An automotive visor includes a selectively-transmissive body. The body element includes an absorptive polarizer layer disposed on a second side of the body element and a liquid crystal cell layer juxtaposed with the absorptive polarizer layer and configurable between an off state and an on state. A reflective polarizer layer is disposed on a first side of the body element and is juxtaposed with the absorptive polarizer layer. The body element is configurable, based on the state of the liquid crystal cell layer, in a transmissive state, wherein light entering the body element in a first polarization state from the first side exits the body on the second side, and a mirror state such that only light incident on the reflective polarizer layer from the second side of the body element is visible from the second side of the body element.
B60J 3/06 - Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreensSun visors for vehicles using polarising effect
B60J 3/02 - Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreensSun visors for vehicles adjustable in position
B60J 3/04 - Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreensSun visors for vehicles adjustable in transparency
G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
G02F 1/13363 - Birefringent elements, e.g. for optical compensation
G02F 1/139 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect, e.g. field-induced phase transition, orientation effect, guest-host interaction or dynamic scattering based on orientation effects in which the liquid crystal remains transparent
An adjustment mechanism is disclosed that includes a housing that has a sidewall extending circumferentially around a central axis defining an opening. A first aperture extends through the sidewall perpendicular to the central axis and a receiving member rotatably coupled to the housing and includes a protrusion that extends along the central axis and an aperture spaced from the central axis. A cable has a first end that extends through the first aperture of the housing and is fixedly coupled to the receiving member and a second end fixed relative to the housing. A knob is rotatably coupled to the housing and is configured to engage the receiving member such that rotation of the knob causes the receiving member to rotate. A locking element engages with the sidewall of the housing, and is configured to disengage the sidewall in response to a manual rotation of the knob by a user.
An electro-optic device includes a first substrate formed of plastic that has a second surface. A second substrate formed of plastic that has a third surface. The second and third surfaces face each other. A first barrier layer is coupled to the second surface and a second barrier layer is coupled to the third surface. A first conductive layer is coupled to the first barrier layer and a second conductive layer is coupled to the second barrier layer. An electro- optic component is disposed between the first and second conductive layers and configured to switch transmissive states. A band extends at least partially around a perimeter of the electro-optic component. The band is formed of conductive material and in conductive communication with at least one of the first and second conductive layers and configured to be in further conductive communication with a power source of the electro-optic component.
G02F 1/1673 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on translational movement of particles in a fluid under the influence of an applied field characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect by magnetophoresis
G02F 1/1679 - GasketsSpacersSealing of cellsFilling or closing of cells
An electro-optic control apparatus includes a common driver in conductive connection with a plurality of electro-optic elements at a first terminal. Each of the electro-optic elements is connected to a dedicated driver at a second terminal. The dedicated drivers are separated from the common driver over an electro-optic medium of each of the plurality of electro-optic elements. The electro-optic medium of each of the electro-optic elements is configured to vary in light transmittance in response to a voltage difference between the common driver and the corresponding dedicated driver.
An automotive visor includes a visor body defining opposing first and second major faces and a perimeter extending therebetween. A button assembly is coupled with the visor body. The button assembly includes a button body defining a hinge point. The button body is coupled with the visor body at the hinge point and includes a first lever extending away from the hinge point along the first major face of the visor body and a second lever extending away from the hinge point and outwardly from the second major face. The button assembly further includes a switch positioned beneath the first lever and against a portion of the visor body.
A helmet impact liner includes a shell liner that couple the helmet impact liner to a helmet shell. The shell liner includes an inner surface and an outer surface and a channel extending along the outer surface. A first impact attenuation pad is detachably coupled to the shell liner and positioned within the channel at the outer surface of the shell liner.
A nape pad for a helmet includes a comfort pad that receives a nape of a wearer. The comfort pad includes an open-ended slot along a bottom edge thereof. A mounting plate is coupled to the comfort pad. The mounting plate includes an open-ended slot along a bottom edge thereof aligned with the open-ended slot in the comfort pad. The open-ended slots of the comfort pad and mounting plate allow a user's hair to extend through the nape pad during use.
A rearview mirror assembly includes a primary housing that has an upper edge and a lower edge. A glass element is coupled to the primary housing and defines a viewing surface. A first printed circuit board (PCB) is located, at least in part, in the primary housing. A monitoring system includes an image capturing module and at least one illuminator that is connected to the first PCB and facing a direction of the viewing surface. A reflective element is proximate the at least one illuminator. The reflective element is located between the at least one illuminator and the upper edge of the primary housing and configured to redirect and spread a portion of a light from the at least one illuminator within an interior cabin of an automobile.
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
B60R 1/29 - 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 inside the vehicle, e.g. for viewing passengers or cargo
An electro-optic device includes a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A second substrate includes a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The first and second substrates are disposed with the second and third surfaces facing each other. A cathodic film is coupled to the second surface and an anodic film is coupled to the third surface. A thin film electrolyte ("TFE") is disposed between the cathodic film and the anodic film. The TFE includes at least one of a plasticizer or a solvent and further includes a base additive.
G02F 1/166 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on translational movement of particles in a fluid under the influence of an applied field characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect
A shroud attachment includes a mounting interface that is able to be positioned between a shroud and a helmet shell that the shroud is attached to. The mounting interface includes a rear surface with a contour that matches a contour of the helmet shell and a front surface that has a shape that engages a rear surface of the shroud. An accessory is coupled to the mounting interface and extends outwardly therefrom.
An earcup mounting assembly includes a base attachable to a helmet shell. The base includes a first member. A support arm that includes a second member is coupled to and rotatable relative to the base about a center line. A biasing element is coupled to the base and support arm. The base applies a biasing force to the base and support arm along a line of action. The base, support arm and biasing element form an over-center mechanism and the support arm is rotatable between a closed position and an open position. The first member of the base and the second member of the support arm engage one another when the support arm is at an intermediate position such that the support arm is retained in the intermediate position.
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method is provided for making an electro-optic device. The method including the steps of: creating a prelaminate stacked structure by: providing a first barrier release liner, placing a first laminating inner layer on the first barrier release liner, placing a thin film electro-optic device on the first laminating inner layer, placing a second laminating inner layer on the thin film electro-optic device, and placing a second barrier release liner above the second laminating inner layer; laminating the prelaminate stacked structure to create an electro- optic subassembly; subsequently removing the first and second barrier release liners from the electro-optic subassembly; and securing the electro-optic subassembly between two transparent substrates to create the electro-optic device.
G02F 1/167 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on translational movement of particles in a fluid under the influence of an applied field characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect by electrophoresis
An electro-optic mirror includes a housing having an outer surface defining a housing perimeter, wherein the housing defines an interior space and a peripheral edge extending along the housing perimeter and at least partially defining the outer surface, a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first substrate defines a first perimeter and a first beveled edge extending along the first perimeter, and wherein the first beveled edge is aligned with the outer surface of the housing at the peripheral edge, and a second substrate having a third surface facing the second surface of the first substrate and a fourth surface situated at least partially within the interior space, wherein the second substrate defines a second perimeter and a second beveled edge extending along the second perimeter, and wherein the second beveled edge at least partially supports the peripheral edge of the housing.
There is a mounting rail configured to couple to an exterior of a helmet that includes a body, having a front end and a rear end opposite the front end, an exterior surface facing away from the helmet, a single fastener aperture extending therethrough for receiving a fastener, and one or more anti-rotation features configured to prevent rotation of the mounting rail relative to the helmet. The exterior surface includes a plurality of mounting locations for mounting one or more accessories to the exterior of the helmet.
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a method is provided for clearing an electrochromic device including the steps of applying a reverse bias to the electrochromic device for a first predetermined time, and shorting the electrochromic device until cleared. The method further includes, after applying the reverse bias, (1) applying to the electrochromic device for a second predetermined time at least one of: a forward bias at constant voltage and a float, and/or (2) applying the reverse bias at decreasing voltages.
A mounting rail couplable with an outer surface of a safety helmet is disclosed. The mounting rail includes a body extending around an ear of a user wearing the safety helmet, an interior surface that mounts to the outer surface of the safety helmet and has a curvature corresponding to a curvature of the outer surface of the safety helmet, and an exterior surface that faces away from the safety helmet. The interior surface includes a channel that retains a line between the mounting rail and the safety helmet.
A display mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an electro-optic element with a partially reflective, partially transmissive front substrate that has a rounded peripheral edge and a rear substrate. The front substrate defines first and second surfaces and the rear substrate that defines third and fourth surfaces. An electro-optic medium is disposed between the front and rear substrates. A mounting member is operably coupled to the vehicle and the electro-optic element. An imager is configured to capture image data outside the vehicle. A display module is disposed adjacent to the rear substrate and configured to display the image data captured by the imager. A control circuit is configured to control and power the electro-optic element and the display module. A sensor is operably coupled with the electro-optic element and configured to monitor rotation of the electro-optic element between on-axis and off-axis positions and also activate or deactivate the display module.
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
A method of defluorination and degradation of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), includes grinding two alkaline hydroxides into a fine powder creating an alkaline mixture, the two alkaline hydroxides are present in a molar ratio equivalent to a melting temperature at a eutectic point, obtaining a PFAS in powder form, mixing the alkaline mixture and the PFAS together, and heating the sample to a reaction temperature that is slightly above the eutectic point of the alkaline mixture, wherein the temperature is less than 200 °C.
A lighting system includes a plurality of lights, each light coupled to an actuator configured to orientate the corresponding light to an area of interest ("AoI"). At least one camera module selectively captures image data of a region that includes the AoI. A control system is configured to identify the AoI and instruct the actuators to orient the plurality of lights toward the AoI. The control system is further configured to assign each of the plurality of lights as either prioritized lights or deprioritized lights based, at least in part, on at least one of a caregiver location relative to the AoI or an angle between the prioritized light and the AoI.
H05B 47/175 - Controlling the light source by remote control
H05B 47/155 - Coordinated control of two or more light sources
H05B 47/115 - Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the presence or movement of objects or living beings
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
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ELECTRO-OPTIC REARVIEW MIRROR WITH ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION
A rearview mirror assembly includes an assembly housing and an optical stack coupled to the assembly housing. The optical stack includes an electro-optic element configured to switch between a substantially transmissive state and a substantially darkened state based on an applied voltage. A printed circuit board ("PCB") is located within the assembly housing and in conductive communication with the electro-optic element for selectively transmitting the applied voltage. A discharge plate is located between the electro-optic element and the PCB for discharging electrostatic strikes.
B60R 16/06 - 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 carrying-off electrostatic charges
H05F 3/04 - Carrying-off electrostatic charges by means of spark gaps or other discharge devices
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REFLECTIVE, TRANSMISSIVE, OPAQUE AND SCATTERING WINDOW
An optical stack includes a front major surface and a rear major surface defining a peripheral edge. A reflective element is located between the front and rear major surfaces and configured to modify the transmission of light. A scattering layer is located between the front major surface and the reflective element. The scattering layer is switchable between a transmissive mode and a scattering mode. In the transmissive mode, light reflected from or transmitted through the reflective element is substantially unchanged. In the scattering mode, light reflected from or transmitted through the reflective element is substantially scattered.
G02F 1/1347 - Arrangement of liquid crystal layers or cells in which the final condition of one light beam is achieved by the addition of the effects of two or more layers or cells
G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
A rearview mirror assembly includes an assembly housing and a connection member extending from a first end coupled to the assembly housing and a second end configured to be coupled to a vehicle interior. An optical stack is coupled to the assembly housing and includes an electro-optic element configured to switch between a substantially transmissive state and a substantially darkened state based on an applied voltage. A printed circuit board (“PCB”) is located within the connection member and in conductive communication with the electro-optic element for selectively transmitting the applied voltage. The rearview mirror assembly further includes a first light sensor and a light guide pipe. The light guide pipe includes a first guide end located in the assembly housing and proximate the optical stack and a second guide end located proximate the first light sensor, and the light guide pipe extends at least partially through the connection member.
A system for filtering per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from a sample includes at least one porous graphitic carbon (PGC) filter including porous graphitic carbon particles, wherein the at least one porous graphitic carbon particles includes a high specific surface area, and at least one working electrode configured to apply a positive and a negative electrical potential to the porous graphitic carbon particles.
B01D 39/20 - Other self-supporting filtering material of inorganic material, e.g. asbestos paper or metallic filtering material of non-woven wires
C02F 1/469 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrochemical separation, e.g. by electro-osmosis, electrodialysis, electrophoresis
A visor assembly includes a visor body. The visor body includes a front visor surface and a rear visor surface delimited by an outer perimeter. An optical stack is located at least partially within the outer perimeter and includes an electro-optic device configured to switch between a transmissive state wherein a substantial portion of the light passes through the visor body and a blocking state wherein light is absorbed to varying degrees. The optical stack further includes a reflecting polarizer configured to transmit a first linear polarization of light and reflect a second linear polarization of light. A light scattering layer aligned around a perimeter of the reflecting polarizer and includes a plurality of light reflecting particles. At least one illumination element is oriented to generate light towards the light scattering layer.
A visor assembly includes a visor body. The visor body includes a front visor surface and a rear visor surface delimited by an outer perimeter. The outer perimeter includes an upper edge spaced from a lower edge by a pair of side edges. An optical stack is located, at least in part, within the outer perimeter and includes an electro-optic device configured to switch between transmissive states. A magnetic sensor is coupled to the visor body and configured to detect a magnetic field. A control system is in communication with the magnetic sensor. The control system is configured to receive the detected magnetic field, and determine, based on the magnetic field, if the visor body is in the stowed position or the plurality of extended positions.
A method of treating organofluorine compounds in mild conditions includes dissolving a first amount of strong nucleophile in a liquid solution, adding a second amount of an organofluorine sample to the liquid solution, heating the solution, and reacting the solution from the introduction of the chemicals up to 48 hours.
A visor assembly includes a visor body. The visor body includes a front visor surface and a rear visor surface delimited by an outer perimeter. The outer perimeter includes an upper edge spaced from a lower edge by a pair of side edges. An optical stack is located at least partially within the outer perimeter and includes an electrochromic device configured to switch between a transmissive state wherein light passes through the visor body and a reflective state wherein light is reflected in a direction from the front surface of the visor body back towards an intended viewer. The optical stack further includes a dynamic light reflecting polarizer configured to transmit a first linear polarization of light and reflect a second linear polarization of light. The optical stack further includes a light emitting layer having a light carrier and a plurality of light emitters.
A sensor assembly for detecting a presence of an analyte includes a detector and a microheater. The detector includes an electrode layer including interdigitated electrodes and nanofibers that are formed of a fiber material exhibiting an electrical signal that changes based on exposure to the analyte. The microheater is coupled to the detector and includes a heating element that is capable of heating at least a portion of the detector to a temperature that reduces a quantity of water molecules in a region proximate the nanofibers.
G01N 27/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a solid body in dependence upon absorption of a fluidInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a solid body in dependence upon reaction with a fluid
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METHODS FOR DETECTING PER- AND POLY-FLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES WITH NAPHTHALENE DIIMIDE-BASED FLUOROPHORES
A method for detecting and discriminating between per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in an aqueous sample includes exciting the aqueous sample alone at a wavelength of between 330 - 390 nm, contacting the sample with a detection reagent comprising a naphthalene diimide-based cationic fluorophore, exciting the detection reagent and sample together at the excitation wavelength, and quantifying a change in a fluorescence emission intensity of the detection reagent while in contact with the sample relative to the fluorescence intensity of the detection reagent prior to being contacted with the sample.
G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
G01N 21/77 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator
A rear camera display system is provided for a vehicle. The rear camera display system includes: an image sensor configured to capture images of a rearward field of view; and a display system. The display system includes: an image processor and a display coupled to the image processor for displaying the images received from the image processor. The image processor configured to: receive the images from the image sensor, modify at least one corner of the images such that the orientation of the image as received from the image sensor may be determined, horizontally flip the images, and confirm that the modified images have been horizontally flipped based on the location of the modification to the at least one corner of the modified images.
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
B60K 35/29 - Instruments characterised by the way in which information is handled, e.g. showing information on plural displays or prioritising information according to driving conditions
G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
G06V 10/98 - Detection or correction of errors, e.g. by rescanning the pattern or by human interventionEvaluation of the quality of the acquired patterns
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REFLECTOR OPTIC USED FOR FULL DISPLAY MIRROR THAT HAS AN IN-CABIN MONITORING SYSTEM
A rearview mirror assembly includes a primary housing that has an upper edge and a lower edge. A chin housing extends from the lower edge. A glass element is coupled to the primary housing and defines a viewing surface. A first printed circuit board (PC B) is located in the primary housing. A monitoring system includes an image capturing module and an illuminator that is connected to the first PCB proximate the lower edge of the primary housing. A reflective optic is at least partially located in the chin housing, the reflective optic is aligned with the illuminator and configured to redirect and spread a light from the illuminator within an interior cabin of an automobile.
A visor assembly includes a visor body. The visor body includes a front visor surface and a rear visor surface delimited by an outer perimeter. The outer perimeter includes an upper edge spaced from a lower edge by a pair of side edges. An optical stack is located within the outer perimeter and configured to switch between a transmissive state wherein light passes through the optical stack and a reflective state wherein light is reflected from a front surface of the optical stack back toward an intended viewer. An elongated light apparatus includes at least one illumination element oriented to generate light from the lower edge.
B60R 16/023 - 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 transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
An earcup mount for a helmet includes a mount arm configured to receive an earcup. A base configured to be coupled to a helmet is coupled to the base and rotatable relative to the base about a first axis. A knob is coupled to the base and rotatable relative to the base about a second axis. The knob includes an inclined slot extending at least partially around a sidewall of the knob. The mount arm extends from the base through the inclined slot in the knob, and rotation of the knob about the second axis causes the mount arm to rotate about the first axis.
An electrochromic device includes a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A second substrate includes a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The first and second substrates are disposed with the second and third surfaces facing each other. A cathodic film includes at least one cathodic species and is coupled to the second surface and an anodic film includes an anodic species and is coupled to the third surface. A thin film electrolyte ("TFE") is disposed between the cathodic film and the anodic film, the TFE includes a mixed plasticizer with a first constituent and a second constituent, and the anodic species has lower solubility in the first constituent than the cathodic species and a higher solubility in the second constituent than the cathodic species.
G02F 1/1506 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on an electrochromic effect based on electrodeposition, e.g. electrolytic deposition of an inorganic material on or close to an electrode
A monitoring system for a vehicle includes an imaging device configured to capture a first image type and a second image type. A first illumination source is configured to emit a flood illumination captured by the imaging device in the first image type. A second illumination source is configured to emit an illumination pattern captured by the imaging device in the second image type. A processor is configured to extract a 2D skeletal representation of a vehicle occupant from the first image type and extrapolate a 3D skeletal representation of the vehicle occupant. The processor is further configured to generate at least one of a communication to the vehicle occupant to change a posture or a signal to a vehicle control system to move at least one of a position of a seat or a position of a steering wheel.
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
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
B62D 1/06 - Rims, e.g. with heating meansRim covers
G06T 7/521 - Depth or shape recovery from laser ranging, e.g. using interferometryDepth or shape recovery from the projection of structured light
G06T 7/593 - Depth or shape recovery from multiple images from stereo images
G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestriansBody parts, e.g. hands
H04N 23/56 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof provided with illuminating means
An optical assembly includes at least one quarter wave plate that converts linearly polarized light into one or both of a right-handed circular polarized light and a left-handed circularly polarized light, and at least one electro-optic device. The at least one electro-optic device includes a first substrate having a front surface and a rear surface. A second substrate has a third surface and a fourth surface, the second and third surfaces face each other to define a gap. A first conductive layer coupled is to the second surface and a second conductive layer is coupled to the third surface. An electro-optic medium is located between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer and configured to selectively absorb one of the right-handed circular polarized light or the left-handed circular polarized light upon being energized by the first and second conductive layers.
A water-resistant earcup for a communication headset, the earcup includes an earcup housing, a plate with a front side and a back side coupled to the earcup housing, an audio exciter mounted to the back side of the plate, and a cushion coupled to the earcup housing. The audio exciter is configured to receive a transmitted signal, vibrate at the frequency of the signal, and transmit the vibration through the plate. Vibration of the back side of the plate causes emanation of the signal as sound from the front side.
A method for detecting perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in an aqueous sample, the method including exciting the aqueous sample alone at a wavelength in a range of approximately 480 to 500 nm, contacting the aqueous sample with a detection reagent comprising a perylene-diimide-based cationic fluorophore, exciting the detection reagent and aqueous sample combination at a wavelength in a range of approximately 480 to 500 nm, and further quantifying a change in a fluorescence intensity of the detection reagent while in contact with the sample relative to the fluorescence intensity of the detection reagent prior to being contacted with the sample.
An imaging system includes a first three-dimensional (“3D”) imager module and at least one two-dimensional (“2D”) imager module. The first 3D imager module is configured to be located in a first position to capture a first 3D depth information from a first region of an environment. The at least one 2D imager module is configured to be oriented to capture a 2D image of the first region of the environment corresponding to the first 3D depth information. An actuator is configured to orient a lighting or vision component between different orientations around the environment. A control system is configured to, identify, in the 2D image, an area of interest within the first region of the environment, and generate an instruction to automatically orient the light or vision component towards a measured depth of the area of interest.
A fluorescent sensor compound for detecting marijuana can include an oligomer having a general structure of Y-[D]n-A-Z. In this structure, D is an electron donor group according to Formula (I), and A is an electron acceptor group according to Formula. (II). Additionally, Y is R3, R3-A, or R3-D-A; Z is R3 or [D]m-R3; n is an integer from 1 to 3; m is an integer from 1 to 2; R1 is an alkyl chain and R1 can optionally include different alkyl chains in different respective D groups; R3 is an alkoxyphenyl end group. A fluorescent sensor for detecting marijuana (100) can include the fluorescent sensor compound formed as a. film (110) and a. fluorescence detector (150) oriented to detect a fluorescence response from the fluorescent sensor compound.
A fluorescent sensor compound for detecting marijuana can include an oligomer having a general structure of Y-[D]n-A-Z. In this structure, D is an electron donor group according to Formula (I), and A is an electron acceptor group according to Formula. (II). Additionally, Y is R3, R3-A, or R3-D-A; Z is R3 or [D]m-R3; n is an integer from 1 to 3; m is an integer from 1 to 2; R1 is an alkyl chain and R1 can optionally include different alkyl chains in different respective D groups; R3 is an alkoxyphenyl end group. A fluorescent sensor for detecting marijuana (100) can include the fluorescent sensor compound formed as a. film (110) and a. fluorescence detector (150) oriented to detect a fluorescence response from the fluorescent sensor compound.
C07D 417/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
G01N 33/94 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving narcotics
A noise cancelling microphone configured to cancel ambient noise is disclosed herein. The noise cancelling microphone includes a first micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMs) microphone coupled to a first surface of a printed circuit board (PCB), a second MEMs microphone coupled to a second surface of the PCB opposite the first surface, and an audio signal processor electrically coupled to the first MEMs microphone and the second MEMs microphone. The first MEMs microphone is configured to receive a first set of one or more sound waves approaching the noise cancelling and output a first electrical signal. The second MEMs microphone is configured to receive a second set of one or more sound waves and output a second electrical signal. The audio signal processor is configured to receive the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal, process the first electrical signal and the second electrical signal, and output a noise canceled signal.
H04M 1/19 - Arrangements of transmitters, receivers, or complete sets to prevent eavesdropping, to attenuate local noise or to prevent undesired transmissionMouthpieces or receivers specially adapted therefor
H04R 1/24 - Structural combinations of separate transducers or of parts of the same transducer and responsive respectively to two or more frequency ranges
A detection system for a vehicle includes an imaging device configured to capture an image of an interior surface of the vehicle. An illumination assembly includes an array of laser diodes each configured to project an illumination, each laser diode is configured as at least one of a single mode laser or a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (“VCSEL”). An optical element is proximate to the array of laser diodes and includes a collimation element for guiding the illumination to form at least one light spot. A processor is in communication with the imaging device and the illumination assembly. The processor is configured to communicate a signal to operate the array of laser diodes and process the image of the interior surface to detect at least one of a change in a location or a speckle content of the at least one spot.
A visor assembly includes a visor body pivotal between a stowed position and an extended position. A connection member extends between a first end connected to the visor body and a second end configured to connect to an interior of a vehicle, the connection member facilitates pivotal movement of the visor body. A releasable latch assembly including at least one releasable latch that is switchable between a locked position where the at least one releasable latch is coupled to and prevents movements and vibration of the visor body, and an unlocked position where the at least one releasable latch is decoupled from the visor body. A release module is configured to switch the at least one releasable latch from the locked position to the unlocked position based on at least one of a load applied to the visor body or an acceleration of the visor body.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Air quality measurement apparatus, namely, particle counters; Carbon monoxide detectors; Sound transmitting apparatus; Temperature sensors; Devices for environmental monitoring and control, namely, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire alarms, smoke detectors and sensors, motion sensors, temperature sensors, humidity sensors Electric night lights; Lighting fixtures with motion detection
A vehicle including a system for obtaining location information of the vehicle includes a plurality of tracking modules, each configured to emit a location information signal. A first component of the vehicle is a rearview mirror assembly that includes a first one of the tracking modules, a second component includes a second one of the tracking modules, and a third component includes a third one of the tracking modules. A control system is in operable communication with the plurality of tracking modules. The control system is configured to determine that one of the first, second, or third one of the plurality of tracking modules has been removed from a threshold distance from the vehicle or has become inoperable, and generate a signal to one of the first, second, or third one of the plurality of tracking modules that are in the vehicle and operable to emit the location information signal.
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
An actuation mechanism for a vehicle mirror includes a mounting unit and a support plate coupleable with a rearview. A latch pin is slidably engaged with the support plate and with the mounting unit and moveable into a first retention position with respect to the support plate and the mounting unit that maintains the support plate in a first rotational position with respect to the mounting unit against the force of a first spring. The latch pin is further moveable into a second retention position with respect to the support plate and the mounting unit that maintains the support plate in a second rotational position with respect to the mounting unit against the force of the first spring. A release button is moveably coupled with the latch pin and moving the latch pin out of the second retention position on movement of the release button toward the mounting unit.
A rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a housing having a bottom surface extending between a back surface and a front surface, and the front surface defines an opening. A transmission window is at least partially defined by the bottom surface. A glass element is at least partially aligned with the opening and defines a viewing surface. At least one printed circuit board is located between the glass element and the back surface of the housing. A monitoring system includes an image capturing module and a light module connected to the at least one PCB and positioned to generate an illumination towards the back surface or the bottom surface of the housing. An optical element is located between a transmission path of the illumination and the transmission window. The optical element is configured to redirect the illumination from the light module through the transmission window.
An actuation mechanism for a vehicle mirror includes a mounting unit and a support plate coupleable with a rearview. A latch pin is slidably engaged with the support plate and with the mounting unit and moveable into a first retention position with respect to the support plate and the mounting unit that maintains the support plate in a first rotational position with respect to the mounting unit against the force of a first spring. The latch pin is further moveable into a second retention position with respect to the support plate and the mounting unit that maintains the support plate in a second rotational position with respect to the mounting unit against the force of the first spring. A release button is moveably coupled with the latch pin and moving the latch pin out of the second retention position on movement of the release button toward the mounting unit.
A monitoring system for a vehicle includes at least one imaging device configured to capture a first image type and a second image type in a sequence. A first illumination source is configured to emit a flood illumination captured by the at least one imaging device in the first image type. A second illumination source is configured to emit an illumination pattern captured by the at least one imaging device in the second image type. At least one processor is configured to extract a 2-dimensional (“2D”) skeletal representation of a vehicle occupant from the first image type, measure a depth of the 2D skeletal representation with the second image type, and extrapolate a 3-dimensional (“3D”) skeletal representation of the vehicle occupant.
B60R 1/29 - 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 inside the vehicle, e.g. for viewing passengers or cargo
B60R 21/015 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting the presence or position of passengers, passenger seats or child seats, e.g. for disabling triggering
An environmental monitoring system includes at least one sensor module. The at least one sensor module includes a housing, a power receiving module, a communication module, and at least one sensor. The at least one sensor is configured to detect a presence an occupant in the environment. A control system is configured to receive the detected presence from the at least one sensor over a first period of time to determine a movement velocity of the patient, detect abnormalities of the movement velocity of the occupant over a second period of time, and generate a notification of irregular travel.
G08B 21/04 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
G08B 1/08 - Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal using electric transmission
G08B 3/10 - Audible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electric transmissionAudible signalling systemsAudible personal calling systems using electromagnetic transmission
A system of monitoring an environment includes at least one sensor module. The at least one sensor module includes a housing, a power receiving module, a communication module, at least one sensor, and at least one imager module. The at least one sensor is configured to detect the presence of an occupant in the environment. The at least one imager module is configured to capture gait characteristics of the occupant triggered by the detected presence of the occupant from the at least one sensor. A control system is configured to characterize the gait characteristics of the occupant from a characterization list including at least healthy and abnormal, and, if the gait characteristics are characterized as abnormal, generate a notification.
An electro-optic element includes a conductive cathodic film including a cathodic component in a first polymer and a conductive anodic film including an anodic component in a second polymer. The cathodic film can be sequestered to a first electrically conductive layer and the anodic film can be sequestered to a second electrically conductive layer. At least one of the cathodic film and the anodic film is capable of reversibly attenuating transmittance of light having a wavelength within a predetermined wavelength range. The cathodic film and anodic film are configured such that that a charge capacity of the anodic film is greater than a charge capacity of the cathodic film.
G02F 1/1514 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on an electrochromic effect characterised by the electrochromic material, e.g. by the electrodeposited material
An electro-optic element is provided that includes: a first transparent substrate having a first surface and a second surface; a first transparent conductive layer on the second surface; a second transparent substrate having a third surface and a fourth surface, wherein the first and second substrates are arranged substantially parallel in a middle viewing area with a cell spacing, the first and second substrates are separated in perimeter area at a distance greater than the cell spacing; a second transparent conductive layer on the third surface; an electro-optic medium between the conductive layers in the middle area; a first buss disposed on the second surface within the perimeter area in contact with the first conductive layer; and a second buss disposed on the third surface within the perimeter area in contact with the second conductive layer, wherein a combined thickness of the first and second busses exceeds the cell spacing.
G02F 1/166 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on translational movement of particles in a fluid under the influence of an applied field characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect
An imaging system includes an illumination source configured to illuminate at least a portion of a vehicle interior. A camera is configured to capture one or more images of the portion of the vehicle interior. A controller is in communication with the illumination source and the camera. The controller is configured to receive the one or more images, identify a glare associated with an occupant of the vehicle interior in the one or more images, and generate and communicate a signal to adjust the illumination source to limit the glare.
H04N 23/74 - Circuitry for compensating brightness variation in the scene by influencing the scene brightness using illuminating means
B60Q 3/20 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for lighting specific fittings of passenger or driving compartmentsArrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors mounted on specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments
B60Q 3/72 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for preventing the driver from being dazzled
An electro-optic element is provided that includes: a first substrate having a first surface, a second surface, and a first edge having alternating first tabs and notches; a first electrode on the second surface; a second substrate having a third surface, a fourth surface, and a second edge having alternating second tabs and notches, the second and third surfaces are parallel with the first tabs and second notches aligned and the second tabs and first notches aligned; a second electrode on the third surface; an electro-optic medium between the first and second electrodes; a first buss disposed on the first surface along the first tabs while extending within the first notches to electrically contact the second electrode on the second tabs; and a second buss disposed on the fourth surface along the second tabs while extending within the second notches to electrically contact the first electrode on the first tabs.
G02F 1/166 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on translational movement of particles in a fluid under the influence of an applied field characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect
ULTRAVIOLET‐CURABLE ELECTROLYTE MEDIUM FOR AN ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICE WITH THE ULTRAVIOLET‐CURABLE ELECTROLYTE MEDIUM
An ultraviolet‐curable (UV‐curable) electrolyte medium for an electrochromic device, the UV‐ curable electrolyte medium including: a low‐volatility solvent; an ionic salt at least partially dissolved in the low‐volatility solvent; a UV‐curable monomer or oligomer at least partially dissolved in the low‐ volatility solvent; and a photoinitiator. A method of manufacturing an electrochromic device, the method including: a depositing step including depositing a UV‐curable electrolyte medium onto a first electrode of a first workpiece; a wet‐laminating step including bringing together the first workpiece and a second workpiece with a second electrode layer such that the UV‐curable electrolyte medium is sandwiched between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer thus forming a laminated workpiece; and a curing step including irradiating the UV‐curable electrolyte medium with ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation while translating the laminated workpiece.
G02F 1/1516 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on an electrochromic effect characterised by the electrochromic material, e.g. by the electrodeposited material comprising organic material
C08F 220/28 - Esters containing oxygen in addition to the carboxy oxygen containing no aromatic rings in the alcohol moiety
C08F 2/50 - Polymerisation initiated by wave energy or particle radiation by ultraviolet or visible light with sensitising agents
G02F 1/15 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on an electrochromic effect
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CROSS-TRAFFIC DETECTION AND ALERT IN AN FDM SYSTEM
An environmental monitoring system for a vehicle includes at least one imager module having a field of view configured to capture a series of images of an environment defined by the field of view relative to an associated vehicle. A display module is configured to generate a graphic of the images and defines an outer graphic boundary that has a width smaller than the field of view. A control system is configured to generate integral images, the integral images including segmentations each with an input pixel data. The integral images are then reviewed for the presence of an object within the field of view but outside the outer graphic boundary. If the object is within the field of view but outside the outer graphic boundary, generates an alert to a user.
A system is provided for controlling a dimmable optical element for a vehicle. The system including: a dimmable optical element disposed in the vehicle, the dimmable optical element including an electro-optic element having variable dimming; an image sensor associated with the vehicle to capture images; and a controller communicatively connected to the electro-optic element and the image sensor. The controller is configured to: identify one or more point sources of light in one or more images captured by the image sensor; determine an ambient light level excluding light from at least one of the identified point sources of light; and vary the dimming of the electro-optic element based, at least in part, on the determined ambient light level.
An electro-optic element includes a cathodic compound and an anodic compound. At least one of the cathodic compound and the anodic compound include a homochiral functional group that is in close proximity to a corresponding optical transition dipole of one of the cathodic compound and the anodic compound. The electro-optic medium is configured to reversibly generate a dichroic absorbance in the visible spectrum.
G02F 1/1514 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on an electrochromic effect characterised by the electrochromic material, e.g. by the electrodeposited material
G02F 1/1503 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on an electrochromic effect caused by oxidation-reduction reactions in organic liquid solutions, e.g. viologen solutions
A rearview mirror assembly includes a housing, a camera, and a display coupled to the housing. The display includes a backplane connected to a plurality of chiplets that include an array of micro-LEDs. At least one of an infrared emitter configured to project light in the infrared spectrum and a sensor are coupled to and in operable communication with at least one of the chiplets. The sensor is selected from a group comprising a light sensing module configured to detect light in the visible spectrum, an infrared sensing module configured to detect light in the infrared spectrum, and a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature proximate the temperature sensor.
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
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60R 1/30 - 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 providing vision in the non-visible spectrum, e.g. night or infrared vision
G09G 3/32 - 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 using controlled light sources using electroluminescent panels semiconductive, e.g. using light-emitting diodes [LED]
H10H 29/24 - Assemblies of multiple devices comprising at least one light-emitting semiconductor device covered by group comprising multiple light-emitting semiconductor devices
74.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING VIDEO OVERLAY BUFFER INTEGRITY
A camera display system is provided for a vehicle including an image sensor configured to capture video images including a plurality of image frames and a display system. The display system includes an overlay buffer, an image processor, and a display for displaying the images received from the image processor. The image processor configured to: (a) build and store an overlay image in the overlay buffer, (b) receive an image frame from the image sensor, (c) read the overlay image from the overlay buffer, (d) perform an integrity check on the read overlay image to ensure it has not become corrupted, (e) when the integrity check is passed, superimpose the overlay image onto the image frame and repeat steps (b)-(d); and (f) when the integrity check is failed, repeat steps (a)-(d). The display system further includes a display for displaying the images received from the image processor.
G06F 11/10 - Adding special bits or symbols to the coded information, e.g. parity check, casting out nines or elevens
G06F 15/78 - Architectures of general purpose stored program computers comprising a single central processing unit
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
B60K 35/29 - Instruments characterised by the way in which information is handled, e.g. showing information on plural displays or prioritising information according to driving conditions
A communication headset includes an earcup including a communication port configured to receive one of a plurality of adapters. Each of the plurality of adapters has a headset end and a cable end. The headset end of each adapter is configured to engage with the port on the earcup and the cable end is configured to engage with a different communication connector cable. The plurality of adapters are each selectively interchangeable with one another and with a port plug by a user.
A full display mirror assembly includes a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A display element is defined by an outer perimeter and located behind the first substrate. The display element is configured to occasionally rotate a generated image between an accurate image orientation and a flipped image orientation during a calibration process. The generated image includes a constant indicia element proximate the outer perimeter. A concealing body is aligned with and covers the constant indicia element in the accurate image orientation and is misaligned with and reveals the constant indicia element in the flipped image orientation.
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
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
A rearview assembly includes a mount and a main unit coupled to the mount such that the main unit is articulable on the mount by rotation about three perpendicular axes. First and second electromagnets are positioned within one of the mount or the housing and a first magnetic field sensor is positioned within the other of the housing and the mount. A processor selectively activates the first and second electromagnets for separate generation of a first magnetic field and a second magnetic field. The processor receives first magnetic field information related to the first magnetic field and second magnetic field information related to the second magnetic field from the first magnetic field sensor and determines a rotational position of the main unit in relation to the mount about each of the three perpendicular axes based on the first and second magnetic field information.
A rearview assembly includes a mount and a main unit coupled to the mount such that the main unit is articulable on the mount by rotation about three perpendicular axes. First and second electromagnets are positioned within one of the mount or the housing and a first magnetic field sensor is positioned within the other of the housing and the mount. A processor selectively activates the first and second electromagnets for separate generation of a first magnetic field and a second magnetic field. The processor receives first magnetic field information related to the first magnetic field and second magnetic field information related to the second magnetic field from the first magnetic field sensor and determines a rotational position of the main unit in relation to the mount about each of the three perpendicular axes based on the first and second magnetic field information.
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
G01B 7/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for testing the alignment of axes
A display system for a vehicle is disclosed. The display system includes a display device disposed in a passenger compartment of the vehicle, the display device comprising a screen; at least one sensor for sensing a user's hand gestures; and a controller in communication with the display device, the at least one sensor, and a plurality of imagers configured to capture image data in a plurality of different fields of view, wherein the controller is operable to select a desired view of the image data for display on the display screen in response to a user's hand gesture as sensed by the at least one sensor.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
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
E05F 15/73 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings with automatic actuation responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects
G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
H04N 23/90 - Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums
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REARVIEW ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE WITH AN IN-CABIN MONITORING MODULE AND TEMPERATURE REDUCING ELEMENT
A rearview assembly for a vehicle including: (a) a mount for securing the rearview assembly to a vehicle and a structural support coupled to the mount; (b) a rearview element coupled to the structural support, the rearview element configured to provide an occupant of the vehicle with a field of view rearward of the rearview element; (c) an in-cabin monitoring module coupled to the structural support, the in-cabin monitoring module comprising electrical components that generate heat during use of the in-cabin monitoring module; and (d) one or more temperature reducing elements positioned to extract heat from the electrical components of the in-cabin monitoring module. The temperature reducing element can be a fan positioned to generate airflow over at least a portion of the in-cabin monitoring module and/or a heatsink positioned to withdraw heat from the electrical components of the in-cabin monitoring module.
A near-to-eye display device is provided that includes a camera for capturing images in a first field of view; at least one display positioned near to an eye of a person wearing the device for displaying images captured by the camera in a second field of view, wherein the second field of view is smaller than the first field of view; and a controller for selecting a portion of the images from the camera to display on the display. The controller being configured to automatically enter a reading mode upon detecting one of a downward tilt of the device and reading material within the images. In a reading mode, the controller selects a lower portion of the images to display on the display. When not in a non-reading mode, the controller selects a higher portion of the images to display on the at least one display.
A visor for a vehicle including (1) a body including (a) an electrochromic element configured to manipulate transmissivity of electromagnetic radiation of a predetermined wavelength or range of wavelengths therethrough; (b) a first position; and (c) a second position, the body manipulable to, from, and between the first position and the second position; (2) a position sensor configured to generate output indicative of (a) the body being in the first position and (b) manipulation of the body away from the first position; and (3) a controller in communication with the electrochromic element and the position sensor, the controller configured, as a function of the output that the position sensor generates indicative of the manipulation of the body away from the first position, to cause the electrochromic element to decrease the transmissivity of the electromagnetic radiation therethrough.
G02F 1/163 - Operation of electrochromic cells, e.g. electrodeposition cellsCircuit arrangements therefor
B60R 16/02 - 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
85.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING IMAGE ORIENTATION FROM AN IMAGE SOURCE
A rear camera display system is provided for a vehicle. The rear camera display system includes: an image sensor configured to capture images of a rearward field of view; and a display system. The display system includes: an image processor and a display coupled to the image processor for displaying the images received from the image processor. The image processor configured to: receive the images from the image sensor, modify at least one corner of the images such that the orientation of the image as received from the image sensor may be determined, horizontally flip the images, and confirm that the modified images have been horizontally flipped based on the location of the modification to the at least one corner of the modified images.
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 23/84 - Camera processing pipelinesComponents thereof for processing colour signals
H04N 23/57 - Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
An automotive visor includes a visor body including a first articulation surface and a first magnetic element disposed within the articulation surface and a mounting block configured to attach to a vehicle along a portion of a headliner. The mounting block defines a second articulation surface and includes a second magnetic element disposed adjacent to the second articulation surface. The first and second magnetic elements are mutually attracted to each other to maintain an articulating contact between the first articulation surface and the second articulation surface under a force applied to the visor body below a breakaway threshold.
An electro-optic rearview mirror assembly including a rearview element including a perimeter surface formed from the combination of, moving rearward from the intended viewer, (a) a forward glass portion provided by a forward glass substrate, (b) a forward polymer portion provided by a forward polymer substrate, (c) a forward electrochromic portion provided by a forward electrochromic substrate, (d) a rearward electrochromic portion provided by a rearward electrochromic substrate, (e) a rearward polymer portion provided by a rearward polymer substrate disposed, and (f) a rearward glass portion provided by a rearward glass substrate. The perimeter surface has a contoured portion where moving rearward from the forward polymer portion, each subsequent portion is substantially flush with preceding portion. The contoured portion of the perimeter surface is exposed to an external environment and the electro-optic rearview mirror assembly lacks an element covering the contoured portion.
A rearview mirror assembly includes a housing and a major display coupled to the housing that defines an opening. The major display includes a first substrate, a second substrate, an electro-optic material located between the first and second substrates, and a backlight. A camera is located in the housing and aligned with the opening, and a minor display overlaps the opening. The minor display has an LED construction.
An eyewear assembly includes a frame housing wearable by a user. The frame housing defines a first lens position and a second lens position. A first display corresponds to the first lens position and a second display corresponds to the second lens position. A fan assembly is configured to circulate air from an air input vent through an air output vent. A plurality of temperature sensors are located at different locations within the frame housing, each of the plurality of temperature sensors have a first threshold temperature and at least two of the first threshold temperatures are different. A CPU is configured to activate the fan assembly with a first activation signal upon one of the plurality of temperature sensors reaching the first threshold temperature.
An electro-optic device includes a first substrate and a second substrate that face each other to define a gap. A lower electrode is segmented such that it defines a plurality of electrode segments including a first electrode segment and a second electrode segment adjacent to the first electrode segment. An upper electrode is segmented substantially the same as the lower electrode. An electro-optic medium is disposed in the gap between the lower and upper electrodes and switchable between states. A control system receives an instruction to switch the electro-optic medium in the first electrode segment and applies a higher electric potential and a lower electric potential to the first electrode segments. A high and low intermediate electric potential is applied to the second electrode segments, the intermediate electric potentials having an average electric potential equal to an average of the higher electric potential and the lower electric potential.
G02F 1/166 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on translational movement of particles in a fluid under the influence of an applied field characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect
A dimmable rearview mirror assembly includes an electro-optic ("EO") device including an EO medium that is variably transmissive in response to an applied voltage. A heating element includes a positive temperature coefficient ("PTC") substrate, and a heater anode trace is located on and electrically coupled with the PTC substrate. An EO anode trace is located on and electrically coupled with the PTC substrate with the EO anode trace extending between an EO anode terminal and an EO anode contact.
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
G02F 1/03 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on ceramics or electro-optical crystals, e.g. exhibiting Pockels or Kerr effect
B60S 1/02 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices
H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields
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REFLECTOR OPTIC USED FOR FULL DISPLAY MIRROR THAT HAS AN IN-CABIN MONITORING SYSTEM
A rearview mirror assembly includes a primary housing that has an upper edge and a lower edge. A chin housing extends from the lower edge. A glass element is coupled to the primary housing and defines a viewing surface. A first printed circuit board (PC B) is located in the primary housing. A monitoring system includes an image capturing module and an illuminator that is connected to the first PCB proximate the lower edge of the primary housing. A reflective optic is at least partially located in the chin housing, the reflective optic is aligned with the illuminator and configured to redirect and spread a light from the illuminator within an interior cabin of an automobile.
B60Q 1/26 - 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
An electro-optic element includes a cathodic film disposed on a first electrically conductive layer, an anodic film disposed on a second electrically conductive layer, and an electrolyte layer between the cathodic film and the anodic film. At least one of the cathodic film and the anodic film include a block copolymer. The block copolymer can include a physical crosslinking block that is insoluble in the electrolyte layer and an electrochromic block that can be covalently bonded to the physical crosslinking block. The electrochromic block of the block copolymer is compatible with the electrolyte layer. The block copolymer is immobile on the corresponding one of the first electrically conductive layer and second electrically conductive layer.
G02F 1/1516 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on an electrochromic effect characterised by the electrochromic material, e.g. by the electrodeposited material comprising organic material
C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
C08F 8/00 - Chemical modification by after-treatment
A rearview mirror assembly that includes a housing and a printed circuit board (PCB) located in the housing. The rearview mirror assembly further includes a monitoring system that includes an image capturing module, an illumination source connected to the PCB, and an optical element aligned with the illumination source. The optical element is configured to redirect an illumination from the illumination source toward an occupant position in an automobile.
A visor assembly includes a visor body pivotal between a stowed position and an extended position. A connection member extends between a first end connected to the visor body and a second end configured to connect to an interior of a vehicle, the connection member facilitates pivotal movement of the visor body. An anti-vibration latch assembly configured to be coupled to an interior of a vehicle. The anti-vibrational latch assembly includes at least one anti-vibration latch that is moveable between a locked position where the at least one anti-vibration latch is coupled to and prevents vibration and decoupling of the visor body, and an unlocked position where the at least one anti-vibration latch is decoupled from the visor body and permits the visor body to be freely moved.
B60J 3/02 - Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreensSun visors for vehicles adjustable in position
B60J 3/04 - Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreensSun visors for vehicles adjustable in transparency
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
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
