公开(公告)号：US07546207B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-09

申请号：US10851035

申请日：2004-05-21

Applicant: Axel Nix ,  Andrew W. Gellatly

Inventor： Axel Nix ,  Andrew W. Gellatly

IPC: G01C21/26 ,  G01C21/36

CPC classification number: G01C21/3632

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for generating turn instructions on a turn-by-turn navigation system. The turn instructions can include a turn icon as well as visual and audio prompts. A countdown bar is typically embedded within the turn icon to provide upcoming turn information in intuitive graphic form, in order to reduce driver distraction. The turn-by-turn navigation system can generally be produced more economically than a typical premium system having a full complement of costly features, such as a color map display. Moreover, the turn-by-turn navigation system can be configured with only those features deemed most useful to a broad-based market segment, in order to further reduce manufacturing costs.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在转弯导航系统上产生转向指令的方法和装置。 转向指令可以包括转弯图标以及视觉和音频提示。 倒计时表通常嵌在转弯图标中，以直观的图形形式提供即将到来的转向信息，以减少司机分心。 一般而言，转弯导航系统通常可以比具有诸如彩色地图显示器的完整补充特征的典型的优质系统更经济地生产。 此外，转弯导航系统只能配置为对广泛市场细分最有用的功能，以进一步降低制造成本。

公开(公告)号：US20060045015A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US10930427

申请日：2004-08-31

Applicant: Axel Nix ,  Robert Riley

Inventor： Axel Nix ,  Robert Riley

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04B7/185

CPC classification number: H04L29/06027 ,  H04B7/18582 ,  H04H20/74 ,  H04H40/90 ,  H04H60/27 ,  H04L65/1026 ,  H04L65/1036 ,  H04L65/4076

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for wirelessly broadcasting large multimedia files to vehicles. The apparatus includes a vehicle-based receiver configured to wirelessly receive at least one group of encoded data packets at a data rate based on a number of concurrently broadcasted groups of encoded data packets, a decoder coupled to the data storage device, a data storage device coupled to the receiver, and a media playback unit coupled to the data storage device. The group of data packets corresponds to at least a portion of a multimedia content, and each of the data packets contains at least a portion of the multimedia content. The data rate is based on an average vehicle operation duration and/or a probability of occurrence of the average vehicle operation duration. The decoder is configured to assemble at least a portion of the multimedia content from the first data file upon the data storage device receiving a pre-determined number of data packets. The data storage device is configured to store the group of data packets and assembled multimedia content. The playback unit is configured to play the assembled multimedia content.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于将大型多媒体文件无线广播到车辆的装置和方法。 该装置包括基于车辆的接收机，其被配置为基于同时广播的编码数据分组组的数量以数据速率无线地接收至少一组编码数据分组，耦合到数据存储设备的解码器，数据存储设备 耦合到接收器，以及耦合到数据存储设备的媒体回放单元。 数据分组组对应于多媒体内容的至少一部分，并且每个数据分组包含多媒体内容的至少一部分。 数据速率基于平均车辆操作持续时间和/或平均车辆操作持续时间的发生概率。 解码器被配置为在数据存储设备接收预定数量的数据分组时从第一数据文件组装多媒体内容的至少一部分。 数据存储设备被配置为存储数据分组和组合的多媒体内容。 播放单元被配置为播放组装的多媒体内容。

公开(公告)号：US20050273252A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：US10851035

申请日：2004-05-21

Applicant: Axel Nix ,  Andrew Gellatly

Inventor： Axel Nix ,  Andrew Gellatly

IPC: G01C21/26 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/36

CPC classification number: G01C21/3632

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for generating turn instructions on a turn-by-turn navigation system. The turn instructions can include a turn icon as well as visual and audio prompts. A countdown bar is typically embedded within the turn icon to provide upcoming turn information in intuitive graphic form, in order to reduce driver distraction. The turn-by-turn navigation system can generally be produced more economically than a typical premium system having a full complement of costly features, such as a color map display. Moreover, the turn-by-turn navigation system can be configured with only those features deemed most useful to a broad-based market segment, in order to further reduce manufacturing costs.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在转弯导航系统上产生转向指令的方法和装置。 转向指令可以包括转弯图标以及视觉和音频提示。 倒计时表通常嵌在转弯图标中，以直观的图形形式提供即将到来的转向信息，以减少司机分心。 一般而言，转弯导航系统通常可以比具有诸如彩色地图显示器的完整补充特征的典型的优质系统更经济地生产。 此外，转弯导航系统只能配置为对广泛市场细分最有用的功能，以进一步降低制造成本。

公开(公告)号：US09036026B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US13377673

申请日：2010-06-14

Applicant: Nikolaus Dellantoni ,  Bernhard Schinkowitsch ,  André Schoenekaes ,  Axel Nix ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Nikolaus Dellantoni ,  Bernhard Schinkowitsch ,  André Schoenekaes ,  Axel Nix ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  G01C21/36

CPC classification number: H04N7/181 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2300/105 ,  B60R2300/20 ,  G01C21/3602 ,  G01C21/3679

Abstract: A vehicular scalable integrated control system includes a plurality of cameras, a vehicular scalable integrated control unit, and a display screen for displaying video information to a driver of the vehicle. Visual image data captured by the cameras is processed by an image processor to detect objects in the fields of view of the cameras. The control unit determines a current geographical location of the vehicle and accommodates downloading of applications, which may include a tour guide application, with the tour guide application providing information associated with various geographical locations of a selected tour area. The control unit, responsive to a determination that the current geographical location of the vehicle is at a location identified in the tour guide application for the selected tour area, controls the display screen to display information associated with the identified location of the tour guide application and the current geographical location of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 车辆可扩展集成控制系统包括多个照相机，车辆可扩展集成控制单元和用于向车辆的驾驶员显示视频信息的显示屏幕。 相机拍摄的视觉图像数据由图像处理器处理，以检测相机视野中的对象。 控制单元确定车辆的当前地理位置并且适应下载应用，其可以包括导游应用，导游应用提供与所选择的旅游区域的各种地理位置相关联的信息。 所述控制单元响应于所述车辆的当前地理位置在所述导游应用中为所选择的游览区域识别的位置的确定，控制所述显示屏幕显示与所述导游应用的所识别的位置相关联的信息，以及 目前车辆的地理位置。

公开(公告)号：US08964032B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US12693681

申请日：2010-01-26

Applicant: Clarence Patrick McElroy ,  Yuesheng Lu ,  Axel Nix

Inventor： Clarence Patrick McElroy ,  Yuesheng Lu ,  Axel Nix

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  B60Q1/14 ,  B60Q1/26

CPC classification number: H04N5/2354 ,  B60Q1/143 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  B60Q2300/43 ,  B60R11/04

Abstract: In a first aspect, the invention is directed to an illumination system for rearward illumination for a first vehicle. The illumination system includes a tail lamp assembly, a sensor and a controller for controlling the operation of the tail lamp assembly. If the controller determines that there are any oncoming second vehicles behind the first vehicle that are sufficiently close to the first vehicle, then the controller operates the tail lamp assembly in one mode. If the controller determines that there are no oncoming second vehicles behind the first vehicle that are sufficiently close to the first vehicle, then the controller permits the operation of the tail lamp assembly in another mode.

Abstract translation: 在第一方面，本发明涉及一种用于第一车辆的向后照明的照明系统。 照明系统包括尾灯组件，传感器和用于控制尾灯组件的操作的控制器。 如果控制器确定在第一车辆后方存在足够接近第一车辆的任何即将到来的第二车辆，则控制器以一种模式操作尾灯组件。 如果控制器确定在第一车辆后方没有足够靠近第一车辆的即将到来的第二车辆，则控制器允许尾灯组件在另一模式下的操作。

公开(公告)号：US08570374B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US12618153

申请日：2009-11-13

Applicant: Laura Betham ,  Matthew C. Sesti ,  Neal Jonathan Todd ,  Brian Dean Brasier ,  Axel Nix

Inventor： Laura Betham ,  Matthew C. Sesti ,  Neal Jonathan Todd ,  Brian Dean Brasier ,  Axel Nix

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: H04N5/2252 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B60R2011/0026 ,  B60R2011/0075

Abstract: In a first embodiment, the invention is directed to a camera for mounting on a vehicle, including a lens member, an imaging element and an image processing board. The image processing board is separated sufficiently from the imaging element so as to impart relatively little heat generated during operation to the imaging element. The imaging element is positioned to receive video input from the lens member. The image processing board is configured to generate image processing board output data that relates to the video input received by the imaging element. The image processing board is positioned in a selected position to release heat along a heat path that is spaced from the imaging element. The camera may further include a vehicle interface board configured to communicate signals relating to the image processing board output data to a vehicle component.

Abstract translation: 在第一实施例中，本发明涉及一种用于安装在车辆上的照相机，包括透镜构件，成像元件和图像处理板。 图像处理板从成像元件充分分离，以便在成像元件中产生相对较少的热量。 成像元件被定位成从透镜构件接收视频输入。 图像处理板被配置为生成与由成像元件接收的视频输入相关的图像处理板输出数据。 图像处理板位于选定位置以沿着与成像元件间隔开的热路径释放热量。 相机还可以包括车辆接口板，其被配置为将与图像处理板输出数据相关的信号传送到车辆部件。

公开(公告)号：US08508350B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US12992301

申请日：2009-05-15

Applicant: Axel Nix ,  Yuesheng Lu

Inventor： Axel Nix ,  Yuesheng Lu

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/00 ,  B60R1/002 ,  B60R2300/105 ,  B60R2300/207 ,  B60R2300/806 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  H04N5/23216 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/268 ,  H04N7/181

Abstract: In one aspect, a system for providing and displaying video information in a vehicle is provided. The system includes a display device having a video input, a first camera mountable at the rear of the vehicle, the first camera having a first video output, a second camera mountable at the passenger side of the vehicle, the second camera having a second video output, wherein the first video output and the second video output are connected in parallel to the video input of the display device, and a camera control device configured to keep no more than one camera activated at a time.

Abstract translation: 一方面，提供一种用于在车辆中提供和显示视频信息的系统。 该系统包括具有视频输入的显示装置，可安装在车辆后方的第一相机，第一相机具有第一视频输出，可安装在车辆乘客侧的第二相机，第二相机具有第二视频 输出，其中所述第一视频输出和所述第二视频输出并行连接到所述显示设备的视频输入，以及配置为每次激活不超过一个相机的相机控制装置。

公开(公告)号：US20120002051A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-05

申请号：US13176095

申请日：2011-07-05

Applicant: Axel Nix

Inventor： Axel Nix

IPC: H04N7/18

CPC classification number: G06K9/00845 ,  B60R2300/8006 ,  G06T7/254 ,  G06T2200/28 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/30252

Abstract: A vehicular display system having a camera for producing a video signal and a display device for displaying the video signal. The display device includes an integrity check to detect a defective video signal and alert the driver if a defective video signal has been detected.

Abstract translation: 一种具有用于产生视频信号的照相机和用于显示视频信号的显示装置的车载显示系统。 显示装置包括检测缺陷视频信号的完整性检查，并且如果检测到有缺陷的视频信号，则警告驾驶员。

公开(公告)号：US20100194888A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：US12693681

申请日：2010-01-26

Applicant: Clarence Patrick McELROY ,  Yuesheng Lu ,  Axel Nix

Inventor： Clarence Patrick McELROY ,  Yuesheng Lu ,  Axel Nix

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  B60Q1/14

CPC classification number: H04N5/2354 ,  B60Q1/143 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  B60Q2300/43 ,  B60R11/04

Abstract: In a first aspect, the invention is directed to an illumination system for rearward illumination for a first vehicle. The illumination system includes a tail lamp assembly, a sensor and a controller for controlling the operation of the tail lamp assembly. If the controller determines that there are any oncoming second vehicles behind the first vehicle that are sufficiently close to the first vehicle, then the controller operates the tail lamp assembly in one mode. If the controller determines that there are no oncoming second vehicles behind the first vehicle that are sufficiently close to the first vehicle, then the controller permits the operation of the tail lamp assembly in another mode.

Abstract translation: 在第一方面，本发明涉及一种用于第一车辆的向后照明的照明系统。 照明系统包括尾灯组件，传感器和用于控制尾灯组件的操作的控制器。 如果控制器确定在第一车辆后方存在足够靠近第一车辆的任何即将到来的第二车辆，则控制器以一种模式操作尾灯组件。 如果控制器确定在第一车辆后面没有足够靠近第一车辆的即将到来的第二车辆，则控制器允许尾灯组件在另一模式下的操作。

公开(公告)号：US20060045115A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US10931135

申请日：2004-08-31

Applicant: Axel Nix ,  Robert Riley ,  James Grace ,  James Kortge

Inventor： Axel Nix ,  Robert Riley ,  James Grace ,  James Kortge

IPC: H04J3/26

CPC classification number: H04L65/1026 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/1036 ,  H04W4/06

Abstract: System, methods, and apparatus are provided for wireless vehicle-to-vehicle sharing of multimedia data. The system includes a data storage device configured to store multimedia data packets transmitted by a system broadcast, a processor coupled to the data storage device and configured to determine a non-received group of multimedia data packets based on the stored multimedia data packets of the system broadcast, and a transceiver coupled to the processor. The transceiver is configured to receive multimedia data packets transmitted from the system broadcast and multimedia data packets transmitted from a system vehicle in response to the request signal. The method includes the steps of determining non-received multimedia data packets based on a system broadcast in a first wireless protocol, and requesting multimedia data packets of the non-received multimedia data packets in a second wireless protocol from system vehicles.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于多媒体数据的无线车对车共享的系统，方法和装置。 该系统包括被配置为存储由系统广播发送的多媒体数据分组的数据存储设备，耦合到数据存储设备的处理器，并且被配置为基于所存储的系统的多媒体数据分组来确定未接收的多媒体数据分组组 广播和耦合到处理器的收发器。 收发器被配置为响应于请求信号接收从系统车辆发送的系统广播和多媒体数据分组发送的多媒体数据分组。 该方法包括以下步骤：基于第一无线协议中的系统广播来确定未接收的多媒体数据分组;以及从系统车辆请求第二无线协议中的未接收的多媒体数据分组的多媒体数据分组。