公开(公告)号：US11500231B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-15

申请号：US16636190

申请日：2018-07-27

Applicant: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.

Inventor： Thomas Jochmann ,  Andreas Herrmann

IPC: G02F1/09 ,  G01R33/032 ,  G02F1/1335

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US20220176880A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-09

申请号：US17680658

申请日：2022-02-25

Applicant: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.

Inventor： Andrew Lettis ,  Graham Rehill ,  Callum Scott-Collins ,  Andreas Herrmann ,  Arne Schmierer ,  Simon David Field ,  Francis Charlet ,  Jakub Spychala ,  Kane Connor

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/06 ,  H04N5/247

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US11040659B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-22

申请号：US16792235

申请日：2020-02-15

Applicant: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.

Inventor： Andreas Herrmann ,  Martin Schwalb ,  Frank Linsenmaier ,  Oliver Eder ,  Ilka Rötzer ,  Thomas Jochmann ,  Firas Mualla

IPC: B60R1/00 ,  G06T3/00 ,  H04N5/357 ,  G06K9/00 ,  B60R11/04 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G08G1/017 ,  B60R1/12 ,  G08G1/16 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  G06K9/46 ,  H04N5/232 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  G08G1/01 ,  G06T5/00 ,  B60R11/00

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US10744932B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-18

申请号：US16173417

申请日：2018-10-29

Applicant: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.

Inventor： Romeo Wieczorek ,  Andreas Herrmann

IPC: H05B45/10 ,  H05B45/325 ,  H05B47/165 ,  B60Q1/38 ,  F21S43/14 ,  F21S43/20 ,  B60R11/04 ,  F21S43/15 ,  F21S43/235 ,  H05B45/37 ,  B60R1/00 ,  H05B47/18

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US10302144B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-28

申请号：US15252708

申请日：2016-08-31

Applicant: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.

Inventor： Artem Rudi ,  Peter Hein ,  Andreas Herrmann

IPC: B60R1/06 ,  F16D7/04 ,  F16D43/20 ,  F16D7/00

Abstract: A sliding clutch for an adjustment device of a rearview device of a motor vehicle comprises two plastic parts. A first part is formed as an external gear wheel having a first multiplicity of first coupling elements and a second part is formed as an internal shaft having a second multiplicity of second coupling elements. The two plastic parts rotate with one another up to a predefined maximum torque namely because a positive fit exists between the first and second coupling elements up to the predefined maximum torque. The invention furthermore relates to a side-view mirror for a motor vehicle having an adjustment device which comprises a sliding clutch according to the invention.

公开(公告)号：US20190061607A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-28

申请号：US16173417

申请日：2018-10-29

Applicant: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.

Inventor： Romeo Wieczorek ,  Andreas Herrmann

IPC: B60Q1/38 ,  H05B33/08 ,  B60R11/04 ,  F21S43/14 ,  F21S43/20

Abstract: 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.

公开(公告)号：US10137823B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-27

申请号：US15391026

申请日：2016-12-27

Applicant: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.

Inventor： Daniel Fritz ,  Ilka Rötzer ,  Eugen Meier ,  Oliver Schmidt ,  Romeo Wieczorek ,  Andrea König ,  Peter Hein ,  Alexandru Dobrete ,  Andreas Herrmann ,  Christopher Moase ,  Adam Di Fiore ,  Phillip McKenzie ,  Marco Cid ,  Simon Belcher

IPC: B60Q1/12 ,  B60Q1/08 ,  B60Q1/00 ,  B60Q1/24 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  B60Q1/34 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B33/08 ,  F21S43/235 ,  F21S43/30 ,  F21S41/141 ,  F21S43/14 ,  B60Q3/20 ,  F21Y115/10

Abstract: An adaptive cornering light system for a motor vehicle includes an exterior mirror head, housing at least one lighting module that having a plurality of LEDs arranged in sectors to provide different lighting functionalities. One LED or light sector is provided for adaptively illuminating a cornering area that extends along the side of the vehicle toward the front of the exterior mirror head. This “cornering LED” is adaptively activated if the speed of the vehicle is below a threshold speed, or in response to additional optional parameters such as steering angle, turn-signal blinker activation, and running lights activation. Another LED or light sector may be used as a security light to illuminate or display a message on the ground in the door area adjacent the side of the vehicle. Interior lights are also disclosed. User input may also control options for illumination.

公开(公告)号：US10124722B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-13

申请号：US15384047

申请日：2016-12-19

Applicant: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.

Inventor： Romeo Wieczorek ,  Andreas Herrmann

IPC: B60Q1/14 ,  B60Q3/258 ,  B60Q3/76 ,  B60Q3/80 ,  B60Q3/16 ,  B60Q3/85

Abstract: A control circuit controls at least one lighting device in a vehicle, preferably in a motor vehicle and includes at least a first output channel and at least a second output channel. The first output channel is adapted to provide a first maximum current, and the second output channel is adapted to provide a second maximum current. At least the first and second output channels are suited to be combined into a third output channel, wherein the third output channel provides a third maximum current. The third maximum current corresponds to the sum of at least a share of the first maximum current and at least a share of the second maximum current.

公开(公告)号：US10118554B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-06

申请号：US15349657

申请日：2016-11-11

Applicant: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.

Inventor： Romeo Wieczorek ,  Peter Hein ,  Alexander Czechowicz ,  Andreas Herrmann

IPC: B60R1/074 ,  B60R1/076 ,  F03G7/06

Abstract: A rear view element folding device for a motor vehicle is disclosed for approaching at least one pivot position of an element housing relative to an element foot that can be mounted on the motor vehicle. The rear view element folding device locks or unlocks at least one resting position of the element housing relative to the element foot. A method for triggering such a rear view element folding device is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20180257567A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：US15914181

申请日：2018-03-07

Applicant: SMR Patents S.à.r.l.

Inventor： Andreas Herrmann ,  Artem Rudi

IPC: B60R1/06

CPC classification number: B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/076

Abstract: A rearview assembly for a motor vehicle includes a dome, a foot attachable to the motor vehicle, a head rotatable relative to the foot, the head including at least one base body with a bearing opening for receiving an axis of rotation associated with the foot, where the foot is shaped together with the dome as an injection molded part, the dome includes at least one first stop element for engagement with at least one complementary second stop element of a cap nut screwed onto the dome, the cap nut providing a stop for a spring which extends around the dome, and the cap nut is an injection molded part.