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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Vehicular interior rearview mirror system

Номер: US20120038771A1
Принадлежит: Donnelly Corp

An interior rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having a mirror housing, an electro-optic reflective element and an information display. The information display is disposed in the mirror housing rearward of the transflective mirror reflector of the reflective element and is operable to display information for viewing by the driver of the vehicle, with the information including video images captured by a camera of the vehicle. Information displayed by the information display is viewable by the driver of the vehicle viewing through the transflective mirror reflector of the reflective element when the information display is displaying information, and, when the information display is not displaying information, the presence of the information display behind the transflective mirror reflector of the reflective element is substantially not discerned by the driver of the vehicle normally viewing the reflective element in the vehicle.

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29-03-2012 дата публикации

Rear vision system for a vehicle

Номер: US20120078469A1
Принадлежит: Donnelly Corp

A rear vision system for a vehicle includes a rear backup video camera and a display device. A control activates display of captured video images by the display device when a transmission of the vehicle is shifted into reverse gear and deactivates display of the video images upon shifting of the vehicle transmission out of reverse gear once a threshold deactivation condition is met. The threshold deactivation condition is at least one of (a) forward travel of the vehicle exceeding a threshold speed of forward movement after the vehicle transmission has been shifted out of reverse gear, (b) forward travel of the vehicle exceeding a threshold distance of forward movement after the vehicle transmission has been shifted out of reverse gear and (c) a threshold period of time elapsing after the vehicle transmission has been shifted out of reverse gear, the threshold period of time constituting a linger time.

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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Vehicle exterior mirror system with light module

Номер: US20120081915A1
Принадлежит: Magna Mirrors of America Inc

A lighted exterior rearview mirror system of a vehicle includes an exterior rearview mirror assembly and a light module disposed at the exterior rearview mirror assembly. The light module includes a plurality of illumination sources operable to emit light. The illumination sources are individually controlled responsive to said the input to provide a customized illumination beam emanating from the exterior rearview mirror assembly. The system may include a control that is responsive to the user input to selectively individually energize the light emitting diodes, and the control may individually adjust a duty cycle of each of the light emitting diodes responsive to the user input. The light module may include a ground illumination light source, a backup light source and a turn signal indicator.

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26-04-2012 дата публикации

Imaging system for vehicle

Номер: US20120098968A1
Принадлежит: Donnelly Corp

An imaging system for a vehicle includes a camera, an image processor and a control. The field of view of the camera is in a forward direction of travel of the equipped vehicle, and the camera is operable to capture frames of image data. The image processor is operable to process the image data. The control is operable to adjust a light beam emanating from a forward facing light of the equipped vehicle responsive to image processing of frames of image data. The control, responsive to the image processing, is operable to control at least one of (a) adjustment of a beam direction of a light beam emanating from the forward facing light, (b) adjustment of a visible intensity of a light beam emanating from the forward facing light and (c) adjustment of a range of a light beam emanating from the forward facing light.

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31-05-2012 дата публикации

Safety Rearview Mirror

Номер: US20120134165A1
Автор: Luis Ros Santasusana
Принадлежит: Individual

A safety rearview mirror for the backseat of automobile vehicles, comprising a rigid plaque which has on one of its faces a finished and reflective surface and on the other face an opaque covering, except for at least, a zone free of the covering, wherein this zone corresponds to signs and/or drawings which are visible through transparency due to a light source associated with the other face. The light source may be of the LED/LCD type or an incandescent lamp.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Electronic mirror

Номер: US20120140074A1
Принадлежит: Denso Corp

An electronic mirror includes a first display section, a second display sections and a half mirror disposed between the display sections. The first display section displays a surrounding image captured by an imaging device in a display region. The second display section displays a frame image that has a shape taken along an outer periphery of the display region. A distance between the first display section and a point of the half mirror is greater than a distance between the second display section and the point the half mirror so that the frame image is offset relative to the outer periphery of the surrounding image when viewed in the half mirror.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Vehicular video mirror system

Номер: US20120140080A1
Принадлежит: Donnelly Corp

A video mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly having an electrochromic reflective element and a video display screen disposed to the rear of the reflective element. The video display screen, when actuated, emits light that passes through a transflective mirror reflector of the reflective element to be visible to a driver of the vehicle viewing the reflective element. The video display screen includes a thin film transistor liquid crystal display element that is back lit by a plurality of white light emitting light emitting diodes. A camera having a field of view rearward of the vehicle is mounted at the rear of the vehicle and, during a reversing maneuver of the vehicle, a video output of the camera is displayed by the video display screen as video images so as to assist the driver in reversing the equipped vehicle.

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

Integrated inside mirror module

Номер: US20120143403A1
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co, Kia Motors Corp, SL Corp

The present invention provides an integrated inside mirror module that provides a reduction in the volume of a module package and that reduces manufacturing costs by integrating the individual modules in an inside mirror into one module using an integrated MCU. The integrated inside mirror module includes: an integrated MCU (Main Control Unit) configured to provide an integrated function of a home link controller, an RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) controller, and an ECM (Electronic Chromic Mirror) controller; and an integrated module that is controlled by the integrated MCU, whereinone or more selected from the group consisting of an integrated receiver transmitting a signal received by an integrated antenna to the home link and RKE controller, and an ECM module, are integrated on the same circuit board.

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28-06-2012 дата публикации

Interior rearview mirror system with forwardly-viewing camera

Номер: US20120162430A1
Принадлежит: Donnelly Corp

A vehicular interior rearview mirror system includes an attachment element at an in-cabin surface of a vehicle windshield and an interior rearview mirror assembly that includes a housing having a mount for attaching the mirror assembly to the attachment element. An interior rearview mirror head is pivotable about the housing by a single ball and socket pivot joint and is adjustable by a driver of the vehicle about the single pivot joint to adjust a rearward field of view. The housing houses a forwardly-viewing camera and, with the interior rearview mirror assembly attached at the attachment element, the forwardly-viewing camera views through the vehicle windshield. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes a control that may receive an input and/or deliver an output via a bus communication, and that may at least partially control a braking system and/or a traction control system of the equipped vehicle.

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20-09-2012 дата публикации

Display device and vehicle

Номер: US20120236151A1
Автор: Shunpei Yamazaki
Принадлежит: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co Ltd

A vehicle has a display device which widens the field of view (visible area) reflected by a side mirror or a back mirror mounted on the vehicle. To enable a driver driving the vehicle to confirm safety even when it is difficult for the driver to visually recognize some of objects surrounding the vehicle, a liquid crystal display device or an EL display device is provided in the side mirror (door mirror), the back mirror (room mirror) or in an interior portion of the vehicle. A camera is mounted on the vehicle and an image from the camera is displayed on the display device. Further, information read from a sensor (distance measuring sensor) having the function of measuring the distance to another vehicle, and a sensor (impact sensor) having the function of sensing an externally applied impact force larger than a predetermined value is displayed on the display device.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Clear bezel

Номер: US20120268961A1
Принадлежит: Gentex Corp

A rearview assembly having a mounting structure configured to be operably coupled with a vehicle. A housing is operably connected with the mounting structure and a rearward viewing device is supported by one of the housing and the mounting structure. The rearward viewing device provides a rearward view to a vehicle driver and includes a front substrate and a rear substrate. The entire front surface of the front substrate is exposed and the entire rear substrate is positioned behind the front substrate. A concealing layer is disposed about a periphery of the rearward viewing device between the front substrate and the rear substrate. A partially optically transparent bezel is disposed adjacent to both the rearward viewing device and the housing, the optically transparent bezel having an edge radius greater than 2.5 mm and the optically transparent bezel being substantially flush with the front surface of the front substrate.

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Rearview assembly with multiple ambient light sensors

Номер: US20120330504A1
Принадлежит: Gentex Corp

A rearview assembly configured for use with a vehicle and method are provided, wherein the rearview assembly includes a first light sensor generally facing forward with respect to an forward driving orientation of the vehicle and configured to detect ambient light, a second light sensor generally facing forward with respect to a forward driving orientation of the vehicle and configured to detect ambient light, a rearview component configured to display an image rearward of the vehicle, and a processor communicatively connected to the first light sensor, the second light sensor, and the rearview component, wherein the processor is configured to control the rearview component based upon light detected by at least one of the first and second light sensors.

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17-01-2013 дата публикации

Interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle

Номер: US20130016217A1
Принадлежит: Donnelly Corp

An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror head having an electrochromic reflective minor element. A minor mount is configured for attaching the interior rearview mirror assembly at an attachment element at an interior surface of a vehicle windshield. The interior rearview minor assembly includes a portion that does not adjust when the driver of the vehicle pivotally adjusts the mirror head to set the rearward field of view of the reflective mirror element. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes circuitry, with at least a part of the circuitry accommodated within the mirror head. At least two electrical accessories of the interior rearview mirror assembly share at least one component of the circuitry. The portion includes a CMOS-based camera that, with the interior rearview minor assembly normally mounted in the vehicle, has a field of view through a windshield of the vehicle.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Autostereoscopic rear-view display system for vehicles

Номер: US20130021453A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A vehicle monitoring system uses at least one image capture device located on a vehicle and provides two or more associated images for combined display on an autostereoscopic display provided adjacent an operator. Preferably the images are processed for display and provide the operator with visual information that otherwise may not be available. The invention is directed to both apparatus and method for providing of this information.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system

Номер: US20130076241A1
Принадлежит: Donnelly Corp

A vehicular vision system includes a control and an imager having a lens and a CMOS photosensor array. The imager is disposed at an interior portion of a vehicle and views exterior of the vehicle through a windshield of the vehicle and forward of the vehicle. The control includes an image processor for processing image data captured by the photosensor array. The image processor processes captured image data to detect an object viewed by said imager. The photosensor array may be operable at a plurality of exposure periods that include a first exposure period and a second exposure period, with the time period of exposure of the first exposure period being longer than the time period of exposure of the second exposure period. The imager may be disposed in a module attached at the windshield of the vehicle.

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

Automatic compass system for vehicle

Номер: US20130289915A1
Принадлежит: Donnelly Corp

An automatic compass system for a vehicle includes compass circuitry having a multi-axis compass sensor and associated circuitry. The multi-axis compass sensor includes first and second magnetoresponsive sensing elements. The magnetoresponsive sensing elements and at least a portion of the associated circuitry are established on a common silicon substrate using CMOS technology. The associated circuitry includes at least one of (i) an A/D converter, (ii) a D/A converter, (iii) signal processing circuitry, (iv) memory, (v) signal filtering circuitry, (vi) a display driver. The compass circuitry (i) determines a directional heading of the equipped vehicle responsive to a sensing of a magnetic field by the magnetoresponsive sensing elements and (ii) automatically compensates for a deviating magnetic field. Responsive to the compass circuitry, an information display of the equipped vehicle may display the directional heading of the equipped vehicle.

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle-mounted camera

Номер: US20130329046A1
Принадлежит: ROHM CO LTD

A vehicle-mounted camera includes a camera module mounted on a vehicle such as an automobile, and further includes a mirror occupying at least a part of an imaging range of the camera module. The camera module may be arranged to face a forward vehicle traveling direction. The mirror may occupy a lower part of the vertical direction in the imaging range. The camera module and the mirror may both be disposed in the vehicle.

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Exterior mirror system for a vehicle

Номер: US20140015975A1
Принадлежит: MAGNA MIRRORS OF AMERICA, INC.

An exterior mirror system for a vehicle includes driver-side and passenger-side exterior rearview mirror assemblies including respective driver-side and passenger-side light modules and driver-side and passenger-side cameras. The light modules provide a driver-side indicator and a passenger-side indicator. The driver-side light module and the passenger-side light modules are disposed at respective mirror housing portions and move therewith when the exterior mirror housing portion moves relative to the mounting portion between its normal operating position and its folded position. The driver-side camera and the passenger-side camera are part of a multi-camera vision system of the vehicle, and the multi-camera vision system has a display device that is operable to display images for viewing by a driver of the vehicle. The displayed images displayed by the display device may include an image portion derived from image data captured by at least one of the driver-side camera and the passenger-side camera.

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10-04-2014 дата публикации

Integrated automatic compass for vehicle

Номер: US20140097832A1
Принадлежит: Donnelly Corp

An integrated automotive compass suitable for use in a vehicle includes an application specific integrated circuit that includes at least first and second magnetoresponsive sensing elements. The first and second magnetoresponsive sensing elements and at least a portion of associated circuitry are established on a common semiconductor substrate using CMOS technology. When powered via a vehicle power source, the application specific integrated circuit, at least in part, generates a compass directional heading of the vehicle. The directional heading of the vehicle is determined, at least in part, responsive to a sensing of a magnetic field by the magnetoresponsive sensing elements. Automatic compensation for a deviating magnetic field during operation of the vehicle is achieved, at least in part, via an algorithm processed by a processor of application specific integrated circuit.

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220001803A1
Автор: NAGATA Koji
Принадлежит: Sony Group Corporation

A display image to be displayed on a display unit is obtained in accordance with motion of a viewpoint of a driver, on the basis of a captured image obtained by capturing an image on a rear side from a vehicle, when a line-of-sight of the driver is in a certain region including the display unit. For example, the display image is obtained in accordance with a deviation of a viewpoint position of the driver from a reference viewpoint position. For example, the reference viewpoint position is updated on the basis of a long-term fluctuation of the viewpoint position. For example, the reference viewpoint position is not updated when a line-of-sight of the driver is in a certain region including a display unit that displays a display image. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a processing unit configured to obtain a display image to be displayed on a display unit in accordance with motion of a viewpoint of a driver, on a basis of a captured image obtained by capturing an image on a rear side from a vehicle, when a line-of-sight of the driver is in a certain region including the display unit.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe processing unit obtains the display image in accordance with a deviation of a viewpoint position of the driver from a reference viewpoint position.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe processing unit updates the reference viewpoint position on a basis of a long-term fluctuation of the viewpoint position.4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe processing unit does not update the reference viewpoint position when a line-of-sight of the driver is in the certain region.5. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe processing unit averages, for each fixed interval, the viewpoint position obtained sequentially at a predetermined sample rate, to obtain an update value of the reference position.6. The image processing apparatus according ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

HOUSING, IN PARTICULAR FOR A SENSOR DEVICE

Номер: US20210001777A1
Принадлежит:

In a housing, particularly a housing for a sensor apparatus, with a retaining clip for attaching the housing to an object, particularly to the insider of a motor vehicle windscreen. The retaining clip is connected to an outer surface of the housing, it is provided as essential that at least one outer surface has a clamping projection, that the retaining clip has a fastening region, that the fastening region has at least two clamping sections, and that a non-positive connection is formed between the clamping projection and the clamping sections. Further aspects relate to a sensor apparatus with a housing and a motor vehicle with a housing. 1. A housing , particularly a housing for a sensor apparatus , with a retaining clip for fastening the housing to an object , particularly to the inside of a motor vehicle windscreen , wherein the retaining clip is fastened to an outer surface of the housing ,whereinat least one outer surface has a clamping projection,the retaining clip has at least one fastening region,at least one fastening region has at least two clamping sections, anda non-positive connection is created between at least one clamping projection and at least two clamping sections of at least one fastening region.2. The housing according to wherein the clamping projection has a circular cross-section.3. The housing according to claim 1 , wherein the clamping projection is clamped between two clamping sections of the retaining clip.4. The housing according to claim 1 , wherein the distance between the clamping sections in the unloaded state is smaller than the diameter of the clamping projection.5. The housing according to claim 1 , wherein an opening is created between the edges of the clamping sections that face each other claim 1 , that the edges of the clamping sections which form the opening are adapted to the size and shape and of the clamping projection at least in portions thereof.6. The housing according to claim 1 , wherein the retaining clip has a ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20210001778A1
Автор: OISHI TOSHIHARU

A display device includes: a display panel, a reflective polarization plate, a polarization control panel, a polarization plate, and an optical layer arranged in a stated order. The reflective polarization plate transmits a component polarized in the first direction and reflects a component polarized in the second direction, in light incident on the reflective polarization plate. The polarization control panel is switchable between a first state in which light incident on the polarization control panel has its polarization direction changed and is transmitted accordingly and a second state in which the incident light has its polarization direction maintained and is transmitted accordingly. The polarization plate transmits a component polarized in the first direction or a component polarized in the second direction, in light incident on the polarization plate. The optical layer disturbs a polarization direction of light incident on the optical layer and transmits the light accordingly. 1. A display device comprising:a display panel, a reflective polarization plate, a polarization control panel, a polarization plate, and an optical layer arranged in a stated order along a third direction, which is one of a first direction, a second direction, and the third direction that intersect each other, whereinthe reflective polarization plate transmits a component polarized in the first direction and reflects a component polarized in the second direction, in light incident on the reflective polarization plate,the polarization control panel is switchable between a first state in which light incident on the polarization control panel has its polarization direction changed and is transmitted accordingly and a second state in which the incident light has its polarization direction maintained and is transmitted accordingly,the polarization plate transmits a component polarized in the first direction or a component polarized in the second direction, in light incident on the ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR WINDSHIELD-MOUNTED CAMERA WITH HEAT DISSIPATING GLARE SHIELD

Номер: US20210001784A1
Автор: Habibi Hamid
Принадлежит:

A vehicular camera module configured to be disposed at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle includes a housing and a camera disposed at the housing. The camera includes a lens barrel and an imager. The housing houses a primary circuit board having a processor for processing image data captured by the camera. A glare shield is disposed at the housing and below and forward of the lens of the camera. The glare shield, with the vehicular camera module disposed at the in-cabin side of the windshield, reduces stray light incident at the lens of the camera. The glare shield includes a heat dissipating feature at a lower surface of the glare shield opposite an upper surface that faces the vehicle windshield when the vehicular camera module is disposed at the in-cabin side of the windshield. 1. A vehicular camera module configured to be disposed at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle , the vehicular camera module comprising:a housing;a camera disposed at the housing and, with the vehicular camera module disposed at the in-cabin side of the windshield, having a field of view through the windshield and forward of the vehicle;wherein the camera comprises an imager having a two dimensional array of photosensing elements;wherein the camera comprises a lens barrel, the lens barrel accommodating at least one optical lens;wherein the housing houses a primary circuit board having a processor for processing image data captured by the camera;a glare shield disposed at the housing;wherein the glare shield, with the vehicular camera module disposed at the in-cabin side of the windshield, reduces stray light incident at the at least one optical lens of the camera; andwherein the glare shield comprises a heat dissipating feature at a lower surface of the glare shield opposite an upper surface that faces the vehicle windshield when the vehicular camera module is disposed at the in-cabin side of the windshield.2. The vehicular camera module of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

DISPLAY MIRROR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160001706A1
Принадлежит:

A display mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a display mirror assembly for a vehicle having a front shield including a first side and a second side. A partially reflective, partially transmissive element is mounted on the first side. A rear shield is disposed behind the front shield. A display module is mounted between the front shield and the rear shield and includes in order from the front shield: a display; an optic block; a heat sink having an edge lit PCB mounted along a top edge thereof; and a PCB. The front shield is secured to at least one component of the display module with a first retaining feature and the rear shield is secured to at least one component of the display module with a second retaining feature. A housing at least partially surrounds the front shield, display module, and rear shield. 1. (canceled)2. A display mirror assembly for a vehicle , comprising:a housing;a windshield mounting member extending rearwardly from the housing;an electro-optic element operably coupled with the housing;a display module mounted between the electro-optic element and the housing and including a display, the display module being configured to be activated and deactivated; andan actuator device disposed on the housing and operably coupled with the electro-optic element, wherein the actuator device is adjustable to tilt the electro-optic element in one direction, thereby moving the electro-optic element to an off-axis position which approximately simultaneously changes an activation state of the display module, and wherein the actuator device is also adjustable to tilt the electro-optic element in another direction, thereby moving the electro-optic element to an on-axis position which approximately simultaneously changes the activation state of the display module.3. The display mirror assembly of claim 2 , further comprising:a printed circuit board disposed in the housing and operably coupled with the display.4. The display mirror assembly of claim 3 , further ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Sealing Means, Base Assembly With Such A Sealing Means And Rear View Device With Such A Base Assembly

Номер: US20200001772A1
Принадлежит: Motherson Innovations Co Ltd

A sealing means of a pivot joint system between a base assembly and a head assembly of a rear view device, including a two-component pivot seal including a hard component including at least one of one or more attachment and holding means for at least one of attachment of the sealing means to the base assembly and holding at least one cable, and a soft component. A base assembly and a rearview device are also described.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

BASE ASSEMBLY AND REAR VIEW DEVICE THEREWITH

Номер: US20200001791A1
Принадлежит:

A base assembly of an exterior rear view device includes a base frame, and a base cover housing the base frame and formed in at least two parts connected to each other, where the base assembly includes a first opening at a first end of the base assembly at which the base frame is configured to be attached to a vehicle and a second opening at a second end of the base assembly at which a head assembly of the exterior rear view device is configured to be attached to the base frame. 1. A base assembly of an exterior rear view device , comprisinga base frame; and 'a first opening at a first end of the base assembly at which the base frame is configured to be attached to a vehicle and a second opening at a second end of the base assembly at which a head assembly of the exterior rear view device is configured to be attached to the base frame,', 'a base cover housing the base frame and formed in at least two parts connected to each other, wherein the base assembly comprises'} [ at least one first connection element configured to engage at least one first connection element of a first cover part; and', 'at least one first connection element of a second cover part configured to provide a locking connection between the first cover part and the second cover part, and/or, 'a first sealing means at the first opening is provided comprising a two-component gasket with a hard component and a soft component, the hard component comprising, at least one second connection element configured to engage at least one second connection element of the first cover part; and', 'at least one second connection element of the second cover part to provide a locking connection between the first cover part and the second cover part., 'a second sealing means at the second opening is comprising a two-component gasket with a hard component and a soft component, the hard component comprising], 'wherein at least one of'}2. The base assembly according to claim 1 , further comprisingat least one connection ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Automobile interior rearview mirror

Номер: US20190001892A1
Автор: Lei Pan
Принадлежит: Global Media Industry Group Co Ltd

Provided is an automobile interior rearview mirror for solving the problem that the existing automobile interior rearview mirrors usually cannot simultaneously have the anti-glare function and the touch key operation function, including: a front frame, a corresponding PCB key strip provided below the front frame, and a glass mirror provided below the PCB key strip, wherein the PCB key strip is provided thereon with PCB touchpads, the PCB touchpads each are provided thereon with a metal sensor sheet, the metal sensor sheets are connected with a rearview mirror CPU by a bonding pad via a leading wire.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190001895A1
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A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head and a mounting base, with the mirror head having a mirror casing and a reflective element, and with the mounting base configured for attachment at a vehicle. A camera module is disposed at the mirror head and includes a camera having a field of view and operable to capture image data. The camera module is extendable and retractable relative to the mirror casing. With the camera module retracted, the camera module is oriented such that the field of view of the camera encompasses a blind spot region at least at the body side of the vehicle. With the camera module retracted, an inboard limit of the field of view of the camera partially overlaps an outboard limit of a field of view provided to a driver of the vehicle by the reflective element. 1. An exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle , said exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising:a mirror head and a mounting base;wherein said mirror head comprises a mirror casing and a reflective element;wherein said mounting base is configured for attachment of said exterior rearview mirror assembly at a body side of an equipped vehicle;a camera module disposed at said mirror head;said camera module comprising a camera having a field of view and operable to capture image data;wherein said camera module is extendable and retractable relative to said mirror casing;wherein said camera module is extendable and retractable via a mechanism that extends and retracts said camera module and that pivots said camera module about a vertical pivot axis;wherein, with said camera module retracted and with said exterior rearview mirror assembly attached at the equipped vehicle, said camera module is oriented such that the field of view of said camera encompasses a blind spot region at least at the body side of the equipped vehicle;wherein, with said camera module retracted and with said exterior rearview mirror assembly attached at the equipped vehicle, an inboard ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA MODULE WITH FOCUS ATHERMALIZATION

Номер: US20220007492A1
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A vehicular camera module includes a front camera housing portion having an imager, a lens having a plurality of optical elements, and an imager printed circuit board. The imager is disposed at a front side of the imager printed circuit board and the lens is optically aligned with the imager. A rear camera housing portion is mated with the front camera housing portion to form a camera housing. A thermal element is disposed between the imager printed circuit board and the camera housing. The thermal element has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of 13 ppm/° C. or less. With the vehicular camera module disposed at a vehicle, circuitry of the vehicular camera module is in electrical connection with a wire harness of the vehicle. 1. A vehicular camera module , said vehicular camera module comprising:a front camera housing portion;wherein said front camera housing portion comprises (i) an imager, (ii) a lens comprising a plurality of optical elements and (iii) an imager printed circuit board;wherein the imager printed circuit board has a front side and a rear side separated from said front side by a thickness dimension of said imager printed circuit board;wherein said imager is disposed at said front side of said imager printed circuit board, and wherein said imager comprises a CMOS photosensor array;wherein said lens is optically aligned with said imager;a rear camera housing portion mated with said front camera housing portion to form a camera housing;an image processing chip comprising an image processor for processing image data captured by said imager;a thermal element disposed between said imager printed circuit board and said camera housing, wherein said thermal element has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of 13 ppm/° C. or less;wherein said vehicular camera module is configured to be disposed at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle equipped with said vehicular camera module, and wherein, with said vehicular camera module disposed at the in- ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING GEOMETRIC PARAMETERS OF THROUGH HOLES

Номер: US20180003477A1
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A method of measuring geometric parameters of through holes in a thin substrate includes acquiring images of select sub-volumes of the substrate using an optical system having a field of depth greater than a thickness of the substrate. The acquired images are processed to determine the desired geometric parameters. 1. A method of measuring geometric parameters of through holes in a substrate , comprising:positioning a camera comprising an image sensor and a lens having a depth of field greater than a thickness of the substrate at a measuring station;positioning a select sub-volume of the substrate within a field of view of the camera and within the depth of field;illuminating the select sub-volume;capturing an image of the select sub-volume on the image sensor; andprocessing the image to determine at least one geometric parameter of at least one through hole in the select sub-volume.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one geometric parameter is a clear aperture size of the at least one through hole.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate has a thickness of 1 mm or less.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lens is a telecentric lens.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the illuminating the select sub-volume comprises using collimated light.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the select sub-volume has a front side and a back side claim 1 , wherein positioning the select sub-volume comprises positioning the front side in opposing relation to the lens claim 1 , and wherein illuminating the select sub-volume comprises directing light at the front side of the select sub-volume.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein directing the light at the front side of the select sub-volume comprises passing a light beam through the lens to the front side of the select sub-volume.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein illuminating the select sub-volume further comprises reflecting the light into the select sub-volume using a mirror mounted at the back side of the select sub ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

MOVABLE CARRIER AUXILIARY SYSTEM AND PARKING CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210004019A1

A movable carrier auxiliary system includes an environmental detecting device, a control device, a state detecting device, and an automatically parking device. The environmental detecting device includes an image capturing module and an operation module. A parking controlling method thereof includes capture an environmental image around a movable carrier with the image capturing module; analyze whether the environmental image has a parking space with the operation module; detect a movement state of the movable carrier with the state detecting device; control the control device with the automatically parking device based on an analysis result of the operation module and the movement state of the movable carrier, thereby to move the movable carrier to the parking space, improving a convenience and a safety when parking the movable carrier. 1. A movable carrier auxiliary system , comprising:an environmental detecting device comprising at least one image capturing module and an operation module, wherein the at least one image capturing module is disposed in a movable carrier and is adapted to capture an environmental image around the movable carrier; the operation module is electrically connected to the at least one image capturing module and determines whether the environmental image has a parking space or not, wherein a capacity of the parking space is greater than a volume of the movable carrier, and a length, a width, and a height of the parking space is greater than a length, a width, and a height of the movable carrier;a control device which is disposed in the movable carrier and is adapted to be manipulated by a driver to move the movable carrier;a state detecting device which is disposed in the movable carrier and is adapted to detect a movement state of the movable carrier; andan automatically parking device which is disposed in the movable carrier and is electrically connected to the operation module of the environmental detecting device and the state ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE WITH AN IMAGE CAPTURING UNIT AND AN OPERATING SYSTEM FOR OPERATING DEVICES OF THE TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE OPERATING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190004693A1
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Transportation vehicle with an image capturing unit, at least one first and one second device, and an operating system for operating the devices. The operating system includes a detection unit, by which at least one first or one second driving state of the transportation vehicle is detected at a point in time, and a control unit coupled to the detection unit and by which the first or second device are selected depending on the detected driving state and a graphic user interface is generated for the selected device. Also disclosed is an input and output unit coupled to the control unit and having a display surface with at least one first and one second area. The generated graphic user interface for the selected device is output by the first area of the display surface, wherein the first area has a touch-sensitive surface by which a user input is detected. 1. A transportation vehicle having an image capturing unit , at least one first and one second device , as well as an operating system for operating the devices; whereinthe operating system comprises:a detection unit, by which at least one first or one second driving state of the transportation vehicle is detected at a point in time;a control unit coupled to the detection unit and by which the first or second device is selected depending on the detected driving state and a graphic user interface is generated for the selected device; and the generated graphic user interface for the selected device is output by the first area of the display surface, wherein the first area has a touch-sensitive surface by which a user input is detected, and', 'image data of the image capturing unit of the transportation vehicle is displayed by the second area of the display surface; wherein based on the detected user input, a control signal is generated and transferred to the selected device of the transportation vehicle., 'an output and input unit coupled to the control unit which comprises a display surface having at least one first ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

VIDEO DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20200005029A1
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A video display system for a vehicle includes a video display device disposed in the vehicle so as to be viewable by a driver of the vehicle. A camera is disposed at the vehicle and having an exterior field of view and operable to capture image data. A control includes a data processor. The control, responsive at least in part to processing by the data processor of captured image data, detects an object present exterior of the vehicle that is in the field of view of the camera, and determines if the detected object constitutes a hazardous condition. Responsive to determination of the hazardous condition, the control controls the video display device to automatically display an alert to the driver of the vehicle, with the alert including display of video images of the object that are derived from captured image data or a graphic overlay on displayed video images. 1. A video display system for a vehicle , said video display system comprising:a video display device disposed in a vehicle equipped with said video display system, said video display device comprising a video display screen operable to display video images viewable by a driver of the equipped vehicle;a camera disposed at and behind a windshield of the equipped vehicle, wherein said camera has a field of view forward of the equipped vehicle through the windshield of the equipped vehicle, wherein said camera is operable to capture image data;a control comprising a data processor that is operable to process image data captured by said camera;wherein said control, responsive at least in part to processing by said data processor of image data captured by said camera, detects an object present exterior of the equipped vehicle and in the field of view of said camera;wherein said control, responsive at least in part to detection of the object present exterior of the equipped vehicle and in the field of view of said camera, determines if the detected object constitutes a hazardous condition ahead of the equipped ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

Vehicular camera assembly with electrical connectors

Номер: US20220014651A1
Автор: Marc Sigle, Stefan Sauer
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular camera assembly includes a camera housing having a front housing portion and a rear housing portion. The front housing portion accommodates a lens. A first printed circuit board (PCB) is disposed at the front housing portion, with an imager disposed at a front side of the first PCB and a first electrical connector disposed at a rear side of the first PCB. A second PCB has a second electrical connector disposed at a front side. Circuitry of the second PCB is electrically connected to circuitry of the first PCB via electrical connection of the first and second electrical connectors. A plurality of terminal pins has a first end interior the camera housing and a second end at a connector portion of the rear housing portion. The connector portion is configured for connecting to a vehicle wiring connector when the vehicular camera assembly is installed at a vehicle.

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

HYBRID INTERIOR MIRROR WITH ERROR RECOGNITION

Номер: US20220017016A1
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An interior rear view mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror housing rotatably attached to a housing holder which is adapted to be attached to an interior of the vehicle, the mirror housing including a first rear view side to which a reflective mirror element is attached, and a second rear view side to which a display device with a display screen is attached to, where a camera is connected to the display device establishing a display system to provide an image to the display screen; and an actuator unit configured to automatically rotate the mirror housing to the first or second rear view side. A vehicle and a method may be used to operate the interior rear view mirror assembly. 1. A rear view mirror assembly for a vehicle , comprising: at least one reflective mirror element; and', 'at least one display screen of a display system, wherein at least one camera is comprised of the display system to provide an image to the display screen; and, 'a mirror housing attached to a housing holder which is adapted to be attached to the vehicle, the mirror housing comprising'}a switching unit configured to automatically switch between a first rear view presented to a driver of the vehicle on the display screen to a second rear view presented to the driver of the vehicle on the reflective mirror element,wherein the switching unit is adapted to switch from the first to the second rear view to be visible to the driver in response to an error signal of a malfunction of the display system being detected,wherein the display system further comprises a function controller adapted to prove a correct function of the display system to ensure that rear traffic is displayed correctly on the display screen and to send-out the error signal in case of the detected malfunction,wherein the mirror housing comprises an indication area illuminated by a lighting unit to indicate a manual mode, a switching unit mode, or a blocked mode for switching from the second rear view to the first rear ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

TWO-PIECE VISOR BLADE WITH REFLECTOR

Номер: US20170008381A1
Автор: Huelke David
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A sun visor for a vehicle includes a visor body comprising adjacent panels hingedly connected at a top edge thereof for translation between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a reflector dimensioned to occupy substantially a length and width dimension of a surface of one of the adjacent panels. The reflector may occupy at least from about 75% to about 95% of the interior surface of the panel. The adjacent panels may be hingedly connected via a friction hinge. Sun visor assemblies including the sun visor body are described. 1. A sun visor for a vehicle , comprising:a visor body comprising adjacent panels hingedly connected at a top edge thereof for translation between an open configuration and a closed configuration; anda reflector held in or on an interior surface of the one of the adjacent panels and dimensioned to occupy at least from about 75% to about 95% of the surface area of one of the adjacent panels.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The sun visor of claim 1 , wherein the adjacent panels are hingedly connected via a friction hinge.5. The sun visor of claim 1 , wherein another of the adjacent panels includes one or more actuable lights.6. The sun visor of claim 5 , wherein the another of the adjacent panels further includes one or more storage compartments or pockets.7. The sun visor of claim 1 , further wherein the visor body is pivotally connected to a pivoting arm.8. A vehicle including the sun visor of .9. A sun visor assembly for a vehicle claim 1 , comprising:a visor body comprising adjacent panels hingedly connected at a top edge thereof for translation between an open configuration and a closed configuration;a reflector held in or on an interior surface of the one of the adjacent panels and dimensioned to occupy at least from about 75% to about 95% of the interior surface area of one of the adjacent panels; anda pivoting arm holding the adjacent panels.10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. The assembly of claim 9 , wherein the adjacent panels ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220024385A1
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A method for assembling a vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly includes providing a mirror mount, a mirror casing, a mirror reflective element at the mirror casing, and a toggle mechanism, which includes a body portion and a toggle lever joined to the body portion. A lower pivot mount of the toggle mechanism is inserted into a lower receiving portion of the mirror casing and an upper pivot mount of the toggle mechanism is inserted into an upper receiving portion of the mirror casing. An outer surface of the body portion corresponds with adjacent outer surfaces of the mirror casing. With a pivot element of the toggle mechanism attached at the mirror mount, and when the toggle lever pivots relative to the lower receiving portion of the mirror casing, the mirror casing pivots relative to the body portion to flip the mirror head between a first orientation and a second orientation. 1. A method for assembling a vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly , the method comprising:providing a mirror mount configured for mounting at an interior portion of a vehicle;providing a mirror casing, wherein the mirror casing comprises an upper receiving portion and a lower receiving portion;accommodating a mirror reflective element at the mirror casing;providing a toggle mechanism comprising (i) a body portion and (ii) a toggle lever joined to the body portion;inserting the toggle lever through an aperture established through a lower region of the mirror casing;moving the toggle mechanism to insert a lower pivot mount of the toggle mechanism into the lower receiving portion of the mirror casing;pivoting the toggle mechanism about the lower pivot mount to insert an upper pivot mount of the toggle mechanism into the upper receiving portion of the mirror casing; andwherein, when the upper and lower pivot mounts of the toggle mechanism are inserted into the respective upper and lower receiving portions of the mirror casing, an outer surface of the body portion corresponds with ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

MIRROR REFLECTIVE ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY FOR EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20180009383A1
Автор: Lynam Niall R.
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A mirror reflective element sub-assembly for an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle includes a mirror reflective element, a heater pad, a mirror back plate, and a blind spot indicator module attached at a rear side of the back plate. The heater pad is adhered at the rear of the reflective element with a light transmitting aperture of the heater pad juxtaposed with a light transmitting aperture of the mirror reflector of the reflective element. The heater pad is adhered at the mirror back plate with its light transmitting aperture juxtaposed with a light transmitting aperture of the mirror back plate. Light emitted by the blind spot indicator module passes through a light-transmitting aperture of the mirror reflector to provide an illuminated icon to a driver of the vehicle when a blind spot detection system of the vehicle detects the presence of another vehicle in an adjacent lane. 1. A mirror reflective element sub-assembly for an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle , said mirror reflective element sub-assembly comprising:a mirror reflective element comprising a transparent glass substrate having a front surface and a rear surface;a metallic mirror reflector disposed at one of said front surface of said transparent glass substrate and said rear surface of said transparent glass substrate;said metallic mirror reflector comprising a light transmitting aperture;a heater pad disposed at said rear surface of said transparent glass substrate, wherein said heater pad comprises a light transmitting aperture established therethrough;a mirror back plate disposed at said heater pad, said mirror back plate having a front side and a rear side rearward of said front side and spaced from said front side by a thickness dimension of said mirror back plate;wherein said mirror back plate comprises first structure at said rear side of said mirror back plate;wherein said first structure is configured to attach at an actuator of an exterior rearview mirror assembly ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

SIDE MIRROR DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180009394A1
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A recessed portion positioned on a vehicle rear side with respect to a lens of a camera and recessed in an inner side direction from an outer surface of a mirror housing is provided on the mirror housing. A flow rectifying surface, which forms a flow of traveling wind toward the recessed portion, is provided on the mirror housing. 1. A side mirror device for a vehicle comprising:a mirror main body, which reflects a vehicle rear side;a mirror housing disposed on a side portion of an outer side of the vehicle and having an opening opened toward the vehicle rear side to accommodate the mirror main body; anda camera disposed in a camera installation portion provided on the mirror housing and configured to image an outside of the vehicle through a lens directed toward the vehicle rear side, wherein:a recessed portion positioned on the vehicle rear side with respect to the lens and recessed in an inner side direction from an outer surface of the mirror housing is provided on the mirror housing;a flow rectifying portion, which forms a flow of traveling wind toward the recessed portion, is provided on the mirror housing;the camera installation portion is formed to be continuous with an outer wall of a lower region of the housing main body of the mirror housing; andthe flow rectifying portion includes a flow rectifying surface having a width substantially parallel to a vehicle width direction and extending substantially in a vehicle longitudinal direction on an upper side with respect to the lens.2. (canceled)3. The side mirror device for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein:the camera installation portion bulges to an outer side in the vehicle width direction from the outer wall of the lower region of the housing main body of the mirror housing;the flow rectifying surface, which has a width substantially parallel to the vehicle width direction and extends substantially in the vehicle longitudinal direction, is provided on an upper portion of a bulging portion of the ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR VISION SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY

Номер: US20210008961A1
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A vehicular vision system includes a front camera configured to be disposed at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle. The camera, when disposed at the vehicle windshield, views through the windshield forward of the vehicle. Responsive at least in part to processing by an image processor of image data captured by the front camera when disposed at the vehicle windshield, and while the equipped vehicle is traveling along a road, another vehicle on the road ahead of the equipped vehicle is detected. Responsive at least in part to processing by the image processor of captured image data, the vehicular vision system determines erratic driving of the detected other vehicle on the road ahead of the equipped vehicle and generates an output responsive to the determination of the erratic driving of the detected other vehicle on the road ahead of the equipped vehicle. 1. A vehicular vision system , said vehicular vision system comprising:a front camera configured for mounting at an in-cabin side of a windshield of a vehicle equipped with said vehicular vision system;said front camera viewing through the windshield forward of the equipped vehicle when said front camera is mounted at the in-cabin side of the windshield of the equipped vehicle;said front camera comprising an imaging sensor;said imaging sensor comprising a two-dimensional imaging array of a plurality of photosensors arranged in at least 640 columns and at least 480 rows;wherein said front camera is operable to capture image data;an image processor that processes image data captured by said front camera;wherein, responsive at least in part to processing by said image processor of image data captured by said front camera when said front camera is mounted at the in-cabin side of the windshield of the equipped vehicle and while the equipped vehicle is traveling along a road, another vehicle on the road ahead of the equipped vehicle is detected;wherein, responsive at least in part to processing by said image ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR CAMERA SYSTEM

Номер: US20210009035A1
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A vehicular camera system includes a camera module having an imager assembly, a main circuit board and a camera housing. The imager assembly includes (i) an imager disposed on an imager circuit board and (ii) a lens holder having a lens assembly that includes a lens barrel accommodating a lens. The imager assembly includes a flexible ribbon cable that electrically connects to an electrical connector at a multilayered PCB of the main circuit board. The camera housing includes an upper cover and a lower cover and includes a forward portion and a rearward portion. The main circuit board is accommodated within the forward and rearward portions, and the imager is disposed at the rearward portion and is not disposed at the forward portion of the camera housing. The lens holder is attached at the upper cover of the camera housing. 1. A vehicular camera system , said vehicular camera system comprising:a camera module comprising an imager assembly, a main circuit board and a camera housing;wherein said imager assembly comprises (i) an imager disposed on an imager circuit board and (ii) a lens holder comprising a lens assembly;wherein said lens assembly comprises a lens barrel accommodating a lens;wherein said imager assembly comprises a flexible ribbon cable, said flexible ribbon cable terminating at a terminator portion;wherein said terminator portion of said flexible ribbon cable comprises a first electrical connector;wherein said main circuit board comprises a multilayered printed circuit board (multilayered PCB) having a first planar side and a second planar side opposite the first planar side and separated from the first planar side by a thickness dimension of the multilayered PCB of said main circuit board;wherein first circuitry is disposed at the first planar side of the multilayered PCB of said main circuit board, and wherein second circuitry is disposed at the second planar side of the multilayered PCB of said main circuit board;wherein said second circuitry ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Vehicular vision system

Номер: US20190009724A1
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system for a vehicle includes a forward-viewing camera located behind and viewing through a vehicle windshield, a rear camera located at a rear of the vehicle, and a common image processor operable for processing captured image data. A video display screen is located within the interior cabin of the vehicle viewable by a driver of the vehicle. The common image processor utilizes object detection software at least during processing of first image data captured by the forward-viewing camera to detect at least one vehicle present exterior the equipped vehicle. Responsive to the vehicle being shifted into a reverse gear and while the driver is executing a reversing maneuver, video images derived from image data captured by at least the rear camera are displayed on the video display screen.

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20190009734A1
Автор: Smith-Hayes Juanda
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A support device is disclosed herein. The support device includes a closed ribbon, a plurality of loops extending from a first surface of the ribbon, and a retention strap secured to the first surface of the ribbon and alternatively to another surface of the ribbon. The support device is useful for providing a place to hold and store accessories from a rear-view mirror of a vehicle. 1. A support device comprising:a closed ribbon;a plurality of loops extending from a first surface of the ribbon; anda retention strap secured to the first surface of the ribbon and alternatively to another surface of the ribbon,wherein the retention strap is configured to retain the ribbon on a hanger, andwherein the plurality of loops is configured to receive accessories.2. The support device of claim 1 , wherein the support device is comprised of a non-rigid material.3. The support device of claim 2 , wherein the support device is comprised of a fabric material.4. The support device of claim 2 , wherein the support device is comprised of an elastic synthetic polymer.5. The support device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of loops comprise at least three loops.6. The support device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of loops are arranged in a predetermined distance of each other.7. The support device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of loops are positioned below the retention strap.8. The support device of claim 1 , wherein the accessories include eyewear.9. The support device of claim 8 , wherein the plurality of loops include a size for receiving a temple of the eyewear claim 8 , such that the eyewear hangs from the plurality of loops.10. The support device of claim 1 , wherein the hanger is a rear-view mirror.11. The support device of claim 1 , wherein the retention strap is removably secured to the first surface of the ribbon via a fastener.12. The support device of claim 11 , wherein the fastener is a snap fastener.13. The support device of claim 11 , wherein the fastener is a ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20220026774A1
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A control device of an ECM employs a current control method in place of a voltage control method in order to remove heat generation, and can stably provide a desired current and voltage to an ECM regardless of an input voltage. The control device of an ECM may include: an illuminance sensor unit configured to sense the brightness of light; an MCU configured to output a control signal corresponding to the brightness level of the sensed light; an ECM control unit configured to generate and output a constant current having a current value adjusted to correspond to the brightness level of the sensed light, in response to the control signal; and an ECM including a material to cause a chemical change in which the color thereof changes while the material is oxidized by the constant current, and having reflectivity adjusted to correspond to the adjusted current value of the constant current. 1. A control device for controlling an ECM (Electro-Chromic Mirror) , comprising:an illuminance sensor unit configured to sense the brightness of light;an MCU (Micro Controller Unit) configured to output a control signal corresponding to a level of the brightness of the sensed light;an ECM control unit configured to generate and output a constant current having a current value that is adjusted to correspond to the brightness level of the sensed light, in response to the control signal; andan ECM comprising a material to cause a chemical change in which the color thereof changes by oxidizing the material with the constant current outputted from the ECM control unit, and having reflectivity that is adjusted to correspond to the adjusted current value of the constant current.2. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the control signal comprises an on/off signal for turning on/off the ECM control unit claim 1 , and a control output signal for controlling the current value of the constant current outputted from the ECM control unit claim 1 , according to the brightness level of the light.3. ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

In-vehicle image display system and image processing method

Номер: US20200010019A1
Принадлежит: Mazda Motor Corp

Disclosed is an in-vehicle image display device equipped in a vehicle to support driving of a driver. The in-vehicle image display system comprises: a side camera installed to a lateral portion of an exterior of the vehicle to face outwardly and configured to take an image of an area lateral to the vehicle by using a wide-angle lens; a processing unit configured to correct a wide-angle image taken by the side camera to generate a planar image, and process the planar image to generate a processed image; and a display unit configured to display the processed image transmitted from the processing unit on a screen, wherein the processing unit is operable to execute a secondary processing of the planar image so as not to include an image region located outward from the reachable position in a vehicle-width direction, in order to generate the processed image.

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Light efficiency methods for htl systems

Номер: US20200011502A1
Принадлежит: SMR Patent S.a.r.l.

A multifunction lamp unit for a vehicle includes a housing, at least one light pipe together with at least one light source disposed at least partially within the housing, and a clear lens substantially enclosing the housing, the at least one light pipe and the at least one light source, the lens having an inner surface, an outer surface disposed opposite the inner surface and at least one of a continuous transparent and translucent coating on the outer surface.

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210012123A1
Автор: Bae Sungik, Kim Jihoon
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Disclosed are a vehicle and a control method thereof configured for performing a vehicle control to detect lighting irradiated from a lamp at the time of vehicle parking and park the vehicle safely and accurately. The vehicle includes a lamp configured to irradiate lighting to a ground, a camera configured to photograph the lighting irradiated to the ground to obtain information on a form of the lighting of the lamp, and a controller configured to determine at least one of the form of the ground to which the lighting is irradiated and whether or not an obstacle exists on the ground to which the lighting is irradiated, based on the information on the obtained form of the lighting of the lamp. 1. A vehicle comprising:a lamp configured to irradiate lighting to a ground;a camera configured to capture an image of the lighting irradiated to the ground to obtain information on a form of the lighting of the lamp; anda controller configured to determine at least one of the form of the ground to which the lighting is irradiated and whether an obstacle exists on the ground to which the lighting is irradiated, based on the information on the obtained form of the lighting of the lamp.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the lamp is configured to irradiate the lighting to the ground in a predetermined form, andwherein the controller is configured to determine that the form of the ground to which the lighting of a region which is not obtained is irradiated is at least one of a drain way and a cliff when the form of the obtained lighting of the lamp is a portion of a region of the predetermined form and a form of a remaining lighting region of the lighting except the portion of the region is not obtained.3. The vehicle according to claim 2 ,wherein upon determining that an area of the obtained lighting of the lamp is less than or equal to a predetermined area, the controller is configured to determine that the form of the lighting of the lamp is the portion of the region of ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Vehicular trailer hitching assist system

Номер: US20220032844A1
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vehicular trailer hitching assist system includes a rear backup camera disposed at a rear portion of a vehicle and a control disposed in the vehicle. A display device includes a video display screen operable to display video images for viewing by a driver of the vehicle. During a hitching maneuver event undertaken by the driver to hitch a trailer hitch of the vehicle to a trailer tongue of a trailer, and while the driver of the vehicle is maneuvering the vehicle to hitch the vehicle to the trailer, the control outputs video images derived from image data captured by the rear backup camera for display by the video display screen. At least one overlay overlays the displayed video images to guide the driver during the hitching maneuver. The at least one overlay aids in guiding connection of the trailer hitch of the vehicle to the trailer tongue of the trailer.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

MULTIFUNCTIONAL REARVIEW MIRROR

Номер: US20220032845A1
Автор: Chen Chi-Hsiu
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A multifunctional rearview mirror includes a casing having first and second receiving spaces. A mirror is mounted to one side of the casing that is formed with the first receiving space. The second receiving space is located under the first receiving space and has a front surface formed with first through-holes. A distance detection and alarm unit is arranged in the second receiving space and includes an ultrasonic distance detection module, an alarm light module, and a buzzer. The ultrasonic distance detection module is eclectically connected with the alarm light module and the buzzer. The alarm light module is arranged in the first through-holes. The ultrasonic distance detection module emits an ultrasonic wave, which is returned to the ultrasonic distance detection module by an object, so that a distance to the object is calculated and the alarm light module and the buzzer are activated according to the distance. 1. A multifunctional rearview mirror , comprising:at least one rearview mirror body, which comprises a casing and at least one mirror body, wherein the casing includes a first receiving space that is in communication with the outside and a second receiving space that is closed; the mirror body is rotatably mounted to one side of the casing that is formed with the first receiving space; the second receiving space is located under the first receiving space; and the second receiving space has a front surface that is formed with a plurality of first through-holes; anda distance detection and alarm unit, which is arranged in the second receiving space and comprises at least one ultrasonic distance detection module, an alarm light module, and a buzzer, wherein the ultrasonic distance detection module is electrically connected with the alarm light module and the buzzer; the alarm light module comprises a first light-emitting element, a second light-emitting element, and a third light-emitting element, and the first light-emitting element, the second light- ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220032847A1
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An exterior rearview mirror assembly for mounting at a vehicle includes a base portion configured for attachment at a side of the vehicle, and a mirror head having a mirror reflective element, an attachment plate and an electrically-operable mirror actuator. The base portion extends through an aperture in the mirror head. The mirror actuator is attached at the attachment plate, which includes wall structure that extends from the front side of the attachment plate and that circumscribes and spans a perimeter circumferential edge of a glass substrate of the mirror reflective element. The mirror actuator is electrically operable to adjust the mirror head relative to the base portion. The aperture allows for movement of the mirror head relative to the base portion during operation of the mirror actuator. 1. A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly , the vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising:a base portion having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the base portion is configured for attachment at a side of a vehicle equipped with the vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly to mount the vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly at the side of the equipped vehicle;a mirror head comprising a mirror reflective element, an attachment plate and an electrically-operable mirror actuator;wherein the base portion extends through an aperture of the mirror head so that the second end of the base portion is within the mirror head;wherein the attachment plate comprises a front side and a rear side separated by a thickness dimension of the attachment plate;wherein the mirror reflective element is attached at the front side of the attachment plate;wherein the mirror actuator is attached at the rear side of the attachment plate;wherein the mirror reflective element comprises a glass substrate having a front surface and a rear surface separated by a thickness dimension of the glass substrate, and wherein a perimeter circumferential edge of ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

VEHICULAR IMAGING SYSTEM WITH EXTENDABLE CAMERA

Номер: US20220032858A1
Автор: LaCross Anthony J.
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A vehicular imaging system includes an electronic control unit (ECU) and a camera device disposed at a body portion of the vehicle. The camera device includes structure that supports a camera and that is movable between a stowed position, where the structure and camera are within the body portion, and an extended position, where the structure and camera are extended outward from the body portion so that the camera is positioned with a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The structure includes a plurality of individually movable elements that are disposed adjacent one another and that cooperate to form the outer surface. The individually movable elements, when moved relative to the body portion of the vehicle, cooperate to extend and retract the camera. The camera, when the structure is in the extended position, captures image data and provides captured image data to the ECU. 1. A vehicular imaging system comprising:an electronic control unit (ECU) disposed at a vehicle equipped with the vehicular imaging system, wherein the ECU comprises electronic circuitry and associated software;a camera device disposed at a body portion of the vehicle, wherein the camera device comprises a structure that supports a camera;wherein the structure is movable relative to the body portion of the vehicle between a stowed position, where the structure and camera are within the body portion with an outer surface of the structure being co-planar with an outer surface of the body portion, and an extended position, where the structure and camera are extended outward from the body portion so that the camera is positioned outboard of the outer surface of the body portion and viewing exterior of the vehicle;wherein the structure comprises a plurality of individually movable elements that are disposed adjacent one another and that cooperate to form the outer surface;wherein the plurality of individually movable elements, when moved relative to the body portion of the vehicle, cooperate to ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NOTIFYING A VEHICLE OCCUPANT ABOUT A SEVERITY AND LOCATION OF POTENTIAL VEHICLE THREATS

Номер: US20220032945A1
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An example method includes detecting a potential threat to a vehicle that is external to the vehicle, determining a severity level of the potential threat and a location of the potential threat relative to the vehicle, and displaying an indication of the potential threat on an electronic display in a particular portion of the electronic display corresponding to the location and with a particular display attribute corresponding to the severity level. The particular portion is one of a plurality of different portions of the electronic display each corresponding to different threat locations, and the particular display attribute is one of a plurality of different display attributes corresponding to different severity levels. A corresponding system that detects and displays notifications of potential threats is also disclosed. 1. A method comprising:detecting a potential threat to a vehicle that is external to the vehicle;determining a severity level of the potential threat and a location of the potential threat relative to the vehicle; anddisplaying an indication of the potential threat on an electronic display in a particular portion of the electronic display corresponding to the location and with a particular display attribute corresponding to the severity level;wherein the particular portion is one of a plurality of different portions of the electronic display each corresponding to different threat locations, and the particular display attribute is one of a plurality of different display attributes corresponding to different severity levels.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:said determining a location of the potential threat relative to the vehicle comprises determining which of a plurality of border areas of the vehicle is closest to the potential threat; andthe particular portion of the electronic display corresponds to the determined border area.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of display portions are border regions of the electronic ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

REARVIEW VISION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20170015248A1
Автор: Baur Michael J.
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A rearview vision system for a vehicle includes a driver side rearview mirror element, a passenger side rearview mirror element, and a camera at or near the rear portion of the vehicle. The rearview mirror elements provide respective regulation required fields of view rearward and sideward of the vehicle to a driver of the vehicle. A driver side display and a passenger side display are configured to be disposed at an interior of the vehicle so as to display images representative of captured image data for viewing by the driver of the vehicle when normally operating the vehicle. The displayed images provide a desired wider sideward and rearward field of view beyond the regulation required fields of view of the mirror elements, such that the side mirror assemblies need not include a larger reflective element. 1. A rearview vision system for a vehicle , the vehicle having a front portion , a driver side portion , a passenger side portion and a rear portion , said rearview vision system comprising:a driver side exterior rearview mirror assembly configured to be disposed at the driver side portion of the vehicle, wherein said driver side exterior rearview mirror assembly comprises a reduced size driver side mirror element that provides no more than a regulation required driver side rearward field of view to the driver of the vehicle;a passenger side exterior rearview mirror assembly configured to be disposed at the passenger side portion of the vehicle, wherein said driver side exterior rearview mirror assembly comprises a reduced size mirror element that provides no more than a regulation required passenger side rearward field of view to the driver of the vehicle;a rear camera configured to be disposed at or near the rear portion of the vehicle, wherein said camera, when disposed at or near the rear portion of the vehicle, has a rearward and sideward field of view and captures image data;a driver side display configured to be disposed at a driver side region of an ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

INTEGRATED INSIDE MIRROR ASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE

Номер: US20160016518A1
Принадлежит: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

An integrated inside mirror assembly for a vehicle may have a stay fixed to a windshield glass of the vehicle and an inside mirror coupled to the stay, in which the stay may include a sub stay coupled to a rear surface of the inside mirror, a base attached to an upper end of the windshield glass and to which a rain sensor is mounted, a mount slidably assembled at an outside of the base and coupled to the sub stay through a ball joint, a stay cover coupled to the mount while surrounding the mount and attached to the upper end of the windshield glass, and an antenna cover assembled at one side of the mount and to which an antenna member is mounted.

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

HEAD UP SIDE VIEW MIRROR

Номер: US20180015881A1
Автор: SWEET BENJAMIN DAVID
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A motor vehicle includes a left side view camera attached to the left lateral side of the body and having a field of view in a rearward direction. A right side view camera is attached to the right lateral side of the body and has a field of view in a rearward direction. There is a right back up camera and a left back up camera. An optics module receives resulting video signals and produces light fields such that the light fields are reflected off of windows of the motor vehicle and are then visible to a driver of the motor vehicle as virtual images. 1. A motor vehicle , comprising:a body including a left lateral side and an opposing right lateral side;a left side view camera attached to the left lateral side of the body and having a field of view in a rearward direction;a right side view camera attached to the right lateral side of the body and having a field of view in a rearward direction;a left back up camera attached to the left lateral side of the body and having a field of view in a left lateral direction;a right back up camera attached to the right lateral side of the body and having a field of view in a right lateral direction substantially opposite to the left lateral direction; receive images captured by each of the left side view camera, right side view camera, left back tip camera, and right back up camera;', 'transmit a left video signal based on the images captured by the left side view camera and the left back up camera; and', 'transmit a right video signal based on the images captured by the right side view camera and the right back up camera;, 'an electronic, processor configured toa left optics module configured to receive the left video signal from the electronic processor and produce a left light field such that the left light field is reflected off of a left side window of the motor vehicle and is then visible to a driver of the motor vehicle as a first virtual image, the left light field being based on the left video signal; anda right optics ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

EXTERIOR MIRROR WITH REDUCED FOLDING NOISE

Номер: US20200017028A1
Автор: Schwenger Tobias
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A manually foldable rearview device includes a head for holding at least one reflective element comprising at least one of a rearview mirror, a camera, and a display, a foot for attaching the head to a vehicle, a bearing bush connected rigidly to the foot and engaging the head for support and rotation of the head, the bearing bush including head and foot parts and a sliding disk which is connected axially displaceably to the bearing bush but not rotatably relative to the bearing bush by a suitable fixing, and a pretensioned spiral spring arranged around the bearing bush and pressing the head onto the foot. 1. A manually foldable rearview device , comprising:a head for holding at least one reflective element comprising at least one of a rearview mirror, a camera, and a display;a foot for attaching the head to a vehicle;a bearing bush connected rigidly to the foot and engaging the head for support and rotation of the head, the bearing bush comprising head and foot parts and a sliding disk which is connected axially displaceably to the bearing bush but not rotatably relative to the bearing bush by a suitable fixing; anda pretensioned spiral spring arranged around the bearing bush and pressing the head onto the foot,wherein the head is mounted in the foot so as to be foldable about an axis of rotation along the bearing bush,the head and foot parts of the bearing bush project radially relative to the axis of rotation,the foot part engages the foot, and the head is held rotatably with an appropriately shaped bearing engagement between the foot and the sliding disk, andthe spiral spring is clamped between head part and the sliding disk without direct contact with the head so that, in response to folding of the head, the spiral spring is compressed but not rotated.2. The rearview device according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing of the sliding disk to the bearing bush is provided via first fixing elements on the bearing bush for engagement in appropriately complementarily ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

INTEGRATED VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20200017030A1
Принадлежит: GENTEX CORPORATION

A vehicle rearview mirror system for a vehicle having communication capabilities for communicating with at least one of a building-automation device and an electronic toll collection system. The vehicle rearview mirror system may include a wireless communication system configured to communicate with a building-based communication system or a transceiver system of the electronic toll collection system, or both. 1. A vehicle rearview mirror system for a vehicle , comprising:an interior rearview mirror assembly having a reflective element and a control unit, the control unit configured to communicate with one or more vehicle-mounted components;a wireless communication system configured to transmit a toll-based information packet to an electronic toll collection system in response to a command from the control unit, wherein the toll-based information packet includes information relating to identification of an electronic toll account associated with the electronic toll collection system; anda display module configured to provide information visually to a vehicle operator.2. The vehicle rearview mirror system of claim 1 , wherein the wireless communication system is configured to communicate with a building-based communication sy stem;wherein the wireless communication system is configured to transmit a building-based information packet to the building-based communication system in response to a command from the control unit, wherein the building-based information packet provides a basis for initiating an operation of a building-based device.3. The vehicle rearview mirror system of claim 2 , wherein the command from the control unit is provided automatically to the wireless communication system to transmit the building-based information packet in response to receipt of a user input from a vehicle operator requesting initiation of the operation.4. The vehicle rearview mirror system of claim 2 , wherein the wireless communication system includes a communication antenna ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY WITH A MIRROR REFLECTIVE ELEMENT ASSEMBLY HAVING A MAIN REFLECTIVE ELEMENT AND AN AUXILIARY WIDE ANGLE REFLECTIVE ELEMENT

Номер: US20210016708A1
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A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror reflective element assembly. The mirror reflective element assembly includes a main reflective element backing plate and a main reflective element. The main reflective element includes a glass substrate having a mirror reflector coated at a surface thereof. The mirror reflector-coated glass substrate of the main reflective element is attached at the main reflective element backing plate. The mirror reflective element assembly includes an auxiliary reflective element backing plate and an auxiliary wide angle reflective element. The auxiliary wide angle reflective element is positioned on the auxiliary reflective element backing plate. The auxiliary reflective element backing plate is attached to the main reflective element backing plate via an attachment mechanism. 1. A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly , the vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising:a mirror reflective element assembly;wherein the mirror reflective element assembly comprises a main reflective element backing plate;wherein the mirror reflective element assembly comprises a main reflective element;the main reflective element comprising a glass substrate having a mirror reflector coated at a surface thereof, wherein the mirror reflector-coated glass substrate of the main reflective element is attached at the main reflective element backing plate;wherein the mirror reflective element assembly comprises an auxiliary reflective element backing plate;wherein the mirror reflective element assembly comprises an auxiliary wide angle reflective element, the auxiliary wide angle reflective element positioned on the auxiliary reflective element backing plate; andwherein the auxiliary reflective element backing plate is attached to the main reflective element backing plate via an attachment mechanism.2. The vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary wide angle reflective element is disposed ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRO-OPTIC ELEMENT WITH HIGH DOUBLE IMAGE RATIO

Номер: US20180017834A1
Принадлежит: GENTEX CORPORATION

A variable transmittance electro-optic assembly includes a first partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defining first and second surfaces. A second partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. The first substrate and the second substrate are configured to be held in a parallel spaced apart relationship and sealed about a perimeter of the first and second substrates. An electro-optic material is positioned between the second surface and the third surface. The electro-optic assembly includes a principle transflector having a transflector coating on at least one of first and second surfaces. Low reflectance coatings are disposed on secondary surfaces of the variable transmittance electro-optic assembly. The electro-optic assembly has a high double image characteristic defined by a ratio of a reflectance of the transflector coating to a net reflectance of at least one of the secondary surfaces, and further wherein the ratio is greater than 50. 1. A variable transmittance electro-optic assembly , comprising:a first partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defining a first surface and a second surface;a second partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate defining a third surface and a fourth surface, wherein the first substrate and the second substrate are configured to be held in a parallel spaced apart relationship and sealed about a perimeter of the first and second substrates;an electro-optic material positioned between the second surface and the third surface, wherein the electro-optic assembly includes a principle transflector having a transflector coating on at least one of first and second surfaces;low reflectance coatings disposed on secondary surfaces of said variable transmittance electro-optic assembly, such that the electro-optic assembly has a high double image characteristic defined by a ratio of a reflectance of the transflector coating to a net reflectance of ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Stereo camera apparatus, vehicle, and parallax calculation method

Номер: US20190017819A1
Автор: Kenji Kono, Naoto Ohara
Принадлежит: Kyocera Corp

A stereo camera apparatus 10 includes: a first imaging unit 11 R including an imaging optical system 14 R provided with a plurality of lens groups, and an actuator 16 R configured to change a focal length by driving at least one of the plurality of lens groups of the imaging optical system 14 R; a second imaging unit 11 L including an imaging optical system 14 L provided with a plurality of lens groups, and an actuator 16 L configured to change a focal length by driving at least one of the plurality of lens groups of the imaging optical system 14 L; a focal length controller 21 configured to output synchronized driving signals to the actuators 16 R and 16 L; and an image processing unit 22 configured to calculate a distance to a subject by using images captured by the first imaging unit 11 R and the second imaging unit 11 L.

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MIRROR WITH ACTIVE FEEDBACK DIMMING

Номер: US20200018997A1
Автор: Weindorf Paul F.
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A bi-modal dimming mirror includes a display and a switchable mirror configured to vary in transmissivity in response to a dimming control signal, which includes one or more of an LCD voltage, a rotator control signal, and/or a polarizer control signal. The bi-modal dimming mirror includes a visible segment overlying the display panel and a sample segment for calibrating the transmissivity or the reflectivity of the switchable mirror. A light source projects a light beam through the sample segment, which is measured by a light sensor. A liquid crystal cell changes polarization of light passing therethrough in response to application of an LCD voltage. In some embodiments, an active absorptive polarizer varies in absorption of polarized light in response to a polarizer control signal. An active polarization rotator varies rotation of polarized light in response to a rotator control signal. 1. A bi-modal dimming mirror comprising:a display panel for generating an image;a switchable mirror overlying the display panel and configured to vary in transmissivity in response to a dimming control signal;the switchable mirror including a visible segment overlying a portion of the display panel for presenting a graphical image to a viewer;the switchable mirror including a sample segment independent of the visible segment and configured to calibrate the transmissivity or the reflectivity of the switchable mirror;a light source for projecting a light beam through the sample segment of the switchable mirror; anda light sensor overlying the sample segment opposite the display panel for measuring a reflection rate of the sample segment by measuring an intensity of the light beam.2. The bi-modal dimming mirror as set forth in wherein the light source is disposed on a side of the switchable mirror opposite a viewing surface.3. The bi-modal dimming mirror as set forth in wherein the light source is integral with the display panel.4. The bi-modal dimming mirror as set forth in wherein ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

MIRROR DISPLAY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200018998A1
Автор: GOHARA Yoshihiro
Принадлежит: MURAKAMI CORPORATION

In a mirror display apparatus, a mirror optical element in which reflectance and transmittance vary in opposite directions to each other by electric driving is disposed on a front surface side of a monitor display device. An operation mode of the mirror display apparatus is switchable between a monitor mode and a mirror mode for use. A temperature sensor is installed to a mirror display apparatus. In the monitor mode, the temperature sensor is used for a temperature control of the monitor display device, or a temperature compensation control related to display quality, or the both. In the mirror mode in which the mirror optical element is in a reflectance-reduced reflection mirror state, the temperature sensor is used for a temperature compensation control of reflectance of the mirror optical element. 1. A mirror display apparatus comprising:a monitor display device; anda mirror optical element disposed on a front surface side of a display surface of the monitor display device, whereinthe mirror optical element is an element in which reflectance and transmittance vary in opposite directions to each other by electric driving so that a state of the element is changeable among a transmission state having a relatively low reflectance and a relatively high transmittance, a reflection mirror state having a relatively high reflectance and a relatively low transmittance, and a reflectance-reduced reflection mirror state that is in between the transmission state and the reflection mirror state, in a stepwise or stepless manner and a reversible manner,the mirror display apparatus has a monitor mode and a mirror mode as operation modes,the monitor mode is a mode in which the monitor display device is set to a display state and the mirror optical element is set to the transmission state,the mirror mode is a mode in which the monitor display device is set to a non-display state and the mirror optical element is set to the reflection mirror state or the reflectance-reduced ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

AUTOMOBILE REARVIEW MIRROR WITH DRIVING VIDEO RECORDING FUNCTION

Номер: US20180020139A1
Автор: TANG JACK
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An automobile rearview mirror with driving video recording function includes a rearview mirror body including a housing, a mirror, a first pivot holder and a second pivot holder mounted at the housing and respectively defined therein a ball socket and a position-limiting passage that is an open-ended passage disposed in communication with the ball socket and having an inner diameter gradually increased toward an open end thereof, and a camera module including a camera holder, an image capture device mounted in the camera holder for capturing outside video images and a connection rod extended from the camera holder and inserted through the position-limiting passage to suspend the camera holder outside the rearview mirror body and having a ball located at an inner end thereof and coupled to the ball socket of the first pivot holder in a tight-fit manner. 1. An automobile rearview mirror with driving video recording function , comprising:a rearview mirror body comprising a housing and a mirror mounted in said housing, said housing comprising a first pivot holder and a second pivot holder, said first pivot holder and said second pivot holder each defining therein a ball socket and a position-limiting passage in communication with said ball socket, each said position-limiting passage being an open-ended passage facing downwards and having an inner diameter gradually increased toward an open end thereof;a first camera module comprising a camera holder, an image capture device mounted in said camera holder and adapted for capturing outside video images, a connection rod extended from a top side of said camera holder and terminating in a ball, said ball being coupled to said ball socket of said first pivot holder in a tight-fit manner so that said ball is rotatable relative to said ball socket to the desired angular position by an external force and then positively positioned in the adjusted angular position after said external force is disappeared, said connection rod ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Vision system for vehicle

Номер: US20180020192A1
Принадлежит: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC

A vision system for a vehicle includes a forward viewing camera. Responsive at least in part to processing by an image processor of image data captured by the forward viewing camera, at least one road characteristic of a road along which the vehicle is traveling is detected. Responsive at least in part to processing by the image processor of image data captured by the forward viewing camera, other vehicles exterior the equipped vehicle are detected. Responsive at least in part to processing by the image processor of image data captured by the forward viewing camera, road curvature of the road along which the vehicle is traveling is determined. Data derived from image data captured by the forward viewing camera may be wirelessly communicated from the vehicle to a remote data receiver located remote from the vehicle.

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM RECORDING PROGRAM, AND DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20170021770A1
Автор: ARAI YUKO, Nakai Wataru
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An image processing device includes an image processor, a display region determiner, and a zoom factor determiner. The display region determiner determines a position of a display image within a captured image based on information about an angle of the display device. The zoom factor determiner determines a zoom factor of the captured image based on information about pushing or pulling force to be applied to the display device. The image processor generates the display image to be displayed on the display device by processing the captured image using the position of the display image within the captured image, the zoom factor, and a predetermined zoom center. 1. An image processing device comprising:an image processor which processes a captured image so as to generate a display image to be displayed on a display device;a display region determiner which determines a position of the display image within the captured image based on information about an angle of the display device; anda zoom factor determiner which determines a zoom factor of the captured image based on information about pushing and pulling forces to be applied to the display device,wherein the image processor generates the display image using the position of the display image within the captured image, the zoom factor, and a predetermined zoom center.2. The image processing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the predetermined zoom center is at a center of the display image.3. An image processing device comprising:an image processor which processes a captured image so as to generate a display image to be displayed on a display device;a display region determiner which determines a position of the display image within the captured image based on information about an angle of the display device;a zoom center determiner which determines a zoom center of the display image based on the information about the angle of the display device;a positional information presenter which presents information indicating ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220041107A1
Принадлежит: Sony Group Corporation

Provision of a sense of distance by motion parallax is easily realized. 1. An image processing apparatus comprising:a processing unit configured to obtain a display image by superimposing an image showing a vehicle on a captured image obtained by capturing an image on a rear side from the vehicle.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinan image showing the vehicle includes a computer graphics image.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereina captured image obtained by capturing an image on a rear side from the vehicle includes a captured image captured by an image capturing device attached to a rear part of the vehicle, andan image showing the vehicle includes a vehicle interior image.4. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereina captured image obtained by capturing an image on a rear side from the vehicle includes a captured image captured by an image capturing device attached to a side part of the vehicle, andan image showing the vehicle includes a vehicle body image.5. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe processing unit changes a superimposed positional relationship between the captured image and the image showing the vehicle in accordance with motion of a viewpoint of the driver.6. The image processing apparatus according to claim 5 , whereinthe processing unitarranges the captured image and the image showing the vehicle in a three-dimensional space, andobtains a virtual viewpoint position that changes in accordance with motion of a viewpoint of the driver, and converts the captured image and the image showing the vehicle into a projected coordinate system with a visual field determined by the virtual viewpoint position, to obtain the display image.7. The image processing apparatus according to claim 6 , whereinthe processing unit arranges the captured image at a position of a predetermined object existing on a rear side from the vehicle.8. The image processing ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

HEAD UP SIDE VIEW MIRROR

Номер: US20220041110A1
Автор: SWEET BENJAMIN DAVID
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A motor vehicle includes a left side view camera attached to the left lateral side of the body and having a field of view in a rearward direction. A right side view camera is attached to the right lateral side of the body and has a field of view in a rearward direction. There is a right back up camera and a left back up camera. An optics module receives resulting video signals and produces light fields such that the light fields are reflected off of windows of the motor vehicle and are then visible to a driver of the motor vehicle as virtual images. 1. A motor vehicle , comprising:a body including a lateral side;a side view camera attached to the lateral side of the body and having a field of view in a rearward direction;a back up camera attached to the lateral side of the body and having a field of view in a lateral direction; receive images captured by each of the side view camera and back up camera; and', 'transmit a video signal, the video signal being based on the images captured by the back up camera only when the vehicle is in a Reverse gear, is based on the images captured by the side view camera when the vehicle is not in the Reverse gear; and, 'an electronic processor configured toan optics module configured to receive the video signal from the electronic processor and produce a light field such that the light field is reflected off of a side window of the motor vehicle and is then visible to the driver as a virtual image, the light field being based on the video signal.2. The motor vehicle of wherein the video signal is not based on the images capture by the back up camera when the vehicle is not in the Reverse gear.3. The motor vehicle of wherein the side window comprises a first side window claim 1 , the vehicle further comprising:a second side window disposed in a front door of the vehicle, the second side window being movable relative to the front door between an upper closed position and a lower open position.4. The motor vehicle of wherein the side ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Display device for vehicle

Номер: US20210022259A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A display device for a vehicle includes a main body, a guide, and a flexible display. The flexible display is configured to be inserted between a pair of guide plates of the guide. The pair of guide plates are transparent, and an area of the flexible display positioned between the pair of guide plates is configured to vary. The display device allows a front area of the vehicle to be viewed through the transparent guide plates, and allows a rear area of the vehicle to be disposed on the flexible display. The flexible display is configured to be protected by the pair of guide plates and deformed along the pair of guide plates.

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

SIDE MIRROR ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED SPOTTER MIRROR

Номер: US20190023184A1
Принадлежит: Ficosa North America Corporation

A side mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a housing defining an interior volume and a mirror aperture, primary and secondary mirrors coupled to the housing and extending across the mirror aperture, and a support coupled to the housing and at least one of the primary mirror and the secondary mirror. The primary mirror has a first outer surface, and the secondary mirror has a second outer surface. The primary mirror and the secondary mirror are reflective and provide different fields of view. The primary mirror and the secondary mirror are arranged such that the primary mirror is at least partially superimposed on the secondary mirror, thereby defining an overlapped area of the second outer surface. A visible reflective area of the first outer surface is a larger than a visible reflective area of the second outer surface. 1. A side mirror assembly for a vehicle , comprising:a housing configured to be coupled to the vehicle and defining both an interior volume and a mirror aperture;a primary mirror coupled to the housing and extending at least partially across the mirror aperture, wherein the primary mirror has a first inner surface facing towards the interior volume and a first outer surface opposite the first inner surface, wherein the primary mirror is reflective and provides a first field of view;a secondary mirror coupled to the housing and extending at least partially across the mirror aperture, wherein the secondary mirror has a second inner surface facing towards the interior volume and a second outer surface opposite the second inner surface, wherein the secondary mirror is reflective and provides a second field of view different from the first field of view; anda support coupled to the housing and at least one of the primary mirror and the secondary mirror;wherein the primary mirror and the secondary mirror are arranged such that the primary mirror is at least partially superimposed on the secondary mirror, thereby defining an overlapped area of the ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

FULL DISPLAY REARVIEW DEVICE

Номер: US20190023185A1
Принадлежит: GENTEX CORPORATION

A display mirror assembly having a mount operably coupled to a vehicle interior. The mount includes one of a ball and a socket extending forwardly therefrom. An engagement plate is pivotally coupled with the mount via the other of a ball and a socket extending rearwardly from the engagement plate. The engagement plate includes a first support member and a second support member pivotally coupled to the first support member. A carrier plate is operably coupled with the engagement plate. The carrier plate supports a rear housing on a rear portion thereof. A glass element is operably coupled with the carrier plate. A display module is configured to be turned to an on state and an off state. An actuator device is disposed on a bottom surface of the housing and is operably coupled with the glass element. The actuator device is adjustable to tilt the glass element. 1. A display mirror assembly comprising:a mount configured to be operably coupled to an interior of a vehicle;a carrier plate;a mounting member disposed between the mount and the carrier plate and operably connecting the carrier plate and the mount;a front shield attached to the carrier plate, the front shield having a generally ring shape forming an opening;a display module disposed between the carrier plate and the front shield, the display module including a display viewable through the opening of the front shield;a glass element connected to the front shield, and the display module is viewable through the glass element; anda rear housing including a cavity in which the front shield, the carrier plate, and the display module are at least partially disposed;wherein, the carrier plate and the front shield are configured to shield the display module from radio frequency electromagnetic radiation; andwherein, the carrier plate generally bears the weight of the display mirror assembly on the mount.2. The display mirror assembly of claim 1 ,the mount including one of a ball and a socket; andthe mounting member ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

REFLECTIVE DISPLAY APPARATUS

Номер: US20180024409A1
Автор: Yasumoto Takashi
Принадлежит:

A reflective display apparatus includes an image display panel including a liquid crystal panel and a backlight unit, a half mirror, and an electrochromic panel arranged in a layered manner. When the image display panel stops operating and power supply to the electrochromic panel is stopped, the half mirror reflects light coming from the rear of a vehicle and the reflected light is directed rearward. The reflected light enables a driver to check a situation behind the vehicle under such conditions. 1. A reflective display apparatus comprising:an image display panel;an electrochromic panel disposed adjacent to a display side of the image display panel; anda half mirror disposed between the image display panel and the electrochromic panel.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , two opposed transparent substrates,', 'a transparent electrode disposed on an inner surface of each of the transparent substrates, and', 'an electrolyte layer interposed between the opposed transparent electrodes, the electrolyte layer containing a metal ion, and, 'wherein the electrochromic panel includes'}wherein the metal ion is deposited on one of the transparent electrodes in response to application of voltage across the transparent electrodes, so that the electrochromic panel becomes a reflective panel.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the half mirror has a reflectance of 10% to 40%.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a camera that captures an image of an area behind a vehicle,wherein the image display panel is capable of displaying the captured image of the area behind the vehicle.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a controller that controls the image display panel and the electrochromic panel; anda photodetector that senses external light,wherein when the photodetector senses a light intensity below a predetermined value, the controller performs first control to drive the image display panel without applying voltage across the ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING A PERIPHERAL VEHICULAR DEVICE

Номер: US20200023774A1
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A vehicle mirror assembly includes a mirror base configured to attach one or more accessories to the mirror base at an attachment point. The mirror base is attachable to a vehicle door. The vehicle mirror assembly also includes a powerfold assembly. The powerfold assembly includes a motor configured to move the mirror base, a motor assembly shield, a powerfold motor frame surrounding the motor, and a detent mechanism located between the powerfold assembly and the mirror base. The powerfold assembly is located in the vehicle door and is configured to allow movement of the mirror base when the mirror base experiences impact. Methods of manufacturing and operating the mirror assembly are also disclosed. 1. A vehicle mirror assembly comprising:a mirror base configured to attach one or more accessories to the mirror base at an attachment point, the mirror base attachable to a vehicle door; and a motor configured to move the mirror base;', 'a motor assembly shield;', 'a powerfold motor frame surrounding the motor; and', 'a detent mechanism located between the powerfold assembly and the mirror base;, 'a powerfold assembly comprisingwherein the powerfold assembly is located in the vehicle door and is configured to allow movement of the mirror base when the mirror base experiences impact.2. The vehicle mirror assembly of claim 1 , wherein the detent mechanism is casted onto the powerfold motor frame.3. The vehicle mirror assembly of claim 1 , wherein the powerfold assembly further comprises:one or more first gears;a shaft surrounding the one or more first gears;a pin configured to attach the detent mechanism to the shaft;one or more second gears mechanically coupled to the motor and configured to rotate the one or more first gears;a cap covering an open surface of the motor assembly shield;a thrust bearing attached to the cap; andone or more bushings attached to the shaft.4. The vehicle mirror assembly of claim 1 , wherein the powerfold assembly further comprises:one or more ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND MOUNTING CONFIGURATION

Номер: US20200023776A1
Принадлежит: GENTEX CORPORATION

A display apparatus for a vehicle comprises a display module comprising a display forming a display surface forming a perimeter. A heat sink is in connection with the display module and disposed behind the display module relative to the display surface. A carrier bracket is disposed in connection with the heat sink. A plurality of display mounting brackets is in connection with the carrier bracket. The display mounting brackets are in connection with the carrier bracket outboard of a center line extending vertically along the carrier bracket. 1. A display apparatus for a vehicle comprising:a display module comprising a display forming a display surface forming a perimeter;a heat sink in connection with the display module and disposed behind the display module relative to the display surface;a carrier bracket disposed in connection with the heat sink; anda plurality of display mounting brackets in connection with the carrier bracket, wherein the display mounting brackets are in connection with the carrier bracket outboard of a center line extending vertically along the carrier bracket.2. The display apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the display module is mounted to a portion of the vehicle via the display mounting brackets in a plurality of locations along a length of a body of the housing.3. The display apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a housing enclosing the display module and comprising an anterior opening configured to receive a bezel, wherein the bezel extends around a perimeter of the display surface.4. The display apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the housing forms a posterior opening extending coextensive to the carrier bracket.5. The display apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the carrier bracket is disposed inside the housing.6. The display apparatus according to claim 5 , further comprising:a trim plate configured to enclose the posterior opening of the housing.7. The display apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

REARVIEW ASSEMBLY HOUSING WITH RADIO FREQUENCY ACTIVATED BOND

Номер: US20200023777A1
Принадлежит: GENTEX CORPORATION

A method of making a rearview assembly includes operably coupling a rearview device with a front housing. A bonding material is applied to the front housing and a printed circuit board is operably coupled with the front housing. A rear housing is engaged with the front housing. Energy is applied to bond the front housing with the rear housing. 1. A rearview assembly comprising:a rearview device;a front housing defining a peripheral channel;a printed circuit board operably coupled with the front housing;a rear housing defining a peripheral engagement protrusion; anda bonding material disposed in the peripheral channel between the front housing and the rear housing, the bonding material configured to set upon application of energy to the peripheral channel after the front housing and the rear housing have been engaged.2. The rearview assembly of claim 1 , wherein the energy is radio frequency (RF) energy having a frequency between 1.8 and 40 megacycles.3. The rearview assembly of claim 1 , wherein the front housing includes a peripheral rim disposed between the rearview device and the rear housing.4. The rearview assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rear housing defines an aperture through which an ambient light sensor receives light data.5. The rearview assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rearview device includes a front substrate and a rear substrate claim 1 , and wherein a peripheral edge of the front substrate is exposed claim 1 , while the rear substrate is concealed between the front substrate and the front housing.6. The rearview assembly of claim 1 , wherein the front housing includes a rearwardly extending inside flange that abuts an inside wall of the rear housing.7. A rearview assembly comprising:a rearview device;a front housing having a peripheral edge that defines a channel, the front housing supporting a button pad that includes buttons projecting in a direction generally orthogonal to a planar extent of the rearview device;a printed circuit board operably ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

DISPLAY DEVICE AND REAR-VIEW MIRROR MODULE INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20200023778A1
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A display device may comprise a transmittance control structure having a variable transmittance and a mirror type display panel disposed on a rear surface of the transmittance control structure. The mirror type display panel may comprise a substrate, a display member disposed on the substrate, the display member including a light emission region, a first transmission region, and a peripheral region surrounding the light emission region and the first transmission region, and a reflective member facing the substrate with respect to the display member, the reflective member including an opening region corresponding to the light emission region, a second transmission region corresponding to the first transmission region, and a reflective region surrounding the opening region and the second transmission region. 1. A display device , comprising:a display panel including a light emission region and a transmission region; anda sensor disposed on a rear surface of the display panel, the sensor corresponding to the transmission region,wherein the display panel comprises:a substrate;a first electrode disposed on the substrate in the light emission region;a pixel defining layer partially covering the first electrode and defining the light emission region;a second electrode facing the first electrode, the second electrode not being formed in the transmission region; andan organic light emitting layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode.2. The display device of claim 1 , wherein a transmission window is defined by a sidewall of the second electrode and a top surface of the pixel defining layer.3. The display device of claim 1 , further comprising:a switching structure disposed between the substrate and the first electrode in the light emission region; andan insulation structure disposed on the substrate, the insulation structure covering the switching structure.4. The display device of claim 3 , wherein the pixel defining layer is not formed in the ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC MIRROR SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20210023993A1
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An electronic mirror system for a vehicle includes a rear imaging device, a left and right pair of side-rear imaging devices, a display device, an anomaly treatment device, memory, and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor causes a composite image in which a rear image and side-rear images are composited to be displayed, and detects an anomaly occurring at any one of the imaging devices. In a case in which an anomaly is detected, the processor generates a substitute image based on a captured image captured by another of the imaging devices, and causes the substitute image to be displayed. And, in a case in which the one of the imaging devices at which the anomaly is detected, is restored to the normal state by the anomaly treatment device, the processor causes the composite image to be displayed instead of the substitute image. 1. An electronic mirror system for a vehicle , comprising:a rear imaging device that captures images rearward of the vehicle;a left and right pair of side-rear imaging devices that capture images rearward at left and right sides of the vehicle, respectively;a display device;an anomaly treatment device that restores any one of the rear imaging device, the left side-rear imaging device or the right side-rear imaging device, at which an anomaly is detected, to a normal state;memory; anda processor that is coupled to the memory, the processor being configured to:apply image processing to a rear image captured by the rear imaging device and side-rear images captured by the side-rear imaging devices, and cause a composite image in which the rear image and the side-rear images are composited to be displayed at the display device;detect an anomaly occurring at any one of the rear imaging device, the side-rear imaging device, or the right side-rear imaging device;in a case in which an anomaly is detected at one of the rear imaging device, the left side-rear imaging device or the right side-rear imaging device, generates a substitute image ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD OF ASSEMBLING MIRROR REFLECTIVE ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY FOR EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210023998A1
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A method for assembling a mirror reflective element sub-assembly for a vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes providing a support fixture having locator pins disposed at apertures thereof and protruding therefrom. The locator pins are received through corresponding apertures of a heater pad and through corresponding apertures of a back plate to align the back plate at the heater pad at the support fixture. A mirror reflective element is attached at the back plate and heater pad construction, and that construction is disposed at a laser ablation fixture, whereby the locator pins of the laser ablation fixture are received through the apertures of the back plate to align the construction at the laser ablation fixture. After an indicator icon is laser ablated through the mirror reflector, the construction is removed from the laser ablation fixture, and an indicator module is snap attached at a receiving portion of the back plate. 1. A method for assembling a mirror reflective element sub-assembly for a vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly , said method comprising:providing a support fixture having locator pins disposed at apertures thereof and protruding therefrom;providing a heater pad at the support fixture, whereby the locator pins of the support fixture are received through corresponding apertures of the heater pad to align the heater pad at the support fixture, wherein the heater pad comprises an indicator aperture;providing a back plate at the heater pad and support fixture, whereby the locator pins of the support fixture are received in corresponding apertures of the back plate to align the back plate at the heater pad at the support fixture, wherein the back plate comprises an indicator aperture that, with the locator pins received through the corresponding apertures of the back plate and the heater pad, is aligned with the indicator aperture of the heater pad;attaching the back plate at the heater pad;removing the back plate and heater pad ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

Drive for an adjusting instrument, in particular for adjusting an exterior vision unit of a motor vehicle

Номер: US20210024001A1

Drive for an adjusting instrument, comprising a single motor, in particular an electric motor, and a driving shaft coupled therewith. The driving shaft cooperates via a transmission selectively with a first and a second driving path respectively. The drive comprises furthermore an operating mechanism with which the transmission is switchable between the first and the second driving path. The operating mechanism is energized by the motor via the driving shaft and is configured, upon successive energization of the motor from rest of the drive, to select alternately the first and the second driving path as initial driving path.

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

VEHICULAR EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY WITH BLIND ZONE INDICATOR

Номер: US20220044568A1
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A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mounting structure, a mirror reflective element, a mirror back plate, a heater element, and a blind zone indication module. The heater pad is disposed between the mirror back plate and the mirror reflective element. The blind zone indication module is located at an aperture formed through the mirror back plate. The blind zone indication module includes a housing that houses a circuit element and a light source. The circuit element includes electrically conductive terminals that are in electrical connection with circuitry of the circuit element and that are disposed at a connector portion of the housing that is configured to connect to a wire harness to electrically power circuitry of the circuit element when the vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly is mounted and used at a vehicle. 1. A vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly , said vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly comprising:a mounting structure configured for attaching at a side region of a vehicle to mount said vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly at the vehicle;a mirror reflective element;a mirror back plate;wherein said mirror back plate comprises an aperture formed therethrough;said mirror back plate comprising a front side and a rear side separated from the front side by a thickness dimension of said mirror back plate;wherein the front side of said mirror back plate is attached at a rear side of said mirror reflective element;a heater element disposed between the front side of said mirror back plate and the rear side of said mirror reflective element;wherein the rear side of said mirror back plate is attached at an electrically operated mirror actuator;wherein, with said vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly mounted at the vehicle, and when said mirror actuator is electrically operated, said mirror back plate and said mirror reflective element move in tandem relative to said mounting structure to adjust a rearward view ...

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24-04-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle assembly with display and corrective lens

Номер: US20140111644A1
Автор: Joseph P. Fannon
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Assemblies are provided for vehicles having an occupant seat. The assemblies comprise a display and a corrective lens. The corrective lens is disposed between the display and the occupant seat.

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE BACKUP SAFETY MAPPING

Номер: US20190026947A1
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Method and apparatus are disclosed for vehicle backup safety mapping. An example vehicle includes a display, a rear-view camera, and a processor. The processor generates a three-dimensional model of space behind the vehicle based on images from the rear-view camera The processor also generates an overlay based on the three-dimensional model. The overlay includes representation of objects not in the field of view of the rear-view camera. Additionally, the processor displays, on the display, the images from the rear-view camera and the overlay. 1. A vehicle comprising:a display;a rear-view camera; and generate a three-dimensional model of space behind the vehicle based on images from the rear-view camera;', 'generate an overlay based on the three-dimensional model, the overlay including representation of objects not in a present field of view of the rear-view camera; and', 'display, on the display, the images from the rear-view camera and the overlay., 'a processor to2. The vehicle of claim 1 , including a range detection sensor claim 1 , and wherein the processor is to generate the three-dimensional model of the space behind the vehicle based on the images from the rear-view camera and measurements from the range detection sensor.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , including side-view mirror cameras claim 2 , and wherein the processor is to generate the three-dimensional model of the space behind the vehicle based on the images from the rear-view camera claim 2 , the measurements from the range detection sensor claim 2 , and images from the side-view mirror cameras.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , including vehicle position sensors claim 1 , and wherein the processor is to track a location of the vehicle and the field of view of the rear-view camera in relation to the three-dimensional model of the space behind the vehicle base on measurements from the vehicle position sensors.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the overlay includes a cross-section of the model indicating the ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC MIRROR APPARATUS

Номер: US20200027406A1
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An electronic mirror apparatus includes a display unit, an optical mirror, a mode switcher, and a luminance adjuster. The display unit is configured to display a camera image of a peripheral view field of a vehicle captured with an on-vehicle camera. The optical mirror is disposed adjacent to a liquid crystal panel and is configured to reflect a reflected image of the peripheral view field. The mode switcher is configured to switch between a mirror mode for visual recognition of the peripheral view field with use of the reflected image in the optical mirror, and a display mode for visual recognition of the peripheral view field with use of the camera image on the display unit. The luminance adjuster is configured to adjust luminance of the display unit between a first luminance threshold for satisfying visibility and a second luminance threshold for reduction in deterioration of a backlight unit. The mode switcher is configured to switch from the display mode to the mirror mode when the first luminance threshold exceeds the second luminance threshold. 1. An electronic mirror apparatus comprising:a display unit that displays a camera image of a peripheral view field of a vehicle, the camera image being captured with an on-vehicle camera;an optical mirror disposed on a display surface of the display unit and that reflects a reflected image of the peripheral view field;a mode switcher that switches between a mirror mode for visual recognition of the peripheral view field with use of the reflected image in the optical mirror, and a display mode for visual recognition of the peripheral view field with use of the camera image on the display unit; anda luminance adjuster adjusts luminance of the display unit between a first luminance threshold for satisfying visibility and a second luminance threshold for reduction in deterioration of the display unit, whereinthe mode switcher switches from the display mode to the mirror mode when the first luminance threshold exceeds the ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

PIVOTABLE INTERIOR MIRROR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20170028923A1
Автор: Wieczorek Romeo
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A pivotable interior mirror for a vehicle includes a mirror surface, for example in the form of a first surface of a wedge mirror, a sensor device suitable for a light propagation-time measurement, for sensing at least one gesture of a driver of the vehicle and/or light incident on the first surface of the wedge mirror, and a pivoting device for pivoting the mirror surface from a normal position into at least one dimming position, in which blinding of the driver by light reflected at the mirror surface is reduced, wherein the pivoting device can be activated in dependence on at least one output signal of the sensor device. Further, a vehicle may include such an interior mirror and a method for using such an interior mirror is described. 1. A pivotable interior mirror for a motor vehicle , comprising:a mirror surface in the form of a first surface of a wedge mirror;a sensor device suitable for a light propagation time measurement for detecting at least one gesture by a driver of the motor vehicle incidence of light on the first surface of the wedge mirror; anda pivoting device for pivoting the mirror surface from a normal position into at least one dimming position in which dazzling of the driver by light reflected in the mirror surface is reduced, wherein the pivoting device can be activated in dependence on at least one output signal from the sensor device, andwherein the sensor device is suitable for a light propagation time measurement and is part of a control unit for the pivoting device, and the control unit detects movement patterns within a first area of the interior mirror or provides at least one virtual button within a second area of the interior mirror.2. The interior mirror according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor device comprises at least one first sensor in the form of a TOE sensor comprising a TOF camera claim 1 , wherein the sensor device further comprises at least one second sensor to fulfil an ALS function.3. The interior mirror according to claim ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

Rearview mirror assembly for vehicle

Номер: US20170028924A1
Принадлежит: Donnelly Corp, Magna Mirrors of America Inc

An electro-optic mirror reflective element for a rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a front substrate and a rear substrate. A surface of the front substrate and a surface of the rear substrate oppose each other and are spaced apart by a perimeter seal, with an electro-optic medium disposed between the surfaces and bounded by the perimeter seal. A transparent electrically conductive coating is established at the surface of the front substrate, and a specularly reflective mirror reflector is established at the surface of the rear substrate. The specularly reflective mirror reflector includes a stack of thin film layers having (i) an environmentally stable electrically conductive metallic reflecting thin film layer, (ii) an environmentally vulnerable electrically conductive metallic reflecting thin film layer and (iii) a transparent electrically conductive thin film layer. The transparent electrically conductive thin film layer includes aluminum doped zinc oxide.

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

VEHICULAR VIDEO MIRROR SYSTEM

Номер: US20180029534A1
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A video mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly including a mirror case and a reflective element, and a video display device disposed in the mirror case and operable to display video images that are viewable by the driver of the vehicle. The reflective element includes a transflective mirror reflector and the video display device is fixedly disposed to the rear of the reflective element. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes an on-screen display controller operable to receive a video signal from a camera disposed at the vehicle. The on-screen display controller is operable to overlay a graphic overlay onto a video signal received from the camera such that a video feed generated by the on-screen display controller includes the graphic overlay. The video display device comprises a metallic enclosure that is electrically grounded when the interior rearview mirror assembly is mounted at the vehicle. 1. A video mirror system suitable for use in a vehicle , said video mirror system comprising:an interior rearview mirror assembly mountable at an interior portion of a vehicle, said interior rearview mirror assembly comprising a mirror case and a reflective element, said reflective element having a front portion that faces generally towards a driver of the vehicle when said interior rearview mirror assembly is mounted at the interior portion of the vehicle, and having a rear portion that is generally opposite said front portion;a video display device;wherein said video display device is disposed in said mirror case;wherein said video display device is operable to display video images that are viewable by the driver of the vehicle when said interior rearview mirror assembly is mounted at the interior portion of the vehicle;wherein said video display device comprises at least one of (i) a multi-pixel light emitting diode (LED) display, (ii) an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, (iii) a liquid crystal display backlit by a ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180029535A1
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A vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror reflective element having a glass substrate with a planar front surface and a circumferential edge along the periphery of the glass substrate. A mounting element is disposed at the rear of the mirror reflective element and includes a pivot element that is configured to pivotally mount the mirror reflective element at the vehicle. A plastic molding receives the mirror reflective element therein such that a portion of the plastic molding is circumferentially disposed about the circumferential edge of the glass substrate without overlapping onto the front surface of the glass substrate. The portion of the plastic molding provides a curved rounded transition from the front surface of the glass substrate to a side surface of the plastic molding. The plastic molding includes at least a portion of a mirror housing of the interior rearview mirror assembly. 1. An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle , said interior rearview mirror assembly comprising:an electro-optic interior mirror reflective element comprising a front glass substrate and a rear glass substrate with an electro-optic medium disposed therebetween;wherein said front glass substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite said first surface, and wherein a transparent electrically conductive coating is disposed at said second surface and contacts said electro-optic medium;wherein said rear glass substrate has a third surface and a fourth surface opposite said third surface, and wherein an electrically conductive coating is disposed at said third surface and contacts said electro-optic medium, and wherein said electrically conductive coating includes an electrically conductive reflector coating;wherein said first surface of said front glass substrate comprises an outermost surface of said mirror reflective element that is viewed by a driver of a vehicle equipped with said interior rearview mirror assembly;wherein said first ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

CAMERA SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING ON A VEHICLE

Номер: US20220048443A1
Принадлежит: ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG

Camera system () arranged for mounting on a vehicle's front side location (), equipped to provide at least an image of the area in front of the vehicle (), comprising a wing assembly () arranged for mounting on the vehicles front side location () and a forward looking camera () mounted in the wing assembly (), the wing assembly () having a front portion () shaped around and extending in front of a transparent camera portion () that forms the front side () of the forward looking camera (), so that the transparent camera portion () forms a smooth and continuous surface with the front portion (); wherein the front portion () extends forward beyond the transparent camera portion surface (T), so that a curved guidance surface is formed by the front portion () that redirects impacting travel wind (F) from the front portion () to a downward direction along the transparent camera portion () to keep it free from contamination. 1. A camera system arranged for mounting on a vehicle's front side location , equipped to provide at least an image of the area in front of the vehicle , the camera system comprising:a wing assembly arranged for mounting on the vehicles front side location; anda forward looking camera mounted in the wing assembly, wherein the wing assembly has a front portion shaped around and extending in front of a transparent camera portion that forms the front side of the forward looking camera, such that the transparent camera portion forms a smooth and continuous surface with the front portion;wherein the front portion extends forward beyond the transparent camera portion surface, so that a curved guidance surface is formed by the front portion that redirects impacting travel wind from the front portion to a downward direction along the transparent camera portion to keep it free from contamination.2. The camera system according to claim 1 , wherein the transparent camera portion is provided with a dirt repellent coating.3. The camera system according to claim 1 , ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

Vehicular Child Temperature Monitoring System

Номер: US20190031051A1
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Systems for monitoring a temperature within a child safety seat and methods for sending and receiving temperature data indicative of a temperature within a child safety seat are described. 1. A mirror device for use in a vehicle , the mirror device comprising:a frame;a mirror positioned within the frame;a communication interface through which the mirror device is configured to receive temperature data indicative of a temperature within a child safety seat;an integrated display configured to provide an indication of the temperature data; anda processor configured to cause the integrated display to provide the indication of the temperature data.2. The mirror device of claim 1 , further comprising an attachment component for attaching the mirror device to a vehicle seat of the vehicle.3. The mirror device of claim 2 , wherein the attachment component comprises a strap for attaching the mirror device to a headrest of the vehicle seat.4. The mirror device of claim 1 , wherein the integrated display is located within a section of the mirror.5. The mirror device of claim 1 , wherein the integrated display is located within the frame.6. The mirror device of claim 1 , wherein the integrated display is configured to provide a numerical indication of the temperature data using one or more mirrored digits.7. The mirror device of claim 1 , further comprising:a motion detector configured to detect motion of the mirror device; anda power management module configured to control a power state of the mirror device based on the motion of the mirror device.8. The mirror device of claim 1 , further comprising a user interface component through which the mirror device is configured to receive a selection of a temperature scale for the mirror device.9. The mirror device of claim 1 , further comprising an ambient light sensor claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to use sensor data from the ambient light sensor to control a brightness of the integrated display.10. A system ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

ELECTRIC CIRCUIT FOR ELECTRONIC MIRROR

Номер: US20190031104A1
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An electric circuit for an electronic mirror includes first and second image sensors, an image processing unit, a serializer unit, and a power supply unit. The image processing unit processes image signals received from the first and second image sensors, and outputs processed image signals corresponding to these image signals. The serializer unit converts the processed image signals into serial signals, respectively. The power supply unit supplies operating power to the first and second image sensors, the image processing unit, and the serializer unit. In the electric circuit, at least either of the following processes is performed: (1) The image processing unit alternately processes the two kinds of image signals; and (2) The serializer unit alternately processes the two kinds of processed image signals. 1. An electric circuit for an electronic mirror , the electronic mirror being housed in a case and including a first lens and a second lens , the electric circuit comprising:a first image sensor disposed on the first lens;a second image sensor disposed on the second lens; to receive a first image signal from the first image sensor, and process the first image signal to be output as a first processed image signal, and', 'to receive a second image signal from the second image sensor, and process the second image signal to be output as a second processed image signal;, 'an image processing unit configured'} to convert the first processed image signal and the second processed image signal into a first serial signal and a second serial signal, respectively, and', 'to send the first serial signal and the second serial signal to an external device outside the case; and, 'a serializer unit configured'}a power supply unit configured to supply operating power to the first image sensor, the second image sensor, the image processing unit, and the serializer unit,wherein at least either of following processes is performed:the image processing unit alternately processes the ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

Side mirror for a vehicle

Номер: US20190031105A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A side mirror for a vehicle includes a camera, a mirror panel disposed at a portion of the side mirror, a display panel stacked on the mirror panel, and at least one processor configured to cause the side mirror to enter one of a mirror mode or a display mode based on vehicle traveling information, based on the side mirror being in the mirror mode, to output, on a portion of the display panel, a visualization on a mirror image that appears in the mirror panel, based on the side mirror being in the display mode, to output, on the display panel in the display mode, a side-rear image captured by the camera, and based on the side mirror being in the display mode, to provide, a visual effect to a portion of the side-rear image regarding ambient situation information.

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

MIRROR REFLECTIVE ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICULAR EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190031106A1
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A mirror reflective element sub-assembly for use in an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle includes a mirror reflective element, a mirror reflector and a mirror back plate disposed at the rear side of the mirror reflective element. A heater pad is disposed between the mirror reflective element and the mirror back plate and has a light transmitting portion that is aligned with an aperture of the mirror back plate. A blind spot indicator module includes a body portion and a connector portion extending laterally from the body portion. Light emitted by at least one light emitting diode passes through the light transmitting portion of the heater pad and through a light-transmitting portion of the mirror reflector and exits the mirror reflective element to provide a visual icon visible to a driver of the vehicle who is driving the vehicle and who is viewing said mirror reflective element. 1. A mirror reflective element sub-assembly for use in an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle , said mirror reflective element sub-assembly comprising:a mirror reflective element;said mirror reflective element comprising a transparent glass substrate having a front side and a rear side;a mirror reflector disposed at the front side of said transparent glass substrate or disposed at the rear side of said transparent glass substrate;a mirror back plate comprising a plastic molding formed in a plastic injection molding operation;said mirror back plate comprising a first side and a second side and having a plate thickness therebetween;wherein said mirror back plate is disposed at the rear side of said transparent glass substrate with said second side of said mirror back plate being closer than said first side of said mirror back plate to the rear side of said transparent glass substrate;said mirror back plate comprising a mirror actuator attaching portion that is established at said first side of said mirror back plate by said plastic injection molding operation;wherein ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM

Номер: US20200031278A1
Автор: Zafeirakis Georgios
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A vehicle collision avoidance system has a side-view camera positioned on a side portion of a vehicle and configured to present a driver with a rear side view exterior to the vehicle. A display is coupled to the side-view camera and disposed in view of the driver to output a video stream from the side-view camera. A turn signal sensor is configured to detect activation of a turn signal. A controller is configured to receive signals from the turn signal sensor and to adjust a field of view of the side-view camera based on activation of the turn signal. 1. A vehicle collision avoidance system comprising:a side-view camera positioned on a side portion of a vehicle, the side-view camera configured to present a driver with a rear side view exterior to the vehicle;a display coupled to the side-view camera and disposed in view of the driver to output a video stream from the side-view camera;a turn signal sensor configured to detect activation of a turn signal; anda controller configured to receive signals from the turn signal sensor, and adjust a field of view of the side-view camera based on activation of the turn signal.2. The vehicle collision avoidance system as in claim 1 , further comprising a position sensor arranged to detect a deliberate movement of the driver indicative of the driver's intention to improve side view visibility.3. The vehicle collision avoidance system as in claim 2 , wherein the field of view of the side-view camera is adjusted when the controller receives signals indicating the deliberate movement of the driver and the activation of the turn signal.4. The vehicle collision avoidance system as in claim 1 , further comprising a global positioning system (GPS) unit and digital navigation maps.5. The vehicle collision avoidance system as in claim 4 , wherein the controller identifies a potential lane change situation based on current vehicle position data from the GPS unit claim 4 , and routing data from the navigation maps claim 4 , and adjusts the ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY WITH FULL MIRROR VIDEO DISPLAY

Номер: US20200031286A1
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A vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head having a mirror reflective element with a transflective mirror reflector. A video display device is disposed rearward of the mirror reflective element and has a display screen that occupies at least 75 percent of the reflective region of the mirror reflective element. The video display device is operable to display video images captured by a rearward viewing camera of the vehicle. When the video display device is operated to display video images, light emitted by the video display device passes through the transflective mirror reflector of the mirror reflective element for viewing of displayed video images by a driver of the vehicle viewing the mirror reflective element. Light emitted by the video display device may exit the mirror reflective element as circularly polarized light. 1. A vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly , said vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly comprising:a mirror head pivotally mounted at a mirror support;wherein said mirror support is configured to attach at an interior portion of a vehicle equipped with said vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly;wherein said mirror head comprises a mirror reflective element having a transflective mirror reflector that at least partially reflects light incident thereon and at least partially transmits incident light therethrough;wherein said mirror reflective element comprises a reflective region defined by said transflective mirror reflector;a video display device disposed rearward of said mirror reflective element;wherein said video display device comprises a display screen and at least one light emitting diode for backlighting said display screen;wherein said display screen of said video display device occupies at least 75 percent of said reflective region of said mirror reflective element;wherein, with said mirror support attached at the interior portion of the equipped vehicle, said video display device is operable to ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE EXTERIOR MONITORING

Номер: US20180032822A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle assembly includes a side view mirror housing mountable to a vehicle exterior. A first LIDAR sensor is disposed in the side view mirror housing, has a first field of view, and is pointed in a first direction. A second LIDAR sensor is disposed in the side view mirror housing, has a second field of view, and is pointed in a second direction opposite the first direction. A camera is also disposed in the side view mirror housing, and the camera is spaced from the second LIDAR sensor. The camera has a third field of view and is pointed in the second direction. 1. A vehicle assembly comprising:a side view mirror housing mountable to a vehicle exterior;a first LIDAR sensor disposed in the side view mirror housing, the first LIDAR sensor having a first field of view and pointed in a first direction;a second LIDAR sensor disposed in the side view mirror housing, the second LIDAR sensor having a second field of view and pointed in a second direction opposite the first direction; anda camera disposed in the side view mirror housing, spaced from the second LIDAR sensor, the camera having a third field of view and pointed in the second direction.2. The vehicle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the side view mirror housing includes a front-facing side and a rear-facing side and wherein the first LIDAR sensor is disposed on the front-facing side and wherein the second LIDAR sensor and the camera are disposed on the rear-facing side.3. The vehicle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the third field of view of the camera at least partially overlaps the second field of view of the second LIDAR sensor and does not overlap the first field of view of the first LIDAR sensor.4. The vehicle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a display screen and a processor programmed to receive image data from the camera and output at least part of the received image data to the display screen.5. The vehicle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the third field of view of the camera is adjustable relative to ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE WITH LIGHT SENSING CONTACT ACTIVATION

Номер: US20210031628A1
Автор: Herrmann Andreas
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A human machine interface with light sensing contact activation includes an operating panel and a display unit, where the operating panel includes at least one or more of a transparent or translucent substrate provided with at least one key area and at least one illumination source which can emit light into the substrate, and the display unit provides at least one information section at least temporarily displaying information on at least one function, which can be contact activated via the at least one key area of the operating panel. A rearview device and a motor vehicle may include such a human machine interface. 1. A human machine interface with light sensing contact activation , comprising:an operating panel; anda display unit,wherein the operating panel comprises at least one or more of a transparent or a translucent substrate provided with at least one key area and at least one illumination source which can emit light into the substrate,the display unit provides at least one information section at least temporarily displaying information on at least one function which can be contact activated via the at least one key area of the operating panel,a plurality of information sections and a plurality of key areas are provided, with each key area being associated with one information section, andeach one of the key areas is aligned with and arranged next to one information section associated therewith, and wherein the operating panel includes a line arranged along an edge of the display unit.2. The human machine interface according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the function or the information on the function displayed in the information section can be changed by one or more of a user or depending on at least one parameter.3. The human machine interface according to claim 1 , further comprising:sensing means for monitoring the light emitted by the at least one illumination source, comprising at least one ToF (Time-of-Flight) sensor with the at least one ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

Vehicle mirror device

Номер: US20210031688A1
Принадлежит: Ichikoh Industries Ltd, Toyota Motor Corp

A vehicle mirror device includes a housing; an imaging device including an image light acquisition unit disposed in a lower surface of the housing in a vehicle-mounted state; a light projection device including an infrared irradiation unit disposed in the lower surface of the housing and disposed side by side with the image light acquisition unit in the left-and-right direction; and a plate-like attachment member including a surface on which the imaging device and the light projection device are mounted, and attached to the housing to hold the imaging device and the light projection device between the attachment member and the housing, the imaging device and the light projection device being fastened to the attachment member with screw members in a first direction. The attachment member is configured such that the imaging device and the light projection device are mountable thereon in a second direction different from the first direction.

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

Exterior rearview mirror or winglet for a vehicle having a lighting lens assembly attached to a housing

Номер: US20210031689A1
Принадлежит: Ficosa North America Corp

In another aspect, an exterior rearview winglet assembly for a vehicle is provided. The assembly includes an exterior shell, a base bracket, a lighting lens assembly, and a first housing. The exterior shell includes a first side being orientated toward a front of the vehicle and a second side orientated toward a rear of the vehicle. The base bracket is positioned in the exterior shell to couple the exterior shell to the vehicle. The lighting lens assembly is positioned on the exterior shell and includes an illumination device to illuminate about at least a side of the vehicle. The first housing is positioned in the exterior shell to directly attach the lighting lens assembly thereto for coupling the lighting lens assembly to the first side of the exterior shell.

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

LIDAR MIRROR SENSOR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210031692A1
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Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for a LiDAR mirror assembly mounted on a vehicle, such as an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle. For example, a LiDAR mirror assembly may include a base plate mounted on a hood of a vehicle, where the base plate is coupled to one end of a support arm. The opposite end of the support arm is attached to a housing. The housing includes a top housing enclosure coupled to a bottom housing platform, where a sensor and a mirror is coupled to the housing, and where the sensor is at least partially exposed through an opening in the top housing enclosure. The opening for the sensor is situated near an end of the housing furthest away from the base plate. 1. A device comprising:a base plate; wherein the bottom housing platform is coupled to the base plate via a support arm,', 'wherein the support arm includes a first end coupled to the bottom housing platform and a second end coupled to the base plate,', 'wherein the top housing enclosure and the bottom housing platform having a first end proximal to the base plate and a second end distal to the base plate,', 'wherein the second end of the top housing enclosure has an opening within which a sensor is located and coupled to the housing, and', 'wherein at least some surface of the sensor is exposed through the opening; and, 'a housing comprising a top housing enclosure coupled to a bottom housing platform,'}a mirror pivotably coupled to the housing and located adjacent to a side surface of the top housing enclosure and the bottom housing platform at the first end.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the support arm is oriented at an oblique angle with respect to a surface of the base plate.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the base plate includes an aperture claim 1 , and wherein the second end of the support arm is coupled to the base plate at the aperture.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the support arm has a hollow cylindrical shape.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mirror ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY WITH FULL MIRROR VIDEO DISPLAY

Номер: US20210031693A1
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A vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror head having a mirror reflective element with a transflective mirror reflector. A video display device is disposed rearward of the mirror reflective element and has a display screen that occupies at least 85 percent of a reflective region of the transflective mirror reflector that is visible to a driver of the vehicle when viewing the mirror reflective element. The video display device is operable to display video images captured by a rearward viewing camera of the vehicle. When the video display device is operated to display video images, light emitted by the video display device passes through the transflective mirror reflector of the mirror reflective element for viewing of displayed video images by the driver of the vehicle viewing the mirror reflective element. Light emitted by the video display device may exit the mirror reflective element as circularly polarized light. 1. A vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly , said vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly comprising:a mirror head pivotally mounted at a mirror support;wherein said mirror support is configured to attach at an interior portion of a vehicle equipped with said vehicular interior rearview mirror assembly;wherein said mirror head comprises a mirror reflective element having a transflective mirror reflector that at least partially reflects light incident thereon and at least partially transmits incident light therethrough;a video display device disposed rearward of said mirror reflective element;wherein said video display device comprises a display screen;wherein circuitry associated with said display screen is disposed on a flexible printed circuit that is electrically connected at said display screen;wherein a touch sensor is disposed at said mirror reflective element, and wherein said touch sensor is associated with circuitry at said flexible printed circuit;wherein said display screen of said video display device occupies ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170034454A1
Автор: SAWADA Yasuyoshi
Принадлежит: FUJITSU TEN LIMITED

A display screen of a display apparatus of an image display system includes a one-way mirror on a front side of the display screen. In an image processing apparatus, an image signal input obtains a captured image signal representing a captured image captured by a camera that captures an image of surroundings of the vehicle; an image generator that generates the display image from the captured image signal; an image output that outputs the display image to the display apparatus to cause the display image to be displayed on the display screen of the display apparatus; and a processor that controls the image generator to cause a partial region of the display image to be a black image so that a portion of the display screen at which the black image is displayed functions as a mirror. 1. An image processing apparatus that generates a display image to be displayed on a display screen of a display apparatus provided in a cabin of a vehicle , the display screen of the display apparatus including a one-way mirror , the image processing apparatus comprising:an image signal input that obtains a captured image signal representing a captured image captured by a camera that captures an image of surroundings of the vehicle;an image generator that generates the display image from the captured image signal;an image output that outputs the display image to the display apparatus to cause the display image to be displayed on the display screen of the display apparatus; anda processor that controls the image generator to cause a partial region of the display image to be a black image so that a portion of the display screen at which the black image is displayed functions as a mirror.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an operation signal input that receives an operation signal corresponding to an input operation made by a user, whereinthe processor controls the image generator to select a region of the display image to be the black image according ...

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