Abstract:
A dual view display system (10) that includes a display device (12) and a first louver device (28). The display device (12) is configured to display a first image (24) at a display location (22) to a first person (14) at a first location (32) and display a second image (26) at the display location (22) to a second person (18) at a second location (34). The first louver device (28) configured to substantially restrict a first field of view (36) of the first image (24) to the first person (14). The system (10) may also include a second louver device (30) configured to substantially restrict a second field of view (36) of the second image (26) to the second person (18). Such an arrangement restricts the fields of view so that, for example, a vehicle driver can not lean over and view something intended only for a vehicle passenger, such as a movie.
Abstract:
A windshield display system (10) that includes a light source (20) such as a laser (30B) configured to project light from a plurality of source locations (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E) onto a desired location (18) of a windshield (12). The number of source locations (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E) and relative spacing apart of the source locations (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E) is such that light emitted from the source locations (22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E) and reflected into an eye (28) of an operator (16) is characterized as having a reflected light power less than a power threshold necessary to fulfil a laser safety standard. A camera (52 aiming at the projection area may be used to align the plurality of light beams.
Abstract:
A vehicle front lighting assembly (12), or headlight assembly, and vehicle front lighting system (312), that includes one or more variable tint electrowetting elements (34, 334) overlying a portion of the assembly lens surface (22). The variable tint electrowetting element (34, 334) is configured to operate to a transparent state whereby the hue of light passing therethrough is not changed, and a tinted state where the hue of light passing therethrough is changed. Alternatively, the variable tint electrowetting element (34, 334) is configured to operate to the tinted state and an opaque state where light is blocked from passing through the electrowetting element. The assembly may use light emitting diodes (LED) as an alternative to more conventional light sources.
Abstract:
A dual view display system (10) that includes a display device (12) and a first louver device (28). The display device (12) is configured to display a first image (24) at a display location (22) to a first person (14) at a first location (32) and display a second image (26) at the display location (22) to a second person (18) at a second location (34). The first louver device (28) configured to substantially restrict a first field of view (36) of the first image (24) to the first person (14). The system (10) may also include a second louver device (30) configured to substantially restrict a second field of view (36) of the second image (26) to the second person (18). Such an arrangement restricts the fields of view so that, for example, a vehicle driver can not lean over and view something intended only for a vehicle passenger, such as a movie.
Abstract:
A dual view or two-sided display system (10) to display two different images in substantially opposite direction using a single transparent display (20) to time-multiplex the images and two shutter devices (32) to alternately block each side (22,24) from being viewed according to the image being displayed. The system (10) includes reflective devices (36) between each side of the transparent display (20) and the two shutter devices (32) so light can be reflected from one side of the transparent display (20) to the other side of the transparent display (20) in order to supplement the light intensity of the image being displayed.
Abstract:
A high-frequency Electromagnetic Bandgap (EBG) motion sensor device (70), and a method (100) for making such a device (70) are provided. The device (70) includes a substantially planar substrate (72) including multiple conducting vias (76) forming a periodic lattice in the substrate (72). The vias (76) extend from the lower surface of the substrate (72) to the upper surface of the substrate (72). The device (70) also includes a movable defect (83) positioned in the periodic lattice. The movable defect (83) is configured to move relative to the plurality of vias (76). A resonant frequency of the EBG motion sensor device (70) varies based on movement of the movable defect (83).
Abstract:
A dual view display system (10) that displays two different images in different directions (16) using a single display device (40). The dual view display (11) includes a first optical element (46) overlaying a first portion of the pixels (42) and configured to direct light emitted from the first portion of the pixels (42) toward a first direction (16), a second optical element (48) overlaying a second portion of the pixels (42) and configured to direct light emitted from the second portion of the pixels (42) toward a second direction (20) distinct from the first direction (16), and an optical barrier (50) arranged between the first optical element (46) and the second optical element (48) effective to prevent light from propagating therebetween.
Abstract:
A vehicle windshield display system (12) for detecting obstruction of a vehicle (10) operator (16)'s field of view (14) by a windshield display (18). The system (12) provides closed-loop feedback to perform a visual check of what is actually being displayed on a windshield display (18) in order to avoid obstructing an operator (16)'s field of view (14). The system (12) includes a windshield display (18) configured to be installed into a vehicle (10) and configured to display a graphic (20) in a field of view (14) of an operator (16) of the vehicle (10), a camera (22) configured to determine an image of the graphic (20) displayed by the windshield display (18), and a controller (28) configured to determine if the image indicates that field of view (14) is obstructed. The camera (22) is used to monitor the windshield display (18) and provide feedback to the controller (28) so that appropriate adjustments to the graphic (20) being displayed can be made.