公开(公告)号：US10976588B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-13

申请号：US16718913

申请日：2019-12-18

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Adam R. Heintzelman ,  Xiaoxu Niu ,  Andrew D. Weller

IPC: G02F1/1335 ,  G02F1/1333

Abstract: An electronic device includes a cover substrate defining a first surface and a second surface. A polarizer is coupled to the second surface of the cover substrate and an electro-optic element. A light source is coupled to the electro-optic element. A concealment layer extends proximate a perimeter of the electro-optic element. The concealment layer is positioned between the polarizer and the electro-optic element.

公开(公告)号：US10962493B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-30

申请号：US16387593

申请日：2019-04-18

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： David J. Cammenga ,  Kurtis L. Geerlings ,  Joel C. Nemes ,  William L. Tonar ,  David E. Christian ,  Darin D. Tuttle ,  Xiaoxu Niu

IPC: G01N27/12 ,  G01N33/00

Abstract: A detector is provided including a plurality of nanofiber chemical sensors, each having an electrical characteristic; and a processing and alarm circuit in electrical communication with the plurality of nanofiber chemical sensors; wherein the electrical characteristics of at least one of the plurality of nanofiber chemical sensors changes in the presence of a first airborne material; wherein the electrical characteristics of at least one of the plurality of nanofiber chemical sensors changes in the presence of a second airborne material; and wherein the changes in the electrical characteristics of at least one of the plurality of nanofiber chemical sensors in the presence of the first airborne material are different from the changes in the electrical characteristics of at least one of the plurality of nanofiber chemical sensors in the presence of the second airborne material.

公开(公告)号：US20210048709A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-18

申请号：US17087280

申请日：2020-11-02

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

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

IPC: G02F1/1335 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  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：US20200234069A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-23

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

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：US20190323979A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-24

申请号：US16387593

申请日：2019-04-18

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： David J. Cammenga ,  Kurtis L. Geerlings ,  Joel C. Nemes ,  William L. Tonar ,  David E. Christian ,  Darin D. Tuttle ,  Xiaoxu Niu

IPC: G01N27/12 ,  G01N33/00

Abstract: A detector is provided including a plurality of nanofiber chemical sensors, each having an electrical characteristic; and a processing and alarm circuit in electrical communication with the plurality of nanofiber chemical sensors; wherein the electrical characteristics of at least one of the plurality of nanofiber chemical sensors changes in the presence of a first airborne material; wherein the electrical characteristics of at least one of the plurality of nanofiber chemical sensors changes in the presence of a second airborne material; and wherein the changes in the electrical characteristics of at least one of the plurality of nanofiber chemical sensors in the presence of the first airborne material are different from the changes in the electrical characteristics of at least one of the plurality of nanofiber chemical sensors in the presence of the second airborne material.

公开(公告)号：US20190162881A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-30

申请号：US16176477

申请日：2018-10-31

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

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

IPC: G02B5/08 ,  G02B27/28 ,  G02B5/30 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  B60R1/04

Abstract: A vehicular rearview assembly, includes a front substrate defining a first surface and a second surface. The front substrate being substantially transparent. The front substrate defines a shaped edge along a periphery of the first surface. A first polarizer is coupled with the second surface. An electro-optic element is coupled to the first polarizer having a first substrate defining a first element surface and a 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 fourth element surface. A display is configured to emit light having a first polarization into the second polarizer. A reflective layer is positioned between the front substrate and the display is configured to reflect both the first polarization of light and a second polarization of light.

公开(公告)号：US20250100794A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-27

申请号：US18894439

申请日：2024-09-24

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Yuhang Yang ,  Michael Burns ,  Bethany D. Van Houten ,  Thomas S. Wright ,  Andrew D. Weller ,  David I. Driscoll ,  Xiaoxu Niu ,  Bradley R. Hamlin ,  Michael F. Behm

IPC: B65D90/50 ,  B65D88/14

Abstract: A storage system for a plane fuselage including at least one storage unit defining an enclosed cargo storage space. At least one monitoring module is disposed proximate the at least one storage unit. The at least one monitoring module is configured to detect a condition within or proximate the at least one storage unit that includes at least one of a temperature, a fire condition, a water leakage, a gas leakage, a chemical leakage, an explosive condition, or a movement of the at least one storage unit. At least one status communication device is in communication with the at least one monitoring module and is configured to alert a user of the detected condition by the at least one monitoring module.

公开(公告)号：US20240361619A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-31

申请号：US18645861

申请日：2024-04-25

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Eric S. Lundy ,  Michael J. Taylor ,  Andrew D. Weller ,  Xiaoxu Niu ,  Nigel T. Lock

IPC: G02F1/01 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/12

CPC classification number: G02F1/0102 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1223

Abstract: An electro-optic assembly includes a first substrate that has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A second substrate has a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The second and third surfaces face each other to define a gap. A first electrode is coupled to the second surface and a second electrode is coupled to the third surface. An electro-optic medium is located between the first electrode and the second electrode. A concealment layer is located between the electro-optic medium and the first surface and a user interface defines a touch input sensor aligned with the concealment layer.

公开(公告)号：US12111556B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-08

申请号：US18131599

申请日：2023-04-06

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Robert R. Turnbull ,  David A. Blaker ,  Xiaoxu Niu ,  Leroy J. Kloeppner ,  Bradley R. Hamlin ,  Michael J. Burns

IPC: G02F1/166 ,  G02F1/00 ,  G02F1/1676

CPC classification number: G02F1/166 ,  G02F1/0018 ,  G02F1/1676

Abstract: An electro-optic device includes a first electrode electrically connecting with power supply circuitry. A second electrode is spaced from the first electrode and electrically connecting with the power supply circuitry. An electro-optic medium is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. At least one third electrode is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode and electrically connecting with one of the first electrode and the second electrode via switching circuitry. The switching circuitry is operable to control an electrical current through the first electrode, the electro-optic medium, and the second electrode.

公开(公告)号：US11541814B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-03

申请号：US17205058

申请日：2021-03-18

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Xiaoxu Niu ,  Kurtis L. Geerlings ,  Joshua D. Lintz ,  Andrew D. Weller

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  B60R11/04

Abstract: A system and rearview assembly is disclosed. The system includes a rearview assembly, an imager, and a controller. The rearview assembly comprises a backlight. Further, the rearview assembly is operable to provide a driver with a view of a scene rearward of a vehicle. Additionally, the rearview assembly is operable to emit light to illuminate the driver with at least one of infra-red and near infra-red light from the backlight. The imager is operable to image the driver in the at least one of infra-red and near infra-red light. The controller is communicatively connected to the imager and operable to analyze images of the driver to perform at least one of a biometric and a driver awareness analysis.