公开(公告)号：US20240109492A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-04

申请号：US18375607

申请日：2023-10-02

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Kasen Keith Anderson ,  Steven J. Veenman ,  Brett C. Pothoof ,  Richard T. Fish, JR. ,  Joshua D. Lintz

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/04 ,  F21V5/00 ,  F21V23/04

CPC classification number: B60R1/1207 ,  B60R1/04 ,  F21V5/00 ,  F21V23/0478 ,  B60R2001/1223

Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly that includes a housing and a printed circuit board (PCB) located in the housing. The rearview mirror assembly further includes a monitoring system that includes an image capturing module, an illumination source connected to the PCB, and an optical element aligned with the illumination source. The optical element is configured to redirect an illumination from the illumination source toward an occupant position in an automobile.

公开(公告)号：US20230256908A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-17

申请号：US18109395

申请日：2023-02-14

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Richard T. Fish, JR. ,  Joshua D. Lintz ,  Eric S. Sloterbeek ,  Derek S. Blaskowski

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  G06V40/18 ,  B60W40/08 ,  B60R1/02

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  G06V40/18 ,  B60W40/08 ,  B60R1/02 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60W2540/229 ,  B60W2540/225

Abstract: An imaging system includes a mirror assembly. An imager is centrally disposed on the mirror assembly and configured to acquire an image of a biometric feature of a vehicle occupant within a field of view of the imager. A first light source is disposed within the mirror assembly and configured to project a ray of light onto a target surface corresponding to an eye of the vehicle occupant. The first light source is spaced from the target surface by a first distance. The first light source is spaced from the imager by a second distance. The ray of light forms an angle of incidence having legs extending from the target surface to the first light source and to the imager, and wherein the first distance and the second distance are operable to define the angle of incidence in the range of 5° to 15°.

公开(公告)号：US20230214085A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-06

申请号：US18084886

申请日：2022-12-20

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Richard T. Fish, JR. ,  Daniel P. Bayer

IPC: G06F3/04817 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G01B11/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/04817 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G01B11/026

Abstract: A feedback apparatus for a user identification system of a vehicle includes an indicator device configured to selectively activate a status icon and a plurality of directional segments disposed around the status icon. A controller is in communication with a scanning device configured to authenticate an object depicted in image data representing a field of view. The controller is configured to identify an alignment direction of the object within the field of view and activate one or more of the directional segments in response to the alignment direction. Additionally, the controller is configured to activate the status icon in response to the alignment direction indicating that the object is aligned in the field of view.

公开(公告)号：US20200027428A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-23

申请号：US16514212

申请日：2019-07-17

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Andrew D. Weller ,  Eric S. Lundy ,  Richard T. Fish, JR. ,  Luke A. Bomers ,  Jason D. Hallack

IPC: G09G5/38 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G09G5/10 ,  G02B5/32 ,  G02B27/22 ,  G03H1/26

Abstract: The disclosure provides for a display apparatus for a vehicle for displaying images captured by at least one image sensor to a driver of the vehicle. The display apparatus includes a display projector configured to project images derived from the image data, a display screen for displaying images projected thereon by the display projector, and a reflector positioned to reflect the images from the display screen towards a viewing direction. According to one embodiment, the display apparatus further includes an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the display projector relative to the vehicle. According to another embodiment, the display apparatus further includes a frame assembly on which the display projector, the display screen, and the reflector are mounted, the frame assembly is mounted to the vehicle such that the frame assembly may be moved relative to the vehicle to adjust the positions of the display projector, the display screen, and the reflector.

公开(公告)号：US20190023185A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-24

申请号：US16143083

申请日：2018-09-26

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Danny L. Minikey, JR. ,  Richard T. Fish, JR. ,  Bradley R. Hamlin ,  Michael F Lisowski ,  Jason D. Hallack

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/072

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20160341963A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15157056

申请日：2016-05-17

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Danny L. Minikey, JR. ,  Richard T. Fish, JR. ,  Bradley R. Hamlin ,  Michael F. Lisowski ,  Jason D. Hallack

IPC: G02B27/01 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/04

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/0612 ,  B60R1/072 ,  B60R1/087 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2001/1253

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 一种具有可操作地联接到车辆内部的安装件的显示镜组件。 安装座包括一个球和从其向前延伸的插座中的一个。 接合板通过另一个球和从接合板向后延伸的插座枢轴地联接到安装座。 接合板包括第一支撑构件和枢转地联接到第一支撑构件的第二支撑构件。 承载板与接合板可操作地联接。 承载板在其后部支撑后壳体。 玻璃元件与载体板可操作地联接。 显示模块被配置为转为接通状态和断开状态。 致动器装置设置在壳体的底表面上并且可操作地与玻璃元件连接。 致动器装置是可调节的以使玻璃元件倾斜。

公开(公告)号：US20150307026A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14694180

申请日：2015-04-23

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Danny L. Minikey, JR. ,  Richard T. Fish, JR. ,  Mark R. Roth

IPC: B60R1/00 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  H01Q1/32 ,  H01Q1/22

CPC classification number: B60R1/00 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R2011/004 ,  H01Q1/1214 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/3275 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  H04N7/183

Abstract: A roof mounted module for a vehicle includes an imager housing in secure engagement with a roof of the vehicle. The imager housing defines a lateral aperture and a vertical aperture. An imager is disposed in the imager housing and is in communication with the lateral aperture. An antenna housing is removably coupled to the imager housing and is in communication with the vehicle via a data connection that extends through the vertical aperture.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的车顶安装模块包括与车辆的车顶牢固接合的成像器壳体。 成像器壳体限定了侧向孔径和垂直孔口。 成像器设置在成像器壳体中并且与侧向孔连通。 天线壳体可移除地耦合到成像器外壳，并且经由穿过垂直孔径的数据连接与车辆连通。

公开(公告)号：US20130279014A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13830806

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Richard T. Fish, JR. ,  Danny L. Minikey, JR. ,  Bradley R. Hamlin ,  Ethan J. Lee ,  Eric P. Kern

IPC: G02B27/01 ,  H05K9/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  G02B27/0101 ,  G02B27/0149 ,  G02B2027/0141 ,  G02B2027/0156 ,  G02F1/15 ,  H05K9/0054 ,  Y10T29/49124

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的显示镜组件，其具有包括第一侧和第二侧的前屏蔽。 部分反射的，部分透射的元件安装在第一侧上。 后挡板设置在前防护罩后面。 显示模块安装在前屏蔽和后屏蔽之间，并且从前屏蔽依次包括：显示器; 光学块; 具有沿其顶部边缘安装的边缘点亮的PCB的散热器; 和PCB。 前屏蔽件利用第一保持特征固定到显示模块的至少一个部件，并且后屏蔽件利用第二保持特征固定到显示模块的至少一个部件。 外壳至少部分地围绕前屏蔽，显示模块和后屏蔽。