ОКОННОЕ СТЕКЛО С ЕМКОСТНЫМ ДАТЧИКОМ

Многослойное стекло (100) для отделения внутреннего пространства от внешнего окружения, включающее внутреннюю пластину (1), наружную пластину (4) с поверхностью (II) внутренней стороны, и промежуточный слой (2), который по всей площади соединяет поверхность (II) внутренней стороны наружной пластины (2) с поверхностью (III) наружной стороны внутренней пластины, емкостный датчик (3) для регистрации влаги по меньшей мере с одним конденсатором (5), который соединен с сенсорным электронным устройством (14), которое предусмотрено для регистрации изменения емкости конденсатора (5), причем конденсатор (5) имеет по меньшей мере два электрода (10, 10', 10''), выполненных из прозрачного в видимой области спектра электропроводящего покрытия (6), которые емкостно связаны друг с другом, при этом электроды (10, 10', 10'') пролегают в одной общей плоскости многослойного стекла (100) и электропроводящее покрытие (6) посредством не содержащей покрытие разделительной линии (7) разделено на электрически изолированные друг от друга электроды (10, 10', 10''), причем два гребнеобразных электрода (10', 10'') выполнены входящими друг в друга или два гребнеобразных электрода (10', 10'') выполнены спинкой гребенки к спинке гребенки, и причем два гребнеобразных электрода (10' и 10'') электрически изолированы от третьего электрода (10), и причем третий электрод (10) разделительной линией (7) отделен от остального электропроводящего покрытия (6). Изобретение обеспечивает возможность создания усовершенствованного многослойного стекла с датчиком дождя, который может быть простым и экономичным путем встроен в оконное стекло, и имеет высокие надежность и эффективность. 3 н. и 6 з.п. ф-лы, 1 табл., 7 ил.

Arrangement for ventilating the interior of a motor vehicle

In order to prevent the front and rear windows from becoming misted up in a motor vehicle having a ventilation device which operates at least partially automatically, a switching device of the ventilation device (7) is connected via an electronic evaluation device (2 to 6) to a moisture sensor (1) which is arranged on the inside of the front or side window of the motor vehicle. The moisture sensor (1) preferably forms an electric capacitor and is a frequency-determining component of an oscillator circuit. ...

Sensor system attached to e.g. windscreen of motor vehicle, has electrical circuit that is activated and deactivated as function of sensor electrical quantity, while providing information about detected change in electrical quantity

The sensor system (1) has sensor comprising electrically conductive structure (120) which is arranged in and/or on window pane of motor vehicle. A circuit arrangement (30) is provided to directly or indirectly detect the change in an electrical quantity of the sensor. An electrical circuit is activated and deactivated as a function of electrical quantity of sensor, and the information about detected change in electrical quantity of sensor is provided to another system.

BASIS MODULE FOR SEVERAL SENSOR UNITS

SENSOR ARRANGEMENT

WINDOW PANE WITH CAPACITIVE SENSOR

The present invention relates to a composite window pane (100) for separating an inside room from an outside environment, comprising an inner pane (1), an outer pane (4) with an inner surface and an intermediate layer (2) that joins the inner surface (II) of the outer pane (4) to an outer surface of the inner pane over their entire surface, a capacitive sensor (3) for detecting moisture and comprising at least one capacitor (5) connected to an electronic sensor unit (14) provided to detect a change in capacitance of the capacitor (5), wherein the capacitor (5) comprises at least two electrodes (10, 10', 10") formed by a transparent, electroconductive coating (6) and capacitively coupled to each other.

RAIN SENSOR WITH CAPACITIVE-INCLUSIVE CIRCUIT

A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield, sunroof or backlite). At least one sensing capacitor (C1, C2, C3, C4) is supported by a window such as a vehicle windshield, the capacitor (s) having a field that is affected by moisture (e.g., rain) on a surface of the window. A sensing circuit outputs an analog signal that is based on and/or related to the capacitance (s) of the sensing capacitor (s). The analog output of the circuit is converted to a digital signal, and subjected to processing (e.g., correlation) for determining whether moisture (e.g., rain, dew, fog, etc.) or the like is present on the surface of the window.

RAIN SENSOR WITH FRACTAL CAPACITOR(S)

A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g. , rain) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g. , vehicle windshield, sunroof or backlite) . At least one sensor capacitor (7,8) is supported by a window (10 ) such as a vehicle windshield, the capacitor (s) having a field that is affected by moisture (e.g. , rain) on a surface of the window. The at least one sensing capacitor has a fractal geometry.

Snow fall detector with funnel shaped collector - has temp. detector connected to detection circuit and heated electrode plate mounted below collector detects moisture

The device includes a temperature detector (13), to detect the temperature of the snow, which is connected to a detection circuit (12). The detection circuit (12) includes a plate electrode (11) which is connected to the detection circuit, to detect the presence of moisture. The electrode plate has electrodes which are spaced apart on its surface and a heating element (11c) which is fixed to and heats the surface of the plate. The temperature detector (13) is fixed to the lateral wall of a snow collector (13a) which is in the shape of a funnel. A gauze (13b) is placed on the underside of the temperature detector (13) to cover the lower opening of the collector. ADVANTAGE - Uses plate electrode which is more durable and very economicaly.

Arrangement and method for actuating at least one windshield wiper and/or windshield cleaning system

Method for operating a capacitive rainfall sensor of a motor vehicle, measuring signal interference-removing device and motor vehicle having the device

Detecteur d'humidite sur une surface, notamment sur un pare-brise de vehicule

Le detecteur comprend un substrat dielectrique 14, un premier et un second element electroconducteur 22, 24 places dans des positions adjacentes et espacees sur une premiere grande surface de ce substrat 14, des conducteurs 32, 34 assurant la liaison electrique du detecteur 10 avec un generateur de signaux electriques et avec un recepteur de signaux electriques pouvant controler les variations du signal de sortie du detecteur, et une partie 48 pour isoler electriquement les conducteurs precites 32, 34. Lorsque de l'humidite se depose sur le detecteur, la nature d'un signal controlable passant dans le detecteur change et est detectee et, en reponse au signal modifie, l'essuie-glace du pare-brise est actionne.

Procédé et dispositif pour détecter la présence d'humidité sur un substrat.

Un détecteur d'humidité (10) pour détecter la pluie sur un pare-brise comprend des éléments détecteurs (22, 24) et des conducteurs (32, 34) sur la surface extérieure du pare-brise (20). Les éléments (22, 24) et les conducteurs (32, 34) sont non revêtus et exposés directement à toute accumulation d'humidité sur le détecteur (10). L'espacement (38) entre les conducteurs (32, 34) est, à l'espacement (26) entre les éléments détecteur (22, 24), dans un rapport tel que l'impédance du détecteur (10) lorsque les conducteurs (32, 34) sont interconnectés électriquement par de l'humidité soit différente de façon mesurable de l'impédance du détecteur (10) lorsque lesdits éléments (22, 24) ou lorsque lesdits éléments (22, 24) et lesdits conducteurs (32, 34) sont interconnectés électriquement.

PROCESS AND DEVICE TO DETECT the PRESENCE Of MOISTURE ON a SUBSTRATE.

ELECTRONIC SENSING RAIN

CAPACITIVE RAIN SENSOR

The invention relates to capacitive rain sensors. The inventive rain sensors are placed on a window panel, comprise electrodes and conductors, which supply the latter and which are made of a conductive material. Inside the sensors, the electrodes are provided with dimensions and are arranged relative to another so that they simultaneously have a number of levels of sensitivity. The inventive rain sensors are primarily used on motor vehicle windshields.

VEHICLE GLAZING

A vehicle glazing (10) comprising a pane o f body-tinted glazing material (11) which provides the glazing with a solar control and/or privacy function, having a capacitive moisture sensor (13) mounted relative to it. The glazing material may be tinted glass. If the glazing is a laminate, the ply of interlayer material may be body-tinted additionally, or alternatively, to the two panes of glazing material being tinted. The sensor (13) may include at least two sensing lines of conductive ink printed onto the glazing material. The sensing lines (14) may additionally function as antenna and/or part of alarm circuitry and/or part of a heating element for defrosting /demisting the glazing.

Rain sensor with fractal capacitor(s)

A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) and/or other material(s) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield, sunroof or backlite). In certain example embodiments of the invention, at least one sensing capacitor is supported by a window such as a vehicle windshield, the capacitor(s) having a field that is affected by moisture (e.g., rain) on a surface of the window. The at least one sensing capacitor may have a fractal geometry in certain example embodiments of this invention. The sensing circuit may output an analog signal that is based on and/or related to the sensing capacitor(s). The analog output of the circuit may be converted to a digital signal, and subjected to processing (e.g., correlation) for determining whether moisture (e.g., rain, dew, fog, etc.) or the like is present on the surface of the window.

Windshield moisture sensor

A moisture sensor to sense rain on a windshield. The sensor members on the outboard surface of the windshield are uncoated and directly exposed to any moisture accumulation on the sensor. Leads connect the sensor to an electrical signal generator and receiver and are insulated from each other to prevent direct electrical interconnection therebetween and subsequent shorting of the sensor circuitry. When moisture is on the sensor, the nature of a monitorable electrical signal passing through the sensor changes and is detected. In response to the altered signal, the windshield wipers are actuated.

Proximity moisture sensor

A device for detecting the presence of water includes a capacitance sensor coupled to a windshield to detect capacitance changes. A multivibrator is coupled to the sensor to translate the detected capacitance change to the frequency domain. A phase-locked loop coupled to the multivibrator produces a phase pulse in response to water causing a change in capacitance and, in turn, a change in the frequency of the multivibrator.

Moisture sensor and/or defogger with Bayesian improvements, and related methods

In certain example embodiments, moisture sensors, defoggers, etc., and/or related methods, are provided. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to moisture sensors and/or defoggers that may be used in various applications such as, for example, refrigerator/freezer merchandisers, vehicle windows, building windows, etc. When condensation or moisture is detected, an appropriate action may be taken (e.g., actuating windshield wipers, turning on a defroster, triggering the heating of a merchandiser door or window, etc.). Bayesian approaches optionally may be implemented in certain example embodiments in an attempt to improve moisture detection accuracy. For instance, models of various types of disturbances may be developed and, based on live data and a priori information known about the model, a probability of the model being accurate is calculated. If a threshold value is met, the model may be considered a match and, optionally, a corresponding appropriate action may be taken.

Printable sensors for plastic glazing

A system for sensing environmental conditions on a window assembly. The system includes a transparent panel and a sensor integrated onto the panel. The sensor being configured to sense environmental changes on the panel. The sensor may comprise conductive inks that are printed onto the window assembly. The window assembly may comprise a plastic panel, such as a multilayer polycarbonate panel such that a portion of the sensor may be located on the one layer of the panel while another portion of the sensor overlaps the first portion on a second layer of the window. The sensor may be a resistive or capacitive sensor and may be configured to detect changes in one or more environmental conditions, such as temperature or moisture. Further, the sensor may be in electrical communication with a controller configured for control various vehicle subsystems based on the sensor.

Electric steering lock

An electric steering lock (1) having a metal supporting case (3); an electric motor (9); a catch (11) movable linearly and reversibly; and a transmission (13) interposed between a rotary output member (14) of the electric motor (9) and the catch (11). The supporting case (3) is formed in one piece, and houses and supports the electric motor (9), the catch (11), and the transmission (13).

MANUFACTURE OF MOISTURE SENSOR, MOISTURE SENSOR AND RAIN SENSOR COMPRISED OF THE MOISTURE SENSOR

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To manufacture a sensor for metal nitride which is formed into a predetermined layer thickness with a photomask technic, has a high adhesivenss vis-a-vis the substrate and a high abrasion resistance to friction wear and is chemically stable against the influence of environment. SOLUTION: A dielectric 2 is coated with a photosensitive material and a negative image of a sensor region 4 is formed with a photomask technic. Then, the exposed dielectric 2 is purified by an ion shot such as a high-frequency sputtering etching. Then, conductive sensor elements 8a and 8b with layer thickness of 20-500nm are formed by precipitation from a chrome-nitrogen compound. On the other head, the exposed photoresist layer is removed. When a region 4 including the two conductive elements 8a and 8b which are placed adjacently and isolated from each other is wetted with water droplets for example, the electric resistance between the elements 8a and 8b is varied. Recording may be performed ...

Scheibenwischanlage, insbesondere fuer Kraftfahrzeuge

Einrichtung zur Steuerung eines Scheibenwischers.

Improvements relating to windscreen wiper controls

Water droplets on a windscreen 1 of vehicle are detected by a detector and a signal is fed to a control unit which sends a control signal to control the speed of operation by the amount of water on the windscreen. The detector may be optical, resistive or capacitive. In one optical detector the polarisation of reflected light is utilised to determine the degree of wetness by including a switchable liquid crystal analyser 14. The resistive detectors may include a micro coil (28) (figure 7, not shown) or tow resistive elements (32, 24) (figure 8, not shown) whose currents are compared to determine the degree of wetness. ...

Window assembly

SENSOR ARRANGEMENT

RAIN SENSOR WITH SIGMA DELTA MODULATION AND/OR FOOTPRINT COMPARISON (EN)

WINDSHIELD MOISTURE SENSOR

A moisture sensor to sense rain on a windshield. The sensor members on the outboard surface of the windshield are uncoated and directly exposed to any moisture accumulation on the sensor. Leads connect the sensor to an electrical signal generator and receiver and are insulated from each other to prevent direct electrical interconnection therebetween and subsequent shorting of the sensor circuitry. When moisture is on the sensor, the nature of a monitorable electrical signal passing through the sensor changes and is detected. In response to the altered signal, the windshield wipers are actuated.

DEVICE OF DETECTION Of a PARAMETER Of ENVIRONMENT

Dispositif electronique de detection de pluie

La presente invention concerne un dispositif electronique de detection de pluie comprenant un capteur 1 constitue par un support isolant 11 portant, sur la face exposee a la pluie, deux electrodes 2, 2 en forme de peignes imbriquees l'une dans l'autre et un circuit electronique 6 associe, caracterise par le fait que le support 11 portant les electrodes 2, 3 est revetu d'une fine couche 4 de materiau etanche a l'eau ayant des proprietes dielectriques couvrant lesdites electrodes.

Environmental parameter i.e. rain state, detecting device for motor vehicle, has comparison unit providing control signal by wiper operating unit, where control signal adopts active state based on number of crossings exceeding threshold

L'invention concerne un dispositif de détection d'un paramètre d'environnement comprenant : - un calculateur (3), - un capteur capacitif (5) conçu pour délivrer un signal de sortie (Ct1) représentatif d'une évolution temporelle de la capacité (C1) en réponse à l'approche ou à la présence d'une masse matérielle (6), Selon l'invention, le dispositif de détection comprend un moyen de comparaison (7) conçu pour : - recevoir le signal de sortie (Ct1) du capteur capacitif (5), - détecter le franchissement, par le signal de sortie (Ct1), d'une limite (CL1), - compter un nombre de franchissements (N1) pendant une unité de temps (τ1), - comparer ledit nombre de franchissements (N1) à un seuil (N01), et - fournir aux essuie-glaces (2), un signal de commande adoptant conditionnellement un état actif (A) en fonction du nombre de franchissements (N1) dépassant ledit seuil (N01).

ELECTRONIC SENSING RAIN

LAMINATED GLAZING WHICH INCLUDES ONE OR MORE WIRES

A laminated glazing (e.g. a vehicle windscreen) comprising two panes of glazing material (e.g. glass) having a ply of laminating interlayer extending between them, one or more wires between the panes of glazing material, arranged so as to form a sensing area of a capacitive rain sensor and/or an inductive coupling coil, and an infrared reflective coating provided on a surface of the glazing, wherein in the region of the sensing area and/or the inductive coupling coil, the coating is at most only partially provided.

Rain sensor with capacitive-inclusive circuit

A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) and/or other material(s) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield, sunroof or backlite). In certain example embodiments of the invention, at least one sensing capacitor is supported by a window such as a vehicle windshield, the capacitor(s) having a field that is affected by moisture (e.g., rain) on a surface of the window. A sensing circuit outputs an analog signal that is based on and/or related to the capacitance(s) of the sensing capacitor(s). The analog output of the circuit may be converted to a digital signal, and subjected to processing (e.g., correlation) for determining whether moisture (e.g., rain, dew, fog, etc.) or the like is present on the surface of the window.

１以上のワイヤーを含むラミネート加工されたグレージング

МНОГОСЛОЙНОЕ СТЕКЛО ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА С AMOLED-ДИСПЛЕЕМ

FIELD: glass industry; transport machine building. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to multilayer glass of vehicle with built-in AMOLED-display. Multilayer glass includes an AMOLED-display inside the multilayer structure and a sensor. AMOLED-display is in the transparent area of the window or is masked by the outer peripheral masking layer between the second main surface of the first glass and the rear surface of the AMOLED-display, and connection part is also optionally masked by outer masking layer between second main surface and rear surface. EFFECT: invention improves multilayer glass of vehicle with AMOLED-display, in particular windshield with AMOLED-display. 23 cl, 8 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 722 551 C2 (51) МПК B32B 17/10 (2006.01) B60R 1/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B32B 17/10036 (2020.02); B32B 17/10376 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018127772, 22.12.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: (73) Патентообладатель(и): СЭН-ГОБЭН ГЛАСС ФРАНС (FR) 01.06.2020 31.12.2015 FR 1563481 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 03.02.2020 Бюл. № 4 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: WO 2007006781 A1, 18.01.2007. EP 3047989 A1, 27.07.2016. DE 102008004049 A1, 16.07.2009. WO 2009136305 A1, 12.11.2009. (45) Опубликовано: 01.06.2020 Бюл. № 16 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 31.07.2018 2 7 2 2 5 5 1 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U 22.12.2016 (72) Автор(ы): ЛАБРОТ, Михаэль (DE), ОФФЕРМАНН, Фолькмар (DE), РОЙЛЬ, Бернхард (DE) FR 2016/053638 (22.12.2016) C 2 C 2 (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: R U 2 7 2 2 5 5 1 WO 2017/115041 (06.07.2017) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, стр. 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) МНОГОСЛОЙНОЕ СТЕКЛО ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА С AMOLED-ДИСПЛЕЕМ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к многослойному поверхностью AMOLED- ...

Sensoreinheit zur Detektion einer Benetzung einer Scheibe

Feuchtigkeitssensor

Capacitive sensor for measuring moisture content on vehicle screen

The screen wiper (4) as the first capacitor electrode swivels over the working range of the second capacitor electrode (2) at least leading to the leaving of a determined amount of moisture at least over time. During this proximity, the capacitance effective between the two capacitor electrodes (1, 2) increases and the size of this capacitance determines the amount of moisture. An electronic evaluation unit is provided. The second capacitor electrode is arranged at the vehicle screen e.g. windscreen (6) inside the vehicle passenger space (8). The second capacitor electrode is embedded in the glass of the vehicle screen. At least one auxiliary electrode (3) can be arranged in the working region (11) of the second capacitor electrode and this e.g. ring shaped can encircle the second capacitor electrode.

Rain sensor for motor vehicle, has pulse width modulator, which is connected with stray field capacitor at input side, where pulse width modulator is formed to produce temporally successive pulse with pulse duration

The rain sensor (1) has a pulse width modulator (16,18), which is connected with a stray field capacitor (10,12) at the input side. The pulse width modulator is formed to produce temporally successive pulse (17,19) with pulse duration, where the pulse duration represents the detected stray field capacity. The rain sensor is produced to detect the pulse duration of a pulse, particularly multiple pulses and to generate an output signal in dependence of the pulse duration. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a motor vehicle with a windscreen; and (2) a method for detecting rain on a windscreen, particularly by a rain sensor.

Windscreen wiper interval control

The switch-on time of the windscreen wiper motor is controlled by measuring a moisture-dependent status value on the outer surface of the windscreen, preferably by measuring the self-induction of a window aerial which is known per se and can be seen from the single figure.

SENSOR ARRANGEMENT FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE DAMPNESS ON A DISK

RAIN SENSOR WITH FRAKTALEM (N) CONDENSER (EN)

RAIN SENSOR WITH SELECTIVELY RECONFIGURE-CASH FRAKTALEN SENSOR/CCONDENSERS

RAIN SENSOR WITH CAPACITIVE-INCLUSIVE CIRCUIT

Differential windshield capacitive moisture sensors

SENSING DEVICE

According to an embodiment, a sensing device comprises: an insulation layer; a first and a second electrode disposed to be spaced at a predetermined interval on the insulation layer; and a sensing layer disposed on the insulation layer while covering the first and the second electrode and having an inner carbon fine-coil. The sensing layer comprises: a first sensing layer disposed on the insulation layer while covering the first electrode; and a second sensing layer disposed on the insulation layer while covering the second electrode. The first sensing layer is physically separated from the second sensing layer. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

SENSOR ARRAY FOR THE DETECTION OF HUMIDITY ON A WINDOW

Disclosed is a particularly simple and inexpensive humidity sensor featuring temperature compensation. To this avail, a second capacitor which is not influenced by humidity and/or drops is disposed on a window (7) of a motor vehicle in addition to a measuring capacitor. A differential measurement of the capacities of the measuring capacitor and the second capacitor is taken for evaluation purposes, and the degree of humidity of the window, which is not influenced by the window temperature, is determined from said measurement. © KIPO & WIPO 2008 ...

AUTOMATIC WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM

This invention relates to an automated system for wiping of windshields of automobiles and the like and in particular to an automated wiping system with means for variation of mode and/or intensity of whiping, based on rainfall. The system is also integrated with manual option to change the mode of variable wiping. The invention further provides for an automated wiper systen with combination of options such as of intermittent operation with dwell-time variation between two wiping cycles of the wiper motor or continuous operation with speed control depending on the rainfall intensity and frequency. The automated wiper system can be adapted to be fitted into any variety of vehicles and is free from adverse effects of extraneous and environmental factors such as sound, impurities in the rainwater, presence of foreign bodies in the rainwater, dirt on the windshield, smog, etc. The automated system for wiping of windshields of automobiles and the like comprise: a rain sensor assembly comprising ...

AUTOMATIC WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM

This invention relates to an automated system for wiping of windshields of automobiles and the like and in particular to an automated wiping system with means for variation of mode and/or intensity of whiping, based on rainfall. The system is also integrated with manual option to change the mode of variable wiping. The invention further provides for an automated wiper systen with combination of options such as of intermittent operation with dwell-time variation between two wiping cycles of the wiper motor or continuous operation with speed control depending on the rainfall intensity and frequency. The automated wiper system can be adapted to be fitted into any variety of vehicles and is free from adverse effects of extraneous and environmental factors such as sound, impurities in the rainwater, presence of foreign bodies in the rainwater, dirt on the windshield, smog, etc. The automated system for wiping of windshields of automobiles and the like comprise: a rain sensor assembly comprising ...

PROCESS FOR CONTACTLESS MEASUREMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF A TEST MATERIAL

Process for contactless measurement of the electrical resistance (or of the electrical conductivity) of a preferably flat material (test material) in which an alternating current is capacitively coupled into the test material with the help of two coupling electrodes. The total impedance is measured at at least three different frequencies, and from that measurement, the stray capacitance between the two coupling electrodes, the coupling capacitance between the two coupling electrodes and the test material, as well as the resistance of the test material are determined. In a preferred embodiment the process is used for controlling the windshield wipers of a motor vehicle.

Time, space, and/or wavelength multiplexed capacitive light sensor, and related methods

In certain example embodiments, techniques for operating vehicle lights are provided. A capacitive light sensor is configured to sense a presence and intensity of light over at least one wavelength, with each said wavelength being associated with a respective output channel of the light sensor. A buffer is filled with data from the at least one output channel, with the buffer being filled with a predetermined number of data points at a predetermined frequency. An edge change is detected in the data in the buffer. An on/off state of the vehicle lights is maintained when an edge change is not detected. When an edge change is detected, when the data passes from a high value to a low value through a first predefined threshhold and remains lower than the first predefined threshold for a persistence interval, the vehicle lights are turned on, and when the data passes from a low value to a high value through a second predefined threshold and remains higher than the second predefined threshold ...

CAPACITIVE RAIN SENSOR

Sensor arrangement

Sensor for detecting incipient fogging and sensor module

In case that a blower unit (3) and a air conditioning unit (4) are attached to a instrument panel member (7) in a instrument panel (2), at least one of first connecting portion (46) to be attached to the instrument panel member (7) that is disposed at upper portion of the air conditioning unit (4) is provided, and at least one of second connecting portion (58) to be attached to the instrument panel member (7) that is disposed at upper portion of the blower unit (3) is provided. Further, a connecting portion (60, 61) for interconnecting said both units (3, 4) is provided.

Electronic rain-detecting device

Patent RU2018127772A3

МНОГОСЛОЙНОЕ СТЕКЛО ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА С AMOLED-ДИСПЛЕЕМ

ELEKTRONISCHE REGEN-ERKENNUNGSVORRICHTUNG.

Regensensor

Instantaneous moistening ratio measuring device, has capacitive sensor unit, which is coupled with assembly in such a manner that capacitance of capacitive sensor unit changes based on moistening ratio of assembly measurably

The device has a capacitive sensor unit (4) which is coupled with an assembly in such a manner that capacitance of the capacitive sensor unit changes based on moistening ratio of the assembly measurably. The capacitive sensor unit is designed as laminating foil group. A measuring condenser (C0) is provided on or in a laminating foil. The measuring condenser is designed as laminated glass plate.

ELECTRICAL OPERATING CIRCUITS FOR WINDSCREEN WIPERS

... 1382261 Control of D.C. motors L SEYMOUR 26 Jan 1973 [6 Nov 1971] 51685/71 Heading H2J Intermittent operation, of the; windscreen wipers 4 of a vehicle is provided by the circuit shown, in which contacts 1, 2 are mounted'on the inside of the windscreen 3 which, when dry, produces a capacity value between the contacts to prevent signals applied to contact 1 being received by contact 2, the presence of water on the windscreen changing the capacity to produce at contact 2 a signal which is applied via a transistor amplifier 8, 10 to fire a thyristor 15 and so energize the wiper motor 16. Subsequent closure of the wiper-actuated switch 5 provides energization of the motor for one wiper cycle, removes the supply voltage from amplifier 8, 10 to isolate thyristor 15 from contact 2 and shunts the thyristor to cause it to turn off, further firing occurring when switch 5 opens if sufficient water is still present on the windscreen. Contact 1 may be fed with pulses from the vehicle ignition circuit ...

SENSOR ELEMENT FOR THE DETECTION OF CONDENSATION

AUTOMATIC WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM

RAIN SENSOR WITH SIGMA-DELTA MODULATION AND/OR FOOTPRINTING COMPARISON(S)

A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) and/or other material(s) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield, sunroof or backlite). In certain example embodiments of the invention, at least one sensing capacitor is supported by a window such as a vehicle windshield, the capacitor(s) having a field that is affected by moisture (e.g., rain) on a surface of the window. A sensing circuit outputs an analog signal that is based on and/or related to the capacitance(s) of the sensing capacitor(s). The analog output of the circuit may be converted to a digital signal via sigma-delta modulation, and subjected to processing (e.g., correlation) for determining whether moisture (e.g., rain, dew, fog, etc.) or the like is present on the surface of the window.

RAIN SENSOR WITH FRACTAL CAPACITOR(S)

A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g. , rain) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g. , vehicle windshield, sunroof or backlite) . At least one sensor capacitor (7,8) is supported by a window (10) such as a vehicle windshield, the capacitor (s) having a field that is affected by moisture (e.g. , rain) on a surface of the window. The at least one sensing capacitor has a fractal geometry.

CAPACITIVE RAIN SENSOR

The invention relates to capacitive rain sensors. The inventive rain sensors comprise electrodes and conductors that supply the latter. The sensors are placed on one side of the window panel that is not exposed to the rain. They are characterized in that the conductors have small dimensions compared to those of the electrodes and are also as close as possible to one another so that their own capacitance does not create a significant interfering signal with regard to the signal of the electrodes. The inventive rain sensors are primarily used on motor vehicle windshields.

RAIN SENSOR

The invention relates to a rain sensor (2) for a motor vehicle, comprising at least two capacitors (16, 20) that can be controlled separately and whose capacitances are modified by the action of humidity. According to the invention, an evaluation unit (44) is provided to compare the modified capacitances. The invention also relates to a windscreen (4) for a motor vehicle, to a motor vehicle comprising a windscreen (4) and to a method for operating a rain sensor (2).

System and sensor for remote defrost activation

A system and a sensor usable for the automated activation of a defrosting mechanism; particularly the automated defrost of a vehicle window. Further, the sensor is adapted for the detection and measurement of changes in the dielectric constant of a dielectric disposed on a surface. Further still, the sensor is adapted for detecting changes in the phase changes of water, i.e. detecting if and when liquid water becomes frozen into frost, ice or snow. The sensor is coupled to a processor and various defrosting means for automatically defrosting vehicle windows in response to a remote signal, such as that provided by a keyless entry or remote starter.

Rain sensor with selectively reconfigurable fractal based sensors/capacitors

A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) and/or other material(s) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield, sunroof or backlite). In certain example embodiments, a plurality of sensing capacitors are supported by a window such as a vehicle windshield, the capacitors each having a different field and/or pattern. A sensing circuit outputs an analog signal that is based on and/or related to the capacitances of one or more of the sensing capacitors. In certain example embodiments, a switching circuit is provided in order to selectively switch between different sensing capacitors or combinations thereof (or even possibly antennas and/or bands), in order to change the sensing field being analyzed and/or change the feature being searched for. For example, in certain example embodiments, the switching circuit may selectively switch between: (a) capacitor(s) for detecting rain on an exterior surface of the window, and (b) capacitor(s) for detecting ...

Rain sensor system for a motor vehicle

In a rain sensor system for a motor vehicle, a sensor element is provided as separate part for attachment in the vicinity of a vehicle window. The sensor element is wiped by a separate wiper blade which is fastened to a windshield wiper or driven by the latter. As a function of the a degree of wetness present on its top, the sensor element supplies electric signals to an evaluation electronics. Above a limit value of the signals, the evaluation electronics connects the windshield wiper.

Time, space, and/or wavelength multiplexed capacitive light sensor, and related methods

In certain example embodiments, techniques for operating vehicle lights are provided. A capacitive light sensor is configured to sense a presence and intensity of light over at least one wavelength, with each said wavelength being associated with a respective output channel of the light sensor. A buffer is filled with data from the at least one output channel, with the buffer being filled with a predetermined number of data points at a predetermined frequency. An edge change is detected in the data in the buffer. An on/off state of the vehicle lights is maintained when an edge change is not detected. When an edge change is detected, when the data passes from a high value to a low value through a first predefined threshold and remains lower than the first predefined threshold for a persistence interval, the vehicle lights are turned on, and when the data passes from a low value to a high value through a second predefined threshold and remains higher than the second predefined threshold value ...

Rain sensor and wiper driving apparatus comprising same

A rain sensor according to an embodiment comprises: a substrate; a sensing electrode formed on a first surface of the substrate; a reaction layer formed on the first surface of the substrate and burying an upper surface of the substrate and the sensing electrode; a driving unit electrically connected to the sensing electrode formed on the first surface of the substrate and processing a sensing signal transmitted through the sensing electrode; and a protective layer formed surrounding the driving unit, wherein an impedance value according to a change of at least one of a force and a dielectric constant caused by presence of rainfall is changed, and the sensing electrode transmits the sensing signal with respect to a variation amount of the impedance value of the reaction layer to the driving unit.

EINRICHTUNG ZUR STEUERUNG EINES SCHEIBENWISCHERS

FEUCHTIGKEITSSENSOR FUER WINDSCHUTZSCHEIBEN

Sensorelement zur Detektion von Kondensation

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL HAVING A SENSOR

Sensorelement zur Detektion von Kondensation

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Sensorelement zur Detektion von Kondensation, welches zum Liefern eines von einer Feuchtigkeitskondensation auf einem Sensorabschnitt des Sensorelements abhängigen Sensorsignals ausgelegt ist, wobei der Sensorabschnitt als die Form einer dünnen Schicht aufweisendes Trägerelement derart ausgebildet ist, daß der Sensorabschnitt an einer Meßoberfläche in flächigem Kontakt befestigbar ist.

Vehicle glazing

RAIN SENSOR WITH CAPACITIVE-INCLUSIVE CIRCUIT

A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield, sunroof or backlite). At least one sensing capacitor (C1, C2, C3, C4) is supported by a window such as a vehicle windshield, the capacitor (s) having a field that is affected by moisture (e.g., rain) on a surface of the window. A sensing circuit outputs an analog signal that is based on and/or related to the capacitance (s) of the sensing capacitor (s). The analog output of the circuit is converted to a digital signal, and subjected to processing (e.g., correlation) for determining whether moisture (e.g., rain, dew, fog, etc.) or the like is present on the surface of the window.

RAIN SENSOR FOR DETECTING RAIN OR OTHER MATERIAL ON WINDOW OF A VEHICLE OR ON OTHER SURFACE

A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) and/or other material(s) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield or backlite). In certain example embodiments, a capacitor-based system and/or method is provided for auto-correlating sensor data to determine the existence of a material on the window, and then cross-correlating sensor data to identify the type and/or amount of that material (e.g., rain). This data may be used to actuate and/or deactivate a vehicle's wiper(s), and/or adjust wiper speed. In certain example embodiments, the sensor may include an array of at least two capacitors. In certain example embodiments, the system and/or method may perform check(s) to enhance the accuracy of the detection by comparing, for example, the sign of autocorrelation values, maximum autocorrelation values, and/or gradients of autocorrelation values ...

WINDSHIELD MOISTURE SENSOR

A moisture sensor to sense rain on a windshield includes sensor members and leads on the outboard surface of the windshield. The members and leads are uncoated and directly exposed to any moisture accumulation on the sensor. Leads connect the sensor to a controller which includes a signal generator and sensor monitor. The relative spacing between the leads as compared to the spacing between the sensor members is such that the impedance of the sensor when the leads are electrically interconnected by moisture is measurably different from the sensor impedance when said members or said members and leads are electrically interconnected. In response to the latter signal, the windshield wipers are actuated.

DETECTOR Of MOISTURE ON a SURFACE, IN PARTICULAR ON a WINDSHIELD OF VEHICLE

Le détecteur comprend un substrat diélectrique 14, un premier et un second élément électroconducteur 22, 24 placés dans des positions adjacentes et espacées sur une première grande surface de ce substrat 14, des conducteurs 32, 34 assurant la liaison électrique du détecteur 10 avec un générateur de signaux électriques et avec un récepteur de signaux électriques pouvant contrôler les variations du signal de sortie du détecteur, et une partie 48 pour isoler électriquement les conducteurs précités 32, 34. Lorsque de l'humidité se dépose sur le détecteur, la nature d'un signal contrôlable passant dans le détecteur change et est détectée et, en réponse au signal modifié, l'essuie-glace du pare-brise est actionné. The detector comprises a dielectric substrate 14, a first and a second electroconductive element 22, 24 placed in adjacent positions and spaced on a first large surface of this substrate 14, conductors 32, 34 ensuring the electrical connection of the detector 10 with a generator of electrical signals and with an electrical signal receiver capable of controlling variations in the detector output signal, and a part 48 for electrically isolating the aforementioned conductors 32, 34. When moisture is deposited on the detector, the nature of a controllable signal passing through the detector changes and is detected and, in response to the modified signal, the windshield wiper is activated.

LAMINATED GLAZING

A laminated glazing comprising two panes of glazing material, a sheet of interlayer material extending therebetween, and an electrically conductive member formed (possibly etched) from a sheet of electrically conductive material also positioned between the panes. The electrically conductive member may function as one or more of: an antenna element, a capacitive sensor, an electromagnetic shield, part of alarm circuitry, a resistance thermometer, a busbar. Also a method of manufacturing such a glazing involving locating a pre-formed electrically conductive member and a sheet of interlayer material on a first pane of glazing material, placing a second pane of glazing material in register with the first so that the electrically conductive member and the interlayer material are between the two panes, and laminating in an autoclave.

DIFFERENTIAL CAPACITIVE RAIN SENSOR

A differential capacitive rain sensor (10) comprising a differential sensing capacitor (12) having at least a first drive electrode (14,140) , a second drive electrode (16,160) and a sense electrode (18,180). A driving circuit (20) is coupled to the first and the second drive electrodes for driving the first drive electrode with a first drive signal (S4) and the second drive electrode with a second drive signal (S5) , the second drive signal being substantially opposite in phase to the first drive signal (S4). The sensor comprises a detection circuit (40) having an input coupled to the sense electrode for detecting a change in a sense signal (36) of the sense electrode. The detection circuit further comprises a controller using an error signal (S8) derived from the sense signal to control the amplitute of the first and/or the second drive signal so as to reduce the amplitute of the sense signal .

Differential windshield capacitive moisture sensor

A differential capacitive moisture sensor, relying for its operation on the time-varying couplings in two moisture-sensing regions to provide indication of presence of moisture, with selectivity of sensing surface provided by a shielding electrode, and with temperature information provided by a simultaneously-fabricated resistive temperature sensor. Various electrode connections and sensor electronics may be used.

Sensor arrangement

Disclosed is a sensor arrangement which is especially suitable for detecting if the windscreen of a motor vehicle is steamed up. The sensor arrangement comprises a heat conducting layer disposed on a supporting surface. Said layer exhibits good heat conducting properties. A support plate is arranged on top of the heat conducting layer, comprising a recess and several electrical conductor tracks. A moisture-sensitive sensor element is arranged in the region of the recess of the support plate. Said sensor element is electroconductively connected to the conductor tracks on the support plate. The inventive arrangement ensures that the temperature difference between the sensor element and the supporting surface does not go beyond a given limit when measurement occurs.

Moisture sensor and/or defogger with bayesian improvements, and related methods

In certain example embodiments, moisture sensors, defoggers, etc., and/or related methods, are provided, More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to moisture sensors and/or defoggers that may be used in various applications such as, for example, refrigerator/freezer merchandisers, vehicle windows, building windows, etc. When condensation or moisture is detected, an appropriate action may be taken (e.g., actuating windshield wipers, turning on a defroster, triggering the heating of a merchandiser door or window, etc.). Bayesian approaches optionally, may be implemented in certain example embodiments in an attempt to improve moisture detection accuracy. For instance, models of various types of disturbances may be developed and, based on live data and a priori information known about the model, a probability of the model being accurate is calculated. If a threshold value is met, the model may be considered a match and, optionally, a corresponding appropriate action may be taken ...

CAPACITIVE RAIN SENSOR

Rain sensor embedded on printed circuit board

A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) and/or other material(s) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield, sunroof or backlite). In certain example embodiments, a plurality of sensing capacitors are supported by a window such as a vehicle windshield, the capacitors each having a different field and/or pattern. A sensing circuit outputs an analog signal that is based on and/or related to the capacitances of one or more of the sensing capacitors. In certain example embodiments, a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) mountable in or on a vehicle window is provided. First and second sensing circuits are formed on opposing sides of the flexible PCB, with each said sensing circuit comprising a plurality of different fractal structures. A ground plane is located between the first and second sensing circuits, with the ground plane being arranged so as to decouple the first and second capacitor arrays and to shield the first capacitor array ...

Wired glazing

Camera arrangement for a motor vehicle

The invention relates to a camera arrangement for a motor vehicle, comprising a camera (2) which is oriented towards a vehicle window, and at least one electric conductor structure (3) which is directly or indirectly connected to a vehicle window (1). Said conductor structure is arranged in the detection range of the camera (2).

RAIN SENSOR WITH CAPACITIVE-INCLUSIVE CIRCUIT

A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) and/or other material(s).on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield, sunroof or backlite). In certain example embodiments of the invention, at least one sensing capacitor is supported by a window such as a vehicle windshield, the capacitor(s) having a field that is affected by moisture (e.g., rain) on a surface of the window. A sensing circuit outputs an analog signal that is based on and/or related to the capacitance(s) of the sensing capacitor(s). The analog output of the circuit maybe converted to a digital signal, and subjected to processing (e.g., correlation) for determining whether moisture (e.g., rain, dew, fog, etc.) or the like is present on the surface of the window.

Security configuration with an inductively coupled touch sensitive keypad in or on a window pane and motor vehicle with the security configuration

A security configuration in or for a motor vehicle, which includes a bodywork part, such as a door, and a window pane arranged in the bodywork part. The security configuration includes a touch-sensitive keypad integrated in or mounted to the window pane. The keypad has a plurality of touch sensors, each of which takes the form of resonant oscillating circuits and via which an actuation of a respective touch sensor can be picked up. An electronic evaluation system is configured for the purpose of detecting an actuation of the keypad and attributing said actuation to a respectively actuated touch sensor. There is also provided a motor vehicle which includes such a security configuration.

Moisture sensor and/or defogger with bayesian improvements, and related methods

In certain example embodiments, moisture sensors, defoggers, etc., and/or related methods, are provided. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to moisture sensors and/or defoggers that may be used in various applications such as, for example, refrigerator/freezer merchandisers, vehicle windows, building windows, etc. When condensation or moisture is detected, an appropriate action may be taken (e.g., actuating windshield wipers, turning on a defroster, triggering the heating of a merchandiser door or window, etc.). Bayesian approaches optionally may be implemented in certain example embodiments in an attempt to improve moisture detection accuracy. For instance, models of various types of disturbances may be developed and, based on live data and a priori information known about the model, a probability of the model being accurate is calculated. If a threshold value is met, the model may be considered a match and, optionally, a corresponding appropriate action may be taken.

SENSOR FOR VEHICLE, SENSING METHOD THEREOF AND VEHICLE SYSTEM

According to one embodiment, there is provided a sensor for a vehicle, which includes: a vehicle glass; a substrate disposed on the vehicle glass; a transparent sensing electrode disposed on the substrate; and a wire electrode connected to the sensing electrode, wherein the sensing electrode comprises a first sensing electrode and a second sensing electrode spaced apart from the first sensing electrode. 1. A sensor for measuring a raindrop or a mist on a vehicle , the sensor comprising:a sensing electrode disposed on a glass of the vehicle; anda wire electrode connected to the sensing electrode,wherein the sensing electrode comprises a first sensing electrode and a second sensing electrode spaced apart from the first sensing electrode,wherein the first sensing electrode, the second sensing electrode and the wire are formed in a metal,wherein at least one of the first and second sensing electrode comprises a hot-wire.2. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the first sensing electrode extends in a first direction claim 1 , and the second sensing electrode extends in a second direction claim 1 , andthe sensor further comprises an insulating material interposed between the first and second sensing electrodes.3. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second sensing electrodes includes a plurality of electrode patterns claim 1 , andthe electrode patterns of the first sensing electrode are spaced apart from the electrode patterns of the second sensing electrode.4. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the glass of the vehicle includes at least one of a front glass of the vehicle claim 1 , a side glass of the vehicle claim 1 , a rear glass of the vehicle and a side mirror.5. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the glass of the vehicle includes an outer glass and an inner glass disposed on the outer glass claim 1 , andthe sensor further comprises a substrate interposed between the outer and inner glasses.6. The sensor of claim 1 , further comprising a substrate making direct ...

Vehicle laminated glazing comprising an amoled screen

A laminated vehicle glazing includes within the laminate an AMOLED screen and a sensor. The AMOLED screen is in the clear window region or is masked by an external peripheral masking layer between the second main face of the first glazing and the rear face of the AMOLED screen and a connecting part is also optionally masked by the external masking layer between the second main face and its rear surface.

VEHICLE RAIN SENSOR, AND WIPER SYSTEM AND WIPER CONTROL METHOD USING THE SAME

A rain sensor includes: a substrate, a first sensor that is disposed on a first surface of the substrate and that senses a sound signal; a second sensor disposed on a second surface of the substrate and attached to windshield glass of the vehicle to sense a capacitance change; and a processor that determines precipitation, based on at least one of the sound signal or the capacitance change. 1. A rain sensor for a vehicle , the rain sensor comprising:a substrate;a first sensor disposed on a first surface of the substrate and configured to sense a sound signal;a second sensor disposed on a second surface of the substrate and attached to windshield glass of the vehicle to sense a capacitance change; anda processor configured to determine precipitation, based on at least one of the sound signal or the capacitance change.2. The rain sensor of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor includes a Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) microphone.3. The rain sensor of claim 1 , wherein the second sensor is a capacitive sensor and includes a first capacitor and a second capacitor.4. The rain sensor of claim 3 , wherein the first capacitor includes a pair of transparent electrodes spaced apart from each other by a first gap claim 3 , andwherein the second capacitor includes a pair of transparent electrodes spaced apart from each other by a second gap different from the first gap.5. The rain sensor of claim 4 , wherein the first capacitor detects a raindrop of a first size or larger claim 4 , andwherein the second capacitor detects a raindrop of a second size or smaller.6. The rain sensor of claim 5 , wherein the first capacitor and the second capacitor detect a raindrop of more than the first size and less than the second size together.7. The rain sensor of claim 3 , wherein the second surface of the substrate is attached to the windshield glass of the vehicle with a thermal curable polymer adhesive.8. The rain sensor of claim 1 , wherein the processor determines whether the sound ...

WINDOW PANE WITH CAPACITIVE SENSOR

A composite pane for separating an interior space from an external environment, includes an inner pane, an outer pane with an inner surface, and an intermediate layer that areally joins the inner surface of the outer pane to an outer surface of the inner pane, a capacitive sensor for detecting moisture having at least one capacitor that is connected to an electronic sensor unit, which is provided for detecting a change in capacitance of the capacitor, wherein the capacitor has at least two electrodes formed from a transparent, electrically conductive coating, which are capacitively coupled. 1. Composite pane for separating an interior space from an external environment , comprisingan inner pane,an outer pane with an inner surface, andan intermediate layer that areally joins the inner surface of the outer pane to an outer surface of the inner pane,a capacitive sensor for detecting moisture having at least one capacitor that is connected to an electronic sensor unit, which is provided for detecting a change in capacitance of the capacitor,wherein the capacitor has at least two electrodes formed from a transparent, electrically conductive coating, which are capacitively coupled.2. The composite pane according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two electrodes are provided for generating a sensor area on the composite pane claim 1 , inside which moisture on the composite pane causes a change in capacitance.3. The composite pane according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic sensor unit is provided for generating a signal when moisture is detected on a sensor area.4. The composite pane according to claim 1 , wherein the capacitive sensor includes a plurality of capacitors claim 1 , wherein the electronic sensor unit is provided for generating a plurality of signals and is constructed and arranged to calculate a correlation of the signals.5. The composite pane according to claim 1 , wherein the capacitive sensor is constructed and arranged to calculate an autocorrelation and ...

VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BODY THEREOF

A vehicle and a method for controlling a body thereof are provided. The vehicle may include a processor, and non-transitory memory storing instructions executed by the processor. The processor may be configured to determine a first operation mode of a convenience device based on external environment information obtained by a sensor device when converting to an autonomous driving state; determine a second operation mode of the convenience device based on an input of a convenience device 1. A vehicle comprising:a processor; andnon-transitory memory storing instructions executed by the processor, determine a first operation mode of a convenience device based on external environment information obtained by a sensor device when converting to an autonomous driving state;', 'determine a second operation mode of the convenience device based on an input of a convenience device manipulator;', 'compare the first operation mode with the second operation mode; and', 'control the convenience device in the first operation mode or the second operation mode based on a comparison result., 'wherein the processor is configured to2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to:convert to the autonomous driving state including at least one of an autonomous driving activation, an autonomous driving control right transfer, or an autonomous driving deactivation.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the sensor device includes at least one of an illuminance sensor or a rain sensor.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the convenience device manipulator is configured as a multi-function switch or an input device that is configured to generate data based on manipulation of a user.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the convenience device is at least one of a head lamp or a wiper.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to:control the convenience device in the first operation mode when the first operation mode does not match with the second operation mode in ...

MOISTURE SENSOR AND/OR DEFOGGER WITH BAYESIAN IMPROVEMENTS, AND RELATED METHODS

In certain example embodiments, moisture sensors, defoggers, etc., and/or related methods, are provided. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to moisture sensors and/or defoggers that may be used in various applications such as, for example, refrigerator/freezer merchandisers, vehicle windows, building windows, etc. When condensation or moisture is detected, an appropriate action may be taken (e.g., actuating windshield wipers, turning on a defroster, triggering the heating of a merchandiser door or window, etc.). Bayesian approaches optionally may be implemented in certain example embodiments in an attempt to improve moisture detection accuracy. For instance, models of various types of disturbances may be developed and, based on live data and a priori information known about the model, a probability of the model being accurate is calculated. If a threshold value is met, the model may be considered a match and, optionally, a corresponding appropriate action may be taken. 121-. (canceled)22. A method of detecting an interaction with a glass substrate , the method comprising:providing a parameterized model (M) for a possible disturbance;providing background information (I) concerning the model, I being known a priori;calculating a prior probability of M given I, P(M|I);collecting data from at least one sensor (D) connected to the substrate;computing a probability of the model given D and I, P(M|D,I);repeating the computing of P(M|D,I) as additional data is collected; andaccepting the model if P(M|D,I) meets and/or exceeds a predetermined threshold,wherein the glass substrate is a part of a window or electronic device; andwherein acceptance of the model triggers an action to be taken relative to the glass substrate. This application is a continuation-in-part (CIP) of U.S. Ser. No. 12/076,238, filed Mar. 14, 2008, which is a CIP of U.S. Ser. No. 11/700,251, filed Jan. 31, 2007, which is a CIP of each of U.S. Ser. No. 11/340,847, filed Jan. 27, 2006, Ser ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING A CAPACITIVE RAIN SENSOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, MEASUREMENT SIGNAL INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION DEVICE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING SUCH A MEASUREMENT SIGNAL INTERFERENCE SUPPRESSION DEVICE

The invention relates to a method for operating a capacitive motor vehicle rain sensor, which has an electrically conductive structure and which is designed to generate an analog measurement signal corresponding to a rain intensity and output same as an output signal, wherein the method has the steps of detecting at least one interference signal, which causes an interference with the analog measurement signal and leads to a measurement signal affected by interference, at least partly suppressing the interference of the measurement signal affected by interference in at least one signal processing step on the basis of the detected interference signal and an output of an at least partially interference-suppressed output signal. The invention also relates to a device for carrying out the method and to a motor vehicle comprising the device. 18.-. (canceled)9. A method for operating a capacitive rain sensor for a motor vehicle , the capacitive rain sensor having an electrically conductive structure , the capacitive rain sensor configured to produce an analog measurement signal corresponding to a rain intensity in at least one measurement , the method comprising the following steps:a) detecting at least one interference signal that causes interference with the analog measurement signal, wherein the at least one interference signal is an electromagnetic radio signal that is a radio transmission signal;b) at least partially suppressing the analog measurement signal using at least one signal processing technique, the at least one signal processing technique determined based at least in part on the detected at least one interference signal, the at least one signal processing technique comprising subtracting the detected at least one interference signal from the analog measurement signal; andc) outputting the at least partially suppressed analog measurement signal as an output signal;wherein the capacitive rain sensor comprises a first antenna formed by the electrically ...

MOISTURE SENSOR AND/OR DEFOGGER WITH BAYESIAN IMPROVEMENTS, AND RELATED METHODS

In certain example embodiments, moisture sensors, defoggers, etc., and/or related methods, are provided. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to moisture sensors and/or defoggers that may be used in various applications such as, for example, refrigerator/freezer merchandisers, vehicle windows, building windows, etc. When condensation or moisture is detected, an appropriate action may be taken (e.g., actuating windshield wipers, turning on a defroster, triggering the heating of a merchandiser door or window, etc.). Bayesian approaches optionally may be implemented in certain example embodiments in an attempt to improve moisture detection accuracy. For instance, models of various types of disturbances may be developed and, based on live data and a priori information known about the model, a probability of the model being accurate is calculated. If a threshold value is met, the model may be considered a match and, optionally, a corresponding appropriate action may be taken. 121-. (canceled)22. A method of classifying perturbations to an interface comprising a substrate supporting a conductive coating , the method comprising:generating, using a first set of electrodes provided at a first location relative to the substrate, an electrical field;measuring, using one or more second sets of electrodes, parameters of the electrical field at one or more second locations, each said second location being different from the first location; andclassifying a region of the interface into a specified state based on the measured parameters of the electrical field;responsive to the specified state being indicative of a first perturbation type, disregarding the classification; andresponsive to the specified state being indicative of a second perturbation type different from the first perturbation type, sending an output signal to control electronics.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the first and second perturbation types distinguish between electromagnetic ...

Rain Sensor and Wiper Driving Apparatus Comprising Same

A rain sensor according to an embodiment comprises: a substrate; a sensing electrode formed on a first surface of the substrate; a reaction layer formed on the first surface of the substrate and burying an upper surface of the substrate and the sensing electrode; a driving unit electrically connected to the sensing electrode formed on the first surface of the substrate and processing a sensing signal transmitted through the sensing electrode; and a protective layer formed surrounding the driving unit, wherein an impedance value according to a change of at least one of a force and a dielectric constant caused by presence of rainfall is changed, and the sensing electrode transmits the sensing signal with respect to a variation amount of the impedance value of the reaction layer to the driving unit. 1. A rain sensor comprising:a substrate;a sensing electrode formed on a first surface of the substrate;a reaction layer formed on the first surface of the substrate and burying to bury an upper surface of the substrate and the sensing electrode and including a carbon micro-coil;a driving unit electrically connected to the sensing electrode formed on the first surface of the substrate and that processes a sensing signal transmitted through the sensing electrode; anda protective layer formed surrounding the driving unit,wherein an impedance value of the reaction layer is changed in accordance with at least any one of a change of a dielectric constant and a force caused by presence of rainfall, andthe sensing electrode transmits the sensing signal with respect to a variation amount of the impedance value of the reaction layer to the driving unit.2. (canceled)3. The rain sensor of claim 1 , wherein the reaction layer includes a the carbon micro-coil material claim 1 , a resin and a dispersant.4. The rain sensor of claim 1 , wherein the reaction layer is disposed on the substrate on which the sensing electrode having a predetermined thickness is formed.5. The rain sensor of ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A CAPACITIVE SENSOR

Various embodiments of the present technology may provide methods and apparatus for a capacitive sensor configured to detect rain. The capacitive sensor may be integrated within an interior surface of a laminated glass structure comprising an adhesive interlayer disposed between two glass layers. The capacitive sensor electrodes may be arranged in a variety of configurations between the two glass layers. The capacitive sensor may be used with a printed circuit board that is configured to electrically couple to the capacitive sensor electrodes. 1. An embedded capacitive sensor , comprising: a first glass layer;', 'a second glass layer in parallel with the first glass layer; and', 'an interlayer interposed between the first glass layer and the second glass layer; and, 'a laminated glass structure comprising a first electrode; and', 'a second electrode adjacent to the first electrode, wherein the first and second electrodes form a capacitance., 'a capacitive sensor disposed within the interlayer and comprising2. The embedded capacitive sensor according to claim 1 , wherein:the first glass layer comprises a first surface and a second surface, wherein the second surface directly contacts the interlayer; andthe second glass layer comprises a third surface and fourth surface, wherein the fourth surface directly contacts the interlayer.3. The embedded capacitive sensor according to claim 2 , wherein the first electrode is disposed on the second surface and the second electrode is disposed on the fourth surface.4. The embedded capacitive sensor according to claim 2 , wherein the first electrode is disposed on the fourth surface and the second electrode is disposed on the second surface.5. The embedded capacitive sensor according to claim 2 , wherein the first and second electrodes are disposed on the second surface.6. The embedded capacitive sensor according to claim 2 , wherein the first and second electrodes are disposed on the fourth surface.7. The embedded capacitive ...

MOISTURE SENSOR AND/OR DEFOGGER WITH BAYESIAN IMPROVEMENTS, AND RELATED METHODS

In certain example embodiments, moisture sensors, defoggers, etc., and/or related methods, are provided. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to moisture sensors and/or defoggers that may be used in various applications such as, for example, refrigerator/freezer merchandisers, vehicle windows, building windows, etc. When condensation or moisture is detected, an appropriate action may be taken (e.g., actuating windshield wipers, turning on a defroster, triggering the heating of a merchandiser door or window, etc.). Bayesian approaches optionally may be implemented in certain example embodiments in an attempt to improve moisture detection accuracy. For instance, models of various types of disturbances may be developed and, based on live data and a priori information known about the model, a probability of the model being accurate is calculated. If a threshold value is met, the model may be considered a match and, optionally, a corresponding appropriate action may be taken. 121-. (canceled)22. A method of detecting moisture on a glass substrate , the method comprising:providing a parameterized model (M) for a possible moisture-related disturbance;providing background information (I) concerning the model, I being known a priori;calculating a prior probability of M given I, P(M|I);collecting data from at least one sensor (D) connected to the substrate;computing a probability of the model given D and I, P(M|D,I);repeating the computing of P(M|D,I) as additional data is collected; andaccepting the model if P(M|D,I) meets and/or exceeds a predetermined threshold,wherein the glass substrate is a part of a vehicle window, building window, or merchandiser window; andwherein acceptance of the model triggers an action to be taken relative to the glass substrate, the action being selected from the group consisting of: (i) causing a wiper to remove moisture from a vehicle window, (ii) heating the glass substrate, and (iii) defrosting the glass substrate.23. The ...

ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR ACTUATING AT LEAST ONE WINDSHIELD WIPER AND/OR WINDSHIELD CLEANING SYSTEM

The invention proposes an arrangement for controlling a windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system of a vehicle, having at least one sensor for recording ambient parameters, which sensor is connected via a control unit for purposes of controlling with a drive unit of the windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system. The control unit is connected with a correction request recording actuating element of the windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system, for providing adaptive control. Furthermore, the invention proposes a method for adapting a characteristic diagram for controlling a windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system, depending on ambient parameters, wherein the actuating intensity of the windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system stored in a characteristic diagram, depending on multiple ambient parameters, is changed and stored individually, depending on a correction request by the driver. Finally, the invention proposes a method for controlling a windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system of a vehicle, depending on ambient parameters, wherein the windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system is activated when a determinable rain intensity and/or a determinable contamination level and/or a determinable release time is reached. 1. An arrangement for controlling at least a windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system of a vehicle , the arrangement comprising:at least one sensor for recording ambient parameters;wherein the sensor is connected via a control unit for purposes of controlling with a drive unit of the windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system; andwherein the control unit is connected with a correction request recording actuating element of the windshield wiper system and/or windshield washer system, for providing adaptive control.2. The arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is connected with at least one data memory for storing and ...

AUTOMOBILE RAIN AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR MODULE

A rain and temperature sensing module including a housing having a cover plate formed of a transparent material, a printed circuit board disposed within the housing and having a light emitter, a light receiver, and a temperature sensing element disposed thereon, a transparent compound disposed within the housing and covering the light emitter, the light receiver, and the temperature sensing element, the transparent compound filling a space between the printed circuit board and the cover plate, wherein the transparent compound has a refractive index that is substantially equal to a refractive index of the cover plate, and wherein the transparent compound provides a thermally conductive medium between the cover plate and the temperature sensing element. 1. A rain sensing module comprising:a housing including a cover plate formed of a transparent material;a printed circuit board disposed within the housing and having a light emitter and a light receiver disposed thereon, wherein the light receiver is configured to receive light emitted by the light emitter and reflected off of an automobile windshield; anda transparent compound disposed within the housing and filling a space between the printed circuit board and the cover plate.2. The rain sensing module of claim 1 , wherein the cover plate is transparent to infrared light and opaque to visible light.3. The rain sensing module of claim 1 , wherein the transparent compound surrounds the light emitter and the light receiver.4. The rain sensing module of claim 1 , wherein the transparent compound has a refractive index that is equal to a refractive index of the cover plate.5. The rain sensing module of claim 1 , wherein the transparent compound has a refractive index that is equal to a refractive index of automobile windshield glass.6. The rain sensing module of claim 1 , wherein the transparent compound has a refractive index in a range of 1.45 to 1.55.7. The rain sensing module of claim 6 , wherein the transparent ...

Device and method for detecting wetness on a roadway

A detection device is provided for a motor vehicle ( 10 ) for detecting wetness ( 18 ) on a roadway ( 20 ). The detection device has a moisture-detection unit ( 12 ) and an evaluation unit ( 40 ) designed to determine wetness ( 18 ) on the roadway ( 20 ) on the basis of a moisture value ( 42 ) detected by the moisture-detection unit ( 12 ). The moisture-detection unit ( 12 ) is embodied as a sensor unit and is arranged at a rear region of the motor vehicle ( 10 ).

Moisture sensitive automatic windshield wiper and headlight control device

The invention is directed to an automatic system for activating vehicle headlights upon the actuation of a windshield wiper. The windshield wipers automatically begin a wiping cycle when moisture is sensed on a windshield. In the preferred embodiment, a moisture sensing device is strategically placed in the left-hand side of the windshield, at the end of a wiper blade track. When the windshield is no longer wet, the wiping cycle will stop and the headlights will remain on for a short period of time thereafter before turning off.

Driver assistance apparatus and control method for the same

본 발명은 운전자 보조 장치 및 그 제어방법에 관한 것으로서, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따르면, 차량의 전방에 대한 영상을 생성하는 적어도 하나 이상의 카메라; 및 상기 영상으로부터 상기 차량의 주행차로 상에 존재하는 오브젝트를 검출하고, 상기 오브젝트에 대한 정보를 기초로, 상기 주행차로 내에서 상기 차량의 주행방향을 조절하기 위한 제어신호를 상기 차량의 조향 장치로 제공하는 프로세서;를 포함하는 운전자 보조 장치가 제공된다. The present invention relates to a driver assistance device and a method for controlling the same, and according to an embodiment of the present invention, at least one camera for generating an image of the front of a vehicle; and detecting an object existing on the driving lane of the vehicle from the image, and based on the information on the object, a control signal for adjusting the driving direction of the vehicle in the driving lane to the steering device of the vehicle A driver assistance device including a processor for providing is provided.

Rainwater detector using electric wires

According to the present invention, a rainwater detecting device for detecting rainwater comprises: a panel having at least one specific surface; a pair of rainwater detecting wires disposed on the specific surface of the panel; and a rainwater sensor physically connected to one end of each of the rainwater detecting wires, and electrically conducted with the rainwater detecting wires under a predetermined condition. Each of the rainwater detecting wires is (i) not physically in contact with each other on the specific surface by separating a first wire which is one of the rainwater detecting wires and a second wire which is the other of the rainwater detecting wires from each other at a random arrangement interval, in arrangement on the specific surface of the panel, and (ii) has each end of the rainwater detecting wires connected to different polarities of electrodes included in or interlocked with the rainwater sensor. The predetermined condition is that a first state, in which the first and second wires are not in contact with each other on the specific surface not to be electrically conducted, is changed to a second state of electrically conducting the first and second wires by rainwater. The present invention can form a denser rainwater detecting area by using a wire to effectively detect rainwater.

A kind of frontal windshield rain removal system of automatic sensing rainfall

本发明公开了一种自动感应雨量的飞机风挡除雨系统，属于飞机风挡除雨技术领域。所述系统包括传感器、控制器以及除雨装置，所述传感器设置在风挡玻璃上，用于接收降雨量，并将所述降雨量大小以脉冲形式发送给所述控制器，所述控制器根据脉冲信号控制所述除雨装置对所述风挡玻璃除雨。本发明风挡除雨系统通过安装在机头风挡玻璃处的传感器接收降雨量信息，并启动除雨装置进行除雨，以脉冲的形式体现降雨量大小，实现了除雨的全自动化控制。

Camera arrangement for a motor vehicle

Beschrieben wird eine Kameraanordnung für ein Kraftfahrzeug, mit einer auf eine Fahrzeugscheibe gerichteten Kamera und mit mindestens einer elektrischen Leiterstruktur, die direkt oder indirekt mit der Fahrzeugscheibe verbunden ist, wobei die Leiterstruktur im Erfassungsbereich der Kamera angeordnet ist. A camera arrangement for a motor vehicle is described, with a camera directed at a vehicle window and with at least one electrical conductor structure which is connected directly or indirectly to the vehicle window, the conductor structure being arranged in the detection area of the camera.

Wischfeld independent, sensor-controlled windscreen wiper system for vehicles with window

Regensensor nach dem kapazitiven Messprinzip, mit einem Messkondensator (12) auf der Messfläche und einem Referenzkondensator (10), wobei der Messkondensator eine kammartige Elektrodenstruktur aufweist und die Bahnbreite und der Bahnabstand der Messelektroden zwischen 0,2mm und 0,7mm beträgt und einer Auswertschaltung bestehend aus einem ersten Oszillator (19) mit dem Messkondensator (12) und einem zweiten Oszillator (18) mit dem Referenzkondensator (10), einer Verknüpfungsschaltung (20) die die Ausgangssignale der beiden Oszillatoren (18, 19) verknüpft, wobei das Ausgangssignal der Verknüpfungsschaltung einem Frequenzteiler (21,22) zugeführt wird und die Ausgangssignale des. Frequenzteilers (21,22) zu den Oszillatoren zurückgeführt werden und zur Auswertung des Signals einem Bandpass (24) zugeführt werden. rain sensor according to the capacitive measuring principle, with a measuring capacitor (12) on the measuring surface and a reference capacitor (10), wherein the measuring capacitor has a comb-like electrode structure and the web width and the Track distance of the measuring electrodes between 0.2mm and 0.7mm and an evaluation circuit consisting of a first oscillator (19) with the measuring capacitor (12) and a second oscillator (18) with the reference capacitor (10), a logic circuit (20) which combines the output signals of the two oscillators (18, 19), wherein the output of the logic circuit a frequency divider (21,22) is supplied and the output signals of the frequency divider (21, 22) are fed back to the oscillators and fed to a bandpass (24) for evaluation of the signal.

Apparatus for sensing raindrops for use in car

An apparatus sensing raindrops for a vehicle is provided to accurately perform a control by simplifying the structure thereof and using an electric capacity sensor. An apparatus for sensing raindrops in a vehicle includes a housing(10), an electric capacity sensor, a main controller, detection terminals(25a,25b), and a PCB substrate(20). The housing is attached to windows of the vehicles. The electric capacity sensor detects a change of the electric capacity. The main controller controls the electric capacity sensor. An external connection interface(40) is mounted to the PCB substrate. The PCB substrate is installed inside the housing. The detection terminals are formed by alternately disposing ground pads and detection pads on one surface of the PCB substrate.

Method for controlling turning on the wiper according to the rainy sensor

본 발명은 차량의 우적 감응형 와이퍼 동작 제어 방법에 관한 것으로, 종래의 우적 감응형 와이퍼 동작 장치가 우천상태를 감지하고 와이퍼를 동작시키는 동안은 그 동작 속도를 변경할 수 없는 문제점을 해결하기 위하여, 우천상태를 감지하여 와이퍼가 자동으로 동작되는 동안에도 운전자가 와이퍼 동작 속도를 변경할 수 있게 하는 우적 감응형 와이퍼 동작 장치를 제공하여, 자동으로 우천상태를 감지하고 와이퍼가 동작된 후에도 운전자가 와이퍼 동작 속도를 변경시킬 수 있어 운전자의 특성마다 다른 와이퍼 동작 속도를 제공할 수 있게 한다. The present invention relates to a method of controlling raindrop-sensitive wiper operation of a vehicle, in order to solve the problem that the conventional raindrop-sensitive wiper operation device can not change its operation speed while detecting rainy conditions and operating the wiper. It provides a rain-sensitive wiper operating device that detects conditions and allows the driver to change the wiper speed while the wiper is operating automatically, so that the driver can automatically detect rainy conditions and allow the driver to It can be changed to provide different wiper speeds for different driver characteristics.

SENSOR ARRANGEMENT

Cleaning apparatus and method

Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for cleaning glass of a vehicle, a camera, etc. The cleaning apparatus comprises: a sheet of glass; a plurality of electrodes sequentially disposed on an upper surface of the sheet of glass; a dielectric layer stacked on an upper surface of the electrodes; and a hydrophobic layer stacked on the dielectric layer and having droplets formed on the surface thereof. Here, the droplets are moved in an outward direction of the sheet of glass by applying different DC voltages to some of the plurality of electrodes.

Sensing device

실시 예에 따른 감지 장치는 절연층; 상기 절연층 위에 상호 일정 간격 이격되어 배치되는 제 1 및 2 전극; 및 상기 제 1 및 2 전극을 덮으며 상기 절연층 위에 배치되고, 내부에 탄소 미세 코일을 포함하는 감지층을 포함하고, 상기 감지층은, 상기 절연층 위에 상기 제 1 전극을 덮으며 배치되는 제 1 감지층과, 상기 절연층 위에 상기 제 2 전극을 덮으며 배치되는 제 2 감지층을 포함하고, 상기 제 1 감지층은, 상기 제 2 감지층과 물리적으로 분리된다. A sensing device according to an embodiment includes an insulating layer; first and second electrodes spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance on the insulating layer; and a sensing layer covering the first and second electrodes and disposed on the insulating layer, the sensing layer including a carbon microcoil therein, wherein the sensing layer covers the first electrode on the insulating layer. A first sensing layer and a second sensing layer disposed on the insulating layer to cover the second electrode, wherein the first sensing layer is physically separated from the second sensing layer.

Camera arrangement for a motor vehicle

The invention relates to a camera arrangement for a motor vehicle, comprising a camera (2) which is oriented towards a vehicle window, and at least one electric conductor structure (3) which is directly or indirectly connected to a vehicle window (1). Said conductor structure is arranged in the detection range of the camera (2).

Windscreen cleaning system and vehicle with such a windscreen cleaning system

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Scheibenreinigungssystem (3), mit einer Scheibe (5), der eine Reinigungseinrichtung (7) mit einer Wischfunktion und einer Wisch/Wasch-Funktion zur Reinigung der Scheibe (5) zugeordnet ist, wobei auf der Scheibe (5) zumindest bereichsweise ein transparentes, elektrisch leitfähiges Material (9) angeordnet ist, das elektrisch mit einer Steuereinrichtung (11) verbunden ist, wobei die Steuereinrichtung (11) eingerichtet ist, um abhängig von wenigstens einer an dem elektrisch leitfähigen Material (9) erfassten elektrischen Messgröße in einem ersten Funktionszustand die Wischfunktion und in einem zweiten Funktionszustand die Wisch/Wasch-Funktion der Reinigungseinrichtung (7) zu aktivieren. The invention relates to a window cleaning system (3) with a pane (5), which is assigned a cleaning device (7) with a wiping function and a wiping / washing function for cleaning the pane (5), wherein on the pane (5) at least a transparent, electrically conductive material (9) is arranged in regions, which is electrically connected to a control device (11), wherein the control device (11) is adapted to depending on at least one of the electrically conductive material (9) detected electrical measurement in a first functional state to activate the wiping function and in a second functional state, the wiping / washing function of the cleaning device (7).

Vehicle control method and system, storage medium, and electronic device

本公开涉及一种车辆控制方法和系统、存储介质、电子设备。所述方法包括：获取当前的环境信息；根据所获取的环境信息判断当前是否需要进行除雾；检测车辆的转向指令是否开启；若判定需要进行除雾，且所述转向指令已开启，则控制开启鼓风机和通风管道中对应的阀门，以使预设的出风口出风，吹向所述转向指令所指示方向的前侧窗玻璃的内表面和/或所述转向指令所指示方向的后视镜表面。这样，能够根据驾驶员的驾驶需求，有针对性地清楚车窗玻璃上的雾气，控制准确，避免无效的雾气清理，在增强安全性的同时节省了资源。

RAIN SENSOR WITH SIGMA DELTA MODULATION AND / OR FOOTPRINT COMPARISON (DE)

Windshield wiper control having a sensor

A windshield wiper control, e.g. for use in automobiles, receives information as to the amount of humidity on the windshield from a sensor (1) which is arranged within the area which is swept by the windshield wipers, and adjust the wiper frequency in relation thereto. The windshield wiper control includes a circuit (2) which remembers the signal from the sensor just after the windshield wiper has passed the sensor. The signal is compared to the signal directly from the sensor by a comparator (3). Having detected a certain change, the amplifier (4) is activated which turns on th e wiper motor through a relay (5). The sensor may be of the capacitive type.

Rain sensor with capacitive-inclusive circuit

A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) and/or other material(s) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield, sunroof or backlite). In certain example embodiments of the invention, at least one sensing capacitor is supported by a window such as a vehicle windshield, the capacitor(s) having a field that is affected by moisture (e.g., rain) on a surface of the window. A sensing circuit outputs an analog signal that is based on and/or related to the capacitance(s) of the sensing capacitor(s). The analog output of the circuit may be converted to a digital signal, and subjected to processing (e.g., correlation) for determining whether moisture (e.g., rain, dew, fog, etc.) or the like is present on the surface of the window.

Sensor for detection of fogging inclination and sensor module

Method and arrangement for operating a resistive moisture sensor

Cleaning apparatus and method

Laminated glazing which includes one or more wires

A laminated glazing (e.g. a vehicle windscreen) comprising two panes of glazing material (e.g. glass) having a ply of laminating interlayer extending between them, one or more wires between the panes of glazing material, arranged so as to form a sensing area of a capacitive rain sensor and/or an inductive coupling coil, and an infrared reflective coating provided on a surface of the glazing, wherein in the region of the sensing area and/or the inductive coupling coil, the coating is at most only partially provided.

Rain sensor for detecting rain or other material on window of a vehicle or on other surface

A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) and/or other material(s) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield or backlite). In certain example embodiments, a capacitor-based system and/or method is provided for auto-correlating sensor data to determine the existence of a material on the window, and then cross-correlating sensor data to identify the type and/or amount of that material (e.g., rain). This data may be used to actuate and/or deactivate a vehicle's wiper(s), and/or adjust wiper speed. In certain example embodiments, the sensor may include an array of at least two capacitors. In certain example embodiments, the system and/or method may perform check(s) to enhance the accuracy of the detection by comparing, for example, the sign of autocorrelation values, maximum autocorrelation values, and/or gradients of autocorrelation values

Capacitive coupled moisture sensor

A rain sensor for a windshield having two sets of electroconductive coatings on opposing major surfaces of the outer glass ply of a windshield. The first set of coatings on the outer major surface of the ply are electrically insulated from but in close proximity to each other. The second set of electroconductive coatings are positioned within the windshield between the glass plies and are electrically connected to a signal generator and receiver. Water contacting the outer surface of the glass ply changes the nature of an electrical signal passing through the first pair of electroconductive coatings. In response to the altered signal, a controller actuates a windshield wiper arrangement to clear the viewing area of the windshield.

Windscreen wiper assembly with moisture detector, for motor vehicle

The vehicle windscreen wiper system has a device (11a) to detect the presence of moisture outside the vehicle by means of a moisture detector (16) which is connected to the actuation mechanism (15) of the windscreen wiper.The moisture detector is fixed on the windscreen (1), incorporates two closely spaced electrodes, and contains a measurement capacitor (2) and an inductor (14) thus forming an inductive circuit (13), and a frequency measurement unit (12), which is connected to the actuator via an equalisation (18) and a delay (17) line. The actuator is capable of selecting wiper speed according to the amount of moisture present.

Cleaning apparatus and method

Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for cleaning glass of a vehicle, a camera, etc. The cleaning apparatus comprises: a sheet of glass; a plurality of electrodes sequentially disposed on an upper surface of the sheet of glass; a dielectric layer stacked on an upper surface of the electrodes; and a hydrophobic layer stacked on the dielectric layer and having droplets formed on the surface thereof. Here, the droplets are moved in an outward direction of the sheet of glass by applying different DC voltages to some of the plurality of electrodes.

Sensor and device for measuring the wetting density of polar liquids

Sensing device and wiper driving device

본 발명의 실시 예에 따른 감지 장치는 기판; 상기 기판 위에 배치되는 전극; 상기 기판 위에 배치되어 상기 전극을 매립하며, 탄소 미세 코일을 포함하는 반응층; 상기 기판 위에 배치되며, 상기 반응층을 몰딩하는 보호층; 및, 상기 기판 위에 배치되며, 상기 전극과 연결된 감지 소자를 포함하고, 상기 감지 소자는, 상기 전극으로부터 상기 탄소 미세 코일의 커패시턴스 값의 변화 값을 수신하고, 상기 수신한 변화 값을 토대로 감지 신호를 출력한다. A sensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a substrate; an electrode disposed on the substrate; a reaction layer disposed on the substrate to bury the electrode and including a carbon microcoil; a protective layer disposed on the substrate and molding the reaction layer; and a sensing element disposed on the substrate and connected to the electrode, wherein the sensing element receives a change value of the capacitance value of the carbon microcoil from the electrode, and receives a sensing signal based on the received change value print out

Moisture sensor

본 발명은 2개의 이격된 메인 전극을 포함하는 습기 센서에 관한 것이다. 상기 메인 전극은 자동차 창의 외부면 상에서 와피어에 의해 닦여지는 구역에 배치되며, 습도에 따른 저항을 검출하기 위한 평가장치에 접속된다. 습기 센서에 의해 공급되는 측정 결과의 정확도를 높이기 위해, 자동차 창(2) 상의 및/또는 창 커버링(6)의 영역 내의 잔류물에 의해 형성되는 분로 저항을 측정하기 위해 보조 전극(5)이 2개의 메인 전극(3,3′)사이에서 와이퍼에 의해 닦여지는 구역(20) 외부에 배치되며, 상기 메인 전극(3,3′) 및 보조 전극(5)은 평가장치로 안내된다.

Method and system for preventing dew formation and light scattering associated with dew formation

The present invention provides a prevention method and a prevention system for preventing dew formation and light scattering associated with dew formation. According to one embodiment of the present invention, micro droplets that cause dew formation are detected, using a micro droplet detection means, by placing a first thin wire formed of a first metal and a second thin wire formed of a semiconductor or a second metal different from the first metal, side by side on an insulating substrate so as to have a gap of 20-10,000 nm between the first and second thin wires, and micro droplet removal such as dehumidification is performed on the basis of the result of said detection. Also provided is a prevention system that comprises this micro droplet detection means, a micro droplet removal means, and a control means that controls the micro droplet removal means on the basis of information provided by a droplet detection means.

Raindrop sensor device and driving method thereof

A raindrop sensor device, including a substrate, a raindrop sensor element, a first light emitting diode, and an active element, is provided. The raindrop sensor element is located on the substrate and includes a first electrode and a second electrode separated from each other. The first light emitting diode is located on the substrate and is electrically connected to the first electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are closer to the substrate than the active element. The active element is located on the substrate and is electrically connected to the first light emitting diode.

CAPACITIVE DIFFERENTIAL MOISTURE SENSOR FOR WINDSHIELDS

A differential windshield capacitive moisture sensor

Windshield moisture sensor

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Glazing comprising a capacitive rain sensor

The invention concerns glazings comprising a rain sensor. The inventive glazings consist of at least one rigid sheet (9) exposed to the rain, glazing comprising a capacitive rain sensor (4) which is not on the surface exposed to the rain, the sensor including electrodes (11, 12) made of a thin conductive material, a material substantially transparent at such thickness, said conductive material only covering a limited part of the glazing, and essentially corresponding to the electrodes of the sensor. The inventive glazings are used in particular for motor vehicles.

The method of plane capacitance sensor and the environmental change of detection windshield

一种平面电容式传感器，包括一平面电容器、一消除干扰信号的平面电容补偿器和一传感器检测电路。本发明采用双平面电容，其中一个平面电容作为测量电容，另一个作为补偿电容，通过改变补偿电容的安装位置和形状使其对玻璃外表面的雨水不敏感，而对温漂和电磁干扰敏感。当遇有温漂或电磁干扰时，测量电容和补偿电容的测量值同时发生同时变化且变化幅度近似相等，当遇有雨水变化时测量电容值随之变化，而补偿电容值基本保持不变。利用以上特性可以对传感器测量值进行差分补偿，有效地减少温漂和电磁干扰对传感器测量灵敏度带来的不利影响，避免雨刮误动作。

Device for controlling a windscreen wiper system of a motor vehicle

Einrichtung zur Steuerung einer Scheibenwischanlage (5) eines Kraftfahrzeuges bestehend aus- einer Scheibenwischanlage (5) mit wenigstens einem motorisch angetriebenen Wischer (3),- einem an einer Scheibe (1) angeordneten kapazitiven Regensensor (2), wobei der Regensensor (2) Feuchtigkeit auf der Scheibe (1) anhand einer feuchtigkeitsbedingten Kapazitätsänderung detektiert,- einer Steuerung (4), welcher die Signale (RS) des kapazitiven Regensensors (2) zugeführt werden, wobei die Ansteuerung der Scheibenwischanlage (5) über die Steuerung (4) in Abhängigkeit der Signale (RS) und/oder Signaländerungen (ΔRS) des Regensensors (2) erfolgt, wobei der kapazitive Regensensor (2) mit seinem Erfassungsbereich (2A) im vom Wischer (3) überwischten Bereich der Scheibe (1) angeordnet ist,- die Steuerung (4) eine Überwischerkennungseinheit (4A) aufweist, wobei die Überwischerkennungseinheit (4A) das Überwischen des Wischers (3) über den Erfassungsbereich (2A) des Regensensors (2) anhand einer durch die Anwesenheit des Wischers (3) im Erfassungsbereich (2A) des Regensensors (2) bedingten Kapazitätsänderung erkennt,dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass- dass die Aktivierung der Überwischerkennung an mindestens eine Plausibilitätsbedingung geknüpft ist. Device for controlling a windshield wiper system (5) of a motor vehicle consisting of a windshield wiper system (5) with at least one motor-driven wiper (3), - a capacitive rain sensor (2) arranged on a windshield (1), wherein the rain sensor (2) contains moisture detected on the disc (1) based on a moisture-related capacitance change, - a controller (4) to which the signals (RS) of the capacitive rain sensor (2) are supplied, the control of the windscreen wiper system (5) via the controller (4) in dependence the signals (RS) and / or signal changes (ΔRS) of the rain sensor (2) take place, wherein the capacitive rain sensor (2) with its detection range (2A) is arranged in the region of the window (1) which is overshadowed by the wiper (3); ...

Glazing comprising a capacitive rain sensor

The invention concerns glazings comprising a rain sensor. The inventive glazings consist of at least one rigid sheet (9) exposed to the rain, glazing comprising a capacitive rain sensor (4) which is not on the surface exposed to the rain, the sensor including electrodes (11, 12) made of a thin conductive material, a material substantially transparent at such thickness, said conductive material only covering a limited part of the glazing, and essentially corresponding to the electrodes of the sensor. The inventive glazings are used in particular for motor vehicles.

Windshield dual moisture sensor

A capacitive sensor (Cs) for detecting raindrops on the external surface (19) of a vehicular windshield (17), relying for its operation on the compensation of the capacitive signals (Cc) which are due to variation of the dielectric constant of the windshield's glass with temperature, and on the elimination of capacitive signals which result from electrostatic interference or moisture deposition occurring at the inner surface (18) of the windshield (17). The sensor includes electrodes printed on the internal surface of the windshield and is shielded by a grounded conducting enclosure. Another embodiment of the invention simultaneously senses raindrops on the external side of the window (19) and moister on the internal surface of the windshield (18).

Device for rain-induced switching on and off of an electric windscreen wiper motor.

A device for rain-induced switching on and off of an electric windscreen wiper motor (10) in motor vehicles has a sensor (18) which responds to moisture on the windscreen and a control unit (16) which controls an electric switch (11) for switching on and off of the windscreen wiper motor (10) in function of the sensor signal. To ensure that the windscreen wiper motor (10) is switched off promptly when the rain stops independently of smear formation on the windscreen, the control unit (17) is designed to detect the change tendency of the sensor signal and to generate a switching-on signal only when the amplitude of the sensor signal increases in time above a predetermined amplitude.

Sealed capacitive rain sensor

A capacitive rain sensor for activating automotive window wipers includes: capacitive plates, electronic circuitry for sensing the capacitance between said plates, processing the sensed capacitance signal, and generating wipe commands. The capacitive plates are protected from water adsorption and condensation by means of a hermetic enclosure. The interconnection between the inside and outside of the enclosure is optionally implemented by means of conductors printed on the window. Wiper-induced and other parasitic signals are rejected by means of an adaptive filter. Optional radiation sensor is utilized to suppress solar induced fast temperature variations. An optional far-field cancellation plate is utilized to minimize false wipes due to nearby objects.

Windshield wiper control based on rate of change of sensor signal

A method for controlling a windshield wiper, particularly on a motor vehicle, in which a rain sensor is located on the windshield to be wiped in the region of the windshield wiper and gives off a sensor signal as a function of the amount of wetness. The rate of change of the sensor signal after the windshield wiper has passed the sensor is determined and used in order to control the frequency of wiping.

Sensor device

(57)【要約】 センサー装置が提示されており、このセンサー装置は、特に自動車ウインドガラスの内側面の曇りを検出するために適している。このセンサー装置は、支持面上に設けられている、良好な熱伝導性を有している熱伝導層を備えている。この熱伝導層上に、少なくとも１つの切欠き部、並びに多数の電気的なパターン導線を備える支持回路基板が、配設されている。支持回路基板の切欠き部の領域において、湿度に感知するセンサー部材が、配設されており、このセンサー部材は、支持回路基板上のパターン導線と、導電的に結合されている。その際、そのセンサー部材と支持面との間で、所定の温度差は、測定作動状態において、超過されないことが保証されている。

Electronic control for vehicle screen wiper

Screen wiper control system having an evaluation unit (1) with an output signal (W) responsive to a number of input signals from the switching elements (2-7) representing various screen wiping functions. The switching elements (2-6 10) produce a logic level value of 1 as an input signal for the evaluation unit. Otherwise the input signals have a logic value of 0. The rain sensors (8 9) can be of the capacitance or optical type.

Windshield wiper control arrangement

Bei einer Einrichtung zur Steuerung eines Scheibenwischers, insbesondere an einem Kraftfahrzeug, wird der Scheibenwischer eingeschaltet, wenn ein Sensor (1) eine Feuchtigkeit oberhalb eines vorgegebenen Schwellwertes anzeigt. Ferner ist der Scheibenwischer über einen manuell betätigbaren Schalter (6) einschaltbar. Bei Betätigung des Schalters (6) wird der Schwellwert herabgesetzt. <IMAGE> In a device for controlling a windshield wiper, in particular on a motor vehicle, the windshield wiper is switched on when a sensor (1) indicates moisture above a predetermined threshold value. The windshield wiper can also be switched on via a manually operated switch (6). When the switch (6) is actuated, the threshold value is reduced. <IMAGE>

Differential windshield capacitive moisture sensor

A differential capacitive moisture sensor, relying for its operation on the time-varying couplings in two moisture-sensing regions to provide indication of presence of moisture, with selectivity of sensing surface provided by a shielding electrode, and with temperature information provided by a simultaneously-fabricated resistive temperature sensor. Various electrode connections and sensor electronics may be used.

Sealed capacitive rain sensor

一种电容式雨传感器，用于激活车窗雨刷，其包括：电容板；电子电路，其用于感测所述板之间的电容，处理所感测的电容信号，并产生刷动命令。借助于密封封装来保护电容板免于水吸附和凝露。在所述封装的内部与外部之间的互连装置可选地借助于印刷到窗上的导体实现。借助于自适应滤波器来拒绝雨刷引起的信号和其他寄生信号。利用可选辐射传感器来抑制太阳引起的快速的温度变化。利用可选的远场抵消板来最小化由附近物体造成的错误刷动。

Sensing device

실시 예에 따른 감지 장치는 절연층; 상기 절연층 위에 배치되는 감지 전극부; 및 상기 절연층 위에 상기 전극부를 덮으며 배치되고, 탄소 미세 코일을 포함하는 감지층을 포함하고, 상기 전극부는, 상기 절연층 위에 배치되는 제 1 감지 전극과, 상기 절연층 위에 배치되며, 수직 방향에서 상기 제 1 감지 전극과 적어도 일부가 중첩되는 제 2 감지 전극을 포함한다. A sensing device according to an embodiment includes an insulating layer; a sensing electrode disposed on the insulating layer; and a sensing layer disposed on the insulating layer to cover the electrode part, and including a carbon microcoil, wherein the electrode part includes a first sensing electrode disposed on the insulating layer, and disposed on the insulating layer, in a vertical direction and a second sensing electrode at least partially overlapping the first sensing electrode.

Method for operating a capacitive rain sensor of a motor vehicle, device for interference suppression of a measurement signal and motor vehicle having such a device

本发明涉及一种用于使机动车(30)的电容式、具有导电结构(21)的雨量传感器(10)运行的方法，雨量传感器构造成，产生与下雨强度(11)对应的模拟的测量信号(15)并且作为输出信号(16)输出，其中，所述方法包括：获取(13)至少一个干扰信号(12)，干扰信号引起模拟的测量信号(15)的干扰并且导致有干扰的使测量信号(15)；在至少一个信号处理步骤(14)中根据所获取的干扰信号(12)至少部分地为包含干扰的测量信号(15)去干扰；以及输出至少部分地去干扰的输出信号(16)。本发明也涉及一种用于进行所述方法的装置(20)以及一种具有该装置(20)的机动车(30)。

Capacitive rain sensor for windshield

The basic windshield assembly 10 is well known and includes an outer layer 12 of glass and an inner layer 18 of glass with a sheet of transparent plastic 24 sandwiched between and bonded to the layers 12 and 18 of glass. A metal oxide coating 26 is disposed between the outer layer 12 of glass and the plastic sheet 24 as well known in the art and is transparent for filtering light, and is also electrically conductive. Accordingly, the assembly 10 is characterized by an isolated section, generally indicated at 28, of the coating 26 being electrically separated from the remainder of the coating 26 for capacitively sensing the presence of moisture on the outer surface 14 of the outer layer 12 of glass. The isolated section 28 of the coating 26 comprises a first plurality of electrodes 30 and a second plurality of electrodes 32, the first 30 and second 32 plurality of electrodes being parallel, interdigitized or interleaved and spaced from one another. The capacitance may detected by a known circuit attached directly to the electrodes 30 and 32 or through a capacitive coupling with the electrodes.

Control method and system for vehicle windshield and windscreen wiper, vehicle and storage medium

本申请公开了一种车挡玻璃、雨刮器的控制方法、系统、车辆及存储介质，方法包括获取车挡玻璃上设置的电容式触控膜中，电容值相对于标定值发生变化的电容个数，所述标定值表征所述车挡玻璃表面未附着水滴状态时所述电容式触控膜中电容的容值；根据所述电容个数对所述雨刮器的进行转速控制。上述方案，雨点(水滴)落到车挡玻璃上时，雨点处电容式触控膜中电容的容置会发生变化，车挡玻璃上滴落的雨点越多，则电容式触控膜中发生容置变化的电容个数越多，说明雨量也越大，对应根据容置发生变化电容个数对雨刮器的进行转速控制，实现了根据雨量自动控制雨刮器，不再需要驾驶人员分出精力根据雨量来认为控制雨刮器的档位，提高了行车的安全性。

Corrosion-resistant rain sensor for vehicle windscreen wiper unit

A corrosion-resistant rain sensor fitted to the outside of a vehicle windscreen has electrical conductors connected to contacts inside the vehicle. The conductors (1) are taken round the edge of the windscreen (3) and are made wider in the vicinity of the edge. Pref. the constant narrower width changes smoothly to the constant wider width. Pref. the narrower width is adjacent to a concave transition zone (6) and the wider width to a convex transition zone (7). Instead of varying widths the conductors may have varying cross-sections.

A device and method for detecting the environmental change of a windshield

INSTALLATION TO CONTROL A WINDSHIELD WIPER.

LA INSTALACION PARA EL CONTROL DE UN PARABRISAS, ESPECIALMENTE EN UN TURISMO, EL PARABRISAS SE PONE EN FUNCIONAMIENTO CUANDO UN SENSOR MUESTRA HUMEDAD POR ENCIMA DEL NIVEL DETERMINADO EXIGIDO. ADEMAS EL PARABRISAS SE PUEDE ACCIONAR DE FORMA MANUAL POR MEDIO DE UN INTERRUPTOR. AL ACCIONAR EL INTERRUPTOR SE DISMINUYE DICHO NIVEL DETERMINADO. THE INSTALLATION FOR THE CONTROL OF A WINDSCREEN, ESPECIALLY IN A TOURISM, THE WINDSCREEN IS OPERATED WHEN A SENSOR SHOWS HUMIDITY ABOVE THE DEMANDED LEVEL. ALSO THE WINDSHIELD CAN BE OPERATED MANUALLY BY MEANS OF A SWITCH. BY OPERATING THE SWITCH, THE SAID LEVEL IS DECREASED.

Moisture sensor for a windshield

A moisture sensor has two spaced main electrodes which are arranged on the outer side of the windshield of a motor vehicle in a region which is passed over by the windshield wiper and are connected to an evaluation circuit for the determination of resistance as a function of a degree of moisture. In order to improve the precision of the measurement results supplied by the moisture sensor, an auxiliary electrode is arranged between the two main electrodes outside a region passed over by the wiper in order to determine a shunt resistance formed by residues on the windshield and/or in the region of a windshield gasket covering. The main electrodes and the auxiliary electrode lead to an evaluation circuit.

Method for contactless measuring of electrical resistance of a material to be examined

A method for the contactless measuring of the electrical resistance (or of the electrical conductivity, respectively) of a material which is preferably present as a flat surface (= material to be examined), an alternating current being capacitively coupled with the aid of two coupling electrodes into the material to be examined. …<??>Using the method according to the invention, an improved accuracy of the measurement is achieved by relatively simple means, by the fact that the total impedance is measured at at least three different frequencies and from this the stray capacity between the two coupling electrodes, the coupling capacity between the two coupling electrodes and the material to be examined and the resistance of the material to be examined are determined. …<IMAGE>…

Laminated glazing which includes one or more wires

A laminated glazing (e.g. a vehicle windscreen) comprising two panes of glazing material (e.g. glass) having a ply of laminating interlayer extending between them, one or more wires between the panes of glazing material, arranged so as to form a sensing area of a capacitive rain sensor and/or an inductive coupling coil, and an infrared reflective coating provided on a surface of the glazing, wherein in the region of the sensing area and/or the inductive coupling coil, the coating is at most only partially provided.

Electronic rain-detecting device

The present invention relates to an electronic rain-detecting device comprising a sensor (1) consisting of an insulating support (11) carrying, on the face exposed to the rain, two electrodes (2, 3) in the shape of combs imbricated in each other, and an associated electronic circuit (6), characterised in that the support (11) carrying the electrodes (2, 3) is coated with a fine layer (4) of water-resistant material having dielectric properties covering the said electrodes. <IMAGE>

Sensor, device for detecting rain and method for manufacturing thereof

실시 예에 따른 센서는, 기판; 상기 기판 위에 배치되는 감지 전극; 및 상기 기판 위에 배치되어 상기 감지 전극을 매립하며, 내부에 복수의 탄소 미세 코일을 포함하는 반응층을 포함하며, 상기 복수의 탄소 미세 코일은, 서로 동일한 방향 및 각도를 가지고 상기 반응층 내에 분산된다. A sensor according to an embodiment includes a substrate; a sensing electrode disposed on the substrate; and a reactive layer disposed on the substrate to bury the sensing electrode and including a plurality of carbon microcoils therein, wherein the plurality of carbon microcoils have the same direction and angle and are dispersed in the reactive layer. .

electrically heated glazing with capacitive surface condition sensor

L’invention concerne un vitrage (1) à chauffage électrique pour véhicule automobile comprenant un dispositif de chauffage (2) en contact sur l’une des deux surfaces du vitrage (3, 4) et un détecteur d’état de surface (5) destiné à commander le dispositif de chauffage (2). Selon l’invention, le détecteur d’état de surface (5) du vitrage est un détecteur capacitif comprenant des couches conductrices (6, 7, 8) sur l’une des surfaces (3, 4) du vitrage dont une couche de référence (6) et au moins une première couche de mesure (7) présentant chacune un motif (9, 10, 11), les motifs étant configurés de façon à former des premières lignes de champ électromagnétique (12) entre les couches permettant de mesurer une capacité sur au moins l’une des deux surfaces du vitrage et un dispositif électronique (13) connecté aux couches conductrices pour déterminer des états de surface d’au moins l’une des surfaces du vitrage. Figure à publier avec l’abrégé : Fig. 1 The invention relates to an electrically heated glazing (1) for a motor vehicle comprising a heating device (2) in contact with one of the two surfaces of the glazing (3, 4) and a surface condition detector (5). intended to control the heating device (2). According to the invention, the surface condition detector (5) of the glazing is a capacitive detector comprising conductive layers (6, 7, 8) on one of the surfaces (3, 4) of the glazing including a reference layer (6) and at least a first measurement layer (7) each having a pattern (9, 10, 11), the patterns being configured so as to form first electromagnetic field lines (12) between the layers for measuring a capacitance on at least one of the two surfaces of the glazing and an electronic device (13) connected to the conductive layers for determining surface states of at least one of the surfaces of the glazing. Figure to be published with the abstract: Fig. 1

Rain sensor and wiper driving device including same

실시 예에 따른 레인 센서는 기판; 상기 기판 위에 배치된 제 1 감지 전극; 및 상기 기판 위에 배치되며, 상기 제 1 감지 전극과 일정 간격 이격된 제 2 감지 전극을 포함하고, 상기 제 1 감지 전극과 제 2 감지 전극 사이의 간격은, 상기 기판의 일 방향으로 갈수록 변화한다. A rain sensor according to an embodiment includes a substrate; a first sensing electrode disposed on the substrate; and a second sensing electrode disposed on the substrate and spaced apart from the first sensing electrode by a predetermined distance, wherein the distance between the first sensing electrode and the second sensing electrode changes toward one direction of the substrate.

Windshield dual moisture sensor

차량 윈드실드(17)의 외부면(19)상의 빗방울을 검출하기 위한 용량 센서(Cs)는 온도에 따른 윈드실드 유리의 유전 상수의 변화로 인한 용량 신호들(Cc)을 보상하고, 윈드실드(17)의 내부면(18)에서 발생하는 습기 증착 또는 정전기 간섭으로부터 초래하는 용량 신호들의 제거하도록 동작한다. 이 센서는 접지된 도전성 외피에 의해 차폐된 윈드실드의 내부면상에 인쇄된 전극들을 포함한다. 본 발명의 다른 실시예는 윈도우(19)의 외측상의 빗방울들과, 윈드실드(18)의 내부면상의 습기를 동시에 감지한다. The capacitance sensor Cs for detecting raindrops on the outer surface 19 of the vehicle windshield 17 compensates for the capacitance signals Cc due to the change in the dielectric constant of the windshield glass with temperature, and the windshield ( It operates to eliminate capacitive signals resulting from moisture deposition or electrostatic interference occurring at the inner surface 18 of 17). The sensor includes electrodes printed on the inner surface of the windshield shielded by a grounded conductive sheath. Another embodiment of the present invention simultaneously detects raindrops on the outside of the window 19 and moisture on the inner surface of the windshield 18. 윈드실드, 용량 센서, 유전 상수, 용량 신호, 습기 증착, 정전기 간섭, 도전성 외피, 전극 Windshield, Capacitive Sensor, Dielectric Constant, Capacitive Signal, Moisture Deposition, Electrostatic Interference, Conductive Sheath, Electrode

Rain sensor for detecting rain or other material on window of a vehicle or on other surface

A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) and/or other material(s) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield or backlite). In certain example embodiments, a capacitor-based system and/or method is provided for auto-correlating sensor data to determine the existence of a material on the window, and then cross-correlating sensor data to identify the type and/or amount of that material (e.g., rain). This data may be used to actuate and/or deactivate a vehicle's wiper(s), and/or adjust wiper speed. In certain example embodiments, the sensor may include an array of at least two capacitors. In certain example embodiments, the system and/or method may perform check(s) to enhance the accuracy of the detection by comparing, for example, the sign of autocorrelation values, maximum autocorrelation values, and/or gradients of autocorrelation values

Rain sensor embedded on printed circuit board

A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) and/or other material(s) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield, sunroof or backlite). In certain example embodiments, a plurality of sensing capacitors are supported by a window such as a vehicle windshield, the capacitors each having a different field and/or pattern. A sensing circuit outputs an analog signal that is based on and/or related to the capacitances of one or more of the sensing capacitors. In certain example embodiments, a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) mountable in or on a vehicle window is provided. First and second sensing circuits are formed on opposing sides of the flexible PCB, with each said sensing circuit comprising a plurality of different fractal structures. A ground plane is located between the first and second sensing circuits, with the ground plane being arranged so as to decouple the first and second capacitor arrays and to shield the first capacitor array from fields emanating from the second capacitor array and vice versa. The electronic device is configured to detect moisture on an exterior surface of the vehicle window, humidity on an interior surface of the vehicle window, and EMI.

Windshield wiper control having a sensor.

Une commande d'essuie-glace, utilisée par exemple dans des véhicules automibles, reçoit des informations quant à la quantité d'humidité sur le pare-brise lesquelles informations proviennent d'un détecteur (1) qui est agencé dans la zone balayée par les balais des essuie-glaces, et règle la fréquence des essuie-glaces en fonction des informations. La commande des essuie-glaces comprend un circuit (2) qui mémorise le signal provenant du détecteur juste après que l'essuie-glace du pare-brise soit passé devant le détecteur. Le signal est comparé au signal provenant directement du détecteur à l'aide d'un comparateur (3). Si un certain changement est détecté, l'amplificateur (4) est activé qui met en route le moteur de l'essuie-glace par l'intermédiaire d'un relai (5). Le détecteur peut être du type capacitif. A wiper control, used for example in motor vehicles, receives information as to the amount of humidity on the windshield which information comes from a detector (1) which is arranged in the area swept by the wiper blades, and adjusts the frequency of the wipers based on the information. The wiper control includes a circuit (2) which stores the signal from the sensor immediately after the windshield wiper has passed the sensor. The signal is compared with the signal coming directly from the detector using a comparator (3). If a certain change is detected, the amplifier (4) is activated which starts the wiper motor via a relay (5). The detector can be of the capacitive type.

Moisture sensor for vehicle windscreens

The sensor for measuring rain on a vehicle windscreen (2) has two main electrodes (1,1') with connections (3,3') set at some distance from one another within the area cleared by the windscreen wipers when in use. These are connected to an evaluation circuit for measuring resistance proportional to the dampness. For determining any shunt resistance caused by back-flow or clearance on the screen an auxiliary electrode (5) is situated at an equal distance from each of the main electrodes but outside the wiper area, close to the upper edge (4) of the screen. This is also connected to the evaluation circuit. It ensures measurements of greater accuracy.

electrically heated glazing with capacitive surface condition sensor

L’invention concerne un vitrage (1) à chauffage électrique pour véhicule automobile comprenant un dispositif de chauffage (2) en contact sur l’une des deux surfaces du vitrage (3, 4) et un détecteur d’état de surface (5) destiné à commander le dispositif de chauffage (2). Selon l’invention, le détecteur d’état de surface (5) du vitrage est un détecteur capacitif comprenant des couches conductrices (6, 7, 8) sur l’une des surfaces (3, 4) du vitrage dont une couche de référence (6) et au moins une première couche de mesure (7) présentant chacune un motif (9, 10, 11), les motifs étant configurés de façon à former des premières lignes de champ électromagnétique (12) entre les couches permettant de mesurer une capacité sur au moins l’une des deux surfaces du vitrage et un dispositif électronique (13) connecté aux couches conductrices pour déterminer des états de surface d’au moins l’une des surfaces du vitrage. Figure à publier avec l’abrégé : Fig. 1

Light sensor embedded on printed circuit board

A system and/or method for sensing the presence of moisture (e.g., rain) and/or other material(s) on a window such as a vehicle window (e.g., vehicle windshield, sunroof or backlite). Such techniques may be used in connection with a light sensor. In certain example embodiments, a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) includes a light sensor comprising a light sensor flip-chip, with the light sensor flip-chip including at least two light sensor arrays, and with each said sensor array being configured to sense light of a predetermined wavelength. An adhesive bonds the light sensor to the PCB. A hole is formed in the PCB and the opaque layer so as to allow the light sensor arrays to see through the hole formed in the PCB and the opaque layer. A state of the vehicle lights is settable in dependence on the light sensor. The PCB is located in or is supported by the vehicle windshield.

Rain sensor with fractal capacitor(s)

Vehicle laminated glazing comprising an amoled screen

The invention relates to vehicle laminated glazing comprising, within the laminated glazing, an AMOLED screen and a sensor. The AMOLED screen is located in the see-through portion of the glazing or is masked by a masking layer on the outer periphery (5) between face F2 and the rear face of the AMOLED screen, and a portion of the connectors is optionally also masked by the outer masking layer between face F2 and its rear surface.

Rain sensor with fractal capacitor (s)

Un sensor de lluvia que comprende: un circuito sensor que comprende por lo menos un primer condensador sensor (C1) adaptado para soportarse por una ventana de vehículo, siendo el primer condensador sensor (C1) sensible a la humedad en una superficie externa de dicha; teniendo el primer condensador sensor (C1) unos electrodos de condensador separados primero y segundo (7, 8) que son sustancialmente coplanarios; y caracterizado porque por lo menos parte del primer condensador sensor (C1) tiene una geometría fractal, y en el que los electrodos de condensador primero y segundo (7, 8) tienen cada uno una forma sinuosa y son sustancialmente paralelos uno al otro.

Capacitive coupled moisture sensor

A rain sensor (10) for a windshield (12) having two sets of electroconductive coatings (22, 24 and 34, 36) on opposing major surfaces of the outer glass ply of a windshield. The first set of coatings (22 and 24) on the outer major surface of the ply (14) are electrically insulated from but in close proximity to each other. The second set of electroconductive coatings (34 and 36) are positioned within the windshield between the glass plies (14 and 16) and are electrically connected to a signal generator (46) and receiver (48). Water contacting the outer surface of the glass ply (14) changes the nature of an electrical signal passing through the first pair of electroconductive coatings (22 and 24). In response to the altered signal, a controller (50) actuates a windshield wiper arrangement (66) to clear the viewing area of the windshield.

Rain and temperature sensor module for a motor vehicle

一种雨水和温度感测模块，包括：具有由透明材料形成的盖板的壳体；设置在壳体内并且使光发射器、光接收器和温度感测元件设置在其上的印刷电路板；设置在壳体内并且覆盖光发射器、光接收器、以及温度感测元件的透明化合物，该透明化合物填充印刷电路板和盖板之间的空间，其中该透明化合物具有基本上等于盖板的折射率的折射率，并且其中该透明化合物在盖板和温度感测元件之间提供导热介质。

Automotive modular sensor unit

【課題】自動車のセンサー構成に関する要求を、柔軟性を持ち、迅速で費用効率の高い方法で満たすセンサーユニットを提供する。 【解決手段】周囲環境状況を検出するための自動車用センサーユニット（１）は、少なくとも２つのセンサーモジュールを備える。第１センサーモジュール（２）は、雨センサー（６）および／または曇りセンサー（７）を有し、第２センサーモジュール（３）は、少なくとも光センサー(１３、１４)および／または太陽センサー(１１、１２)を有する。 【選択図】図３