公开(公告)号：US09377171B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-28

申请号：US14449227

申请日：2014-08-01

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Michael K. Larsen ,  Alvin T. Pieczynski

IPC: F21V5/00 ,  F21S8/10 ,  F21W101/00

CPC classification number: F21S48/31 ,  F21S41/255 ,  F21S41/275 ,  F21S45/10

Abstract: An infrared energy reflecting lens system for a lamp subjectable to sunlight is provided. The lens system includes a lens having an exterior surface and a dichroic coating on the exterior surface of the lens so that at least a portion of the infrared energy content of sunlight is reflected from entering the lens.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于可以照射阳光的灯的红外能量反射透镜系统。 透镜系统包括具有在透镜的外表面上的外表面和二向色涂层的透镜，使得太阳光的红外能量含量的至少一部分反射进入透镜。

公开(公告)号：US10408706B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-10

申请号：US15638721

申请日：2017-06-30

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Michael K. Larsen ,  Gregory M. Castillo

IPC: G01M11/06 ,  B60Q1/00

Abstract: A device for detecting a light beam projecting from a lamp of a vehicle is described, and includes a plurality of photo-sensors and a plurality of indicator bulbs. The photo-sensors are arranged in a linear array along a first axis, and the indicator bulbs are arranged in a linear array along a second axis that is in parallel to the first axis. A controller is in communication with the photo-sensors and the indicator bulbs. The controller includes an instruction set that is executable to monitor signal inputs from the plurality of photo-sensors to detect presence of a light beam projecting from the lamp of a vehicle, determine a cut-off gradient line for the light beam based thereon, and illuminate one of the indicator bulbs to indicate a location of the cut-off gradient line for the light beam.

公开(公告)号：US20140264088A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13945331

申请日：2013-07-18

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Michael K. Larsen

IPC: G02B5/20 ,  F21V9/00

CPC classification number: G02B5/208 ,  F21S41/13 ,  F21S41/285 ,  F21S41/43 ,  F21S41/689 ,  F21V9/00

Abstract: A number of variations may include an infrared selective filter or lens for use with a vehicle headlamp or light transmitting device. A number of variations may include a vehicle headlamp including an infrared selective filter or lens. A number of variations may include a vehicle including a light transmitting device including moveable infrared selective filter or lens.

Abstract translation: 许多变型可以包括用于与车辆前照灯或光发射装置一起使用的红外选择滤光器或透镜。 许多变型可以包括包括红外选择性滤光器或透镜的车辆前照灯。 许多变型可以包括包括包括可移动红外选择滤光器或透镜的光发射装置的车辆。

公开(公告)号：US12259100B1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-25

申请号：US18676604

申请日：2024-05-29

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Jonglee Park ,  Stephen Ericson ,  Michael K. Larsen

IPC: F21S41/20 ,  F21S41/151 ,  F21S41/32 ,  F21S43/14 ,  F21S43/20 ,  F21S43/31 ,  F21Y113/13 ,  F21Y115/10

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include a relatively thin lens that leverages reflective surfaces to provide a thick lens appearance and methods of manufacturing the same. An exemplary vehicle includes a component having a lens. The lens includes a light pipe configured such that opposite sidewalls of the light pipe face each other across an airgap, a first reflector surface having a first reflective material formed on a first sidewall of the opposite sidewalls, a second reflector surface having a second reflective material formed on a second sidewall of the opposite sidewalls, and a third surface positioned between the first reflector surface and the second reflector surface and configured such that light can pass through the third surface and into the airgap. A path of light within the airgap is elongated due to internal reflections between the first reflector surface and the second reflector surface, thereby providing an infinity mirror effect.

公开(公告)号：US11747543B1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-05

申请号：US17683821

申请日：2022-03-01

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Jonglee Park ,  Michael K. Larsen

IPC: B60Q1/24 ,  F21V8/00 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  F21S43/239 ,  B60Q1/30

CPC classification number: G02B6/005 ,  B60Q1/268 ,  F21S43/239 ,  B60Q1/30

Abstract: A vehicle includes a window having a lighting system therein. The lighting system includes a layer of an optical medium, a light source and a lens array. The layer of the optical medium has a first interface and a second interface. The light source emits a light ray that is incident at the first interface and travels through the optical medium to exit the optical medium at the second interface. The lens array is configured to reduce an occurrence of total internal reflection of the light ray at the second interface.

公开(公告)号：US20170356635A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US15181984

申请日：2016-06-14

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey T. Zawacki ,  Michael K. Larsen

IPC: F21V23/00 ,  F21V9/16 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V19/00 ,  B60Q1/34 ,  F21S8/10

CPC classification number: F21V23/003 ,  B60Q1/2607 ,  B60Q1/2696 ,  B60Q1/343 ,  B60Q1/38 ,  B60Q1/486 ,  B60Q2400/30 ,  F21S4/26 ,  F21S41/141 ,  F21S41/285 ,  F21S43/14 ,  F21S43/26 ,  F21V19/005 ,  F21V21/0808 ,  F21V23/001 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21W2103/20 ,  F21W2103/55 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) string includes an electrically conductive wire and a plurality of LEDs. The LEDs are electrically connected to the wire in series along an axial length of the wire. The LED string may include a solder layer, with the LEDs electrically connected to the wire via the solder layer. A tube having an optional phosphor coating may circumscribe the wire and LEDs. When connected to a surface, the LED string emits light in a band of at least 180 degrees with respect to the surface. A light assembly includes a first surface and a first LED string configured as set forth above. The light assembly may include a second LED string positioned with respect to the surface and having additional LEDs configured to illuminate in response to a second control signal from the controller.

公开(公告)号：US12280668B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-22

申请号：US18361394

申请日：2023-07-28

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Jonglee Park ,  Jodi Mary Jean Allen ,  Michael K. Larsen

IPC: B60K35/00 ,  B60K35/22 ,  B60K35/60

Abstract: A vehicle includes a window having a display. The display includes a substrate, a light source disposed at a first location of the substrate, a light sensor disposed at a second location of the substrate, and a first optical medium disposed on the substrate over the light source. The first optical medium includes a surface at an angle that prevents light from the light source from passing through the first optical medium and into the light sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20250058698A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-20

申请号：US18449913

申请日：2023-08-15

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Albert Ekladyous ,  Michael K. Larsen

IPC: B60Q1/076 ,  B60Q1/00 ,  B60Q1/14

Abstract: A vehicle includes a headlight. The headlight includes a light source configured to perform a first light function of projecting a beam of light at a first angle of declension from a horizontal line and a second light function of the headlight for projecting the beam of light at a second angle of declension from the horizontal line. The first light function is optically combined with the second light function.

公开(公告)号：US20230280522A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-07

申请号：US17683821

申请日：2022-03-01

Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor： Jonglee Park ,  Michael K. Larsen

IPC: F21V8/00 ,  F21S43/239 ,  B60Q1/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/005 ,  F21S43/239 ,  B60Q1/268 ,  B60Q1/30

Abstract: A vehicle includes a window having a lighting system therein. The lighting system includes a layer of an optical medium, a light source and a lens array. The layer of the optical medium has a first interface and a second interface. The light source emits a light ray that is incident at the first interface and travels through the optical medium to exit the optical medium at the second interface. The lens array is configured to reduce an occurrence of total internal reflection of the light ray at the second interface.

公开(公告)号：US20190001866A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

申请号：US15638721

申请日：2017-06-30

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Michael K. Larsen ,  Gregory M. Castillo

IPC: B60Q1/08 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: G01M11/06 ,  B60Q1/0023 ,  G01M11/065

Abstract: A device for detecting a light beam projecting from a lamp of a vehicle is described, and includes a plurality of photo-sensors and a plurality of indicator bulbs. The photo-sensors are arranged in a linear array along a first axis, and the indicator bulbs are arranged in a linear array along a second axis that is in parallel to the first axis. A controller is in communication with the photo-sensors and the indicator bulbs. The controller includes an instruction set that is executable to monitor signal inputs from the plurality of photo-sensors to detect presence of a light beam projecting from the lamp of a vehicle, determine a cut-off gradient line for the light beam based thereon, and illuminate one of the indicator bulbs to indicate a location of the cut-off gradient line for the light beam.