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公开(公告)号:US20150232023A1
公开(公告)日:2015-08-20
申请号:US14706109
申请日:2015-05-07
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Michael F. Lisowski , Danny L. Minikey, JR.
IPC: B60Q3/02
CPC classification number: B60Q1/2665 , B60Q3/258 , B60R1/1207 , B60R2001/1215 , F21S43/14 , F21S43/315 , F21S43/40
Abstract: According to another aspect of the present invention, a light system for use in a rearview mirror assembly is provided and includes a light source and a first optical element. Said first optical element has a collection optic configured to direct light received from said light source, a reflector optic in optical communication with said collection optic and configured to reflect light from said collection optic, a plurality of light steering areas configured to steer light propagating in said first optical element, and a light spreading optic configured to spread light exiting said first optical element. A second optical element is in optical communication with said first optical element and is configured to diffuse light received from said first optical element to illuminate an indicia.
Abstract translation: 根据本发明的另一方面,提供了一种用于后视镜组件的光系统,包括光源和第一光学元件。 所述第一光学元件具有收集光学元件,其被配置为引导从所述光源接收的光;反射器光学元件,其与所述收集光学器件光学通信并且被配置为反射来自所述收集光学元件的光;多个光转向区域,被配置为引导在 所述第一光学元件以及配置成展开离开所述第一光学元件的光的光扩散光学器件。 第二光学元件与所述第一光学元件光学通信,并且被配置为漫射从所述第一光学元件接收的光以照亮标记。
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公开(公告)号:US20150085391A1
公开(公告)日:2015-03-26
申请号:US14490979
申请日:2014-09-19
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Kristi L. Hooper , Danny L. Minikey, JR.
IPC: B60R1/02 , H01H13/83 , H01H13/80 , G02B7/182 , H01H13/7065
CPC classification number: B60R1/02 , B60R1/04 , B60R1/1207 , G02B7/182 , H01H13/7065 , H01H13/80 , H01H13/83 , H01H2219/036 , H01H2221/024 , H01H2221/044 , H01H2221/058 , H01H2300/012
Abstract: A rearview device having a housing defining at least one button opening. A travel guide defines a button engagement interface. The button engagement interface defines a first aperture and a second aperture. A circuit board is in abutting contact with the travel guide. A switch is disposed between the first aperture and the second aperture. At least one button is operably coupled with the button engagement interface. The at least one button is in communication with the switch.
Abstract translation: 具有限定至少一个按钮开口的壳体的后视装置。 旅行指南定义了按钮接合界面。 按钮接合界面限定第一孔和第二孔。 电路板与旅行导轨邻接。 开关设置在第一孔和第二孔之间。 至少一个按钮与按钮接合界面可操作地联接。 至少一个按钮与开关通信。
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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:US20230302997A1
公开(公告)日:2023-09-28
申请号:US18124261
申请日:2023-03-21
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Steven J. Veenman , Eric S. Sloterbeek , Nigel T. Lock , Michael G. Hendricks , Eric S. Lundy
CPC classification number: B60R1/12 , B60R1/08 , B60R2001/1253 , B60R2001/1223
Abstract: A mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a housing and a partially reflective, partially transmissive element is located in the housing. A bezel assembly includes at least one localized region that is substantially opaque to a visible spectrum of light and substantially transmissive to an infrared spectrum of light. At least one illumination element is located in the housing and oriented to project infrared illumination through the at least one localized region.
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公开(公告)号:US20220266778A1
公开(公告)日:2022-08-25
申请号:US17674956
申请日:2022-02-18
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Drew D. Brennan , Robert R. Turnbull, JR. , John B. Ostreko , Douglas C. Papay , Brian S. Lorence , Danny L. Minikey, JR.
Abstract: A window apparatus of a vehicle includes a removable panel that selectively encloses an exterior opening of the vehicle that includes an electro-optic apparatus. The electro-optic apparatus is configured to adjust a transmittance of the window. A wireless connection interface is in connection with an interface surface of the removable panel, wherein the wireless connection interface communicates power and/or electrical signals from the vehicle to the electro-optic apparatus.
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公开(公告)号:US20210099663A1
公开(公告)日:2021-04-01
申请号:US17032476
申请日:2020-09-25
Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
Inventor: Eric S. Sloterbeek , Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Bradley A. Bosma
IPC: H04N5/77 , H04N5/225 , H04N7/18 , H04N5/247 , H04N5/38 , B60R1/04 , B60R1/12 , B60R11/04 , B60R16/033
Abstract: A video recording system for a vehicle comprises a rearview mirror assembly and at least one imager. The rearview mirror assembly comprises a housing; a mirror element supported by the housing; and a processor disposed within the rearview mirror assembly. The at least one imager is capable of capturing images and of being in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to process data from the captured images.
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公开(公告)号:US20200219604A1
公开(公告)日:2020-07-09
申请号:US16732609
申请日:2020-01-02
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Jason D. Hallack , Bradley R. Hamlin , David M. Falb , Jeremy A. Schut , Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Mark A. VanVuuren , David J. Wright
IPC: G16H20/40 , A61B5/00 , A61B5/1172 , G06K9/00 , A61B90/00 , A61B5/1171 , H04N9/31 , G16H10/60 , G16H30/40
Abstract: A display system for a medical suite comprises a scanning device configured to capture scanning data in the medical suite. At least one display configured to display information in an operating region of the medical suite. A controller is in communication with the scanning device and the display. The controller is configured to control the scanning device to capture identifying information of a patient. Based on the identifying information, the controller is configured to authenticate an identity of the patient. Based on the identity, the controller is configured to access a patient record for the patient. The controller is further configured to control the at least one display to display information based on the patient record.
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公开(公告)号:US20200214788A1
公开(公告)日:2020-07-09
申请号:US16732591
申请日:2020-01-02
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Jason D. Hallack , Bradley R. Hamlin , David M. Falb , Jeremy A. Schut , Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Mark A. VanVuuren , David J. Wright
Abstract: A control instrument for an illumination system comprises a first end portion and a second end portion and an elongated handle interconnecting the first end portion and the second end portion. At least one marker is disposed proximate the first end portion. The at least one marker comprises a first symbol that may be detected by the illumination system to control at least one operating function of the illumination system. The illumination system is configured to selectively illuminate a location in an operating region.
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公开(公告)号:US20180337464A1
公开(公告)日:2018-11-22
申请号:US15983166
申请日:2018-05-18
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Eric S. Lundy , Christopher D. Pollack
Abstract: A connector assembly is operably coupled with a circuit board for a rearview device. The connector assembly includes a body having a plurality of electrical leads extending therefrom. A plurality of contact-receiving apertures are defined through the body. A plurality of spring-biased contacts extend into the contact-receiving apertures and are guided by a plurality of columns. The plurality of spring-biased contacts are in electrical communication with the plurality of electrical leads when inserted into the contact-receiving apertures of the body.
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公开(公告)号:US20170297495A1
公开(公告)日:2017-10-19
申请号:US15636300
申请日:2017-06-28
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Eric S. Lundy, JR. , William L. Tonar , Michael J. VanAst , Christopher J. Van Huis , Brian J. Barksdale , Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Joel A. Stray , Mark R. Roth
CPC classification number: B60R1/088 , B60R1/04 , B60R16/0207 , B60R16/03 , G02F1/153 , G02F1/1533 , G02F1/155 , G02F1/163 , G02F2001/1536
Abstract: A rearview assembly having an electrochromic element. A front substrate defines a first surface and a second surface. A front side edge is disposed between the first surface and the second surface. A rear substrate is operably coupled with the front substrate and spaced a predetermined distance therefrom. The rear substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. A rear side edge is disposed between the third surface and the fourth surface. A perimeter of the rear substrate is larger than a perimeter of the front substrate, such that an outer portion of the third surface is exposed, thereby defining a peripheral step between the front side edge and the rear side edge. An electrochromic material is disposed between the front substrate and the rear substrate. A bezel is configured to extend around the rear substrate, over the outer portion of the third surface.
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