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公开(公告)号:US11932170B2
公开(公告)日:2024-03-19
申请号:US17076319
申请日:2020-10-21
Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
Inventor: Xiaoxu Niu , David J. Cammenga , William L. Tonar
IPC: B60R1/12 , B60R1/02 , G02F1/01 , G02F1/1333 , G02F1/1335 , G02F1/1343 , G02F1/137
CPC classification number: B60R1/12 , B60R1/02 , G02F1/0136 , G02F1/133308 , G02F1/133536 , G02F1/134309 , G02F1/137 , B60R2001/1215
Abstract: An improved device switchable between reflective and display states comprising an optical element and a display element. The optical element comprising a liquid crystal medium disposed between first and second substrates. The optical element may further comprise a first electrode, a second electrode, an absorptive polarizer, and a reflective polarizer. The first electrode and the absorptive polarizer may be disposed in a first direction relative the liquid crystal medium. Similarly, the second electrode and the reflective polarizer may be disposed in a second direction relative the liquid crystal medium. The second direction is opposite the first direction. In some embodiments, one or more of the absorptive and reflective polarizers may be further disposed between the first and second substrates. The display may be disposed in the first direction relative the optical element. Additionally, the device may further comprise a housing. In some embodiments, the housing may not have a bezel.
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公开(公告)号:US20230333435A1
公开(公告)日:2023-10-19
申请号:US18135227
申请日:2023-04-17
Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
Inventor: Xiaoxu Niu , Kurtis L. Geerlings
CPC classification number: G02F1/163 , G02F1/155 , G02F2001/1635 , B60R1/06
Abstract: An electro-optic device includes a first substrate and a second substrate. A first electrode is coupled to the first substrate and a second electrode is coupled to the second substrate. An electro-optic medium is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode and is configured to be electro-activated between states. A plurality of transistors are in electrical communication with the electro-optic medium to switch localized regions of the electro-optic medium between states.
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公开(公告)号:US20230324758A1
公开(公告)日:2023-10-12
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.
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公开(公告)号:US11590932B2
公开(公告)日:2023-02-28
申请号:US17374400
申请日:2021-07-13
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Joshua D. Lintz , David M. Bostrom , Christopher B. Case , Kurtis L. Geerlings , Xiaoxu Niu , Adam R. Heintzelman
Abstract: A user monitoring apparatus for identifying a user of a vehicle includes a scanning apparatus configured to capture identifying information comprising a facial feature of the user in a field of view. A panel comprises a display portion. The apparatus further includes a feedback apparatus disposed behind the panel and configured to communicate alignment information visually indicating an alignment of the facial feature within the field of view of the scanning apparatus. The feedback apparatus includes at least one emitter configured to emit an alignment emission through an optical element thereby illuminating the alignment information on the display portion.
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公开(公告)号:US20220244531A1
公开(公告)日:2022-08-04
申请号:US17618602
申请日:2020-06-10
Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
Inventor: Joshua D. Lintz , Kurtis L. Geerlings , Xiaoxu Niu , Matthew W. Remijn , Adam R. Heintzelman , Ryan B. Balili
IPC: G02B27/00 , G02B27/28 , G02F1/01 , G02B27/14 , B60R1/28 , H04N13/211 , H04N13/296
Abstract: An imaging system may comprise a first lens and a second lens; at least one light valve; and an image sensor in optical communication with the light valve. The first lens may be in optical communication with the light valve; and the second lens may be in optical communication with the light valve. The light valve may be configured to have a first polarization state and a second polarization state. The first polarization state may allow light to pass through the light valve and the second polarization state may reflect light that strikes the light valve.
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公开(公告)号:US11283985B2
公开(公告)日:2022-03-22
申请号:US16702974
申请日:2019-12-04
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Joshua D. Lintz , Kurtis L. Geerlings , Adam R. Heintzelman , Xiaoxu Niu
IPC: H04N5/232 , H04N5/225 , G06K9/00 , G02B5/30 , B60R11/04 , H04N5/235 , B60Q3/70 , B60R1/12 , B60R11/00
Abstract: An imaging apparatus comprises a first light source configured to project a first illumination onto a vehicle occupant and a second light source configured to project a second illumination onto the vehicle occupant. The system further comprises an imager comprising a pixel array. A lens apparatus comprises a first lens comprising a first field of view and a second lens comprising a second field of view. At least one shutter is selectively controlled to transmit the first illumination from the first lens to the pixel array. The at least one shutter is further controlled to selectively transmit the second illumination from the second lens to the pixel array. The imager is configured to process the first illumination in the first field of view and the second illumination in the second field of view.
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公开(公告)号:US11269232B2
公开(公告)日:2022-03-08
申请号:US16596080
申请日:2019-10-08
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Adam R. Heintzelman , George A. Neuman , David J. Cammenga , Mario F. Saenger Nayver , Jian Gao , Xiaoxu Niu
IPC: G02F1/15 , G02F1/163 , G02F1/1524 , G02B1/115 , G02F1/157
Abstract: A switchable device is provided. The switchable device includes an electro-optic element switchable between a darkened state and a transmissive state in addition to a sensor having a field of view at least partially defined by a perimeter portion of the electro-optic element. The darkened state is configured to mask the sensor and visibly match the perimeter portion.
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公开(公告)号:US20210072612A1
公开(公告)日:2021-03-11
申请号:US17012095
申请日:2020-09-04
Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
Inventor: Xiaoxu Niu , Adam R. Heintzelman , Kurtis L. Geerlings
IPC: G02F1/163
Abstract: An electro-optic system where an electrical potential is changed and/or regulated to achieve a desired potential applied to an electro-optic medium. The electro-optic system comprises an electro-optic medium disposed in a chamber defined in part by two electrodes. A power source is connected to the two electrodes and thereby operable to apply an electrical potential to the electrochromic medium across the two electrodes. A voltmeter is operable to measure an electrical potential between two points within the chamber. Additionally, a controller is connected to the voltmeter and the power source and is operable to regulate the electrical potential applied by the power source based, at least in part, on the electrical potential measured between the two points within the chamber by the voltmeter.
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公开(公告)号:US10547783B2
公开(公告)日:2020-01-28
申请号:US15962408
申请日:2018-04-28
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Mario F. Saenger Nayver , Joshua D. Lintz , George A. Neuman , Adam R. Heintzelman , William L. Tonar , Xiaoxu Niu
IPC: H04N5/232 , H04N5/33 , G02F1/137 , G02F1/1333 , G02F1/1335 , G02F1/163
Abstract: An imaging device is disclosed. The device comprises an image sensor configured to capture image data and a filter. The filter is configured to selectively control a range of wavelengths of light entering the image sensor. The filter comprises a liquid crystal structure configured to pass the range of wavelengths in a first configuration and reflect the range of wavelengths in a second configuration. The device further comprises a controller in communication with the image sensor and the filter. The controller is configured to adjust the filter from the first configuration to the second configuration in response to an environmental lighting condition.
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公开(公告)号:US20180356653A1
公开(公告)日:2018-12-13
申请号:US16003241
申请日:2018-06-08
Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
Inventor: David J. Cammenga , Adam R. Heintzelman , Juan C. Lara , Xiaoxu Niu
IPC: G02F1/01
Abstract: An electro-optic assembly includes a first substrate and a second substrate. A primary seal is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The primary seal, the first substrate, and the second substrate define an interior cavity. A fill port extends through the primary seal. A secondary seal is disposed proximate a side of the primary seal. The primary seal and the secondary seal define a channel. A sealing plug is disposed within the channel.
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