公开(公告)号：US20240241389A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-18

申请号：US18153767

申请日：2023-01-12

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Thomas A. Seder ,  Joseph F. Szczerba ,  John P. Wwiss

IPC: G02B30/31 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R11/04 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G02B30/31 ,  B60R11/0229 ,  B60R11/04 ,  G02B27/0093 ,  G06F3/012 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G02B27/14

Abstract: A system for generating a floating three-dimensional image display within a vehicle includes an image chamber including a first display adapted to project a first image, a first reflector associated with the first display and a first passenger, a second display adapted to project a second image, and a second reflector associated with the second display and a second passenger, and a transparent display positioned between the first reflector and the first passenger, and between the second reflector and the second passenger, the first reflector adapted to reflect the first image from the first display to the first passenger, and the second reflector adapted to reflect the second image from the second display to the second passenger, and the transparent display adapted to display information to the first and second passengers within an image plane positioned in front of the perceived first and second images.

公开(公告)号：US12024016B1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-02

申请号：US18345040

申请日：2023-06-30

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Manoj Sharma ,  Thomas Seder ,  Joseph F. Szczerba ,  John P. Weiss

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  B60K35/00 ,  G03B21/20 ,  B60K35/23 ,  B60K35/60

CPC classification number: B60K35/00 ,  G03B21/208 ,  B60K35/23 ,  B60K35/60 ,  B60K2360/23 ,  B60K2360/25 ,  B60K2360/332 ,  B60K2360/334 ,  B60K2360/336 ,  B60K2360/347 ,  B60K2360/785

Abstract: A hybrid projector system for a head up display within a vehicle includes a digital light projector adapted to project a first graphical image onto an inner surface of a windshield of the vehicle, and a vector graphics projector adapted to project a second graphical image onto the inner surface of the windshield of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US11985297B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-14

申请号：US17888767

申请日：2022-08-16

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Manoj Sharma ,  Kai-Han Chang ,  Thomas A. Seder ,  Joseph F. Szczerba

IPC: H04N13/356 ,  G02B30/30 ,  H04N13/31

CPC classification number: H04N13/356 ,  G02B30/30 ,  H04N13/31

Abstract: A system for generating a centrally located floating three-dimensional image display for a plurality of passengers positioned within a vehicle includes a plurality of autostereoscopic three-dimensional displays, one autostereoscopic three-dimensional display individually associated with each one of the plurality of passengers, and a controller in communication with each of the plurality of autostereoscopic three-dimensional displays and adapted to cause each one of the plurality of autostereoscopic three-dimensional displays to display a three-dimensional image to the associated one of the plurality of passengers, wherein, each of the plurality of passengers perceives the three-dimensional image floating at a central location within the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US11890932B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US17518238

申请日：2021-11-03

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Joseph F. Szczerba ,  Ki Hyun Ahn

IPC: B60K35/00

CPC classification number: B60K35/00 ,  B60K2370/122 ,  B60K2370/126 ,  B60K2370/774

Abstract: A transformable knob for a vehicle comprises an axle extending along an axis and a body mounted to the axle and rotatable about the axis. The body comprises a face plate and a periphery wall defining a cavity, and with the periphery wall arranged to flex relative to the axis. The transformable knob comprises a plurality of engagement arms disposed within the cavity and movable toward and away from the axis, with the plurality of engagement arms configured to selectively engage and flex the periphery wall between first and second configurations. The transformable knob comprises an actuator in engagement with the plurality of engagement arms and arranged to move between first and second positions, with movement of the actuator facilitating corresponding movement of the plurality of engagement arms to flex the periphery wall between the first and second configurations, respectively.

公开(公告)号：US20240017612A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-18

申请号：US17864612

申请日：2022-07-14

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Joseph F. Szczerba ,  Kai-Han Chang ,  Manoj Sharma ,  Thomas A. Seder

IPC: B60K35/00 ,  H04N13/368 ,  H04N13/383 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: B60K35/00 ,  H04N13/368 ,  H04N13/383 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/016 ,  B60K2370/1529 ,  B60K2370/146 ,  B60K2370/158 ,  B60K2370/148

Abstract: A method and a system for user interaction with a hologram includes displaying the hologram inside a passenger compartment of the vehicle, after displaying the hologram inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle, monitoring a vehicle user inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle to determine whether the vehicle user provided a user command, determining that the vehicle user provided the user command, and in response to determining that the vehicle user provided the user command, manipulating the hologram in accordance with the user command.

公开(公告)号：US11840145B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-12

申请号：US17572004

申请日：2022-01-10

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Daniel S. Glaser ,  Joseph F. Szczerba ,  James V. Roell ,  Maureen Elizabeth August ,  Paul Gill ,  Yi Guo Glaser

IPC: B60K35/00 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08B21/18 ,  B60Q9/00

CPC classification number: B60K35/00 ,  G08B21/182 ,  G08C17/02 ,  B60K2370/167 ,  B60K2370/175 ,  B60K2370/178 ,  B60K2370/186 ,  B60K2370/52 ,  B60Q9/008

Abstract: A system for providing driver status to a driver of a vehicle includes a data processor, a plurality of sensors mounted within the vehicle and adapted to send vehicle information to the data processor, a driver monitoring system within the vehicle adapted to send driver information to the data processor, the data processor further adapted to collect information from external sources via a wireless data communication network, and a driver state display adapted to receive information from the data processor and to display a short-term status indicator, a long-term status indicator and contextual information.

公开(公告)号：US11800082B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-24

申请号：US17480624

申请日：2021-09-21

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Ke Liu ,  Joseph F. Szczerba

IPC: H04N13/31 ,  B60K35/00 ,  H04N13/383 ,  H04N13/398 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G02B30/31 ,  G02B27/00

CPC classification number: H04N13/31 ,  B60K35/00 ,  G02B27/0093 ,  G02B30/31 ,  G06F3/013 ,  H04N13/383 ,  H04N13/398 ,  B60K2370/149 ,  B60K2370/152

Abstract: A virtual 3D display for a motor vehicle includes a substrate and a flexible display positioned on the substrate. The flexible display has two foldable sections and a main section. The main section provides a shared viewing area and each of the foldable sections provides a first and a second independent viewing area.

公开(公告)号：US20230302900A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-28

申请号：US17702093

申请日：2022-03-23

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： John P. Weiss ,  Joseph F. Szczerba ,  Omer Tsimhoni ,  Thomas A. Seder ,  Kai-Han Chang

IPC: B60K35/00 ,  G06V20/56 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06V10/60 ,  G02B27/01

CPC classification number: B60K35/00 ,  G06V20/56 ,  G06T11/001 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06V10/60 ,  G02B27/0101 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  B60K2370/1529 ,  B60K2370/166 ,  B60K2370/167 ,  B60K2370/168 ,  B60K2370/177 ,  B60K2370/21 ,  B60K2370/52 ,  B60K2370/178 ,  G01S13/931

Abstract: An augmented reality head-up display system for displaying graphics upon a windscreen of a vehicle includes a controller in electronic communication with one or more non-visual object detection sensors, one or more image-capturing devices, and a graphic projection device. The controller executes instructions to receive a plurality of detection points that indicate a presence of an object from the one or more non-visual object detection sensors. The controller executes instructions to compare the plurality of detection points with the image data of the environment surrounding the vehicle to identify a visually imperceptible object located in the environment. In response to identifying the visually imperceptible object, the controller determines a notification symbol that signifies the visually imperceptible object. The notification symbol is overlaid at a position upon the windscreen where the visually imperceptible object would normally be visible.

公开(公告)号：US11766938B1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-26

申请号：US17702093

申请日：2022-03-23

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： John P. Weiss ,  Joseph F. Szczerba ,  Omer Tsimhoni ,  Thomas A. Seder ,  Kai-Han Chang

IPC: B60K35/00 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06V10/60 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G06V20/56 ,  G01S13/931

CPC classification number: B60K35/00 ,  G02B27/0101 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06T11/001 ,  G06V10/60 ,  G06V20/56 ,  B60K2370/1529 ,  B60K2370/166 ,  B60K2370/167 ,  B60K2370/168 ,  B60K2370/177 ,  B60K2370/178 ,  B60K2370/21 ,  B60K2370/52 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G01S2013/9323 ,  G02B2027/0138

Abstract: An augmented reality head-up display system for displaying graphics upon a windscreen of a vehicle includes a controller in electronic communication with one or more non-visual object detection sensors, one or more image-capturing devices, and a graphic projection device. The controller executes instructions to receive a plurality of detection points that indicate a presence of an object from the one or more non-visual object detection sensors. The controller executes instructions to compare the plurality of detection points with the image data of the environment surrounding the vehicle to identify a visually imperceptible object located in the environment. In response to identifying the visually imperceptible object, the controller determines a notification symbol that signifies the visually imperceptible object. The notification symbol is overlaid at a position upon the windscreen where the visually imperceptible object would normally be visible.

公开(公告)号：US20230291879A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-14

申请号：US17691506

申请日：2022-03-10

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Kai-Han Chang ,  Thomas A. Seder ,  Joseph F. Szczerba ,  John P. Weiss

IPC: H04N9/31 ,  G02B27/01

CPC classification number: H04N9/3194 ,  G02B27/0103 ,  H04N9/3152

Abstract: A head-up display system includes a hologram projector adapted to project a holographic image, a spatial light modulator, an exit pupil replicator, a diffuser adapted to be positioned within a x-y plane at a center point of a vehicle eyellipse, the hologram projector adapted to project a dot pattern onto the diffuser, and a controller adapted to compare the location of the projected dot pattern to the center point of the vehicle eyellipse to identify misalignment of the projected dot pattern relative to the center point of the vehicle eyellipse.