Patents by Inventor Brock R. Rycenga
Brock R. Rycenga has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11646797Abstract: A trainable transceiver may comprise an electro-optic element comprising a first substrate having an electrode coating on a surface; a second substrate generally parallel to and in a spaced-apart relationship with the first substrate and having an electrode coating on a surface; and a window in at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate from which the electrode coating has been at least partially removed. The trainable transceiver may also comprise a machine-readable optical image selectively visible through the window; a light source disposed in proximity to the machine-readable optical image; and a controller capable of controlling the light source. Upon receipt of an appropriate input, the controller causes the activation of the light source which, in turn, causes the machine-readable optical image to be visible through the electro-optic element.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Steven L. Geerlings, Thomas S. Wright, Brock R. Rycenga
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Publication number: 20220321222Abstract: A trainable transceiver may comprise an electro-optic element comprising a first substrate having an electrode coating on a surface; a second substrate generally parallel to and in a spaced-apart relationship with the first substrate and having an electrode coating on a surface; and a window in at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate from which the electrode coating has been at least partially removed. The trainable transceiver may also comprise a machine-readable optical image selectively visible through the window; a light source disposed in proximity to the machine-readable optical image; and a controller capable of controlling the light source. Upon receipt of an appropriate input, the controller causes the activation of the light source which, in turn, causes the machine-readable optical image to be visible through the electro-optic element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Steven L. Geerlings, Thomas S. Wright, Brock R. Rycenga
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Patent number: 10525890Abstract: A rear vision system for a vehicle includes a camera mounted with the vehicle and capturing a field of view rearward of the vehicle, a rearview mirror including a display substrate thereon, and an image sensor directed toward an interior of the vehicle and configured to capture image data of an object. The system further includes a controller in communication with the camera and receiving a first video image of the first size corresponding with the field of view, with the image sensor to determine a position of the object within the image data, and with the display substrate to present a portion of the first video image thereon of a size less than the first size. The portion of the first video image is selected to correspond with an expected portion of the field of view based on the determined position of the object.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Dennis D. Festerling, Jr., Brock R. Rycenga
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Patent number: 10154200Abstract: An imager module for a vehicle is disclosed. The imager module comprises an imager configured to capture image data over a plurality of image frames based on incoming light in a field of view and an optic device configured to control a transmission of the incoming light. The module comprises a controller configured to identify an exposure time for the imager based on environmental lighting conditions and adjust the exposure time by a flicker mitigation period. The adjustment of the exposure time mitigates an appearance of a periodic light source in the image data. The controller is further configured to control the transmission of the optic device to control the transmission of the incoming light.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Brock R. Rycenga, Benjamin B. Hilldore, Barry K. Nelson
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Publication number: 20180178729Abstract: A rear vision system for a vehicle includes a camera mounted with the vehicle and capturing a field of view rearward of the vehicle, a rearview mirror including a display substrate thereon, and an image sensor directed toward an interior of the vehicle and configured to capture image data of an object. The system further includes a controller in communication with the camera and receiving a first video image of the first size corresponding with the field of view, with the image sensor to determine a position of the object within the image data, and with the display substrate to present a portion of the first video image thereon of a size less than the first size. The portion of the first video image is selected to correspond with an expected portion of the field of view based on the determined position of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Applicant: Gentex CorporationInventors: Dennis D. Festerling, JR., Brock R. Rycenga
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Patent number: 9836657Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for determining the presence and period of dashed line lane markers in a roadway. The system includes an imager configured to capture a plurality of high dynamic range images exterior of the vehicle and a processor, in communication with the at least one imager such that the processor is configured to process at least one high dynamic range image. The period of the dashed lane markers in the image is calculated for detecting the presence of the dashed lane marker and for tracking the vehicle within the markers. The processor communicates an output for use by the vehicle for use in lane departure warning (LDW) and/or other driver assist features.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Benjamin B. Hilldore, Brock R. Rycenga, Micah W. TerHaar
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Publication number: 20170339326Abstract: An imager module for a vehicle is disclosed. The imager module comprises an imager configured to capture image data over a plurality of image frames based on incoming light in a field of view and an optic device configured to control a transmission of the incoming light. The module comprises a controller configured to identify an exposure time for the imager based on environmental lighting conditions and adjust the exposure time by a flicker mitigation period. The adjustment of the exposure time mitigates an appearance of a periodic light source in the image data. The controller is further configured to control the transmission of the optic device to control the transmission of the incoming light.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Brock R. Rycenga, Benjamin B. Hilldore, Barry K. Nelson
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Publication number: 20150294165Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for determining the presence and period of dashed line lane markers in a roadway. The system includes an imager configured to capture a plurality of high dynamic range images exterior of the vehicle and a processor, in communication with the at least one imager such that the processor is configured to process at least one high dynamic range image. The period of the dashed lane markers in the image is calculated for detecting the presence of the dashed lane marker and for tracking the vehicle within the markers. The processor communicates an output for use by the vehicle for use in lane departure warning (LDW) and/or other driver assist features.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Benjamin B. Hilldore, Brock R. Rycenga, Micah W. TerHaar
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Patent number: 9098751Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for determining the presence and period of dashed line lane markers in a roadway. The system includes an imager configured to capture a plurality of high dynamic range images exterior of the vehicle and a processor, in communication with the at least one imager such that the processor is configured to process at least one high dynamic range image. The period of the dashed lane markers in the image is calculated for detecting the presence of the dashed lane marker and for tracking the vehicle within the markers. The processor communicates an output for use by the vehicle for use in lane departure warning (LDW) and/or other driver assist features.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Benjamin B. Hilldore, Brock R. Rycenga, Micah W. TerHaar
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Publication number: 20130028473Abstract: A system and method for determining the presence and period of dashed line lane markers in a roadway. The system includes an imager configured to capture a plurality of high dynamic range images exterior of the vehicle and a processor, in communication with the at least one imager such that the processor is configured to process at least one high dynamic range image. The period of the dashed lane markers in the image is calculated for detecting the presence of the dashed lane marker and for tracking the vehicle within the markers. The processor communicates an output for use by the vehicle for use in lane departure warning (LDW) and/or other driver assist features.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: Benjamin B. Hilldore, Brock R. Rycenga, Micah W. TerHaar
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Patent number: 8045760Abstract: The present invention relates to various improvements relating to automatic vehicle equipment control systems.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2004Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Gentex CorporationInventors: Joseph S. Stam, Eric J. Walstra, Keith H. Berends, Brock R. Rycenga, Kevin J. Longworth, David A. Meekhof
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Patent number: 7565006Abstract: The present invention relates to various apparatus, algorithms and methods for acquiring and processing images of a scene. Details of various aspects of the associated images are identified and may be utilized to generate various vehicular equipment control signals.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2003Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Gentex CorporationInventors: Joseph S. Stam, Gregory A. Mart, Keith H. Berends, Gregory S. Bush, John K. Roberts, Mark W. Pierce, Jon H. Bechtel, Eric J. Walstra, Brock R. Rycenga
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Publication number: 20040143380Abstract: The present invention relates to various apparatus, algorithms and methods for acquiring and processing images of a scene. Details of various aspects of the associated images are identified and may be utilized to generate various vehicular equipment control signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventors: Joseph S. Stam, Gregory A. Mart, Keith H. Berends, Gregory S. Bush, John K. Roberts, Mark W. Pierce, Jon H. Bechtel, Eric J. Walstra, Brock R. Rycenga