A rearview device for a vehicle includes a base frame configured to be fixedly attached to the vehicle, a head assembly attached to the base frame and configured to move relative to the base frame to adjust a field of view of the rearview device, a camera unit fixedly attached to the base frame such that the camera unit does not move with the head assembly, a base cover attached to the base frame, and a base cap attached to the base cover to surround a lens of the camera unit and provide an opening through which the camera unit can obtain an image.
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/074 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
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REARVIEW DEVICE WITH MOVEABLE HEAD ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME
A rearview device for a vehicle, includes: a moveable mirror head assembly that includes an upper casing element, a lower casing element, and a bezel that carries a mirror glass; a base frame; a motor cradle connected to the upper and lower casing elements; an actuator assembly attached to the base frame and configured to move the moveable mirror head assembly connected to the actuator assembly; and a combined side turn indictor and blind spot monitor module. The actuator assembly is configured to adjust the moveable mirror head assembly inwardly or outwardly and upwardly or downwardly so that movement of the moveable mirror head assembly may be controlled using the actuator assembly to change a field of view in a drive position or to place the moveable mirror head assembly in a park position. The bezel, the upper casing element, and the lower casing element provide contact surfaces for the combined side turn indicator and blind spot monitor module. A blind spot monitor in the combined side turn indicator and blind spot monitor module is configured to distribute light generated by at least one light source that is visible by a driver of the vehicle through at least one of the bezel, a heating element, or the mirror glass.
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/074 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
A folding joint for attaching a rear view display device to a vehicle includes one or more hinge sections and a biasing element. The one or more hinge sections are adapted to rotate relative to the vehicle, with each of the one or more hinge sections comprising a first end and a second end. The biasing element includes a spring, a coil, a wave spring, or other elastic member for biasing at least one of the one or more hinge sections in response to rotation of the folding joint, with the biasing element biasing at least one of a spring biased cam section or a biased clamping bolt.
A housing for a rear view element of a rear view device for a vehicle includes a scalp portion comprising a first circumferential edge being c-shaped extending at least partially around an opening of the scalp portion, and a bezel comprising a second circumferential edge having a lip portion extending at least partially around the bezel. The c-shaped first circumferential edge of the scalp portion is configured to at least partly overlap the lip portion to obtain a flush surface at a separation edge which is located at least partly at an inside panel of the bezel.
A rearview device for a vehicle, includes: a moveable mirror head assembly that includes an upper casing element, a lower casing element, and a bezel that carries a mirror glass; a base frame; a motor cradle connected to the upper and lower casing elements; and an actuator assembly attached to the base frame and configured to move the moveable mirror head assembly connected to the articulation assembly via the motor cradle. The actuator assembly is configured to adjust the moveable mirror head assembly inwardly or outwardly and upwardly or downwardly so that movement of the moveable mirror head assembly may be controlled using the actuator assembly to change a field of view in a drive position or to place the moveable mirror head assembly in a park position. The actuator assembly provides a range of angular motion of the moveable mirror head assembly that is greater in the inwardly or outwardly direction than in the upwardly or downwardly direction. Programmable actuator assembly settings for one or more of the field of view in the drive position or the park position of the moveable mirror head assembly are pre-set for selection by a user of the rearview device.
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/074 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
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Rearview device with moveable head assembly and method of assembling same
A rearview device for a motor vehicle includes: a moveable mirror head assembly that includes an upper casing element, a lower casing element, and a bezel that carries a mirror glass; a base frame; a camera secured within a camera cradle that is mounted to the base frame; a motor cradle connected to the upper and lower casing elements; and an articulation assembly attached to the base frame and configured to move the moveable mirror head assembly connected to the articulation assembly via the motor cradle; wherein the camera is positioned to view through at least one of (i) an opening in the bezel through the mirror glass, or (ii) an opening in the lower casing element behind the mirror glass.
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/074 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
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Rearview device and vehicle with such rearview device
An external rearview device for a motor vehicle includes a housing, and one or more of at least one light emitting or a receiving device, including one or more of at least one light producing device or at least one camera device arranged within the housing, and at least one at least partially transparent element closing an opening provided by the housing, the at least partially transparent element being provided in form of a first module attached to the housing, and the one or more of the light producing device or the camera device being provided in form of a second module attached to the first module, the first module and the second module being mechanically releasably coupled.
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
A method includes detecting a direction of view of at least one passenger as an occupant of the motor vehicle; and providing a display with information about at least one object in a landscape of the motor vehicle viewed by the at least one passenger, the at least one object not being relevant to road traffic, such that said information is provided in an area in the direction of view of the at least one passenger, wherein, when multiple passengers of the motor vehicle are detected, a direction of view of each passenger is detected, such that a display with information about the at least one object in the landscape of the motor vehicle viewed by at least two passengers is provided in an area in which the direction of view of the at least two passengers intersect.
B60K 35/28 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics informationOutput arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
B60K 35/29 - Instruments characterised by the way in which information is handled, e.g. showing information on plural displays or prioritising information according to driving conditions
B60K 35/65 - Instruments specially adapted for specific vehicle types or users, e.g. for left- or right-hand drive
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External rearview device, external rearview device kit and vehicle
An assembly set for assembling an external rearview system for a motor vehicle is provided. The external rearview system when assembled may include a base assembly provided for arrangement on the motor vehicle, and a head assembly attached to the base assembly. The assembly set may include (i) a first head assembly comprising a first rearview device comprising at least one reflective element in form of a mirror glass, and (ii) a second head assembly with at least one component of a camera monitor system. The head assembly may be configured to be detachable and is selected to be the first or second head assembly, with the first and second head assembly being exchangeable with each other.
An external rearview device for a motor vehicle includes a housing, and one or more of at least one light emitting or a receiving device, including one or more of at least one light producing device or at least one camera device arranged within the housing, and at least one at least partially transparent element closing an opening provided by the housing, the at least partially transparent element being provided in form of a first module attached to the housing, and the one or more of the light producing device or the camera device being provided in form of a second module attached to the first module, the first module and the second module being mechanically releasably coupled.
F21S 43/19 - Attachment of light sources or lamp holders
F21S 43/245 - Light guides characterised by the emission area emitting light from one or more of its major surfaces
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
An assembly set for assembling an external rearview system for a motor vehicle is provided. The external rearview system when assembled may include a base assembly provided for arrangement on the motor vehicle, and a head assembly attached to the base assembly. The assembly set may include (i) a first head assembly comprising, a first rearview device comprising at least one reflective element in form of a mirror glass, (ii) a second head assembly comprising, a second rearview device comprising at least one reflective element in form of an at least partly translucent mirror glass, and at least one first camera unit being configured to obtain a rearview image through the reflective element, and (iii) a third head assembly with at least one component of a camera monitor system. The head assembly may be configured to be detachable and is selected to be the first, second or third head assembly, with the first, second and third head assembly being exchangeable with each other.
A method for displaying and processing an image captured by an optical system used to simulate a rear-view system of a vehicle, includes capturing the image, identifying primary edges of a first image of the plurality of images, locating a first border within the first image that extends to part of a first edge of the first image, identifying secondary edges of a second image of the plurality of images, selecting a second edge from the secondary edges closest in position and orientation to the part of the first edge of the first image, locating a second border within the second image that extends to the second edge, and adjusting the second image such that a second part of the second border of the second image aligns with the first border of the first image, wherein the optical system simultaneously simulates both a plane mirror and a spotter mirror in form of a spherical mirror in the single image to provide a plurality of optical subsystems.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
G06V 10/46 - Descriptors for shape, contour or point-related descriptors, e.g. scale invariant feature transform [SIFT] or bags of words [BoW]Salient regional features
G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
A rearview device for a motor vehicle includes a moveable head assembly, an actuator assembly having a fixed part and a moveable part, the moveable part being attached to the head assembly, a motor cradle configured to attach the actuator assembly to the moveable head assembly. A method of assembling a rearview device comprises providing the rearview device and attaching the actuator assembly to the moveable head assembly using the motor cradle.
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
B60R 1/074 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
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Assembly, method for assembling and disassembling such an assembly, and external rear view device and vehicle with such an assembly
An assembly includes a head assembly for an external rear view device to be attached to a motor vehicle, a lower casing element, an upper casing element, an articulation assembly, a bezel assembly for carrying at least one rear view element, and a hinge connection between the bezel assembly and a first sub assembly provided by at least the lower casing, the articulation assembly and attachment means with the articulation assembly being mounted on the attachment means or the attachment means being mounted on the articulation assembly.
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60R 1/074 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
B60Q 1/34 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction
A method for displaying and processing an image includes capturing the image, calculating one or more of a size, a position, and a field of view of a first region of interest (ROI) of the captured image, calculating one or more of a size, a position, and a field of view of a second ROI of the captured image, calculating a blur factor for blurring the first ROI, manipulating an image gradient of the first ROI pixel by pixel using the blur factor to reduce at least one of a brightness or a contrast of one or more pixels of the ROI, manipulating the second ROI by changing a color of one or more pixel values from the second ROI, and displaying the processed image on a display. An imaging system which includes an image signal processor (ISP) is also described.
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B60R 1/26 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view to the rear of the vehicle
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
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G06T 3/00 - Geometric image transformations in the plane of the image
G06T 3/047 - Fisheye or wide-angle transformations
G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
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Assembly, method for assembling and disassembling such an assembly, and external rear view device and vehicle with such an assembly
An assembly includes a head assembly for an external rear view device to be attached to a motor vehicle, a lower casing element, an upper casing element, an articulation assembly, a bezel assembly for carrying at least one rear view element, and a hinge connection between the bezel assembly and a first sub assembly provided by at least the lower casing, the articulation assembly and attachment means with the articulation assembly being mounted on the attachment means or the attachment means being mounted on the articulation assembly.
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60R 1/074 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
B60Q 1/34 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction
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Optimize power consumption of display and projection devices by tracing passenger's trajectory in car cabin
A method of operating one or more output means for a motor vehicle that includes providing one or more sensors and the one or more output means, detecting an input based on at least one of a position and movement of a passenger body part using the one or more sensors, and controlling power consumption of the one or more output means based on the detected input where this detecting includes detecting one or more inputs, the one or more inputs comprising at least one of a proximity of the body part relative to the one or more output means and a trajectory of the body part relative to the one or more output means.
A single arm telescoping mirror apparatus comprising a mirror base and mirror head. In one embodiment, a mirror base having a wear plate secured to a single support arm which frictionally engages a single telescoping tube of the mirror head. Furthermore, a mirror base having a roller assembly which frictionally engage the inner wall of a single telescoping tube of the mirror head. Frictional forces created minimize the telescopic or vibrational movement of the mirror head during use of a vehicle. In another aspect, a wear plate is secured to a single telescoping tube while, roller assemblies are attached to a support arm which frictionally engage ridges of the telescoping tube.
Systems and methods are provided for generating a rear view image display for a motor vehicle. A rear view system includes an optical sensor disposed at the motor vehicle and configured to capture image data, a computational unit coupled to the optical sensor by a cable connection and configured to execute program instructions stored on a computer-readable medium to modify the image data for presentation, and a display device coupled to the computational unit and configured to receive the modified image data from the computational unit and display the modified image data to a driver of the motor vehicle. The computational unit is further configured to receive software calibration to optimize modification of the image data.
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
G06T 3/00 - Geometric image transformations in the plane of the image
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
G06V 20/56 - Context or environment of the image exterior to a vehicle by using sensors mounted on the vehicle
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture
H04N 25/61 - Noise processing, e.g. detecting, correcting, reducing or removing noise the noise originating only from the lens unit, e.g. flare, shading, vignetting or "cos4"
H04N 25/615 - Noise processing, e.g. detecting, correcting, reducing or removing noise the noise originating only from the lens unit, e.g. flare, shading, vignetting or "cos4" involving a transfer function modelling the optical system, e.g. optical transfer function [OTF], phase transfer function [PhTF] or modulation transfer function [MTF]
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
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Rearview device with moveable head assembly and vehicle therewith
A rearview device for a vehicle includes a moveable head assembly; a base assembly to be fixed to the vehicle; an actuator assembly; and a cradle configured to attach the actuator assembly to the moveable head assembly and/or the base assembly and a vehicle with such a rearview device. The cradle has at least one tool protrusion on each side that enables attachment to a tool and facilities rotation of the cradle during assembly of the rearview device.
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
B60R 1/074 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
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Housing for a rear view element of a rear view device for a vehicle
A housing for a rear view element of a rear view device for a vehicle includes a scalp portion including a first circumferential edge being c-shaped extending at least partially around an opening of the scalp portion, a lower casing portion including a second circumferential edge being c-shaped extending at least partially around an opening of the lower casing portion, and a bezel including a third circumferential edge having a lip portion extending at least partially around the bezel section.
A rear view device for a motor vehicle includes a base assembly for arrangement on the motor vehicle, a head assembly attached to the base assembly and configured to move with respect to the base assembly, a camera and a camera cradle which is configured to be secured to the base assembly or the head assembly for securing the camera to the base assembly or the head assembly, the camera cradle being removably secured to the base assembly or the head assembly by a friction fit and without any separable attachment element.
A system for visibility enhancement for a motor vehicle assistant system for warning the driver of hazardous situations due to at least one object being located within a critical range defined relative to the motor vehicle includes at least a first sensor means comprising a camera installed in a rear view equipment of the motor vehicle adapted to record at least one image, and an image processing means adapted to receive a first input signal from the first sensor means containing the at least one image and a second input signal containing at least one position profile of the at least one object located within the critical range, and manipulate the at least one image to generate a contrast manipulated image. A corresponding method of visibility enhancement is also described.
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
H04N 23/80 - Camera processing pipelinesComponents thereof
H04N 23/54 - Mounting of pick-up tubes, electronic image sensors, deviation or focusing coils
G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
G06V 10/147 - Details of sensors, e.g. sensor lenses
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
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Reflective coatings and rearview assembly device for displaying state of vehicle
A rearview assembly for a vehicle includes a rearview assembly housing, a display on an outer surface of the rearview assembly housing, and a controller configured to receive information on a battery level or a gasoline level of the vehicle, where the display is configured to display the battery level or the gasoline level of the vehicle. The rearview assembly may include a reflective coating, for example a chromium-based reflective coating.
B32B 3/02 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
G02B 27/14 - Beam splitting or combining systems operating by reflection only
B60R 1/062 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position
B60Q 1/38 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction using immovably-mounted light sources, e.g. fixed flashing lamps
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
C23C 14/16 - Metallic material, boron or silicon on metallic substrates or on substrates of boron or silicon
C23C 14/22 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the process of coating
C23C 14/35 - Sputtering by application of a magnetic field, e.g. magnetron sputtering
G02B 1/02 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of crystals, e.g. rock-salt, semiconductors
G01R 31/371 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with remote indication, e.g. on external chargers
An imaging system for a vehicle includes an image sensor for detecting electromagnetic radiation, a first lens unit and a second lens unit for focusing electromagnetic radiation, and at least one transflective or switchable mirror unit, with the at least one transflective or switchable mirror unit being configured to project electromagnetic radiation from at least one of the first lens unit and the second lens unit essentially perpendicularly on the image sensor, where the first lens unit has a first optical axis and the second lens unit has a second optical axis crossing the first optical axis at a crossing point, and the at least one transflective or switchable mirror unit is arranged between the image sensor, the first lens unit, and the second lens unit at the crossing point.
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
G02F 1/137 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect, e.g. field-induced phase transition, orientation effect, guest-host interaction or dynamic scattering
G02F 1/133 - Constructional arrangementsOperation of liquid crystal cellsCircuit arrangements
A folding joint for attaching a rear view display device to a vehicle includes one or more hinge sections each of which is adapted to rotate relative to the vehicle, with each of the one or more hinge sections having a first end and a second end, and a biasing element comprising a spring, a coil, a wave spring, or other elastic member for biasing at least one of the one or more hinge sections in response to rotation of the folding joint, with the biasing element biasing at least one of a spring biased cam section and a biased clamping bolt. An external rear view display device for a vehicle may include the folding joint, and a vehicle may include two external rear view display devices.
An external rearview device for a motor vehicle includes a base assembly provided for arrangement on the motor vehicle; a head assembly configured to be attached to the base assembly; rearview means including at least one of a camera unit and a reflective element secured within the head assembly, the head assembly configured to be detachable and selected from a set comprising a first head assembly with a first rearview means including at least one reflective element and a second head assembly with a second rearview means including at least one reflective element, and a camera unit configured to obtain a rearview image through the reflective element, and a third head assembly with a third rearview means including the camera unit.
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B60R 1/066 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by manually powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
An imaging system includes an image sensor and an image signal processor (ISP). The image sensor generates image data including a set of pixel values. The ISP defines a first subset of pixel values from the set of pixel values. The first subset of pixel values corresponds to at least one region of interest. The ISP defines a second subset of pixel values that is complementary to the first subset of pixel values. The ISP generates a first sub-image based on the second subset of pixel values. The ISP processes the first subset of pixel values to generate a second sub-image. Processing the first subset of pixel values includes at least one of changing a color of one or more pixel values from the first subset of pixel values and scaling the first subset of pixel values. The ISP merges the first and second sub-images to generate an output image.
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
In accordance with the teachings described herein, a rearview device for a vehicle is provided that includes a moveable head assembly; a base assembly to be fixed to the vehicle; an actuator assembly; and a cradle configured to attach the actuator assembly to the moveable head assembly and/or the base assembly and a vehicle with such a rearview device.
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
B60R 1/074 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
A pivot joint system of a rear view device includes a base to be fixed to a vehicle and a head rotatable relative to the base, the pivot joint system acting between two components that rotate with respect to one another around an axis to control rotation from a first set position to at least one second set position, with each of the two components including a cylindrical section and a resilient means being arranged within a cylindrical space between said cylindrical sections to act between the two components.
A lighting device of a rear view device of a motor vehicle, includes at least one light source with at least one light emitter for emitting light which can be coupled into and out of a light guide with at least one light funnel in order to pass at least through part of a light transmission unit and illuminate an area adjacent to the motor vehicle, where each light funnel extends upward or downward from its light input end to its light output end, and each light emitter is associated with a light funnel determining an optical axis.
A method of operating a display device for a motor vehicle having a plurality of display areas includes providing a plurality of non-contact input operations where a first non-contact input operation of a user is detected and verified by a second non-contact input operation of the user in order to select at least one display element on a first display area, and at least one third non-contact input operation of the user is detected.
An imaging system for a vehicle for obtaining an anti-flickering super-resolution image includes an image sensor adapted to obtain a sequence of images, and an image processor adapted to receive the sequence of images, compare image information of a most recent image of the sequence of images to a reference image to detect at least one image region of mismatch in the most recent image, remove the detected image region from image information of the most recent image to obtain adjusted image information, and add the adjusted image information of the most recent image to a super-resolution image.
H04N 5/235 - Circuitry for compensating for variation in the brightness of the object
H04N 13/167 - Synchronising or controlling image signals
H04N 13/144 - Processing image signals for flicker reduction
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
34.
Moveable illumination and image acquisition unit for a motor vehicle
An illumination and image acquisition unit for movable mounting on a vehicle body includes a movable section having an image acquisition section with at least one camera, a lighting member having at least one light source and an end section, the at least one light source being a component of a side boundary light, an ambient lighting, a signal or warning light, a flasher, a camper light, a laser display, a logo lamp, a floor light, or a projector. A motor vehicle includes such a lighting and imaging unit.
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
35.
Systems and methods for modulation control of a camera filter device
A modulation control method for a filter device for avoiding flicker appearing in streamed video images before acquiring images, includes setting the exposure time to be equal or longer than an oscillating light source's period duration or to be as long as possible between two frames in the image acquisition of streamed video images, polarizing of incoming light in a first polarizer to turn into polarized light with a first polarization, altering the polarization of the light with the first polarization in an electro- or magneto-optic modulator by an angle α to turn into light with a second polarization, and reducing an amount of light with the second polarization in a second polarizer.
G02F 1/09 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on magneto-optical elements, e.g. exhibiting Faraday effect
G01R 33/032 - Measuring direction or magnitude of magnetic fields or magnetic flux using magneto-optic devices, e.g. Faraday
G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
A heating device for a lens of a camera includes at least one body including at least one conductive material, the at least one body forming at least one of a transparent coating, a non-transparent coating, a free standing film, a paint, or a bulk composite material, and at least two electrical contacts contacting the conductive mass for applying an electrical voltage to the conductive mass, the at least two electrical contacts being at least one of injection-molded onto the body and injected into the body.
A camera device includes a housing, in which at least one camera module is at least partially arranged and which carries at least one light window in the beam path of the camera module, at least one air chamber being arranged between the light window and the camera module in the housing, and the housing having an electroconductive plastic that heats the light window and/or the air chamber when current is applied thereto.
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
A camera module for use in a vehicle includes a camera for capturing a surrounding of the vehicle, and which is configured to move from a retracted position to a deployed position, a camera lens forming a housing or part of the housing around the camera, a camera holder which carries the camera and the surrounding camera lens, and a drive system including a motor for moving the camera from the retracted position to the deployed position or from the deployed position to the retracted position.
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
A vehicle arrangement includes a display device for displaying at least one item of information on a display surface for at least one person being transported by the vehicle, a detection device for detecting disturbance of the view of the person of the display surface, and a further component which is compensating the detected disturbance of the view of the person of the display surface at least partially by at least one of movement relative to the display surface and alteration of its external shape. A vehicle includes at least one such vehicle arrangement, and a method provides a display in or on a vehicle.
A method includes determining the position of the motor vehicle, identifying at least one object not relevant to road traffic as an object in the landscape in the surroundings of the motor vehicle, depending on the determined position, detecting at least the direction of view of a passenger as an occupant of the motor vehicle, and providing a display with information about the at least one object in the landscape viewed by the passenger, such that said information is provided in the direct field of view of the passenger, as defined by the direction of view of the same, in the same place as the object.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
A method displays information graphically on an image captured by a vehicular optical system. The method includes capturing the image and identifying an object in the image. The method the assigns a priority level to the object based on a predetermined criterion. The object is altered based on its priority level to create an altered object. An altered object may have a changed color, a colored halo surrounding it, or a colored object inside it. Other possible ways to alter the way the object looks are possible. The altered object is displayed in the image in place of the object on a mobile device to alert a person of its presence and the priority level associated therewith.
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
G06T 3/00 - Geometric image transformations in the plane of the image
H04N 5/357 - Noise processing, e.g. detecting, correcting, reducing or removing noise
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
G08G 1/017 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled identifying vehicles
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
An external rearview device for a motor vehicle includes a housing, and one or more of at least one light emitting or a receiving device, including one or more of at least one light producing device or at least one camera device arranged within the housing, and at least one at least partially transparent element closing an opening provided by the housing, the at least partially transparent element being provided in form of a first module attached to the housing, and the one or more of the light producing device or the camera device being provided in form of a second module attached to the first module, the first module and the second module being mechanically releaseably coupled.
F21S 43/19 - Attachment of light sources or lamp holders
F21S 43/245 - Light guides characterised by the emission area emitting light from one or more of its major surfaces
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
A rearview device for a motor vehicle includes a moveable head assembly, an actuator assembly having a fixed part and a moveable part, the moveable part being attached to the head assembly, a motor cradle configured to attach the actuator assembly to the moveable head assembly. A method of assembling a rearview device comprises providing the rearview device and attaching the actuator assembly to the moveable head assembly using the motor cradle.
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
B60R 1/074 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
44.
Method for operating a display apparatus for a motor vehicle, and motor vehicle
A method for operating a display device for a motor vehicle, in particular for an autonomously or partially autonomously operable motor vehicle, which includes a plurality of display areas, wherein a display area is selected from the plurality of display areas on the basis of a configuration of the motor vehicle that is adjustable by a driver of the motor vehicle. A motor vehicle includes a control device for implementing such a method.
A projection device for projecting an optical information, in the form of a logo or warning signal, onto a projection surface, includes a light source that has an emission maximum at a first wavelength, a mask disposed in the beam path of the light source, with at least one opening providing the optical information, and at least one optical lens disposed in the beam path. The mask and/or the lens may have a coating with at least one illuminant, the excitation wavelength of which corresponds to the first wavelength and which emits light with at least one second wavelength. A rearview device and a motor vehicle may also include the projection device.
F21S 43/20 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
F21S 43/16 - Light sources where the light is generated by photoluminescent material spaced from a primary light generating element
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
A drive mechanism for an external rear view device to be fitted to a motor vehicle includes a vehicle mountable frame base, a frame arm for accommodating the external rear view device rotatable with respect to the frame base about a first axis, a drive coupling rotatable with respect to the frame base about a second axis, and a drive shaft operably connected to the drive coupling by a first connection and operably connected to the frame arm by a second connection.
A pivot detent system acts between two components that rotate with respect to one another around an axis to control rotation from a first set position to at least a second set position with each of said two components including a cylindrical section and a resilient means being arranged within a cylindrical space between the cylindrical sections to act between the two components.
A laser light source apparatus includes a laser diode, a first optical assembly having one or more lenses for generating a collimated laser beam from light emitted by the laser diode, a doped microstructured glass block configured to generate laser emissions at at least a first wavelength and a second wavelength when pumped by the collimated laser beam, an input beam lens for focusing the collimated laser beam onto an input surface of the microstructured glass block, an optical alignment assembly, an output light guiding assembly, and a housing for containing and supporting the optical alignment assembly and the output light guiding assembly.
F21S 41/176 - Light sources where the light is generated by photoluminescent material spaced from a primary light generating element
H01S 3/063 - Waveguide lasers, e.g. laser amplifiers
H01S 3/08 - Construction or shape of optical resonators or components thereof
H01S 3/0941 - Processes or apparatus for excitation, e.g. pumping using optical pumping by coherent light of a semiconductor laser, e.g. of a laser diode
An interior rear view mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror housing rotatably attached to a housing holder which is adapted to be attached to an interior of the vehicle, the mirror housing including a first rear view side to which a reflective mirror element is attached, and a second rear view side to which a display device with a display screen is attached to, where a camera is connected to the display device establishing a display system to provide an image to the display screen; and an actuator unit configured to automatically rotate the mirror housing to the first or second rear view side. A vehicle and a method may be used to operate the interior rear view mirror assembly.
A control circuit for an illumination module in a vehicle includes an input channel for receiving a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal, a filter configured to extract information received by the input channel, one or more first light sources, one or more second light sources, a first output channel which is adapted to control on and off states of the one or more first light sources depending on the extracted information, and a second output channel which is adapted to control on and off states of the one or more second light source connected to the second output channel depending on the extracted information, and an electronic circuit connected to the first output channel and including a circuit carrier which includes the one or more first light sources, and at least one circuit connection mounted to the circuit carrier.
A travel direction indicator module for an exterior rearview mirror arrangement for a motor vehicle has at least one light source. A first light conductor associated with the at least one light source includes a multiplicity of light decoupling points. The travel direction indicator further includes a second light conductor. The light source couples a first beam part into the first light conductor at a first end and a second beam part into the second light conductor at a first end. A module housing is formed as one injection molded part in common with the first light conductor and the second light conductor. The at least one light source emits light into a single light decoupling area, which is arranged in an area of the second end of the first light conductor situated opposite the first end of the first light conductor. An exterior rearview mirror arrangement having such a travel direction indicator module is also disclosed.
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
F21S 43/237 - Light guides characterised by the shape of the light guide rod-shaped
F21S 43/245 - Light guides characterised by the emission area emitting light from one or more of its major surfaces
F21S 43/243 - Light guides characterised by the emission area emitting light from one or more of its extremities
F21S 43/239 - Light guides characterised by the shape of the light guide plate-shaped
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
G02B 6/00 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
F21S 43/20 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
B60Q 1/34 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction
A covering device for fully or partially covering one or more of a recess, a flat portion, a curved portion, and a stepped portion of at least one of a vehicle body component and a vehicle part includes a cover element provided by a strip element or a cap element, and at least one lip element which is fixedly or detachably connected to the cover element on at least one of its longitudinal sides, the covering device is designed so that light from a lighting device can shine through at least a portion of the covering device, at least one of the cover element and the at least one lip element is made at least partly of a polymeric substrate which is coated with a chromium-based reflective coating material, and the polymeric substrate and the chromium-based reflective coating are at least partially translucent.
F21V 7/24 - Reflectors for light sources characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings, e.g. dichroic reflectors characterised by the material
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard stripsOrnamental inscriptive devices
F21V 23/04 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being switches
F21V 17/00 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages
F21V 3/12 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings characterised by coatings the coatings comprising photoluminescent substances
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
A locking ring with a center axis for a rear view device includes one or more primary detents, a first set of secondary detents positioned on the one or more primary detents, and a second set of secondary detents arranged around the locking ring. A rear view device including the locking ring and a motor vehicle including the rearview device and the locking are also described.
A wiper device for a small and curved surface such as a spherical surface of an optical element includes at least one elongate wiper element with two ends, two drive units to which the ends of the wiper element are attached so that the wiper element can be moved on the surface of the optical element using the two drive units, and at least one contacting means for bringing the wiper element into contact with a surface of the optical element, the contacting means shapes the wiper element around at least that part of the surface which is exposed to the environment due to an opening provided by the housing and is to be cleaned.
A multifunction lamp unit for a vehicle includes a housing, at least one light pipe together with at least one light source disposed at least partially within the housing, and a clear lens substantially enclosing the housing, the at least one light pipe and the at least one light source, the lens having an inner surface, an outer surface disposed opposite the inner surface and at least one of a continuous transparent and translucent coating on the outer surface.
F21S 43/249 - Light guides with two or more light sources being coupled into the light guide
F21S 43/33 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by reflectors characterised by their material, surface treatment or coatings
F21S 43/20 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
F21W 105/00 - Combinations of lighting devices covered by groups
F21W 103/25 - Direction indicator lights for rear-view mirrors
F21W 103/60 - Projection of signs from lighting devices, e.g. symbols or information being projected onto the road
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Illumination apparatus, vehicle component and vehicle
An illumination device includes at least one illuminant for emitting light, and an optical reflection unit, including at least one reflective surface, and at least one surface including at least one mask, where the optical reflection unit is configured to receive the light emitted from the at least one illuminant and project at least one of an image, a symbol, a logo, and a legend on a projection surface.
F21S 41/64 - Illuminating devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. headlamps characterised by a variable light distribution by acting on refractors, filters or transparent cover plates by changing their light transmissivity, e.g. by liquid crystal or electrochromic devices
G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
A single arm telescoping mirror apparatus comprising a mirror base and mirror head. In one embodiment, a mirror base having a wear plate secured to a single support arm which frictionally engages a single telescoping tube of the mirror head. Furthermore, a mirror base having a roller assembly which frictionally engage the inner wall of a single telescoping tube of the mirror head. Frictional forces created minimize the telescopic or vibrational movement of the mirror head during use of a vehicle. In another aspect, a wear plate is secured to a single telescoping tube while, roller assemblies are attached to a support arm which frictionally engage ridges of the telescoping tube.
A blind spot warning indication device for an exterior mirror of an automobile includes a light guide member. A plurality of wedge-shaped bosses are arranged side by side along an axis on the light guide member corresponding to a setting direction of the PCB. One side of each of the plurality of wedge-shaped bosses has a light incident end surface for aligning with a corresponding light source. An upper surface of each of the plurality of wedge-shaped bosses includes a light reflecting side having an optical pattern for reflecting and scattering. The reflecting side having the optical pattern is an upwardly convex arc surface. A lower surface of the wedge-shaped boss has a light emitting side. The outermost wedge-shaped boss has the largest curvature of the light-reflecting side compared to the other wedge-shaped bosses arranged side by side, and the outermost wedge-shaped boss has the longest length of the light-emitting side compared to the other wedge-shaped bosses arranged side by side. The device has the functions of reflection and scattering at the same time. The uniformity of the emitted light at the front surface and certain angles is better, and the warning effectiveness is improved. The LOGO pattern can be better combined with the emitted light.
B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
F21V 7/22 - Reflectors for light sources characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings, e.g. dichroic reflectors
F21S 43/239 - Light guides characterised by the shape of the light guide plate-shaped
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
A rearview device for use with a vehicle includes a first reflective element backing plate, a first reflective element positioned on the first reflective element backing plate, a second reflective element backing plate, a second reflective element positioned on the second reflective element backing plate, and an attachment mechanism including at least one of one or more tracks, snaps, clips, and projections configured to attach the first reflective element backing plate to the second reflective element backing plate.
F21S 45/37 - Ventilation or drainage of lighting devices specially adapted for signal lamps
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
A image detection and classification system for a vehicle includes a first display, a second display, an image capturing unit for capturing an image and displaying the image on at least one of the first display and the second display, and an image processing unit configured to process the captured image to improve a clarity of the captured image in response to the captured image having an obstruction value exceeding a threshold obstruction value. A method for operation of the image detection and classification system is also described.
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
H04N 5/445 - Receiver circuitry for displaying additional information
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
A safety mirror system for a motor vehicle includes at least one sun visor including a safety mirror having a mirror element in a folded down position, and at least one camera or monitoring system including a support arm pivotally secured to a base, the support arm pivotal between retracted and extended positions, a positioning arm secured to the support arm and movable with respect to the support arm and including a camera mount, and at least one camera attached to the camera mount at a distal end of the positioning arm, the camera configured to provide images exterior to the vehicle, wherein the safety mirror further includes at least one attachment structure configured to separately and selectively attach the safety mirror to each of the sun visor and the camera mount.
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
62.
Heater pad, heating and lighting unit, rear view assembly and rear view mirror device
A rear view assembly for a rear view device of a vehicle includes a rear view element, a carrier plate for the rear view element, and a heating and lighting unit arranged between the rear view element and the carrier plate. The heating and lighting unit may include a light module including a printed circuit board having at least one LED and having no power stripes, and a heater pad. The heater pad may include a circuit or printed circuit board, at least one recess or at least one transparent window, and first contacts or contact elements for contacting a printed circuit board of the light module.
G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
F16F 7/10 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers using inertia effect
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
63.
Elongate illuminated automotive design element, injection molded vehicle parts, and methods of manufacturing same
A vehicle part includes an injection molded main body having a front side and a rear side with a three dimensional form on the rear side, a metallized coating on one or more portions of the three dimensional form on the rear side of the injection molded main body, and a backing layer overmolded on the rear side of the injection molded main body, the three dimensional form, and the metallized coating.
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/28 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating front of vehicle
F21S 43/20 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard stripsOrnamental inscriptive devices
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
A method for displaying and processing an image captured by an optical system used to simulate a rear-view system of a vehicle, includes capturing the image, calculating a region of interest (ROI) on the captured image, calculating a blur factor for blurring the ROI using one or more inputs, manipulating an image gradient pixel by pixel using the blur factor to reduce at least one of a brightness or a contrast of one or more pixels of the ROI, and displaying the processed image on a display.
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
A motor vehicle includes mating features in a sheet metal of the motor vehicle, an exterior rearview device assembly fixedly secured to the motor vehicle, where the exterior rearview device assembly includes a structural base frame that mates to the mating features of the sheet metal at a mounting plane, and a tuned mass damper secured to the structural base frame adjacent to the mounting plane. In an example, a primary axis of movement of the tuned mass damper is at least one of substantially parallel with or substantially perpendicular to the mounting plane. In another example, the tuned mass damper is configured to dampen resonant vibrations being generated by the motor vehicle.
A47F 1/14 - Containers adapted to stacking or to be combined with, or combined to form, a stand
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
F16F 7/116 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers using inertia effect the inertia member being resiliently mounted on metal springs
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
A folding joint for attaching a rear view device includes a first hinge section, a second hinge section, the first and second hinge sections being adapted to rotate relative to each other around an axis of rotation, at least one detent or recessed surface including two depressions or recesses, a spring biased cam section which is adapted to interact with the at least one detent or recessed surface for adjustably locking the rotational movement of the first and second hinge sections relative to each other, a hinge pin at least in part coinciding with the axis of rotation, the hinge pin being adapted to rotatably connect the first and second hinge sections, and including a guide pin extending essentially perpendicularly from the hinge pin, and a spring biased clamping bolt arranged on the guide pin.
A backing plate unit for a rear view device for a motor vehicle includes at least one opening passing from a rear side of a backing plate to a front side thereof to form a logo pattern by itself, first attachment means on the rear side of the backing plate for a light source, and light filter means and/or at least one extension which is extending from the front side of the backing plate in the region of the logo pattern. A method for producing such a backing plate unit and a rear view device with such a backing plate unit are also described.
An electronic device of a vehicle part of a motor vehicle includes at least one housing having at least one base surface of the vehicle part and a cover piece attached on the base surface, which in the attached state delimits an almost completely closed cavity, at least one first retaining means of a first surface of the vehicle part through which the housing is fixed in or on the vehicle part, and at least one electronic module including at least one conductor unit and at least one contact means connected with the conductor unit.
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B60R 19/48 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects combined with, or convertible into, other devices or objects, e.g. bumpers combined with road brushes, bumpers convertible into beds
H05K 3/10 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern
H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
A lens includes a first interface acting as a refractive entrance surface for a light ray, a second interface acting as a total inner reflective (TIR) surface for the light ray entering the lens through the first interface, and a third interface acting as a refractive exit surface for the light ray reflected at the second interface. A method of producing a lens includes shaping the second interface and the third interface so that at least two light rays having a diverging angle to each other and impinging under an arbitrary solid angle onto the first interface exit the lens in the area of the third interface substantial parallel to each other and in a common direction of space.
F21S 43/20 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
A Human Machine Interface (HMI) (51) for a handheld 3 dimensional (3D) printing device ("BioPen") is used for manufacturing of biocompatible materials and includes an on/off power button (53), a speed indicator (55), a setting control button (56), and purge indicator lamps (57,58).
A camera lens includes a cover adapted to at least partially enclose at least one camera having at least one camera lens, drive means adapted to rotationally move the cover relative to the camera, and a housing adapted to hold the cover and the drive means, where the housing at least partially encloses the cover and includes at least one opening for allowing electromagnetic radiation to pass through the cover to the lens. A rear view display for a vehicle includes such a cleaning system, and a vehicle includes such a rear view display.
G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
B60S 1/58 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for rear windows
An external rear view device for a motor vehicle includes a casing which has at least one part made from a polymer, wherein the at least one part of the casing comprises piezo-electrical particles and at least one conductive element which is in electrical contact with the piezo-electrical particles and inductively coupled to a power storage unit. A motor vehicle with such a rear view device is also described.
H02N 2/18 - Electric machines in general using piezoelectric effect, electrostriction or magnetostriction producing electrical output from mechanical input, e.g. generators
H01L 41/113 - Piezo-electric or electrostrictive elements with mechanical input and electrical output
H01L 41/18 - Selection of materials for piezo-electric or electrostrictive elements
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
G02B 7/182 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors for mirrors
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
The present invention refers to an external rearview device (10, 10´) for a motor vehicle (100), comprising: • a base assembly (61) provided for arrangement on the motor vehicle; • a head assembly (60, 60´, 60´´) configured to be attached to the base assembly (61); • rearview means comprising at least one of a camera unit (85, 85´) and a reflective element secured within the head assembly (60, 60´, 60´´), wherein the head assembly (60, 60´, 60´´) is configured to be detachable and is selected from a set comprising • a first head assembly (60) with a first rearview means comprising at least one reflective element, preferably in form of a mirror glass (80), and • a second head assembly (60´) with a second rearview means comprising at least one reflective element, preferably in form of an at least partly translucent mirror glass (80´), and a camera unit (85) being configured to obtain a rearview image through the reflective element, and • a third head assembly (60´´) with a third rearview means comprising a camera unit (85, 85´) configured to obtain a rearview image through an opening. Is also refers to an external rearview device kit suited to provide at least one external rearview device of the invention and a vehicle with at least one rearview device according to the invention.
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
A rear view device for a motor vehicle includes a mirror base which is mountable on the vehicle and which supports a mirror head with a housing, the mirror head being movable relative to the mirror base using at least one power-fold unit, and includes at least one support or housing element for mounting at least a part of the power-fold unit in a mounting area. The at least one element may include at least one foamed polymer part at least partly within the mounting area. A motor vehicle may include such a rear view device.
B60R 1/07 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator
B29C 44/02 - Shaping by internal pressure generated in the material, e.g. swelling or foaming for articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
F16F 1/37 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction of foam-like material, e.g. sponge rubber
An imaging system for a vehicle includes an image sensor for detecting electromagnetic radiation, a first lens unit and a second lens unit for focusing electromagnetic radiation, and at least one transflective unit, with the transflective unit being configured to project electromagnetic radiation from the first lens unit or from the second lens unit essentially perpendicularly on the image sensor, where the first lens unit has a first optical axis and the second lens unit has a second optical axis crossing the first optical axis at a crossing point, and the transflective unit is arranged between the image sensor, the first lens unit, and the second lens unit, preferably at the crossing point. A rear view display device includes at least one imaging system, and a vehicle includes at least one imaging system.
G02F 1/137 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect, e.g. field-induced phase transition, orientation effect, guest-host interaction or dynamic scattering
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
G02B 27/14 - Beam splitting or combining systems operating by reflection only
G02B 26/02 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the intensity of light
A logo lamp device includes a housing having a top, a bottom, a left side, a right side, a front, and a back, a cap covering the top of the housing or preferably an encapsulant, one or more clips formed integrally with or attached to the housing, a connector receiving portion including an opening formed at the back of the housing, a printed circuit board (PCB) fully enclosed within the housing, a light source connected to the PCB and enclosed within the housing, and an optical assembly including at least one optical element for receiving light projected by the light source.
G03B 21/14 - Projectors or projection-type viewersAccessories therefor Details
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
B60R 1/08 - Rear-view mirror arrangements involving special optical features, e.g. avoiding blind spots
B60Q 1/50 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
F21S 43/19 - Attachment of light sources or lamp holders
F21S 43/20 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60R 13/00 - Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decoratingArrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
B60Q 1/32 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides
A pivotable interior rearview device for a motor vehicle includes a mirror surface provided by at least one of a reflective element and a display element, a first sensor device suitable for a light propagation time measurement for detecting at least one gesture by a driver of the motor vehicle incidence of light on the mirror surface, a switching device for switching the display element on and off, a pivoting device for pivoting the mirror surface from a normal position into at least one dimming position in which dazzling of the driver by light reflected in the mirror surface is reduced, and a control unit for controlling at least one of the switching device and the pivoting device. A method of using the rearview device is also described.
A lamp assembly for a vehicle includes a housing, an outer lens partially covering the housing to define an enclosure between the housing and lens, a light emitting diode (LED) light source arranged in the enclosure, and a light guide forming part of the housing. The light guide may include a light receiving surface within the enclosure and a light emitting surface outside the enclosure so that light emitted from the LED light source is received by the light receiving surface of the light guide and directed toward the light emitting surface of the light guide and light is output from the light guide.
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
F21S 43/237 - Light guides characterised by the shape of the light guide rod-shaped
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
F21S 43/249 - Light guides with two or more light sources being coupled into the light guide
F21S 43/20 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
F21W 103/25 - Direction indicator lights for rear-view mirrors
An exterior rearview system for an autonomous vehicle includes a housing adapted for mounting to an exterior side of a vehicle, the housing holding at least one of a reflective element or display screen for displaying to a driver a rear or side image of the vehicle, one or more lighting modules disposed in the housing and providing an adaptive lighting sector which is adaptively controlled, and a control system configured to receive input data related to at least one of a user's intention using a tracking sensor and a user's retaking control of the autonomous vehicle.
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
B60Q 1/34 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/24 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments for lighting other areas than only the way ahead
B60Q 1/00 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
B60Q 1/32 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides
B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
A locking ring with a center axis includes a first set of locking elements which extend radially from a first radial distance from the center axis of the locking ring to a second radial distance from the center axis, and which are arranged in a plurality of first groups including at least one locking element each, where the first groups are arranged in a circumferentially equidistant manner around the center axis, and a second set of locking elements, which extend radially from the first radial distance from the central axis to a third radial distance from the central axis, where the third radial distance is smaller than the second radial distance, and which are arranged in a plurality of second groups including at least one further locking element each. A rear view device for a vehicle and a motor vehicle with the rear view device are also described.
A method is shown to indicate to a driver of a vehicle the presence of an object moving relative to the vehicle. The method begins by collecting data using a camera or other such image capturing device. The data is analyzed to detect a hazard created by the presence of the object, regardless of whether it is moving or not. A warning associated with the hazard is created. Both the hazard and the warning are displayed using the display device.
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
G06T 3/00 - Geometric image transformations in the plane of the image
G03B 37/04 - Panoramic or wide-screen photographyPhotographing extended surfaces, e.g. for surveyingPhotographing internal surfaces, e.g. of pipe with cameras or projectors providing touching or overlapping fields of view
82.
Assembly, method for assembling and disassembling such an assembly, and external rear view device and vehicle with such an assembly
An assembly includes a head assembly for an external rear view device to be attached to a motor vehicle, a lower casing element, an upper casing element, an articulation assembly, a bezel assembly for carrying at least one rear view element, and a hinge connection between the bezel assembly and a first sub assembly provided by at least the lower casing, the articulation assembly and attachment means with the articulation assembly being mounted on the attachment means or the attachment means being mounted on the articulation assembly.
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60R 1/074 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
B60Q 1/34 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction
83.
Illumination apparatus, vehicle component and vehicle
An illumination device includes at least one illuminant for emitting light, and an optical reflection unit, including at least one reflective surface, and at least one surface including at least one mask, where the optical reflection unit is configured to receive the light emitted from the at least one illuminant and project at least one of an image, a symbol, a logo, and a legend on a projection surface.
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/56 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for illuminating registrations or the like
B60R 13/00 - Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decoratingArrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
G09F 19/18 - Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for using special optical effects involving the use of optical projection means, e.g. projection of images on clouds
G09F 21/04 - Mobile visual advertising by land vehicles
A rear-view sensor system for a motor vehicle includes at least one sensor in the form of at least one of a rear-view camera and a lidar sensor positioned in the motor vehicle interior between a bodywork roof and a rear window, and a position-changing apparatus which moves the at least one sensor back and forth between a rest position and at least one operating position, where the at least one sensor is arranged in a recess in the rest position and is arranged right behind an upper part of the rear window in the at least one operating position.
G09F 9/00 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
B60R 1/06 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior
G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
85.
Control and monitoring circuit for controlling lighting system
A control circuit includes a first light source, a second light source, an input channel for receiving an input signal, at most two output channels each configured to control one of the first light source and the second light source, where the control circuit is configured to use at most two cables, and is capable of permanently powering on one of the first light source and the second light source while, at the same time, flashing on and off the other of the first light source and the second light source.
H05B 47/165 - Controlling the light source following a pre-assigned programmed sequenceLogic control [LC]
B60Q 1/38 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction using immovably-mounted light sources, e.g. fixed flashing lamps
F21S 43/20 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by refractors, transparent cover plates, light guides or filters
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
H05B 47/18 - Controlling the light source by remote control via data-bus transmission
86.
REARVIEW DEVICE AND VEHICLE WITH SUCH REARVIEW DEVICE
The invention relates to an external rearview device (1, 1', 101', 101'', 201), in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing (12, 14), and at least one light emitting and/or receiving device, comprising at least one light producing device (10; 50; 70) and/or at least one camera device arranged within said housing (12, 14) and at least one at least partially transparent element (16) closing an opening provided by said housing (12, 14), wherein the at least partially transparent element (16) is provided in form of a first module attached to the housing (12, 14), and the light producing device (10; 50; 70) and/or the camera device is provided in form of a second module attached to the first module. The invention also relates to a vehicle with at least one such external rearview device.
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
87.
Positioning system with one or more gear rod and spring jack for a rear view display device
A positioning system for a rear view display device includes at least a first gear rod for positioning a cover plate, a second gear rod for positioning the cover plate, a spring jack, and a position sensing means. The first gear rod, the second gear rod, and the spring jack may include conductive material. The spring jack may be adapted to contact the first gear rod and the second gear rod. The position sensing means may be adapted to sense the position of the first gear rod relative to the spring jack with at least a first resistance value of a first conductive path between at least a first point on the first gear rod and the spring jack varying with the position of the first gear rod relative to the spring jack.
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
G02B 7/183 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors for mirrors specially adapted for very large mirrors, e.g. for astronomy
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
G02B 7/182 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for prismsMountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for mirrors for mirrors
88.
Mounting assembly for an exterior attachment device, rearview device and motor vehicle
A mounting assembly for an attachment device of a vehicle includes receiving or holding means on a rearview device of the vehicle, the receiving or holding means being adapted so that the attachment device can be fixed by means of at least one fixing means of the attachment device in operative connection with at least one complementary fixing means of the receiving or holding means, where at least one of the at least one fixing means of the attachment device or the receiving or holding means is configured to be in operative connection, where after fixation, the attachment device cannot be released from the fixing means without destruction, and at least one of the at least one fixing means of the attachment device or the complementary fixing means of the receiving or holding means includes at least one of a clip, an undercut and a latch.
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
89.
MODULATION CONTROL METHOD FOR A FILTER DEVICE, ELECTRO- OR MAGNETO-OPTIC MODULATED ANTI-FLICKER FILTER DEVICE, CAMERA SYSTEM WITH SUCH A FILTER DEVICE, AND A REAR VIEW DEVICE WITH SUCH A CAMERA SYSTEM
I2I2 I1cos2βI1ββ is the angle between the polarization orientation of the light and the polarization orientation of the second polarizer (21b). The invention also refers to an electro- or magneto-optic modulated anti-flicker filter device, a camera system with such a filter device, and a rear view device of a motor vehicle with such a camera system.
G01R 33/032 - Measuring direction or magnitude of magnetic fields or magnetic flux using magneto-optic devices, e.g. Faraday
G02F 1/00 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics
H04N 5/235 - Circuitry for compensating for variation in the brightness of the object
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
A camera device for a motor vehicle includes a camera module with a module body having at least one aperture, a sensor adapted to detect electromagnetic radiation of a spectral range and arranged within the module body, and an optical element mounted to substantially cover, fill or close the aperture, a deployment system adapted to move the camera module between a retracted state, in which at least the optical element is arranged within the cavity of the vehicle body with the outer surface of the camera module body being generally flush with the exterior of the vehicle body, and a deployed state, in which the camera sensor is operable and at least the optical element protrudes from the vehicle body, and cleaning means for cleaning the optical element at least during movement of the camera module between the retracted state and the deployed state.
B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
B60R 1/074 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for retracting the mirror arrangements to a non-use position alongside the vehicle
A self-propelling item of luggage, for example a suitcase, includes at least a storage area, a drive, a camera, and a data processing device which is designed to recognize an authorized user in a predefined distance range by means of at least one image captured with the camera and on the basis of at least one visual feature extracted from the image, and to actuate the drive so that the item of luggage follows the authorized user in a self-propelling manner at a distance, where the at least one visual feature is characteristic of at least one item of clothing of the authorized user. A method for operating such a self-propelling item of luggage is also described.
The invention relates to an assembly for a vehicle, comprising a display device for displaying at least one item of information on a display surface (10) for at least one person being transported by the vehicle, and comprising a further component (14), which by a movement relative to the display surface (10) and/or by a change to the external form thereof protrudes beyond at least a partial region of the display surface (10) so that the person is protected from glare caused by light beams reflected directly and/or diffusely by the display surface (10). A first camera (22a) of a detection device (22a, 22b) for detecting glare caused to the person by the display surface (10) in the area surrounding the head of the driver of the vehicle is arranged in the vehicle such that said first camera directly detects beams reflected by the display surface (10) and is connected to a control device, wherein the control device is connected to the detection device (22a, 22b) in order to control the further component (14).
The invention relates to a projection device (36) for projecting visual information, in particular in the form of a logo or warning signal, and to a projection surface (48), having a light source (38) which has an emission maximum at a first wavelength, a mask (40) which is arranged in the beam path of the light source (38) and has at least one opening which makes available the visual information, and at least one optical lens (46, 50) arranged in the beam path, wherein the mask (40) and/or the lens (46, 50) have/has a coating (44) with at least one fluorescent material, the excitation wave length of which corresponds to the first wavelength, and which emits light at least one second wavelength. The invention also relates to a rear-view device and to a motor vehicle having such a projection device (36).
F21S 43/16 - Light sources where the light is generated by photoluminescent material spaced from a primary light generating element
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
The invention relates to a camera device (10) comprising a housing (16) in which at least one camera module (12) is at least partially arranged and which carries at least one light window in the beam path of the camera module (12), at least one air chamber (20) being arranged between the light window and the camera module (12) in the housing (16), and the housing (16) comprising an electroconductive plastic that heats the light window and/or the air chamber when current is applied thereto. The invention also relates to a rear view device for a motor vehicle and to a motor vehicle comprising at least one such camera device (10), the air chamber (20) being provided such that it conically tapers away from the housing (16), from the light window outwards, in at least one cutting plane.
The invention relates to a method for providing a display in a motor vehicle, having the steps: a) determining the position of the motor vehicle; b) identifying at least one object (20, 24), in particular in the surroundings of the motor vehicle, depending on the determined position; c) sensing the viewing direction of at least one occupant of the motor vehicle; and d) providing a display (22, 26) with information about the at least one object (20, 24) such that it is provided in the field of view, defined by the viewing direction, of the occupant.
G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
The present invention refers to a laser light source apparatus (1) comprising: a laser diode (2); a first optical assembly (5) comprising one or more lenses (52, 53, 54, 55) for generating a collimated laser beam from light (23) emitted by the laser diode (2); a doped microstructured glass block (4) configured to generate laser emissions (404, 405, 406, 407) at at least a first wavelength and a second wavelength when pumped by the collimated laser beam (23); an input beam lens (56) for focusing the collimated laser beam (23) onto an input surface (41) of the microstructured glass block (4); an optical alignment assembly (6) comprising: a laser diode housing (51) for mounting and aligning the laser diode (2) and the first optical assembly (5); and a microstructured glass block mounting (57, 58) configured to mount and align the input beam lens (56) and the microstructured glass block (4); an output light guiding assembly comprising at least one lens (61) for collimating output light from an output surface (42) of microstructured glass block (4) into an output beam (25); and a housing (7) for containing and supporting the optical alignment assembly (6) and the output light guiding assembly, wherein the laser diode housing (51) is configured to dissipate heat from the laser diode (2) and is constructed of a material that is thermally stable and has high thermal conductivity to maintain laser diode output within a predetermined acceptable output range, and the microstructured glass block (4) comprises at least one microstructured waveguide (43) that when pumped by the input beam (23) generates multiple narrow band light emissions (404, 405, 406, 407) of different wavelengths.
H01S 3/063 - Waveguide lasers, e.g. laser amplifiers
H01S 3/0941 - Processes or apparatus for excitation, e.g. pumping using optical pumping by coherent light of a semiconductor laser, e.g. of a laser diode
H01S 3/08 - Construction or shape of optical resonators or components thereof
The present invention refers to a rearview device for a vehicle, comprising a moveable head assembly (200); a base assembly (50) to be fixed to the vehicle; an actuator assembly (100, 914); and a cradle (90, 912) configured to attach the actuator assembly (100, 914) to the moveable head assembly (200) and/or the base assembly (50) and a vehicle with such a rearview device.
B60R 1/072 - Rear-view mirror arrangements mounted on vehicle exterior with remote control for adjusting position by electrically powered actuator for adjusting the mirror relative to its housing
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ASSEMBLY, METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SUCH AN ASSEMBLY, METHOD FOR DISASSEMBLING SUCH AN ASSEMBLY, EXTERNAL REAR VISION DEVICE WITH SUCH AN ASSEMBLY AND MOTOR VEHICLE WITH SUCH A REAR VISION DEVICE
The present invention relates to an assembly, in particular comprising a head assembly (70, 70'), for an external rear vision device to be attached to a motor vehicle, said assembly comprising a lower casing element (20, 20', 20", 910), an upper casing element (60, 60'), an articulation assembly (30, 30', 30") and a bezel assembly (50, 50', 50", 801) for carrying at least one rear vision element, characterized by a hinge connection between the bezel assembly (50, 50', 50", 801) and a first sub assembly (10, 10") provided by at least the lower casing (20, 20', 20", 910), the articulation assembly (30, 30', 30") and attachment means (40, 40', 40").
A housing or pocket for supporting a light guide device for an illumination device, especially for a motor vehicle or an indicator device in a rearview device of a motor vehicle. The housing has a first side which is configured to support the light guiding device for exposure to the pictogram of the reflection layer. The housing also include a second side containing exposed wire connectors to connect the light guide device to a power source. One of the light guide device, the printed circuit board or both structures are fitted with an encapsulation member and secured to the housing through the use of a fixative mount.
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
B60Q 1/52 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking for indicating emergencies
B60R 1/12 - Mirror assemblies combined with other articles, e.g. clocks
F21V 7/22 - Reflectors for light sources characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings, e.g. dichroic reflectors
F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
F21V 9/08 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for producing coloured light, e.g. monochromaticElements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light
The invention relates to a method for operating a display device (34), more particularly for a motor vehicle (10), comprising a plurality of display areas (36, 38), in which method, to select at least one display element (40) on a first display area (36), a first contactless input action of a user (26) is detected and is verified by a second contactless input action of the user (26); and to move the at least one selected display element (40) from the first display area (36), within the first display area (36), or to a second display area (38), a third contactless input action of the user (26) is detected. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle (10) with a display device (34) having a plurality of display areas (36, 38), at least one sensor for detecting a contactless input action, more particularly comprising a camera (12, 16), and a control device designed to carry out a method according to the invention.
