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公开(公告)号：US20160216560A1
公开(公告)日：2016-07-28
申请号：US15003096
申请日：2016-01-21
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： John A. VanderPloeg , Andrew D. Weller , Ethan J. Lee
IPC: G02F1/1335 , B60R1/08 , G02B27/01 , F21V8/00 , B60R1/12
CPC classification number: G02F1/133606 , B60R1/088 , B60R1/12 , B60R2001/1215 , G02B5/30 , G02B6/0051 , G02B6/0053 , G02B6/0073 , G02B27/0101 , G02B2027/0118 , G02F1/133603 , G02F1/133611 , G02F2001/133607
Abstract: A rearview assembly for a vehicle includes a housing for attachment to the vehicle, a glass element disposed in the housing and a display disposed behind the mirror element in the housing. The display contains a light source for emitting light, a first brightness enhancement film having a first plurality of prismatic elements extending in a first direction and positioned to receive light emitted from the light source, a diffuser configured to transmit about 97% of light from the first brightness enhancing film, a second brightness enhancement film having a plurality of prismatic elements extending in a second direction and positioned to receive light exiting the diffuser, and a display element disposed to receive light from the second brightness enhancement film with the display element having a second plurality of prismatic elements extending in a second direction. The first direction is substantially vertical and the second direction is substantially horizontal.
Abstract translation: 用于车辆的后视组件包括用于附接到车辆的壳体，设置在壳体中的玻璃元件和布置在壳体中的镜元件后面的显示器。 显示器包括用于发光的光源，第一亮度增强膜具有第一多个棱镜元件，第一多个棱镜元件沿第一方向延伸并且被定位成接收从光源发射的光;扩散器，配置成透射约97％的光从 第一亮度增强膜，具有沿第二方向延伸并定位成接收离开扩散器的光的多个棱镜元件的第二增亮膜，以及设置成接收来自第二增亮膜的光的显示元件，显示元件具有 第二多个棱镜元件沿第二方向延伸。 第一方向基本上是垂直的，第二方向基本上是水平的。
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公开(公告)号：US20160035273A1
公开(公告)日：2016-02-04
申请号：US14814532
申请日：2015-07-31
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： John A. VanderPloeg , William L. Tonar , Ethan J. Lee
CPC classification number: G09G3/30 , G09G3/19 , G09G2300/04 , G09G2300/0456 , G09G2380/10
Abstract: A display device for a vehicle is disclosed. The display comprises at least one transparent element having a profile shape. A reflective element abuts a first surface of the transparent element. An electroluminescent element is proximate the reflective element, and an electrochromic element is proximate the electroluminescent element. The electroluminescent element is substantially transparent in an inactive state and configured to illuminate at least a portion of a symbol in response to receiving a driving current.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于车辆的显示装置。 显示器包括具有轮廓形状的至少一个透明元件。 反射元件邻接透明元件的第一表面。 电致发光元件靠近反射元件，电致变色元件靠近电致发光元件。 电致发光元件在非活动状态下基本上是透明的，并且被配置为响应于接收到驱动电流来照亮符号的至少一部分。
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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
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。
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公开(公告)号：US11305621B2
公开(公告)日：2022-04-19
申请号：US16693923
申请日：2019-11-25
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Ethan J. Lee , John A. VanderPloeg , Andrew D. Weller
IPC: B60J3/06 , G02F1/157 , G02F1/1335 , G02F1/163 , B60R11/02 , B60R11/00 , G02F1/13357 , B60J7/043
Abstract: A display system for a vehicle comprises a display device disposed inside a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The passenger compartment is configured to receive light from a first polarization filter disposed on a light-transmissive panel of the vehicle. The first polarization filter is oriented in a first orientation and the display device is configured to display video data from a display screen. The display device comprises an electro-optic element comprising a plurality of substrates and a second polarization filter disposed on at least one of the plurality of substrates. The second polarization filter is oriented in a second orientation parallel to the first orientation.
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公开(公告)号：US10733437B2
公开(公告)日：2020-08-04
申请号：US15918600
申请日：2018-03-12
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Andrew D. Weller , Ethan J. Lee , John A. VanderPloeg
Abstract: A vehicle display device is disclosed. The device comprises an image sensor comprising an imager configured to capture image data and a display. The display comprises a plurality of display elements forming a display surface. The display surface forms a display perimeter. The display elements surround the image sensor on the display surface such that the image sensor is disposed within the display perimeter.
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公开(公告)号：US10705332B2
公开(公告)日：2020-07-07
申请号：US14664126
申请日：2015-03-20
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： John A. VanderPloeg , Mark A. VanVuuren , Ethan J. Lee
Abstract: A display mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a housing configured for attachment to the vehicle; a prismatic element positioned in the housing; a partially reflective, partially transmissive coating provided on a rear surface of the prismatic element; a display mounted behind the prismatic element within the housing; and an actuator device for moving the prismatic element between three distinct viewing positions including a first viewing position, a second viewing position wherein the prismatic element is tilted higher than in the first viewing position, and a third viewing position wherein the prismatic element is tilted higher than in the second viewing position.
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公开(公告)号：US20200164725A1
公开(公告)日：2020-05-28
申请号：US16693923
申请日：2019-11-25
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Ethan J. Lee , John A. VanderPloeg , Andrew D. Weller
IPC: B60J3/06 , G02F1/157 , G02F1/1335 , G02F1/163 , B60R11/02
Abstract: A display system for a vehicle comprises a display device disposed inside a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The passenger compartment is configured to receive light from a first polarization filter disposed on a light-transmissive panel of the vehicle. The first polarization filter is oriented in a first orientation and the display device is configured to display video data from a display screen. The display device comprises an electro-optic element comprising a plurality of substrates and a second polarization filter disposed on at least one of the plurality of substrates. The second polarization filter is oriented in a second orientation parallel to the first orientation.
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公开(公告)号：US20190047488A1
公开(公告)日：2019-02-14
申请号：US16101086
申请日：2018-08-10
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Ethan J. Lee , David A. Blaker , Neil J. Boehm , William L. Tonar
Abstract: An imaging system is provided having an HD image sensor, a variable focus lens positioned in front of the image sensor and configured to change at least one optical characteristic in response to an electrical stimulus so as to change a field of view of the image sensor. The imaging system further includes a controller coupled to the variable focus lens and configured to select a field of view of the image sensor by selecting the electrical stimulus to be applied to the variable focus lens.
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公开(公告)号：US10135479B2
公开(公告)日：2018-11-20
申请号：US14818963
申请日：2015-08-05
Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
Inventor： Robert R. Turnbull , Ethan J. Lee
IPC: H04B1/3822 , G05B13/02 , G05F1/66 , H02J7/00
Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to a trainable transceiver. The trainable transceiver includes a transceiver circuit, a user input device, a battery, and a voltage regulator circuit. The transceiver circuit is configured to reproduce and transmit control signals for operating a plurality of remote electronic devices. The user input device is configured to accept user input. The voltage regulator circuit includes a DC-DC converter configured to step up the battery voltage level, a low leakage switch configured to couple the battery and the DC-DC converter, and a temperature-sensitive current source configured to control the low leakage switch. The battery is configured to power the transceiver circuit, the user input device, and the voltage regulator circuit.
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公开(公告)号：US20180329210A1
公开(公告)日：2018-11-15
申请号：US16030633
申请日：2018-07-09
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Ethan J. Lee , Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Bradley R. Hamlin , Eric P. Kern , Richard T. Fish, JR.
CPC classification number: G02B27/0149 , B60R1/088 , B60R1/12 , B60R2001/1215 , G02B2027/0156 , G02F1/1533
Abstract: A display mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a front shield having 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 partially reflective, partially transmissive element, the front shield, carrier plate, display module, and rear shield.
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