appears to be curved to the driver of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• G02B 5/10 - Mirrors with curved faces

Abstract

A head up display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a head up display module having a picture generation unit emitting a light field. A plurality of linear polarizers are arranged in a stack. A first of the linear polarizers receives the light field from the picture generation unit. A last of the linear polarizers emits the light field. A windshield reflects the light field from the last linear polarizer such that the reflected light field is visible to a human driver of the motor vehicle as a virtual image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G02B 27/28 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups , for polarising
• G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles

Abstract

Examples of the disclosure relate to example systems and methods for operating a see-through display for a vehicle. An example system includes a video camera positioned to capture video related to a vehicle structure that blocks a view of the driver. The system also includes a see-through display disposed inside the vehicle between the vehicle structure and the driver. The system also includes a processor configured to determine an eye position of the driver and process the captured video based on the eye position to determine a portion of the captured video to be displayed. The processor is to render the portion of the captured video to create a see-through effect relative to the vehicle structure. To determine the eye position, the processor receives user input for adjusting the portion of the captured video to create a match between the rendered portion and an unobstructed view of the external environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06V 20/59 - Context or environment of the image inside of a vehicle, e.g. relating to seat occupancy, driver state or inner lighting conditions
• G06V 40/18 - Eye characteristics, e.g. of the iris
• B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
• B60K 35/28 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics informationOutput arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure relate to a device, method, and system for optical input diodes. A liquid crystal display (LCD) backlight device may include a processor and a color filter of a pixel including at least one of a red filter, a green filter, or a blue filter. The LCD backlight device may also include a diode to emit light through the color filter in response to being driven by the processor. The diode may generate a voltage in response to light passing through the color filter and arriving on the diode, where an image value may be calculated as a function of the voltage generated and a color filter value of the color filter.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
• G06F 3/042 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by opto-electronic means
• G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
• G06F 3/033 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure relate to a method, computer-readable medium, and system for vehicle assistive hearing. An example may include transmitting an assistive listening device pairing signal into a vehicle. The method may further include identifying a plurality of digital audio sources in the vehicle, wherein at least one of the audio sources is a vehicle alert system for the vehicle. In an example, the method may categorize the priority of the plurality of digital audio sources. In an example, the method may generate a stream of audio from the plurality of digital audio sources with volume adjusted for each audio source according to the priority of the digital audio source. The method may transmit the stream of audio for a paired assistive listening device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 25/00 - Deaf-aid sets
• G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output
• H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
• H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
• H04W 12/50 - Secure pairing of devices

Abstract

Examples of the disclosure relate to example systems and methods for operating a see-through display for a vehicle. An example system includes a video camera positioned to capture video related to a vehicle structure that blocks a view of the driver. The system also includes a see-through display disposed inside the vehicle between the vehicle structure and the driver. The system also includes a processor configured to identify a closest object within a field of view of the video camera, determine a distance to the closest object, and process the captured video based, at least in part, on the distance to determine a portion of the captured video to be displayed on the see-through display. The processor renders the portion of the captured video to create a see-through effect relative to the vehicle structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 35/22 - Display screens
• B60K 35/60 - Instruments characterised by their location or relative disposition in or on vehicles
• G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras

Abstract

Examples of the disclosure relate to example systems and methods for operating wireless headset system for a vehicle. An example system includes a first wireless chipset to handle communication with a smartphone, and a second wireless chipset to handle communication with a headset. The example system also includes a processor configured to execute a first virtual machine to control the first wireless chipset and a second virtual machine to control the second wireless chipset.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control
• H04R 3/12 - Circuits for transducers for distributing signals to two or more loudspeakers
• B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention

Abstract

A recording system for a motor vehicle includes a communication interface receiving an audio feed from a telephone. A voice recognition module is communicatively coupled to the communication interface and responds to a command from a human user by converting at least a portion of the audio feed from the telephone into text data, and storing the text data in a memory device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G10L 15/26 - Speech to text systems
• B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
• G10L 15/22 - Procedures used during a speech recognition process, e.g. man-machine dialog
• H04M 1/60 - Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers including speech amplifiers
• H04M 1/72409 - User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories
• H04M 1/72412 - User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality by interfacing with external accessories using two-way short-range wireless interfaces
• H04M 1/72433 - User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality with interactive means for internal management of messages for voice messaging, e.g. dictaphones

Abstract

A camera has a field of view encompassing a portion of an environment outside of a motor vehicle and a portion of an environment inside a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the camera and receives captured images from the camera. The electronic processor separates first extracted images from the captured images. The first extracted images correspond to the portion of the environment outside of the motor vehicle. The electronic processor transmits the first extracted images to a first software application for monitoring the environment outside of the motor vehicle. The electronic processor separates second extracted images from the captured images. The second extracted images correspond to the portion of the environment inside a passenger compartment. The electronic processor transmits the second extracted images to a second software application for monitoring human beings in the passenger compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/10 - SegmentationEdge detection
• G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
• B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure relate to a system, method, and computer-readable medium for link anomaly detection across an inter-processor link in an infotainment system of a vehicle. In an example, the system includes a first processor, a second processor, and an inter-processor link to connect the second processor to the first processor. The system may include an anomalous detector and corrector module (ADCM) located on at least one of the first processor and the second processor, the ADCM to monitor a data exchange over the inter-processor link and initiate a correction action in response to an identification that the data exchange over the inter-processor link is anomalous.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
• G06F 9/54 - Interprogram communication
• H04L 12/40 - Bus networks
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning

Abstract

A heads up display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a rotatable mirror positioned to reflect a light field produced by a picture generation unit such that the light field is again reflected by a windshield of the motor vehicle and is then visible to a human driver of the motor vehicle as a virtual image. A stepper motor is coupled to the rotatable mirror and rotates the mirror. A stepper motor driver is coupled to the stepper motor and sets a torque of the stepper motor. A temperature sensor detects a temperature associated with the stepper motor. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the temperature sensor and to the stepper motor driver. The electronic processor transmits a signal to the stepper motor driver to set a target torque for the stepper motor. The target torque is dependent upon the detected temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof

Abstract

A head up display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a head up display producing a virtual image that is visible to a driver of the motor vehicle when he is sitting in a driver's seat and his eyes are above a first vertical level and below a second vertical level. An eye tracking system detects a vertical level of the eyes of the driver and transmits a height signal indicative of the detected vertical level of the eyes of the driver. A motorized seat height adjustment module adjusts a vertical level of the driver's seat. An electronic controller is communicatively coupled to the eye tracking system and to the motorized seat height adjustment module. The electronic controller controls the motorized seat height adjustment module based on the height signal to move the driver's eyes to a vertical position above the first vertical level and below the second vertical level.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure relate to a device, method, and system for integrating a projection mode of a user mobile device with a terrestrial tuner. In an example, the system may be a vehicle including a head unit and a vehicle projection stack to operate in the head unit. The system may also include a terrestrial tuner communicatively coupled to the vehicle projection stack to receive a terrestrial audio signal from a terrestrial source. The system may also include an audio driver to provide an audio signal to a vehicle interior where the audio signal is from at least one of the terrestrial audio signal and an internet audio signal received at the vehicle projection stack from a user mobile device located inside the vehicle interior.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04H 60/85 - Arrangements characterised by transmission systems other than for broadcast, e.g. the Internet characterised by the transmission system itself the transmission system being the Internet accessed over telephonic networks which are mobile communication networks
• H04H 20/72 - Wireless systems of terrestrial networks
• H04H 60/48 - Arrangements for identifying or recognising characteristics with a direct linkage to broadcast information or to broadcast space-time, e.g. for identifying broadcast stations or for identifying users for recognising items expressed in broadcast information
• H04B 1/08 - Constructional details, e.g. cabinet
• H04H 60/44 - Arrangements for identifying or recognising characteristics with a direct linkage to broadcast information or to broadcast space-time, e.g. for identifying broadcast stations or for identifying users for identifying broadcast time or space for identifying broadcast space, i.e. broadcast channels, broadcast stations or broadcast areas for identifying broadcast stations

Abstract

A heat sink arrangement includes a housing associated with an electronic heat source. The housing has a cavity adjacent to the heat source. A thermally conductive, electrically insulating foam heat sink is disposed in the cavity and draws heat out of the heat source. The foam heat sink may be formed of a two-part epoxy.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
• C09K 5/14 - Solid materials, e.g. powdery or granular
• C08J 9/12 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent

Abstract

A motor vehicle includes a rearview mirror display system with a visible surface and having a mirror mode and a display mode. The visible surface functions as a mirror in the mirror mode. The visible surface displays an electronically produced image in the display mode. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the rearview mirror display system. The electronic processor detects that the display mode is not operating properly, and, in response to the detecting, automatically switches the rearview mirror display system from the display mode to the mirror mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
• B60R 1/04 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted inside vehicle
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
• H04N 21/422 - Input-only peripherals, e.g. global positioning system [GPS]
• H04N 21/45 - Management operations performed by the client for facilitating the reception of or the interaction with the content or administrating data related to the end-user or to the client device itself, e.g. learning user preferences for recommending movies or resolving scheduling conflicts

Abstract

A motor vehicle includes a left side view camera attached to the left lateral side of the body and having a field of view in a rearward direction. A right side view camera is attached to the right lateral side of the body and has a field of view in a rearward direction. There is a right back up camera and a left back up camera. An optics module receives resulting video signals and produces light fields such that the light fields are reflected off of windows of the motor vehicle and are then visible to a driver of the motor vehicle as virtual images.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums

Abstract

A head up display mirror holder arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a picture generation unit producing a light field. A mirror reflects the light field such that the light field is visible to the driver as a virtual image. A mirror holder has two opposite ends and an activation feature. The two opposite ends are aligned along a rotational axis of the mirror. The mirror holder retains the mirror. Each of two bushings is coupled to a respective opposite end of the mirror holder. A calibration switch has minimum proximity to the activation feature of the mirror holder.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G03B 21/14 - Projectors or projection-type viewersAccessories therefor Details
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles

Abstract

A street sign authentication arrangement for a motor vehicle includes an RFID tag reader for reading information encrypted on a street sign encountered by the motor vehicle. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the RFID tag reader, and verifies, based on the information read from the street sign, that the information was encrypted by an authorized entity. The processor controls movement of the motor vehicle based on the information read from the street sign if the processor is able to verify that the information was encrypted by the authorized entity. The processor refrains from controlling movement of the motor vehicle based on the information read from the street sign if the processor is not able to verify that the information was encrypted by the authorized entity.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 40/02 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to ambient conditions
• G09F 7/00 - Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbolsPanels or boards
• B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles
• G01S 19/42 - Determining position
• G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

Abstract

A loudspeaker arrangement for a seat within a motor vehicle utilizes one or more localized sound output ports for low frequency sound reproduction. A housing, such as an enclosure, substantially surrounds a loudspeaker. One or more audio transmission line channels acoustically interconnect the interior of the enclosure to one or more sound output ports. The enclosure is situated below, behind, or in some fixed location around or within a vehicle seat. The sound outputs ports are situated at or near a headrest such that the output ports are located substantially less than a wavelength of sound at the highest operating frequency from either ear of the seat's occupant. The acoustic response and resonances of a 1) rear enclosure, 2) a front vented enclosure, 3) a loudspeaker, and 4) an audio transmission path from the enclosure to one or more output ports are used to provide localized low frequency sound reproduction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein

Abstract

An autonomous parking arrangement for a motor vehicle includes at least one camera associated with the vehicle and capturing images of parking spaces surrounding the vehicle. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the at least one camera and processes the captured images. A touch-sensitive display screen is communicatively coupled to the electronic processor and displays the processed images. The display screen enables a user of the motor vehicle to select a parking space in the processed images by touching the display screen. The display screen indicates to the electronic processor which of the parking spaces has been selected by the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 30/06 - Automatic manoeuvring for parking
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
• G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
• H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure relate to a device, method, and medium storing instructions for execution by a processor for refreshing memory blocks of solid state memory through a temperature compensated refresh rate. Techniques discussed herein include a solid state memory to store data and a temperature sensor to identify a temperature of the solid state memory. The memory device with solid state memory also includes a memory controller that periodically refreshes memory blocks of the solid state memory at an adjustable refresh rate, wherein memory controller is to adjust the adjustable refresh rate based on the temperature of the solid state memory.

IPC Classes  ?

• G11C 11/406 - Management or control of the refreshing or charge-regeneration cycles
• G06F 3/06 - Digital input from, or digital output to, record carriers
• G06F 12/02 - Addressing or allocationRelocation

Abstract

A mirror arrangement includes a mirror that is rotatable about an axis. A mirror magnet is attached to the mirror. A plurality of electro-magnets are positioned relative to the mirror magnet such that the electro-magnets can be individually activated to thereby attract or repel the mirror magnet and thereby cause rotation of the mirror about the axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 7/182 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors for mirrors
• G02B 5/10 - Mirrors with curved faces
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• G02B 26/10 - Scanning systems
• G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light

Abstract

A manual control for an electronic apparatus includes a manually activated rocker actuator mechanism coupled to a magnet source. The magnet source is in a rest position relative to a Variable Hall effect sensor device when the rocker actuator mechanism is in a rest position. A variable output signal from the sensor device is substantially at a minimum value when the magnet source is in the rest position relative to the sensor device. The magnet source is in a maximum position relative to the sensor device when the rocker actuator mechanism is in a maximum position. The variable output signal is substantially at a maximum value when the magnet source is in the maximum position relative to the sensor device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
• G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials

Abstract

A server device includes a memory and processor. A vehicle identification number (VIN) is stored in the memory. The VIN is associated with connection information for a vehicle associated with the VIN. The processor executes A VIN matcher stored in the memory, and denies a request for connection information in response to a mismatch between a supplied VIN from a connecting device and the VIN stored in memory. The processor executes a network connector stored in the memory, and sends connection information to a connecting device in response to a match between the supplied VIN from the connecting device and the VIN stored in memory. The connection information is sent through the network connection using a first communication protocol and contains information for the connecting device to connect to the vehicle through direct pairing using a second communication protocol.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field
• H04W 76/14 - Direct-mode setup
• H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
• H04W 76/11 - Allocation or use of connection identifiers
• G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles

Abstract

A head up display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes an image source emitting a light field. A first freeform mirror is positioned to provide a first reflection of the light field. A generally concave second freeform mirror is positioned to receive the first reflection and provide a second reflection of the light field. The second reflection is reflected off of a windshield of the vehicle so as to be visible to a driver of the vehicle as a virtual image. The generally concave second freeform mirror includes a reflective surface having a shape such that the virtual image appears to be curved to the driver of the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• G02B 5/10 - Mirrors with curved faces

Abstract

A power amplifier arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a printed circuit board disposed between a housing on a first side of the printed circuit board and a heat sink on a second side of the printed circuit board. A power amplifier is mounted on the second side of the printed circuit board. A bracket is supported by the housing. A clamping spring is supported by the bracket such that the clamping spring is in biased engagement with the first side of the printed circuit board, and such that the power amplifier is pressed into engagement with the heat sink.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
• H03F 3/20 - Power amplifiers, e.g. Class B amplifiers, Class C amplifiers
• H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
• H03F 1/30 - Modifications of amplifiers to reduce influence of variations of temperature or supply voltage

Abstract

A head up display arrangement is for a motor vehicle having a human occupant. A light source emits a light field. An infrared camera detects infrared energy. A combiner is positioned and configured to reflect the light field such that the light field can be viewed by the human occupant as a virtual image. The combiner has a region configured to reflect infra-red energy emitted by a face of the occupant such that the infrared energy is received by the infrared camera.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles

Abstract

A head up display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a picture generation unit producing a light field. A digital micromirror device is positioned to reflect the light field. The digital micromirror device includes an array of mirrors each having an individually adjustable orientation. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the digital micromirror device and individually adjusts the orientation of each mirror such that the light field reflected by the digital micromirror device is visible to the driver as a virtual image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof

Abstract

A head up display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a picture generation unit producing a light field. An optical element reflects the light field such that the light field is visible to a human driver of the motor vehicle as a virtual image. A holographic film is attached to the optical element. A driver monitoring system senses infrared energy reflected by the holographic film.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• B60K 37/02 - Arrangement of instruments

Abstract

Examples of the present disclosure relate to a device and system in a vehicle for guiding light towards a user. In an example, the device includes a heads up display (HUD) to guide light towards a user in a vehicle, the HUD. In an example, the device includes a HUD housing with a base plane and a stationary mirror mount on the HUD base. The example can include an adjustable mirror mount on the HUD base and an attachment slot disposed in the HUD housing, the attachment slot to accept a mounting tab, wherein the attachment slot is shaped to accept both of either a predominantly vertical mounting tab or a predominantly horizontal mounting tab.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays

Abstract

A head up display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a source of a first video signal. A driver monitor system detects a location of at least a portion of a human driver of the motor vehicle. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the first video signal source and to the driver monitor system. The electronic processor produces a second video signal that is dependent upon the first video signal and that includes parallax information. The parallax information is based on the detected location of the portion of the driver. A head up display projection device produces a virtual image that is visible to the driver and that is based upon the second video signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• H04N 13/128 - Adjusting depth or disparity
• H04N 13/383 - Image reproducers using viewer tracking for tracking with gaze detection, i.e. detecting the lines of sight of the viewer's eyes

Abstract

A driver alert arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a sensor detecting that the motor vehicle is in motion and transmitting a signal indicative of whether the motor vehicle is in motion. A driver monitoring camera captures images of a human driver of the motor vehicle. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the sensor, the driver monitoring camera, and to a user interface. The electronic processor receives the signal from the sensor, receives the images captured by the driver monitoring camera, determines from the images where the driver is looking, and alerts the driver via the user interface that the motor vehicle is in motion. The alerting is dependent upon the signal and where the driver is looking.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
• B60W 40/08 - Estimation or calculation of driving parameters for road vehicle drive control systems not related to the control of a particular sub-unit related to drivers or passengers
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
• B60T 8/32 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration

Abstract

A motor vehicle includes a rearview mirror display system with a visible surface and having a mirror mode and a display mode. The visible surface functions as a mirror in the mirror mode. The visible surface displays an electronically produced image in the display mode. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the rearview mirror display system. The electronic processor detects that the display mode is not operating properly, and, in response to the detecting, automatically switches the rearview mirror display system from the display mode to the mirror mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
• B60R 1/04 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted inside vehicle
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
• H04N 21/422 - Input-only peripherals, e.g. global positioning system [GPS]
• H04N 21/45 - Management operations performed by the client for facilitating the reception of or the interaction with the content or administrating data related to the end-user or to the client device itself, e.g. learning user preferences for recommending movies or resolving scheduling conflicts

Abstract

On-hoard equipment in a motor vehicle includes a C-V2X communication device receiving a first signal from road side equipment having a known position. The C-V2X communication device transmits a second signal having content that is dependent upon a length of time in which the first signal traveled from the road side equipment to the C-V2X communication device. A GPS device is communicatively coupled to the C-V2X communication device and receives the second signal from the C-V2X communication device. The GPS device estimates a position of the vehicle. The estimating is dependent upon the second signal from the C-V2X communication device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
• B60R 25/102 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device a signal being sent to a remote location, e.g. a radio signal being transmitted to a police station, a security company or the owner
• G01S 5/02 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using radio waves
• H04W 4/46 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for vehicle-to-vehicle communication [V2V]
• H04W 8/20 - Transfer of user or subscriber data
• G01S 5/14 - Determining absolute distances from a plurality of spaced points of known location
• G01S 19/00 - Satellite radio beacon positioning systemsDetermining position, velocity or attitude using signals transmitted by such systems

Abstract

A head up display mirror holder arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a picture generation unit producing a light field. A mirror reflects the light field such that the light field is visible to the driver as a virtual image. A mirror holder has two opposite ends and an activation feature. The two opposite ends are aligned along a rotational axis of the mirror. The mirror holder retains the mirror. Each of two bushings is coupled to a respective opposite end of the mirror holder. A calibration switch has minimum proximity to the activation feature of the mirror holder.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 21/14 - Projectors or projection-type viewersAccessories therefor Details
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles

Abstract

A motor vehicle includes an engine and a fuel tank having a cap with a first position in which the cap seals the fuel tank and a second position in which the cap does not seal the fuel tank. A sensor detects whether the cap is in the first position or the second position. An electronic processor is communicatively coupled to the engine and to the sensor. The electronic processor turn offs the engine in response to the sensor detecting that the cap is in the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E05B 81/74 - Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors the lock status, i.e. locked or unlocked condition by sensing the state of the actuator
• B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
• B60K 15/04 - Tank inlets
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

Abstract

A head up display mirror holder arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a picture generation unit producing a light field. A mirror reflects the light field such that the light field is visible to the driver as a virtual image. A mirror holder has two opposite ends and an activation feature. The two opposite ends are aligned along a rotational axis of the mirror. The mirror holder retains the mirror. Each of two bushings is coupled to a respective opposite end of the mirror holder. A calibration switch has minimum proximity to the activation feature of the mirror holder.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
• G02B 7/182 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors for mirrors
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays

Abstract

A head up display arrangement is for a motor vehicle having a human occupant. A light source emits a light field. An infrared camera detects infrared energy. A combiner is positioned and configured to reflect the light field such that the light field can be viewed by the human occupant as a virtual image. The combiner has a region configured to reflect infra-red energy emitted by a face of the occupant such that the infrared energy is received by the infrared camera.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• H04N 5/33 - Transforming infrared radiation
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles

Abstract

A system for implementing a secure controller area network (CAN) in a vehicle includes a first electronic controller unit (ECU) dedicated to control a first electronic component of a vehicle, wherein the first ECU comprises a first CAN identification (ID) and a first key. The system may also include a second ECU dedicated to control a second electronic component of the vehicle. The first ECU is to send the first key to the second ECU, and the first ECU is to encrypt the first CAN ID portion of a secure CAN message using the first key. The second ECU is to decrypt the first CAN ID portion of the secure CAN message using the first key from the message table.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
• H04L 12/40 - Bus networks