Patents by Inventor Michael Edward Rofe

Michael Edward Rofe 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).

  • Interactive heads up display (IHUD)
    Patent number: 6873376
    Abstract: A touch screen assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a rearview mirror being disposed in an interior of the automotive vehicle and having at least one glass surface. The touch screen assembly also includes a plurality of electrodes attached to the at least one glass surface. The electrodes are closely coupled defining a contact area. The contact area is a region, when touched by an occupant changes electrical characteristics between the electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Edward Rofe
  • Interactive heads up display (IHUD)
    Patent number: 6654070
    Abstract: The IHUD is an interactive display system allowing the vehicle driver to select information and view information utilizing LCD and touch screen technology, employing the windshield as the platform. Basically the same LCD technology found on calculators in use and touch screen technology found on interactive video display screens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Michael Edward Rofe
  • Liquid crystal windshield display
    Patent number: 5920363
    Abstract: The liquid crystal windshield display is a passive type display system utilizing an LCD, where the windshield acts as the LCD platform. Basically the same LCD technology that is currently used on many if not all calculators in use. Except whereas all LCDs currently in use, are in use in a reflective made, the liquid crystal windshield display utilizes LCD technology in a see-through mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Inventor: Michael Edward Rofe