Abstract:
A dual view display system that displays two different images in different directions using a single display device to alternately time-multiplex the images and two shutter devices operated in coordination with the time-multiplexing to alternately allow or block viewing of the alternating images.
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 transreflective vehicle mirror system (30) configured to be attached to a vehicle (10). The system (30) includes an interior unit (34) and/or exterior unit (36), each of which includes various arrangements of a transreflective layer (54) optionally combined with a transparent display (72) layer and/or a variable tint layer (76). The units can be configured and operated in a variety of ways to provide the same and/or enhanced features/functions normally associated with conventional side view mirrors (12), rear view mirrors (14) (with or without an integrated information display), fold down visors (with or without a vanity mirror (68)), and graduated tinting commonly found on the upper portion of automobile windshields. The interior unit (34) and exterior unit (36) can operate to a transparent state so that a field of view or direction viewed by the operator (20) is not obstructed as is the case with conventional rear and side view mirrors, and fold-down sun-visors (16).
Abstract:
A windshield assembly (10) that includes a fluorescent electrowetting cell (24) and an opaque electrowetting cell (28) overlying a windshield (22) and configured so the opaque electrowetting cell (28) cooperates with the fluorescent electrowetting cell (24) to contrast an image (36) displayed by the fluorescent electrowetting cell (24) with respect to a field of view (16) beyond the windshield assembly (10). The ability to contrast the image (36) makes the image (36) easier to see when bright sunlight is present.
Abstract:
A display device (10) built on an insulating substrate (12) suitable for processing on both sides that includes a plurality of conductive through-holes (20) through the substrate (12). One side is reserved for a high-density array (14) of organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). The OLEDs can be high-density because the electrical connections for the OLEDs are on the other side of the substrate (12) and interconnected via the conductive through-holes (20). The cathode sides (26) of the OLEDs are interconnected by a light transmitting layer (28) overlaying the cathode side that is electrical conductive. On the side of the substrate (12) opposite the OLEDs is an array of anode contacts (32) configured to form an electrical contact with a driver circuit (34).
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 display device (10) built on an insulating substrate (12) suitable for processing on both sides that includes a plurality of conductive through-holes (20) through the substrate (12). One side is reserved for a high-density array (14) of organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). The OLEDs can be high-density because the electrical connections for the OLEDs are on the other side of the substrate (12) and interconnected via the conductive through-holes (20). The cathode sides (26) of the OLEDs are interconnected by a light transmitting layer (28) overlaying the cathode side that is electrical conductive. On the side of the substrate (12) opposite the OLEDs is an array of anode contacts (32) configured to form an electrical contact with a driver circuit (34).
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:
An embedded capacitor method and system is provided for printed circuit boards. The capacitor structure is embedded within an insulator substrate (30B), minimizes real-estate usage, provides a high capacitance, enhances capacitance density, and yet forms an advantageous planar surface topography. A cavity (36) is defined within and contained by an insulator substrate layer (30B), and a dielectric material (38) at least partially fills the cavity (30B). The dielectric material (38) is connected to an electrical conductor (32A, 32B), and vias (34A, 34B) are used for interconnections and traces. In an aspect, a plurality of stacked insulator substrate layers (40B-40F) define a plurality of cavities (41A-41E) filled with the dielectric material (48A-48E), providing even greater capacitance. In another aspect, an array of cavities (76A-76L) is formed in the insulator substrate layer (70). The embedded capacitor can be employed within numerous systems that utilize capacitors including automotive electronics such as a pressure sensor, an engine control module, a transmission controller, and radio systems including satellite radio devices.
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.