公开(公告)号：US20190249847A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-15

申请号：US16271048

申请日：2019-02-08

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Jason D. Hallack ,  Joshua D. Lintz ,  David M. Falb ,  Kurtis L. Geerlings ,  William L. Tonar ,  Bradley R. Hamlin ,  Jeremy A. Schut ,  Mark A. VanVuuren ,  Steven J. Veenman

IPC: F21V14/02 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V23/00 ,  F21S8/04

CPC classification number: F21V14/02 ,  F21S8/046 ,  F21V23/003 ,  F21V23/0442 ,  F21W2131/205

Abstract: A light assembly is configured to selectively illuminate an operating region in a surgical suite. The assembly comprises a plurality of lighting modules comprising a plurality of light sources configured to emit light. The assembly further comprises at least one imager configured to capture image data disposed in at least one of the lighting modules. An articulating head assembly is configured to support each of the lighting modules. The articulating head assembly comprises a plurality of actuators configured to rotate each of the lighting modules about a first axis and a second axis. The assembly further comprises a controller. The controller is configured to scan the image data for at least one region of interest comprising at least one of a shaded region and a contaminated region.

公开(公告)号：US20240367587A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-07

申请号：US18655690

申请日：2024-05-06

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Kasen K. Anderson ,  Richard T. Fish, JR. ,  Steven J. Veenman ,  Michael F. Lisowski ,  Joshua D. Lintz

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/29

Abstract: A rearview assembly for a vehicle is provided including a reflective element; an infrared illumination source configured to emit infrared light through the reflective element to illuminate a field of view; and an optical element disposed behind the reflective element and configured to direct infrared light from the infrared illumination source towards the field of view. The optical element including: a molded portion comprised of a visibly opaque material that is substantially transparent to the infrared light, the molded portion having a front surface and a rear surface; and a reflector disposed on the rear surface of the molded portion and configured to substantially reflect infrared light emitted from the illumination source that passes through the molded portion towards the field of view.

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：US11740479B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US17475413

申请日：2021-09-15

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 ,  G02B5/30 ,  H04N5/232 ,  B60R1/00 ,  H04N17/00 ,  H04N5/238 ,  H04N23/51 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/57 ,  H04N23/69 ,  H04N23/75

CPC classification number: G02B27/0955 ,  B60R1/00 ,  G02B5/3025 ,  H04N17/002 ,  H04N23/51 ,  H04N23/55 ,  H04N23/57 ,  H04N23/69 ,  H04N23/75 ,  B60R2300/402

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：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：US11604863B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-14

申请号：US17038996

申请日：2020-09-30

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Joshua D. Lintz ,  Adam R. Heintzelman ,  Joseph A. DeGroot

IPC: G06K9/20 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G02B3/00 ,  B60R25/25 ,  G06V40/19 ,  G06V10/141 ,  G06V40/60 ,  G06F18/22

Abstract: An alignment system may comprise a housing defining a channel having a first end and a second end; a light source disposed at the first end of the channel; and an alignment image disposed at the second end of the channel. The light source may be in optical communication with the alignment image. The alignment system may further comprise a baffle extending around at least a portion of an inner perimeter of the channel, the baffle defining a backlight aperture. The light source may be in selective optical communication with the alignment image.

公开(公告)号：US11054113B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-06

申请号：US16271048

申请日：2019-02-08

Applicant: Gentex Corporation ,  Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Inventor： Jason D. Hallack ,  Joshua D. Lintz ,  David M. Falb ,  Kurtis L. Geerlings ,  William L. Tonar ,  Bradley R. Hamlin ,  Jeremy A. Schut ,  Mark A. VanVuuren ,  Steven J. Veenman ,  Jordan D. Miller ,  Heidi Nelson

IPC: F21V14/02 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21S8/04 ,  F21V23/00 ,  F21W131/205 ,  F21W131/208 ,  A61B90/30 ,  F21W131/20 ,  F21W131/202 ,  F21V21/30

Abstract: A light assembly is configured to selectively illuminate an operating region in a surgical suite. The assembly comprises a plurality of lighting modules comprising a plurality of light sources configured to emit light. The assembly further comprises at least one imager configured to capture image data disposed in at least one of the lighting modules. An articulating head assembly is configured to support each of the lighting modules. The articulating head assembly comprises a plurality of actuators configured to rotate each of the lighting modules about a first axis and a second axis. The assembly further comprises a controller. The controller is configured to scan the image data for at least one region of interest comprising at least one of a shaded region and a contaminated region.

公开(公告)号：US20210174106A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-10

申请号：US17181364

申请日：2021-02-22

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Bradley A. Bosma ,  David J. Cammenga ,  Ethan J. Lee ,  Brian G. Brackenbury ,  Danny L. Minikey, JR. ,  Mark R. Roth ,  Matthew W. Remijn ,  David M. Bostrom ,  Joshua D. Lintz

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/235

Abstract: A vehicle monitoring system is configured to monitor a scanning region depicting a subject and includes a monitoring apparatus configured to capture scanning data in the scanning region depicting the subject. A feedback apparatus is configured to communicate alignment information from a portion of the vehicle to the subject. The alignment information indicates an alignment of the subject in the scanning region. A concealment apparatus is configured to conceal the scanning apparatus and selectively transmit the alignment information from the feedback apparatus. The system further includes a controller configured to activate the feedback apparatus revealing the alignment information identifying the alignment of the subject within the scanning region of the monitoring apparatus. The controller is further configured to control the scanning apparatus to capture the scanning data of the subject and monitor the subject in the scanning data.

公开(公告)号：US20210097276A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-01

申请号：US17038996

申请日：2020-09-30

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Joshua D. Lintz ,  Adam R. Heintzelman ,  Joseph A. DeGroot

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G02B5/02 ,  G02B5/20 ,  G02B3/00 ,  G02B5/00 ,  G06K9/20 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06F21/32 ,  B60R25/25

Abstract: An alignment system may comprise a housing defining a channel having a first end and a second end; a light source disposed at the first end of the channel; and an alignment image disposed at the second end of the channel. The light source may be in optical communication with the alignment image. The alignment system may further comprise a baffle extending around at least a portion of an inner perimeter of the channel, the baffle defining a backlight aperture. The light source may be in selective optical communication with the alignment image.

公开(公告)号：US20210056335A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-25

申请号：US16999607

申请日：2020-08-21

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Benjamin N. Pohlman ,  Joshua D. Lintz

IPC: G06K9/20 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H04N5/225

Abstract: A variable infra-red illumination system and corresponding method is disclosed. The system may comprise a distance detector, a controller, an infra-red illumination device, and an imager. The distance detector may be operable to detect a first distance. The first distance may be a distance from a subject to the distance detector. The controller may be operable to determine an illumination intensity based, at least in part, on the first distance. The determined illumination intensity may be equal to or less than a maximum safe infra-red illumination intensity. The infra-red illumination device may be operable to illuminate a subject with infra-red light at the determined illumination intensity. Further, the infra-red illumination device may be located at a second distance from the subject. The second distance may be approximately equal to the first distance. The imager may be operable to capture one or more infra-red images of the illuminated subject.