Abstract:
A lighting device for an interior trim part includes a light strip; a light strip carrier attached to the light strip along the length of the light strip, the light strip carrier including a laminar material; an adapter to which the light strip carrier is attached along the length of the light strip; wherein the adapter is configured to be attached to a rear side of an trim part to position the light strip at a front side of the trim part.
Abstract:
A vehicle mini-bar comprises a housing containing one or more items therein for dispensing; an interface configured to detect and allow one or more users to access and purchase a user selected item located within said housing; one or more cameras and sensors to identify one or more items contained in said housing; one or more sensors to identify a selected user; a processor with recognition software in communication with a user device (APP) wherein said processor reports to said user device the selection and purchase by a user of said user selected item; and wherein said mini-bar includes one or more UVC light emitting diodes (LEDs) and said processor is configured to activate said one or more UVC LEDs to implement a disinfecting lighting sequence.
Abstract:
An interior component of a vehicle comprises a carrier having a front face directed toward a passenger compartment of the vehicle and an opposite rear face; a speaker including an at least partially transparent diaphragm and a transducer coupled to the diaphragm, wherein movement of the transducer causes vibration of the diaphragm to generate sound by vibration of the diaphragm, the diaphragm having a front face directed towards the passenger compartment and an opposite rear face; wherein the carrier provides a support along at least part of the periphery of the diaphragm where the diaphragm is attached to the carrier wherein the front face and the rear face of the diaphragm is free off the carrier across a part of the diaphragm surface so that the diaphragm is suspended in the carrier of the interior component.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a hybrid electronic/mechanical release handle for positioning on the interior of a vehicle door panel comprising a bezel cup carrier containing an electronic sensor and mechanical handle, wherein said bezel cup carrier defines an opening for insertion of one or a plurality of a user's fingers into the bezel cup where the electronic sensor is mechanically engaged to the bezel cup carrier and covered by at least a portion of the mechanical handle.
Abstract:
An interior component of a vehicle comprises a carrier having a front face directed toward a passenger compartment of the vehicle and an opposite rear face; a speaker including an at least partially transparent diaphragm and a transducer coupled to the diaphragm, wherein movement of the transducer causes vibration of the diaphragm to generate sound by vibration of the diaphragm, the diaphragm having a front face directed towards the passenger compartment and an opposite rear face; wherein the carrier provides a support along at least part of the periphery of the diaphragm where the diaphragm is attached to the carrier wherein the front face and the rear face of the diaphragm is free off the carrier across a part of the diaphragm surface so that the diaphragm is suspended in the carrier of the interior component.
Abstract:
An interior trim article for a motor vehicle, comprises a decorative outer skin (20); a touch-sensor (84) or proximity sensor; and a backlight lighting source (82) disposed behind said touch sensor (84) or proximity sensor to emit light through the touch-sensor (84) and through the decorative outer skin.
Abstract:
This disclosure is generally directed to a multi-value selection switch that includes an engagement surface with an integrated touch sensor. The integrated touch sensor includes a plurality of detectable positions that correspond to, for instance, a range of absolute or relative target input values between a predefined minimum and maximum. The engagement surface further defines a switch that actuates/activates based on detecting a user-supplied force and/or based on a user momentarily holding a finger/pointer position. A user can select a target input value by bringing a finger or other pointer within operable proximity of an associated detectable position and actuating the switch and/or momentarily pausing. In response, the selection switch outputs a control signal to an associated device to cause the same to adjust operation.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a vehicle control device comprising a display module with a display on a front face of the display module; a touch-sensitive layer; a transparent cover attached to the front face of the display module, wherein a front face of the transparent cover has a tactile feedback area; a haptic feedback unit configured to provide an active haptic feedback by moving or deforming the transparent cover; and a control unit configured to display a graphical user interface on the display, to receive a user input via the touch-sensitive layer and to trigger a vehicle function in response to the user input.
Abstract:
Es wird eine Formvorrichtung zur Herstellung von Formteilen durch Rotationsformen vorgeschlagen. Die Formvorrichtung umfasst eine Formschale, die einen Produktbereich zur Formung des Formteils, einen außerhalb des Produktbereichs liegenden Flansch zur Fixierung der Formschale an einem Rahmen und einen Übergangsbereich zwischen dem Produktbereich und dem Flanschbereich aufweist. In dem Übergangsbereich ist wenigstens ein Entlastungsschlitz ausgebildet, wobei mehrere Entlastungsschlitze um den Umfang des Produktbereichs verteilt angeordnet sein können.
Abstract:
A system (300) for disinfecting surfaces in a space, such as a vehicle or a building. The system (300) may include a disinfecting module having a UVC light source (204) and/or an ambient heat source for disinfecting the space. In some embodiments, an occupancy sensor (106A) is incorporated within the module (300). In some embodiments, control of the system in incorporated into the functionality of a ride-share application to facilitate disinfection of the vehicle between occupant rides.