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公开(公告)号:US20210282885A1
公开(公告)日:2021-09-16
申请号:US17335443
申请日:2021-06-01
Inventor: Jason D. Hallack , Bradley R. Hamlin , David M. Falb , Jeremy A. Schut , Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Mark A. VanVuuren , David J. Wright
IPC: A61B90/35 , H05B47/125 , H04N5/235 , H04N5/232 , A61B90/00
Abstract: A method for controlling an illumination system includes detecting a first position of a marker in image data. In response to the first position, a first light target for the first light emission is identified. Controlling a light assembly to direct the first light emission to the first light target and maintaining the first light emission directed to the first light target. The method further includes detecting a second position of the marker in the image data. A second light target for the second light emission is identified in response to the second position. The light assembly is controlled to direct the second light emission to the second light target.
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公开(公告)号:US20210108783A1
公开(公告)日:2021-04-15
申请号:US17070445
申请日:2020-10-14
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Jason D. Hallack , Bradley R. Hamlin , Todd W. Knallay , Danny L. Minikey, JR.
Abstract: An illumination system includes a light assembly. The light assembly may include a housing having a first zone and a second zone isolated from the first zone. The housing may be configured to fit generally flush with a ceiling. A movable light source may be positioned within the first zone and is configured to emit a first light. A stationary light source may be positioned within the second zone and is configured to emit a second light.
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公开(公告)号:US20200091627A1
公开(公告)日:2020-03-19
申请号:US16692870
申请日:2019-11-22
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Eric S. Lundy , Christopher D. Pollack
Abstract: A rearview device includes a connector assembly that has a body that includes a plurality of electrical leads that extend therefrom and are removably coupled therewith. A plurality of contact-receiving apertures extend through the body and receive a plurality of spring contacts on a circuit board. The plurality of spring contacts abut and are compressed between the circuit board and the body. The plurality of spring contacts directly engage the plurality of electrical leads when inserted into the plurality of contact-receiving apertures. A plurality of peripheral walls are adjacent the circuit board.
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公开(公告)号:US20180354420A1
公开(公告)日:2018-12-13
申请号:US16006068
申请日:2018-06-12
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Jason D. Hallack , Ulrich A. Kuester , Danny L. Minikey, JR.
Abstract: A rearview mirror for a vehicle includes a substrate having a reflective surface thereon and an actuation mechanism coupled within the substrate. The actuation mechanism includes a socket plate rotatably coupled within the cavity of the housing at a first end thereof and extending to a second end and a link element rotatably coupled within the cavity of the housing adjacent the second end of the socket and engaged with the socket plate to rotate the socket plate about the first end by rotation of the link element. The actuation mechanism further includes a clutch plate rigidly coupled with the link element about an axis thereof and an input element positioned on, rotatable about, and slideable along the axis of the link element. The input element releasably engages the clutch plate under a force applied thereto along the axis.
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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:US20180195661A1
公开(公告)日:2018-07-12
申请号:US15862743
申请日:2018-01-05
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
CPC classification number: F16M11/14 , B60R1/04 , F16M13/022
Abstract: A socket for a vehicle assembly is disclosed. The socket comprises a mounting structure comprising a plurality of side portions forming a first frame and a ball receiving structure formed by a second frame. The second frame is disposed within a perimeter of the first frame and comprises a plurality of support beams interconnected with the side portions of the first frame. The socket further comprises a ball mount interface comprising a contoured recess formed in each of the beams. The ball mount interface is configured to receive an exterior surface of a ball to form a ball and socket assembly.
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公开(公告)号:US20170349103A1
公开(公告)日:2017-12-07
申请号:US15612135
申请日:2017-06-02
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: William L. Tonar , David J. Cammenga , Gary J. Dozeman , Danny L. Minikey, JR.
CPC classification number: B60R1/088 , B60Q1/2665 , G02B5/3041 , G06F13/122
Abstract: A vehicle display mirror system is disclosed. The system comprises a display device and a reflecting polarizer. The display device is operable to display image data on a display surface as display light. The reflecting polarizer comprises a light receiving surface proximate the display surface and configured to output the display light in a first polarization from an emitting surface. The system further comprises a liquid crystal element, a polarizing element, and a controller. The controller is in communication with the liquid crystal element and configured to selectively align a liquid crystal material to pass the display light through the liquid crystal element and deactivate the liquid crystal element to adjust a received light from the first polarization to a second polarization and reflect the second polarization from the emitting surface.
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公开(公告)号:US20170272624A1
公开(公告)日:2017-09-21
申请号:US15458478
申请日:2017-03-14
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Michael G. Hendricks
CPC classification number: H04N5/2252 , B60R11/04 , G02B7/003 , G02B7/02 , H04N5/2254 , H05K1/0218 , H05K1/148 , H05K2201/0715 , H05K2201/10121
Abstract: An imager assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The assembly comprises an optic lens comprising a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and a longitudinal axis extending there between. An imager circuit is in conductive connection with an imager connector. The imager connector is configured to communicatively connect the imager circuit to the vehicle. A lens holder of a conductive material forms a shielded cavity configured to receive the proximal end portion of the optic lens and the imager circuit. The lens holder is configured to align the imager with the longitudinal axis of the optic lens.
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公开(公告)号:US20170248787A1
公开(公告)日:2017-08-31
申请号:US15437262
申请日:2017-02-20
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Ethan J. Lee , Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Bradley R. Hamlin , Eric P. Kern , Richard T. Fish, JR.
CPC classification number: G02B27/0149 , B60R1/088 , B60R1/12 , B60R2001/1215 , G02B2027/0156 , G02F1/1533
Abstract: A display mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a front shield having 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 partially reflective, partially transmissive element, the front shield, carrier plate, display module, and rear shield.
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公开(公告)号:US20170120824A1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-04
申请号:US15340313
申请日:2016-11-01
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Jason D. Hallack , Danny L. Minikey, JR. , Michael F. Lisowski , Richard T. Fish, JR.
IPC: B60R1/04 , F21V23/04 , B60R1/12 , H05K9/00 , H05K5/02 , H05K1/02 , H05K1/18 , F21V8/00 , H05K5/00
CPC classification number: B60R1/04 , B60R1/087 , B60R1/088 , B60R1/12 , B60R2001/1215 , F21V23/0464 , G02B6/0068 , G02B6/0085 , G02B6/0088 , H05K1/0203 , H05K1/181 , H05K5/0017 , H05K5/0204 , H05K9/0081 , H05K2201/10128 , H05K2201/10151
Abstract: A display mirror assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The assembly comprises a display device defining a display surface having a display perimeter elongated along a length. The display device is in communication with a primary PCB. The primary PCB comprises a first side and an opposing second side. The first side is directed toward the display device. The assembly also comprises a heat sink in connection with the second side of the primary PCB and extending substantially coextensive with the length display perimeter.
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