Heads-up display system utilizing controlled reflections from a dashboard surface
    1.
    发明授权
    Heads-up display system utilizing controlled reflections from a dashboard surface 有权
    使用来自仪表板表面的受控反射的头部显示系统

    公开(公告)号:US08553334B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-08

    申请号:US13297980

    申请日:2011-11-16

    IPC分类号: G02B27/14 G09G5/00

    摘要: A heads-up display system is configured for use in a vehicle. The system includes a standard vehicle window (i.e. no special coatings), an image projector, and a vehicle dashboard equipped with a faceted reflective surface. The image projector is configured to project an image onto the faceted reflective surface. The faceted reflective surface is configured to reflect the image from the image projector onto a window surface of the standard vehicle window. The window surface is oriented to reflect the image from the faceted reflective surface toward an occupant. The faceted reflective surface may be disposed within a plurality of troughs separated by a plurality of diffuse reflecting partitions. The plurality of troughs may be configured to shield the occupant from extraneous reflections. The faceted reflective surface may include a plurality of electrically controlled facets. The plurality of electrically controlled reflective facets may be an array of electrowetting cells.

    摘要翻译: 单车显示系统被配置为用于车辆。 该系统包括标准车窗(即,没有特殊涂层),图像投影仪和装备有刻面反射表面的车辆仪表板。 图像投影仪被配置为将图像投影到刻面反射表面上。 多面反射表面被配置为将来自图像投影仪的图像反射到标准车辆窗口的窗表面上。 窗口表面被定向成将反射面朝向乘员的图像反射。 小面反射表面可以设置在由多个漫反射隔板分开的多个槽内。 多个槽可以被配置为屏蔽乘客免受外部反射。 多面反射表面可以包括多个电控面。 多个电控反射面可以是电润湿细胞的阵列。

    Windshield with fluorescent electrowetting display
    2.
    发明授权
    Windshield with fluorescent electrowetting display 有权
    挡风玻璃带荧光电润湿显示屏

    公开(公告)号:US08477401B1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-02

    申请号:US13314249

    申请日:2011-12-08

    IPC分类号: G02F1/03 G02F1/29 B60Q1/26

    摘要: A windshield assembly that includes a fluorescent electrowetting cell and an opaque electrowetting cell overlying a windshield and configured so the opaque electrowetting cell cooperates with the fluorescent electrowetting cell to contrast an image displayed by the fluorescent electrowetting cell with respect to a field of view beyond the windshield assembly. The ability to contrast the image makes the image easier to see when bright sunlight is present.

    摘要翻译: 一种挡风玻璃组件,其包括荧光电润湿单元和覆盖挡风玻璃的不透明电润湿单元,并且被配置为使得不透明电润湿单元与荧光电润湿单元配合,以将由荧光电润湿单元显示的图像相对于挡风玻璃外的视场对比 部件。 对比图像的能力使得当有明亮的阳光时,图像更容易看到。

    Windshield display system using electrowetting lenses
    3.
    发明授权
    Windshield display system using electrowetting lenses 有权
    挡风玻璃显示系统采用电润湿透镜

    公开(公告)号:US08503088B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-06

    申请号:US13332739

    申请日:2011-12-21

    IPC分类号: G02B27/14

    摘要: A windshield display system for installation into a vehicle that includes a windshield, a transparent display overlaying the windshield, and an array of electrowetting lenses overlaying the transparent display. Each lens of the array is operable to a flat-state where light passes through the lens substantially undistorted, and a shaped-state where emitted light from an underlying portion of the transparent display is directed in order to increase an apparent brightness of the emitted light. The array selectively magnifies pixels or portions of the transparent display, while maintaining vision clarity for the operator in regions of the windshield where images are not being displayed. The array may also outline or highlight images being displayed with a region of distortion of surrounding the image to distort the view of the scene outside the vehicle to help the operator discern the image when the outside lighting conditions are less than ideal.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于安装到车辆中的挡风玻璃显示系统,包括挡风玻璃,覆盖挡风玻璃的透明显示器以及覆盖透明显示器的电润湿透镜阵列。 阵列的每个透镜可操作成光线通过透镜基本上无失真的平坦状态,以及来自透明显示器的下面部分的发射光的成形状态,以便增加发射光的表观亮度 。 阵列选择性地放大透明显示器的像素或部分,同时在不显示图像的挡风玻璃的区域中保持操作者的视觉清晰度。 该阵列还可以概括或突出显示具有围绕图像的失真区域的图像,以使车辆外部的场景的视图变形,以帮助操作者在外部照明条件小于理想时辨别图像。

    Vehicle windshield display with obstruction detection
    4.
    发明授权
    Vehicle windshield display with obstruction detection 有权
    车辆挡风玻璃显示屏带有障碍物检测

    公开(公告)号:US08412413B1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-02

    申请号:US13332725

    申请日:2011-12-21

    摘要: A vehicle windshield display system for detecting obstruction of a vehicle operator's field of view by a windshield display. The system provides closed-loop feedback to perform a visual check of what is actually being displayed on a windshield display in order to avoid obstructing an operator's field of view. The system includes a windshield display configured to be installed into a vehicle and configured to display a graphic in a field of view of an operator of the vehicle, a camera configured to determine an image of the graphic displayed by the windshield display, and a controller configured to determine if the image indicates that field of view is obstructed. The camera is used to monitor the windshield display and provide feedback to the controller so that appropriate adjustments to the graphic being displayed can be made.

    摘要翻译: 一种车辆挡风玻璃显示系统,用于通过挡风玻璃显示器检测车辆操作者的视野的障碍物。 系统提供闭环反馈,以便对挡风玻璃显示屏上实际显示的内容进行目视检查,以避免妨碍操作者的视野。 该系统包括:挡风玻璃显示器,被配置为安装在车辆中并且被配置为在车辆的操作者的视野中显示图形;照相机,被配置为确定由挡风玻璃显示器显示的图形的图像;以及控制器 被配置为确定图像是否指示视野被阻挡。 相机用于监控挡风玻璃显示屏,并向控制器提供反馈,以便对正在显示的图形进行适当的调整。

    Dual view display system
    5.
    发明授权
    Dual view display system 有权
    双视图显示系统

    公开(公告)号:US08363325B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-29

    申请号:US12881242

    申请日:2010-09-14

    IPC分类号: G02B27/12

    CPC分类号: H04N13/305 H04N2013/403

    摘要: A dual view display system that displays two different images in different directions using a single display device. The dual view display includes a first optical element overlaying a first portion of the pixels and configured to direct light emitted from the first portion of the pixels toward a first direction, a second optical element overlaying a second portion of the pixels and configured to direct light emitted from the second portion of the pixels toward a second direction distinct from the first direction, and an optical barrier arranged between the first optical element and the second optical element effective to prevent light from propagating therebetween.

    摘要翻译: 双视图显示系统,使用单个显示设备显示不同方向的两个不同图像。 双视图显示器包括覆盖像素的第一部分并且被配置为将从像素的第一部分发射的光引向第一方向的第一光学元件,覆盖像素的第二部分并被配置为引导光的第二光学元件 从所述第二部分像素朝向与所述第一方向不同的第二方向发射;以及光栅,其布置在所述第一光学元件和所述第二光学元件之间,有效地防止光在其间传播。

    Light distribution pattern control using object detection and electrowetting lenses
    6.
    发明授权
    Light distribution pattern control using object detection and electrowetting lenses 有权
    使用物体检测和电润湿透镜进行配光图案控制

    公开(公告)号:US08408765B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-02

    申请号:US13106402

    申请日:2011-05-12

    IPC分类号: B60Q1/00

    摘要: A system, controller, and method for controlling a light distribution pattern. A light source and an electrowetting lens cooperate to vary a light distribution pattern of light from the light source. An object detector is used by a controller determine the location of an object and operate the electrowetting lens in order to control the light distribution pattern based on the location of the object. The electrowetting lens provides for faster redirecting of light toward an object when compared to mechanical based system. The light source may be an array of light emitting diodes to provide a reliable, energy efficient source of light.

    摘要翻译: 用于控制配光图案的系统,控制器和方法。 光源和电润湿透镜协作以改变来自光源的光的配光图案。 控制器使用物体检测器来确定物体的位置并操作电润湿透镜,以便基于物体的位置来控制光分布图案。 与基于机械的系统相比,电润湿透镜提供了更快地将光重定向到物体。 光源可以是发光二极管的阵列,以提供可靠的,高能量的光源。

    Dual view display
    7.
    发明授权
    Dual view display 有权
    双视图显示

    公开(公告)号:US08279510B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-02

    申请号:US12958767

    申请日:2010-12-02

    IPC分类号: G02B26/02

    摘要: A dual view or two-sided display system to display two different images in substantially opposite direction using a single transparent display to time-multiplex the images and two shutter devices to alternately block each side from being viewed according to the image being displayed. The system includes reflective devices between each side of the transparent display and the two shutter devices so light can be reflected from one side of the transparent display to the other side of the transparent display in order to supplement the light intensity of the image being displayed.

    摘要翻译: 双视图或双面显示系统,使用单个透明显示器以基本上相反的方向显示两个不同的图像,以对图像和两个快门装置进行时间多路复用,以根据正在显示的图像来交替地阻止每一侧被观看。 该系统包括在透明显示器的两侧和两个快门装置之间的反射装置,使得光可以从透明显示器的一侧反射到透明显示器的另一侧,以便补充正在显示的图像的光强度。

    Vehicle front lighting assembly and systems having a variable tint electrowetting element
    8.
    发明授权
    Vehicle front lighting assembly and systems having a variable tint electrowetting element 有权
    车辆前照明组件和具有可变色调电润湿元件的系统

    公开(公告)号:US08398282B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-19

    申请号:US13106433

    申请日:2011-05-12

    IPC分类号: F21V11/00 F21V9/00

    摘要: A vehicle front lighting assembly, or headlight assembly, that includes one or more variable tint electrowetting elements overlying a portion of the assembly lens surface. The variable tint electrowetting element is configured to operate to a transparent state whereby the hue of light passing therethrough is not changed, and a tinted state where the hue of light passing therethrough is changed. Alternatively, the variable tint electrowetting element is configured to operate to the tinted state and an opaque state where light is blocked from passing through the electrowetting element. The assembly may use light emitting diodes (LED) as an alternative to more conventional light sources.

    摘要翻译: 一种车辆前照明组件或头灯组件,其包括覆盖在组装透镜表面的一部分上的一个或多个可变色调电润湿元件。 可变色调电润湿元件被配置为操作到透明状态,由此通过其中的光的色调不改变,并且其中通过其中的光的色调改变的着色状态。 或者,可变色调电润湿元件被配置为操作到着色状态和光被遮挡不通过电润湿元件的不透明状态。 组件可以使用发光二极管(LED)作为更常规光源的替代。

    Dual view display system
    9.
    发明授权
    Dual view display system 有权
    双视图显示系统

    公开(公告)号:US08305678B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-06

    申请号:US12980475

    申请日:2010-12-29

    摘要: A dual view display system that includes a display device and a first louver device. The display device is configured to display a first image at a display location to a first person at a first location and display a second image at the display location to a second person at a second location. The first louver device configured to substantially restrict a first field of view of the first image to the first person. The system may also include a second louver device configured to substantially restrict a second field of view of the second image to the second person. Such an arrangement restricts the fields of view so that, for example, a vehicle driver can not lean over and view something intended only for a vehicle passenger, such as a movie.

    摘要翻译: 一种双视图显示系统,包括显示装置和第一百叶窗装置。 显示装置被配置为在第一位置处将显示位置处的第一图像显示给第一人,并且在第二位置处将显示位置处的第二图像显示给第二人。 第一百叶窗装置被配置为基本上将第一图像的第一视野限制到第一人物。 系统还可以包括被配置为基本上将第二图像的第二视野限制到第二人的第二百叶窗装置。 这样的布置限制了视野,使得例如车辆驾驶员不能倾斜并且查看仅用于诸如电影的车辆乘客的东西。