公开(公告)号：US20220157872A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-19

申请号：US17523971

申请日：2021-11-11

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Ryan B. Balili ,  Adam R. Heintzelman

IPC: H01L27/146 ,  H04N5/33 ,  G02B5/30 ,  G02F1/137

Abstract: An imaging system may comprise: an image sensor; a first lens having a first field of view; a second lens having a second field of view; a multi-band pass filter capable of filtering light by allowing light having a first wavelength and light having a second wavelength to pass through; at least one cholesteric liquid crystal pair, each of the at least one cholesteric liquid crystal pairs tuned to one of the first and second wavelengths filtered by the multi-band pass filter; wherein the image sensor, the multi-band pass filter, the at least one cholesteric liquid crystal pairs, the first lens, and the second lens may be in optical communication with one another; and wherein scenes captured by at least one of the first and second lenses may be transmitted to the image sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20210339707A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-04

申请号：US17374400

申请日：2021-07-13

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Joshua D. Lintz ,  David M. Bostrom ,  Christopher B. Case ,  Kurtis L. Geerlings ,  Xiaoxu Niu ,  Adam R. Heintzelman

IPC: B60R25/25 ,  B60R25/30

Abstract: A user monitoring apparatus for identifying a user of a vehicle includes a scanning apparatus configured to capture identifying information comprising a facial feature of the user in a field of view. A panel comprises a display portion. The apparatus further includes a feedback apparatus disposed behind the panel and configured to communicate alignment information visually indicating an alignment of the facial feature within the field of view of the scanning apparatus. The feedback apparatus includes at least one emitter configured to emit an alignment emission through an optical element thereby illuminating the alignment information on the display portion.

公开(公告)号：US11151399B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-19

申请号：US16720902

申请日：2019-12-19

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Kurtis L. Geerlings ,  Winston D. Carr ,  Adam R. Heintzelman ,  Xiaoxu Niu

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G02B27/42 ,  B60R25/25 ,  G03H1/00 ,  G02B26/10 ,  B60R11/00 ,  G03H1/22

Abstract: An alignment system comprises a first diffractive optical element comprising an image and a laser source. The image is visible when the laser source is viewed from a desired field of view through the diffractive optical element. The laser source may be configured to produce a beam of light that will extend through at least a portion of the first diffractive optical element, thereby illuminating the image. The first diffractive optical element and the laser source may be disposed in a vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US11131857B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-28

申请号：US16018263

申请日：2018-06-26

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Benjamin B. Hilldore ,  Tom B. Sherman ,  Kurtis L. Geerlings ,  Adam R. Heintzelman ,  Keith W. Bigoness ,  Donald L. Bareman ,  Joshua D. Lintz

IPC: G02B27/09 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G02B5/30 ,  B60R1/00 ,  H04N17/00 ,  H04N5/238

Abstract: An imager assembly including calibration functionality and a housing. An imager is disposed inside the housing. The imager includes a lens assembly. An electro-optic element is disposed on a wall of the housing and operable between a substantially clear condition and a substantially darkened condition. A light source directs light at the electro-optic element which redirects the light toward the lens assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20200094780A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-26

申请号：US16581893

申请日：2019-09-25

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Joshua D. Lintz ,  David M. Bostrom ,  Christopher B. Case ,  Kurtis L. Geerlings ,  Xiaoxu Niu ,  Adam R. Heintzelman

IPC: B60R25/25 ,  B60R25/30

Abstract: An authentication apparatus configured to identify a user comprises a scanning apparatus configured to capture identifying information of the user and a feedback apparatus configured to communicate alignment information for the scanning apparatus to a user. A controller is in communication with the scanning apparatus and the alignment apparatus. The controller is configured to activate the feedback apparatus to reveal the alignment information identifying an alignment with the scanning apparatus. The controller is further configured to capture the identifying information of the user and identify the user in response to the identifying information.

公开(公告)号：US20190381940A1

公开(公告)日：2019-12-19

申请号：US16556281

申请日：2019-08-30

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Adam R. Heintzelman ,  Juan C. Lara ,  Christopher M. Derry ,  David J Cammenga

IPC: B60R1/08 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G09G3/38 ,  G09G3/34 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02B27/01

Abstract: An electro-optic element of a display of a vehicle includes a first substantially transparent substrate defining a first surface and a second surface. A first edge extends around the first substrate. A second substantially transparent substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. A second edge extends around the second substrate. A primary seal is disposed between the first and second substrates. The seal and the first and second substrates define a cavity therebetween. First and second electrical buses are positioned on the first edge and the second edge, respectively. A dual coated film is positioned between the first and second electrical buses. An electro-optic material is positioned within the cavity.

公开(公告)号：US20190163013A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-30

申请号：US16176622

申请日：2018-10-31

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： David J. Cammenga ,  Adam R. Heintzelman ,  Xiaoxu Niu

IPC: G02F1/1335 ,  B60R1/08

Abstract: A vehicular rearview assembly includes an electro-optic element. A first substrate defines a first element surface and a second element surface. A first polarizer is coupled to the second element surface. A second substrate is spaced away from the first substrate and defines a third element surface and a fourth element surface. An electro-optic material is positioned between the first and second substrates. A second polarizer is coupled to the second substrate. A display is configured to emit light having a first polarization toward the second polarizer.

公开(公告)号：US20170297481A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15487554

申请日：2017-04-14

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Garret C. DeNolf ,  David J. Cammenga ,  Adam R. Heintzelman

IPC: B60Q1/26 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/04

CPC classification number: B60Q1/2665 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60K2350/2039 ,  B60K2350/2095 ,  B60K2350/927 ,  B60Q3/14 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215

Abstract: An illumination assembly configured to emit diffuse light through an indicator is disclosed. The assembly comprises a substrate having an applique disposed thereon. The applique forms an opening configured to transmit light through the substrate. The assembly further comprises a light source in connection with a circuit and configured to emit light through the shape. A diffusing layer is applied to a surface of the assembly between the circuit and the substrate. The diffusing layer comprises a resin material configured to cure in response to exposure to ultraviolet light or heat. The diffusing layer further comprises a filler material comprising a plurality of beaded structures configured to diffuse light from the light source.

公开(公告)号：US20160085129A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14862476

申请日：2015-09-23

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： David J. Cammenga ,  Adam R. Heintzelman ,  Kurtis L. Geerlings

IPC: G02F1/161 ,  B23K26/00 ,  B60R1/08 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/1335

CPC classification number: B23K26/359 ,  B23K26/352 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B2009/2464 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F2001/133374 ,  G02F2203/02

Abstract: An electro-optic element is provided that includes a first substrate having a first surface, and a second surface having a first electrically conductive portion disposed thereon. The element also includes a second substrate having a third surface, a fourth surface, and a second electrically conductive portion disposed on at least the third surface. A primary seal is between the second and third surfaces, wherein the seal and the second and third surfaces define a cavity. An electro-optic medium disposed in the cavity. In addition, the second surface further includes at least one indicia disposed thereon between the electro-optic medium and the second surface.

Abstract translation: 提供一种电光元件，其包括具有第一表面的第一基板和设置在其上的第一导电部分的第二表面。 元件还包括具有第三表面，第四表面和设置在至少第三表面上的第二导电部分的第二基板。 主密封件在第二和第三表面之间，其中密封件和第二和第三表面限定空腔。 设置在空腔中的电光介质。 此外，第二表面还包括设置在电光介质和第二表面之间的至少一个标记。

公开(公告)号：US20240131905A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-25

申请号：US18492866

申请日：2023-10-23

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Adam R. Heintzelman ,  Bradley A. Bosma

IPC: B60J3/02 ,  B60J3/04 ,  B60J3/06 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02F1/137 ,  G02F1/157

CPC classification number: B60J3/0213 ,  B60J3/04 ,  B60J3/06 ,  G02F1/133528 ,  G02F1/137 ,  G02F1/157 ,  B60J3/0282 ,  G02F2203/01

Abstract: A visor assembly for an automobile includes an outer perimeter. The visor assembly further includes an electrochromic device configured to switch between a transparent state and a darkened state. The electrochromic device includes a first substrate defining a first element surface and a second element surface, a second substrate spaced away from the first substrate and defining a third element surface and a fourth element surface, and an electroactive medium positioned between the first and second substrates. The visor assembly further includes a liquid-crystal device configured to switch between a transparent state and a reflective state and a reflective polarizer positioned between the electrochromic device and the liquid-crystal device.