公开(公告)号：US07944371B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-17

申请号：US12264669

申请日：2008-11-04

Applicant: Keith D. Foote ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Keith D. Foote ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: G08G1/16

CPC classification number: B60R1/1207 ,  B60Q1/0076 ,  B60Q1/0088 ,  B60Q1/2607 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60Q1/2696 ,  B60Q1/34 ,  B60Q1/50 ,  B60Q1/525 ,  B60R1/0602 ,  B60R1/072 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/081 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2300/802 ,  B60R2300/8093 ,  F21V23/005 ,  F21V23/0464 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G08G1/167

Abstract: A mirror reflective element sub-assembly suitable for use for an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle includes a mirror reflective element, a mirror back plate having an indicator receiving portion established thereat, and a signal indication module having a light source. The signal indication module attaches to the indicator receiving portion of the mirror back plate and the light source is activatable to emit light through the indicator receiving portion. The light source is established at a circuit element and the signal indication module includes a housing that substantially encases the circuit element therein. The circuit element has electrical terminals extending therefrom and protruding at least partially at a connector portion of the housing so as to be electrically connectable to a power source of the vehicle. The connector portion of the housing is configured to provide a plug-socket connection between the power source and the signal indication module.

Abstract translation: 适用于车辆外部后视镜组件的镜面反射元件子组件包括镜面反射元件，具有建立在其上的指示器接收部分的镜背板以及具有光源的信号指示模块。 信号指示模块附接到镜背板的指示器接收部分，并且光源可激活以通过指示器接收部分发光。 光源建立在电路元件处，信号指示模块包括基本上将电路元件封装在其中的壳体。 电路元件具有从其延伸的电端子，并且至少部分地突出到壳体的连接器部分处以便可电连接到车辆的电源。 壳体的连接器部分构造成在电源和信号指示模块之间提供插座连接。

公开(公告)号：US07926960B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-19

申请号：US12632204

申请日：2009-12-07

Applicant: Timothy G. Skiver ,  Joseph P. McCaw ,  John T. Uken ,  Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Timothy G. Skiver ,  Joseph P. McCaw ,  John T. Uken ,  Jonathan E. DeLine ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: G02B17/00 ,  G08B5/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/12 ,  B60Q3/258 ,  B60R1/086 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B60R11/0217 ,  B60R11/0241 ,  B60R11/0247 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2011/0026 ,  B60R2011/0033 ,  G02B5/08 ,  G02B17/00 ,  G10K11/175 ,  G10K2210/1282 ,  G10L21/028 ,  H04R2499/13

Abstract: An interior rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes a mirror assembly having a variable reflectance element. The variable reflectance element includes a metallic mirror reflector on one side of a substrate, with the metallic mirror reflector being partially transmissive to visible light. The interior rearview mirror assembly includes an information display positioned to the rear of the metallic mirror reflector, wherein the information display emits light that transmits through the metallic mirror reflector for viewing by the driver of the vehicle. Responsive to a light level sensed by at least one light sensor, the luminous intensity of the information display is adjustable by a control to provide a luminous intensity of at least about 750 candelas/sq. meter to a driver of the vehicle viewing the information display through the metallic mirror reflector of the interior rearview mirror assembly when it is normally mounted in the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的内部后视镜系统包括具有可变反射元件的反射镜组件。 可变反射元件包括在基板的一侧上的金属反射镜反射器，金属镜反射器部分地透射可见光。 内部后视镜组件包括定位在金属镜反射器后部的信息显示器，其中信息显示器发射透过金属镜反射器的光，由车辆驾驶员观看。 响应于由至少一个光传感器感测的光水平，信息显示器的发光强度可通过控制来调节，以提供至少约750烛光/平方的发光强度。 当通常安装在车辆中时，通过内部后视镜组件的金属镜反射器观察信息显示的车辆驾驶员。

公开(公告)号：US07916009B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-29

申请号：US12764359

申请日：2010-04-21

Applicant: Kenneth Schofield ,  Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Kenneth Schofield ,  Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B60Q1/00 ,  H04N7/18

CPC classification number: B60R1/02 ,  B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/0401 ,  B60C23/0406 ,  B60C23/0408 ,  B60Q1/2661 ,  B60Q1/2665 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B2027/0118 ,  G02B2027/012

Abstract: An accessory mounting system suitable for use in an interior cabin of a vehicle includes a first attachment element adhesively attached to an interior surface of a windshield of a vehicle, and a second attachment element adhesively attached to the interior surface of the windshield of the vehicle. The first attachment element accommodates a forward facing camera and an antenna and/or rain sensor. The forward facing camera has a forward field of view through the windshield of the vehicle and in the direction of forward travel of the vehicle. The forward facing camera may capture images for at least one of a collision avoidance system of the vehicle and an automatic headlamp control system of the vehicle. An interior rearview mirror assembly is detachably mounted to the second attachment element by a mounting configuration of the interior rearview mirror assembly.

Abstract translation: 适用于车辆内部舱室的附件安装系统包括粘附在车辆挡风玻璃的内表面上的第一附接元件和粘附在车辆挡风玻璃的内表面上的第二附接元件。 第一附接元件容纳前置摄像机和天线和/或雨水传感器。 前置摄像机具有通过车辆的挡风玻璃和车辆向前行进的方向的前视场。 前向摄像机可以捕获车辆的防撞系统和车辆的自动前照灯控制系统中的至少一个的图像。 内部后视镜组件通过内部后视镜组件的安装构造可拆卸地安装到第二附接元件。

公开(公告)号：US07910859B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US12884292

申请日：2010-09-17

Applicant: Donald C. Byers ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ian A. McCabe

Inventor： Donald C. Byers ,  Hamid Habibi ,  Niall R. Lynam ,  Ian A. McCabe

IPC: H05B1/00 ,  G02B7/182

CPC classification number: G02B7/1815 ,  B60R1/088

Abstract: A heater pad for a variable reflectance mirror reflective element of a vehicular mirror assembly includes a flexible substrate, an electrically conductive heating element, and first and second electrically conducting elements. The first electrically conducting element is in electrical connection with a transparent second surface electrically conductive coating of the equipped mirror reflective element and the second electrically conducting element is in electrical connection with a third surface electrically conductive coating of the equipped mirror reflective element when the equipped mirror reflective element is normally equipped with the heater pad. The electrically conducting elements and the heating element are electrically isolated from one another. The heating element and the first and second electrically conducting elements terminate at an electrical connector that is configured to electrically conductively connect with a wire harness that provides electrical connection to at least one of a power source and a control circuit.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆用反射镜组件的可变反射镜反射元件的加热垫包括柔性基板，导电加热元件以及第一和第二导电元件。 第一导电元件与所配备的镜反射元件的透明第二表面导电涂层电连接，并且当装备的镜子与第二导电元件与所配备的镜反射元件的第三表面导电涂层电连接时 反光元件通常配有加热垫。 导电元件和加热元件彼此电隔离。 加热元件和第一和第二导电元件终止于电连接器，其被配置为与提供与电源和控制电路中的至少一个的电连接的线束导电连接。

公开(公告)号：US07898719B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-01

申请号：US12580499

申请日：2009-10-16

Applicant: Kenneth Schofield ,  David C. Wight ,  Mark E. Kramer

Inventor： Kenneth Schofield ,  David C. Wight ,  Mark E. Kramer

IPC: G02F1/153

CPC classification number: B32B37/1292 ,  B60R1/088 ,  H05K1/0274 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K2201/2054

Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly includes an electrochromic reflective element having a front glass substrate and a rear glass substrate having an electrochromic medium sandwiched therebetween. The reflective element includes (a) a transparent electrically conductive coating disposed at a second surface of a front glass substrate and (b) a mirror reflector disposed at a third surface of a rear glass substrate. A conductive trace is established on a fourth surface of the rear glass substrate. An electrical connector establishes electrical conductivity between the conductive trace and one of (i) the transparent electrically conductive coating disposed at the second surface of the front glass substrate and (ii) the mirror reflector disposed at the third surface of the rear glass substrate. The electrical connector connects to the conductive trace via a solderless connection.

Abstract translation: 后视镜组件包括具有前玻璃基板和夹在其间的电致变色介质的后玻璃基板的电致变色反射元件。 反射元件包括（a）设置在前玻璃基板的第二表面处的透明导电涂层和（b）设置在后玻璃基板的第三表面处的反射镜。 在后玻璃基板的第四表面上形成导电迹线。 电连接器在导电迹线和（i）设置在前玻璃基板的第二表面处的透明导电涂层之间建立导电性，以及（ii）设置在后玻璃基板的第三表面处的反射镜。 电连接器通过无焊接连接器连接到导电迹线。

公开(公告)号：US07881496B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US11239980

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Joseph Camilleri ,  Joel S. Gibson ,  Kenneth Schofield

Inventor： Joseph Camilleri ,  Joel S. Gibson ,  Kenneth Schofield

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/183 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/101 ,  B60R2300/106 ,  B60R2300/301 ,  B60R2300/302 ,  B60R2300/304 ,  B60R2300/305 ,  B60R2300/802 ,  B60R2300/804 ,  B60R2300/8053 ,  B60R2300/8066 ,  G06K9/00791 ,  G08G1/16 ,  G08G1/165 ,  G08G1/166 ,  G08G1/167 ,  H04N7/185 ,  H04N7/188 ,  Y10S348/904

Abstract: A vision system for a vehicle includes an imaging device having an imaging sensor, a camera microcontroller, a display device having a display element, a display microcontroller, and at least one user input selectively actuatable by a user. The imaging device communicates an image signal to the display device via a communication link. The display microcontroller affects the image signal in response to the at least one user input. The camera microcontroller monitors the image signal on the communication link and adjusts a function of the imaging device in response to a detection of the affected image signal. The vision system may adjust a display or sensor of the system in conjunction with a distance detecting system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的视觉系统包括具有成像传感器，照相机微控制器，具有显示元件的显示装置，显示微控制器和可由用户选择性致动的至少一个用户输入的成像装置。 成像装置经由通信链路将图像信号传送到显示装置。 显示微控制器响应于至少一个用户输入影响图像信号。 相机微控制器监视通信链路上的图像信号，并响应于受影响的图像信号的检测来调整成像装置的功能。 视觉系统可以与距离检测系统一起调整系统的显示器或传感器。

公开(公告)号：US07877175B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-25

申请号：US12764355

申请日：2010-04-21

Applicant: Michael J. Higgins-Luthman

Inventor： Michael J. Higgins-Luthman

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00798 ,  B60Q9/008 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/105 ,  B60R2300/30 ,  B60R2300/402 ,  B60R2300/802 ,  B60R2300/804 ,  B60R2300/806 ,  B60R2300/8066 ,  B60W40/04 ,  B60W50/14 ,  G06K9/00805 ,  G06K9/00825 ,  H04N5/23229 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N7/181

Abstract: An imaging system for a vehicle includes an imaging array sensor and a control. The image array sensor comprises a plurality of photo-sensing pixels and is positioned at the vehicle with a field of view exterior of the vehicle. The imaging array sensor is operable to capture an image exterior of the vehicle. The control may process the captured images and may determine that the imaging array sensor is not aligned within a desired tolerance when the imaging array sensor is positioned at the vehicle. The control, responsive to a determination of a misalignment of the imaging array sensor at the vehicle, may adjust at least one of the captured images or an image data set and the image processing to at least partially compensate for the determined misalignment of the imaging array sensor.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的成像系统包括成像阵列传感器和控制装置。 图像阵列传感器包括多个感光像素，并且在车辆的外观位置处定位在车辆处。 成像阵列传感器可操作以捕获车辆外部的图像。 当成像阵列传感器位于车辆时，控制可以处理所捕获的图像，并且可以确定成像阵列传感器未在所需容限内对齐。 响应于在车辆处的成像阵列传感器的未对准的确定的控制可以调整所捕获的图像或图像数据集和图像处理中的至少一个，以至少部分地补偿所确定的成像阵列的不对准 传感器。

公开(公告)号：US07871051B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-18

申请号：US12237922

申请日：2008-09-25

Applicant: Amy Youngblood Schuermann ,  Brian Stier Schuermann ,  Anthony Honerkamp ,  Geoff Ficke ,  Nancy Ficke ,  Richard D. Harrington

Inventor： Amy Youngblood Schuermann ,  Brian Stier Schuermann ,  Anthony Honerkamp ,  Geoff Ficke ,  Nancy Ficke ,  Richard D. Harrington

IPC: A47G1/24

CPC classification number: B62B3/1428

Abstract: A document holder is provided for a vehicle such as a cart, and especially a shopping cart having a back panel. The document holder includes a writing portion and a bracket portion. A securing member is provided at the writing portion to secure a piece of paper such as a grocery list or coupons. Preferably, the bracket portion has a forward bracket member spaced from a rearward bracket member to define a channel for receiving an upper portion of the back panel to support the holder. The securing member may be configured to hold a writing instrument. An advertisement holder may be positioned on the holder to hold and protect advertisements, store announcements, pictures, or the like while also providing a writing surface thereon. In a preferred embodiment, a document holder includes a flexible, resilient frame or bumper, and/or a two-piece bracket portion for attachment to a shopping cart.

Abstract translation: 为诸如推车的车辆，特别是具有后面板的购物车提供文件夹。 文件夹包括书写部分和托架部分。 在书写部分处设置有固定构件，以固定诸如杂货列表或优惠券的一张纸。 优选地，支架部分具有与后支架构件间隔开的前支架构件，以限定用于接收后面板的上部以支撑支架的通道。 固定构件可以构造成保持书写工具。 广告持有者可以位于保持器上以保持和保护广告，存储公告，图片等，同时还在其上提供书写表面。 在优选实施例中，文件保持器包括柔性弹性框架或保险杠，和/或用于附接到购物车的两件式支架部分。

公开(公告)号：US07842154B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-30

申请号：US12197666

申请日：2008-08-25

Applicant: Niall R. Lynam

Inventor： Niall R. Lynam

IPC: B29C47/02

CPC classification number: B60R1/082 ,  B60R1/0602 ,  B60R1/072 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/088 ,  G02B7/182 ,  G02B27/0006 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/161

Abstract: A method for forming a reflective element substrate for a mirror assembly of a vehicle includes generally continuously forming an elongated sheet of substrate material and applying a substantially transparent functional film to a surface of the elongated sheet. The substantially transparent functional film is unrolled from a reel or roll of the film and the unrolled film is applied to the surface of the elongated sheet generally continuously as the sheet is formed or extruded or cast. Two or more mirror substrates are formed from the elongated sheet after the film is applied to the surface of the sheet.

Abstract translation: 用于形成用于车辆的反射镜组件的反射元件基板的方法包括通常连续地形成细长的基板材料片，并将基本透明的功能膜施加到细长片材的表面。 基本上透明的功能膜从薄膜的卷轴或辊上展开，并且当片材形成或挤出或浇铸时，展开的薄膜通常连续地施加到细长薄片的表面。 在将膜施加到片材的表面之后，从细长片形成两个或更多个镜基底。

公开(公告)号：US07838115B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-23

申请号：US11969561

申请日：2008-01-04

Applicant: Jeffrey A. Lewno

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Lewno

IPC: B32B27/40

CPC classification number: E06B3/4609 ,  B32B17/10036 ,  B32B17/10366 ,  B60J1/14 ,  B60J1/16 ,  B60J1/1853 ,  B60J1/1884 ,  B60J10/30 ,  B60J10/34 ,  B60J10/70 ,  B60J10/74 ,  B60J10/82 ,  Y10T428/31601

Abstract: Bonded vehicular glass assemblies utilizing two-component urethane adhesives to attach dynamic load-bearing attachment members to glass substrates to form a joint suitable for use on a vehicle, and related methods of forming are described herein. In addition, methods of attaching components to glass by use of these adhesives are disclosed. The method of forming the assemblies may include priming the glass panel prior to applying the adhesive to the primed glass panel and/or attachment member. The method may include allowing the urethane adhesive to cure to form a layer of cured urethane adhesive bonding the attachment member to the first surface of the glass panel without exposure of the bonded attachment member on the second surface of the panel. The cured adhesive layer disposed between the attachment member and the glass panel may have a thickness in the range from about 0.25 mm to about 2.0 mm.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了使用双组分聚氨酯粘合剂将动态承载附接构件附接到玻璃基板以形成适合用于车辆的接头的粘合车辆玻璃组件，以及相关的成形方法。 此外，公开了通过使用这些粘合剂将部件附着到玻璃上的方法。 形成组件的方法可以包括在将粘合剂施加到底漆的玻璃面板和/或附接构件之前起泡玻璃面板。 该方法可以包括允许聚氨酯粘合剂固化以形成固化的聚氨酯粘合剂层，其将附着构件粘合到玻璃面板的第一表面，而不会在面板的第二表面上暴露粘合的附着构件。 设置在附接构件和玻璃面板之间的固化的粘合剂层的厚度可以在约0.25mm至约2.0mm的范围内。