Abstract:
A method of operating an active night vision system includes generating a first oscillating signal (48). A trigger signal (43) is generated having a duty cycle (51) with a cycle start time (52) and a cycle end time (53). The cycle end time (53) is synchronized with a pulse end time (54) of the first oscillating signal (48). A light source (26) is operated in response to the duty cycle (51).
Abstract:
A multi-purpose holder for supporting an article in a vehicle includes a support member for supporting an article. A sensor is adapted to generate a signal that is a function of a desired position of the support member. An actuator is selectively coupled to the support member, the actuator operable to enable the support member to move in response to the signal.
Abstract:
A control panel of other electronic interface comprises an interior trim component having a touch pad and a target area associated with the touch pad. A non-movable switch is located behind the target area. The switch is operable to actuate and de-actuate an electrically operated device of the motor vehicle. The target area is associated with a sensitive operating portion or region of the switch.
Abstract:
An interface is in the form of a switch bank for the center stack of a motor vehicle. The switch bank comprises a motor vehicle interior trim component and at least one non-movable switch located behind the interior trim component. The switch is operable to actuate and de-actuate an electrically operated device of the motor vehicle.
Abstract:
An instrument panel system. The instrument panel system provides an aesthetically appealing instrument panel by including a number of concealed switches. The switches are concealed such that an area proximate the switch on the 5 surface of the instrument panel appears to be uninterrupted by the switch. In operation, the position of the switches is revealed by illuminating a switch display.
Abstract:
An instrument panel system which can accommodate different sized displays within a common instrument panel structure. The instrument panel system can accommodate different sized devices within the common instrument panel architecture without showing an empty intermediate area between the device and the instrument panel when the device received within the opening is smaller than an area of the opening.
Abstract:
An automatic switching system and method for determining and effecting an optimal video display mode based on the interaction among participants in a conference or discussion is disclosed. The system includes a timer which continuously monitors the duration of signals received from each of a number of endpoints. The system further includes a signal switching processor which compares the signal durations to predefined parameters which define various display mode switching thresholds. The system reacts to the conversational interaction of endpoint participants by automatically switching the display mode of all endpoints between single-window, single speaker presentation mode, and multiple-window, multiple speaker discussion mode.