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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
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.
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公开(公告)号：US10824704B2
公开(公告)日：2020-11-03
申请号：US15881006
申请日：2018-01-26
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Andrew D. Weller , Thomas S. Wright
Abstract: An authentication system for a vehicle comprises a first scanning apparatus, a second scanning apparatus, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a request for vehicle entry and capture first scanning data with the first scanning apparatus in response to the request. The controller is further configured to process a first comparison of the first scanning data to grant access to a passenger cabin of the vehicle. The controller is further configured to capture second scanning data with the second scanning apparatus to activate a privilege level associated with an identification profile of an occupant. The privilege level is communicated to the controller to define a level of access and control to one or more systems of the vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：US10769434B2
公开(公告)日：2020-09-08
申请号：US15372875
申请日：2016-12-08
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Andrew D. Weller , Nigel T. Lock
IPC: G06K9/00 , H04N5/225 , G02F1/157 , B60R1/04 , B60R1/12 , B60R16/023 , G02F1/15 , G02F1/153 , G06F21/32 , H04N5/232 , H04N5/33 , G02F1/1514
Abstract: The disclosure provides for a scanning apparatus. The scanning apparatus may be disposed in a vehicle mirror assembly. The mirror assembly comprises an electrochromic element comprising a first substrate comprising a first surface and a second surface, and a second substrate comprising a third surface and a fourth surface. The mirror assembly further comprises an image sensor directed toward the fourth surface and configured to capture image data of an object through the electrochromic element. A light source is disposed proximate the fourth surface and configured to transmit an emission through the electrochromic element. The image sensor is configured to capture the image data to identify at least one passenger of the vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：US10684471B2
公开(公告)日：2020-06-16
申请号：US15496340
申请日：2017-04-25
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Andrew D. Weller , John A. VanderPloeg
Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a display apparatus for a vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a display panel retained in a housing and configured to display image data on a display surface in a display direction. The apparatus further comprises a focal distance correction feature disposed in front of the display surface in the display direction. The focal distance correction feature is configured to project the image data at a projected distance behind the display surface relative to the display direction such that the image data appears to originate from behind the display surface.
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公开(公告)号：US20180345791A1
公开(公告)日：2018-12-06
申请号：US15995463
申请日：2018-06-01
Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
Inventor： Jason D. Hallack , Eric S. Lundy , Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Neil J. Boehm , Sebastien C. Jaeger , David J. Cammenga , Brian D. Jewell , Blake R. Adams , Gregory M. Ejsmont , William D. Short, II , Karri M. Kluting , William C. Schenk , Mark R. Roth , Andrew D. Weller , Jonathan A. Morey
Abstract: A vehicle display assembly may comprise a transparent element defining a viewing surface, a display element disposed behind the transparent element, and a printed circuit board in electrical communication with the display element. The display element is configured to generate an image visible through the transparent element. The vehicle display assembly may be in communication with at least one of a vehicle sensor and a vehicle computer. The images appearing in the display element may change orientation based on the presence or absence of a vehicle occupant.
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公开(公告)号：US20180276466A1
公开(公告)日：2018-09-27
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：US20180099612A1
公开(公告)日：2018-04-12
申请号：US15726585
申请日：2017-10-06
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Andrew D. Weller , Joshua D. Lintz
CPC classification number: B60R1/04 , B60R1/12 , B60R21/01538 , B60R25/305 , B60R2001/1215 , B60R2001/1223 , G02F1/153 , G06K9/00288 , G06K9/00604 , G06K9/00832 , G06K9/00845 , G06K9/2018 , H04N5/2254 , H04N5/2256 , H04N5/23293 , H04N5/2351 , H04N5/2354 , H04N5/332
Abstract: A rearview assembly for a vehicle includes an electro-optic element. A first substrate includes a first surface and a second surface. A second substrate includes a third surface and a fourth surface. An electro-optic medium is disposed between the second surface and the third surface. An infrared (IR) light source is configured to transmit radiation through the electro-optic element. An image sensor is proximate the fourth surface and is configured to capture image data of an object through the electro-optic element. The image sensor is configured to identify at least one passenger of the vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：US09720278B2
公开(公告)日：2017-08-01
申请号：US15003096
申请日：2016-01-21
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： John A. VanderPloeg , Andrew D. Weller , Ethan J. Lee
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.
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公开(公告)号：US20170177935A1
公开(公告)日：2017-06-22
申请号：US15372875
申请日：2016-12-08
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Andrew D. Weller , Nigel T. Lock
IPC: G06K9/00 , B60R1/04 , B60R1/12 , G06F21/32 , H04N5/33 , G02F1/153 , B60R16/023 , G02F1/15 , H04N5/232
Abstract: The disclosure provides for a scanning apparatus. The scanning apparatus may be disposed in a vehicle mirror assembly. The mirror assembly comprises an electrochromic element comprising a first substrate comprising a first surface and a second surface, and a second substrate comprising a third surface and a fourth surface. The mirror assembly further comprises an image sensor directed toward the fourth surface and configured to capture image data of an object through the electrochromic element. A light source is disposed proximate the fourth surface and configured to transmit an emission through the electrochromic element. The image sensor is configured to capture the image data to identify at least one passenger of the vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：US20170101059A1
公开(公告)日：2017-04-13
申请号：US15291237
申请日：2016-10-12
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor： Andrew D. Weller , Gary J. Dozeman
CPC classification number: B60R1/12 , B60R1/04 , B60R1/086 , B60R1/088 , B60R2001/1215 , B60R2001/1253
Abstract: A display mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror element having a front surface and a rear surface, wherein the mirror element has a refractive index RM at the rear surface of the mirror element; a display having a front surface and a rear surface where the display is positioned behind the mirror element such that the front surface of the display is spaced apart from the rear surface of the mirror element, wherein the display has a refractive index RD at the rear surface of the display; and an optical bonding layer disposed between, and in contact with, the front surface of the display and the rear surface of the mirror element, for bonding the mirror element to the display. The optical bonding layer has a refractive index refractive index of RO between about ±10% RD and ±10% RM.
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