Abstract: A head-up display device as a vehicle display device projects display light onto a front windshield of a vehicle, displays a virtual image by reflected display light, on the front windshield, so as to be superimposed on a real scene transparent through the front windshield, captures an image of a driver of the vehicle by projecting infrared light onto the driver, and detects the positions of the eyes of the driver based on the captured image. A control unit detects the position of a feature point of the face of the driver in the captured image and stores a positional relationship with the detected positions of the eyes, and, when it is difficult to detect the positions of the eyes in die captured image, estimates a viewpoint position of the driver based on the position of the feature point detected at this time and the positional relationship stored beforehand.

Abstract: Techniques for presenting a user interface on a display for monitoring and/or controlling a vehicle. The user interface may include a digital representation of an environment in which the vehicle is operation. Additionally, the user interface may include system interface that is configured to display one or more notifications associated with systems or components of the vehicle. The system interface may additionally, or alternatively, comprise one or more control inputs for controlling systems or components of the vehicle. The user interface may also include a mission interface that includes a map interface and a mission selection interface for selecting routes the vehicle is to navigate. The user interface may additionally cause presentation of visual indicators that indicate the presence of an object that is not shown on the user interface, but that is moving in a direction such that the object will soon be visibly displayed on the user interface.

Abstract: An augmented reality head-up display system for displaying graphics upon a windscreen of a vehicle includes one or more image-capturing devices that capture image data of an environment surrounding the vehicle, a graphic projection device for generating images upon the windscreen of the vehicle, and a controller in electronic communication with the one or more image-capturing devices and the graphic projection device. The controller executes instructions to receive object detection data indicating a current position of objects located within the environment surrounding the vehicle. The controller executes instructions to compare the current position of the objects within the environment with a visual location of the objects within the environment determined based on the image data to identify a visually occluded object located within the environment. In response to identifying the visually occluded object, the controller determines a contextual graphic that signifies the visually occluded object.

Abstract: A vehicle display system is provided in a vehicle. The vehicle display system includes a first display device and a second display device. The first display device is configured to emit a light pattern toward a road surface outside the vehicle. The second display device is located inside the vehicle and is configured to display an image indicating the light pattern as viewed from above.

Abstract: Information related to a vehicle can be displayed by projecting an image based on the information on a road surface or the like. An image projection apparatus that projects an image includes: a sensor unit that acquires information related to a vehicle; and an image projection unit that projects the image based on the information acquired by the sensor unit.

Abstract: A headup display device may include: a mirror part rotatably supported by a support part; a housing part installed on one side of the mirror part; a driving part installed in the housing part; a spiral gear part rotatably connected to the driving part; and a mirror rotating part connected to the mirror part, and configured to rotate the mirror part as the spiral gear part is rotated.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) shielding and monitoring system includes multiple light emitting diodes (LEDs) (12, 14, 82, 92), multiple optical detectors (20, 84, 94) for detecting a light output of the plurality of LEDs (12, 14, 82, 92), and a LED shield (30, 110) with multiple compartments (38, 114) for receiving the multiple optical detectors (20, 84, 94). The LED shield (30, 110) is configured such that each compartment (38, 114) receives an optical detector (20, 84, 94), and wherein each compartment (38, 114) is configured such that the optical detector (20, 84, 94) within the compartment (38, 114) detects the light output of a LED (12, 14, 82, 92) of the multiple LEDs (12, 14, 82, 92) without detecting light output other than the light output of the LED (12, 14, 82, 92). Further, wayside LED signals including a LED shielding and monitoring system are provided.

Abstract: Based on information about a vehicle, the information can be projected and displayed onto a road surface or the like. An image projection apparatus, which projects an image, includes an acquisition unit that acquires the information about the vehicle, and an image projection unit that projects the image based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit.

Abstract: A vehicle position estimation apparatus according to the present invention includes a painted line recognition result processing unit configured to calculate whether the vehicle has made a lane change and a direction of the lane change when the vehicle has made the lane change, a vehicle lateral position calculating unit configured to calculate a lane where the vehicle is in travel and a vehicle lateral position that is a lateral position of the vehicle in the lane based on whether the vehicle has made the lane change, the direction of the lane change, and a lane connection relation, and an on-map vehicle position calculating unit configured to calculate an on-map position of the vehicle on the road based on a map information, the lane where the vehicle is in travel, the vehicle lateral position, and a forward travel distance.

Abstract: A decoration is disclosed, which includes: a light source emitting light in at least two directions; a transmission member having an eyeball pattern; and a projection member; the light emitted by the light source in at least two directions passes through the transmission member, and projects the eyeball pattern onto at least two positions on the projection member. Another disclosed decoration includes: two sets of light sources, each set of light sources emitting light in at least two directions; two transmission members, each transmission member having an eyeball pattern; and two projection members; the light emitted by each set of the light sources in at least two directions passes through the transmission member, and projects the eyeball pattern onto at least two positions on the projection member. The decoration has simple structure and diverse functions, and produces a visual effect of moving eyeballs by means of projection for decoration applications.

Abstract: In order to achieve an image display unit having excellent degree of freedom in designing the position of a display image, an image display unit (1A) is provided with: an imaging unit (10) configured to capture an image of a space to be viewed; an image display device (11) configured to display an image captured by the imaging unit (10) in a display area in real time; and an image forming unit configured to form an image in a space where there is no screen by projecting the image displayed by the image display device (11).

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to optical systems with ergonomic presentation of content for use in head-worn computing systems. A method for controlling a head-worn computer when viewing virtual images, including image content, that encourages an ergonomic head position to reduce neck pain, includes determining an angle of the head-worn computer relative to horizontal, determining an angle of a line of sight to the center of the virtual image as presented to a user's eye, determining a deviation between the determined angle of the line of sight and a predetermined ergonomic angle, and shifting the image content of the virtual image vertically as displayed to the user's eye so that a portion of the image content is not viewable, wherein the amount of shifting is in reverse correspondence to the magnitude of the determined deviation.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to project aircraft zone indications are disclosed. A disclosed example projection system for displaying an indicator pertaining to an aircraft includes a condition analyzer to determine a condition of at least one of the aircraft or a zone surrounding the aircraft, and a projector to project the indicator on or proximate the zone based on the determined condition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display device (2) for a motor vehicle (1) having a housing, which comprises a projection device (3) arranged in the housing for generating a virtual image (10) on a projection surface which is located outside the housing and observable by an observer, which projection device comprises at least one mirror (6) mounted such that it is pivotable about an axis of rotation (11), which mirror is designed to deflect light (4) output by a light source of the projection device (3) in a deflection position, and having an adjustment device for adjusting the deflection position of the mirror (6) by pivoting about the axis of rotation (11), wherein the adjustment device comprises at least one first shape-memory wire (17), which is coupled to the mirror (6), and therefore the mirror (6) is pivotable about the axis of rotation (11) by a length change of the first shape-memory wire (17). Furthermore, the invention relates to a driver assistance system, a motor vehicle (1) and a method.

Abstract: A device for luminously signalling a change of lane for a motor vehicle comprises at least one element for detecting the change of lane of the vehicle and at least one control module configured to receive and process information coming from the one or more elements for detecting the change of lane and to accordingly control at least one emitting and projecting element configured to project at least one pictogram onto the road.

Abstract: Provided is a Head Up Display (HUD) device for a vehicle, the device including: a plurality of light emitting devices; an image forming panel configured to generate an image based on light provided from the plurality of light emitting devices and output the image; a lens system arranged between the plurality of light emitting devices and the image forming device and configured to transmit light generated by the plurality of light emitting devices to the image forming panel; and a processor configured to control the plurality of light emitting devices and the image forming panel, wherein each of the plurality of light emitting devices is mounted to a circuit board by direct bonding.

Abstract: An illumination device for a motor vehicle includes one or more multi-color LED units which each have a settable color point and settable brightness, wherein each multi-color LED unit is an individual semiconductor component having multiple single-color LEDs of different colors and a microcontroller. The single-color LEDs and the microcontroller are surrounded by a housing of the semiconductor component. The microcontroller is designed to control each single-color LED of an associated multi-color LED unit depending on a current temperature value of the associated multi-color LED unit in such a way that a set color point and a set brightness are held constant during operation of the associated multi-color LED unit.

Abstract: A vehicle information device to be installed into a vehicle, comprises a data acquisition interface, configured to receive data corresponding to the vehicle, the data being received for a plurality of attributes, a control unit configured to receive the data from the data acquisition interface and determine one or more of a previous, a current and a future state of the vehicle from the data and a projector unit configured to display one or more of the previous, the current and the future state of the vehicle, in form of a hologram projected through exterior of the vehicle.

Abstract: In a vehicle-mounted device configured to be mounted on a vehicle for providing a service, a projector projects, based on data of a three-dimensional image related to the service, the three-dimensional image in the air above the vehicle.

Abstract: An aircraft vertical stabilizer illumination light, the light includes a LED group, having a plurality of LEDs; an optical system, having at least one optical element, the optical system being associated with the LED group for shaping a light output from the light emitted by the LED group; an image generator, arranged within the aircraft vertical stabilizer illumination light for being oriented towards the vertical stabilizer, the image generator being configured to provide image data of the vertical stabilizer; and a controller, coupled to the image generator for receiving the image data; wherein the controller is configured to operate the aircraft vertical stabilizer illumination light in a plurality of operating modes.

Abstract: A vehicle display device includes a tubular member disposed such that an opening edge thereof faces a driver side, a projection unit that projects light toward an inner space of the tubular member, a semitransparent mirror that is disposed in the inner space of the tubular member and reflects light projected from the projection unit toward the driver side to cause a virtual image to be displayed, an image display unit that is disposed on a side opposite to the driver side with respect to the semitransparent mirror in the tubular member and displays an image, and a design unit that is disposed between the image display unit and the semitransparent mirror in the inner space of the tubular member and has a stereoscopic shape.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to efficiently orient image light toward an observer. A display device outputs projection light for displaying an image. A transmission type screen forms an image of the projection light and diffuses the same as image light. A projection lens enlarges projection light and forms the image on the transmission type screen. A light distribution adjustment means is disposed between the transmission type screen and the projection lens and adjusts the light distribution of the image light output by the transmission type screen for each region by refracting the projection light.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a compact and low-cost head-up display device capable of creating a sense of depth in a virtual image. This head-up display device includes a light-emitting device, a reflecting mirror, and a screen. The reflecting mirror includes two reflecting surfaces that are a first reflecting surface having a flat shape and a second reflecting surface having a curved shape. The screen is composed of a first screen through which the light reflected from the first reflecting surface passes, and a second screen through which the light reflected from the second reflecting surface passes. The first screen and the second screen are disposed so that the length of a first optical path in which the light emitted from the light-emitting device reaches the first screen is different from the length of a second optical path in which the light emitted from the light-emitting device reaches the second screen.

Abstract: A vehicle imaging device for displaying an image of the outside of a vehicle on a display unit used in the vehicle includes an imaging unit that is attached to the vehicle, images of the outside of the vehicle, and outputs an imaging signal; an image signal generation unit that performs a generation process of generating an image signal indicating an image to be displayed in each line of the display unit based on the imaging signal, and outputs the image signal to the display unit; and a timing control unit that controls a timing when the image signal generation unit outputs the image signal to the display unit.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle seat positioning system has a controller connected to a display, a control panel and a positioning mechanism of a vehicle seat assembly. The controller operates in a position saving mode and a position selecting mode. In the position saving mode, positioning inputs made by the first occupant are saved in memory as a first upright setting corresponding to the first occupant manually driving the vehicle. Positioning inputs made by the first occupant of the vehicle seat assembly are also saved in memory as a first relaxation setting corresponding to the first occupant viewing the display with the vehicle operating in a self-driving mode. In the position selecting mode, the controller operates the positioning mechanism to move the vehicle seat assembly to positions corresponding the first upright setting or the first relaxation setting.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for controlling interior lighting of a motor vehicle interior including at least one light source, a projection support and a control module. The control module is capable of configuring the projection support so that it can receive at least one image emitted by the light source. The invention also relates to a method for lighting at least a part of an interior space of a motor vehicle by such an interior lighting device.

Abstract: A panel opening/closing device includes: a support which supports a panel and is turnable about a first rotary shaft; a dial which is turnable about a second rotary shaft in accordance with an operation by a user; and a movable unit which undergoes horizontal movement and includes pins inserted into a groove of the dial and a groove of the support, respectively.

Abstract: A display unit for mounting in a vehicle may include an image generator, a display member, and a light source. The display member may be configured to move from a non-operational position to an operational position such that the display member is positioned to reflect light from the image generator in the operational position. The display member also includes an edge configured to refract light and/or otherwise be illuminated. The light source may be configured to emit light to illuminate at least a portion of the edge of the display member. In some implementations, the light source may move when the display member is moved from the non-operational position to the operational position. In other implementations, the light source may be stationary. The display unit may also include a light guide to guide the light emitted by the light source to illuminate the edge.

Abstract: Systems and methods for more effectively locating cameras, controllers, and other interactive devices in conjunction with projection screens. A projection screen includes a screen presenting a surface suitable for projecting an image thereon, the screen having a bottom rail and an interactive device operably coupled to the bottom rail of the screen, the interactive device communicatively coupled to a communicating device. The interactive device may be a video camera, a sensor, or a controller.

Abstract: An information provision device and an information provision method. Each of the information provision device and information provision method includes projecting an image light to a light transmission member so as to display a for-driver information image, sensing a relative distance of an object to be detected existing around the mobile object in the direction of travel, detecting a location of a viewpoint of the driver, and changing a position at which an object image indicating the object to be detected is displayed according to a result of the detecting so as to change a perception distance of the driver influenced by a motion parallax of the object image according to the relative distance of the object to be detected in the direction of travel.

Abstract: A head-up display apparatus stored in a storage space within an instrument panel of a vehicle for irradiating a display light into a projection area on an upper side of the instrument panel to form a virtual image, is provided. The apparatus includes a display for emitting the display light, a reflecting member supported swingably about a swing axis for reflecting the display light from the display toward the projection area, a drive mechanism arranged in the reflecting member for swinging the reflecting member, and a case storing the display, the reflecting member and the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism includes a drive part and a transmission part for transmitting a drive force of the drive part to the reflecting member. The drive mechanism is arranged at a position shifted from an optical path of the display light nearer the display than the reflecting member.

Abstract: A display device for a motor vehicle includes: a projection module for generating an image for a projection in a direction of gaze of a user of the display device along an optical path; a reflection and/or display element; a support element for the reflection and/or display element; and a holding element, comprising a protruding part relative to the reflection and/or display element. The reflection and/or display element is held between the support element and the holding element and in a fixed position relative to the support element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-display head-up display device, which includes a main body, a first optical path module and a second optical path module, wherein the first optical path module is provided to project images on a closer position in front of drivers' eyes, the second optical path module is provided to receive external image light source for obtaining a longer optical path and projecting image to a far distance, to reduce visual vertigo and obtain the best visual effects for drivers, to thereby improve driving safety.

Abstract: Light systems having an array of paired visible-light and infrared-light elements, each pair arranged such that a body of each visible-light element obstructs infrared-light emitted from its paired infrared-light element. A lens might be provided to cover the array of paired light elements.

Abstract: An optic has a freeform optical surface transforming incident light emitted by a spatially extended light source into a constellation of images of the spatially extended light source. The images in the constellation are mixed to form a target illumination pattern having a sharp-edge at least along a portion of a boundary. The images include a focused image, and an edge of the focused image participates in forming the sharp-edged boundary the target illumination pattern.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted display device includes a software switch region in which a first transparent resin layer, a symbol and design printed layer, a smoke printed layer, a first touch sensor sheet, and a diffusion sheet are layered in order from the front side toward the back side, and a liquid crystal touch panel region in which a second transparent resin layer, a second touch sensor sheet, and a liquid crystal sheet are layered in order from the front side toward the back side. Since the software switch region includes the diffusion sheet, not only is it possible to ensure the visibility when sunlight shines, but it is also possible to prevent the internal structure from being seen when the light source is turned off, thus enhancing the quality of the external appearance.

Abstract: A display element includes a projection screen for a head-up display and a pivot apparatus for adjusting an inclination of the projection screen about a horizontal inclination axis. The pivot apparatus includes an eccentric unit for adjusting the inclination. The eccentric unit is mechanically coupled directly to the projection screen. The eccentric unit includes a first gearwheel and an eccentric element which is formed eccentrically with respect to the first gearwheel and is fastened on the first gearwheel. The eccentric element is in the form of a disk and an area of a narrow side of the disk-shaped eccentric element is arranged eccentrically with respect to the first gearwheel.

Abstract: A roadway projection system integrated into a vehicle is configured to identify a specific driving scenario encountered by a driver of the vehicle, and to then project an image onto a roadway along which the vehicle travels based on that scenario. The image is intended to provide guidance to the driver in negotiating the identified scenario and/or to visualize potential driving actions of the driver for the benefit of others. The image could be, for example, and without limitation, an indicator that the driver should follow to perform a specific driving or navigation action, or a preference that the driver wishes to share with other drivers. In addition, the roadway projection system may detect images projected by other roadway projection systems in other vehicles and to determine mutual preferences shared between drivers. When a shared preference is violated, the roadway projection system may alert the driver of the vehicle.

Abstract: First image data representing a first view, captured by a camera system, of a second location, is displayed at the first location. The first view is associated with a first orientation relative to the second location. A first angular displacement associated with a motion of a chair disposed at the first location is determined. Information representing the first angular displacement is transmitted to the camera system. Second image data representing a second view of the second location associated with a second orientation is displayed at the first location, the second orientation having a relationship to the first orientation based on the first angular displacement.

Abstract: A display Apparatus, an illumination apparatus and a vehicle having a projector device are disclosed. The projection device is disposed at the front of the vehicle through a mounting device, which is movably joined onto the vehicle, and can convert an image signal, which is outputted from an image data source, into a projection image to project the projection image on the ground in front of the vehicle in a determined distance. A user may adjust an angle of the mounting device relative to the vehicle for changing the determined distance.

Abstract: A head-up display device for projecting an image on a display screen includes: a liquid crystal display element for generating an original image; a light source for emitting light toward the liquid crystal display element; a reflection mirror for reflecting a light image of the original image passing through the liquid crystal display element and for projecting the light image on the display screen; and a concave cylindrical lens having a concave surface and disposed between the liquid crystal display element and the reflection mirror. The concave surface has a curved shape along with x axis of three-dimensional coordinates of the concave cylindrical lens. The concave surface extends along with y axis. The concave surface is rotated around the x axis so that z axis of the concave surface is tilted from an optical axis from the light source to the reflection mirror.

Abstract: A panorama projection unit is disclosed which concentrates the projected images in a front area of the motor vehicle and temporarily or locally shades the projection beams between projection units and the display surfaces. The panorama projection unit includes a transparent panoramic pane, and a plurality of projectors arranged in the housing. The arrangement of the projectors is configured to project images onto a rear side of the panoramic screen.

Abstract: The head-up display device sequentially displays a virtual image (51V) of a guide light from one end of a reflector (30) side, in the back inside of a virtual image (83V) of an opening bezel formed into a square frame displayed along an outer edge of a projection area (71) of a window shield, and further displays a virtual image (20V) of display information in the back thereof. The amount of travel of the virtual images (51V) of the guide light when the reflector provided in the head-up display device rotates is smaller than the amount of travel of the virtual image (20V) of the display information. Therefore, even if the virtual image (20V) of the display information falls outside the projection area, the virtual images (51V) of the guide light remain in the projection area, and are displayed.

Abstract: A passenger vehicle includes a dynamic display unit. The dynamic display unit creates a temporary graphic display inside the passenger vehicle for presenting informational and control elements to passengers inside the passenger vehicle.

Abstract: A method for displaying information via a light source on rotating helicopter blades of an aircraft such as a helicopter is provided. The light source may be a laser light source and the light therefrom may be directed onto the aircraft blade by one or more motion controlled mirrors and a computer controller. A sensor is capable of determining the position of helicopter blades during rotation, such that light may be projected upon only the moving blade at precisely timed intervals, so as to form perceivable graphics and/or messages thereon. In addition, the method may be utilized for displaying graphics and/or messages on rotating propellers of fixed wing aircraft.

Abstract: A vehicle puddle lamp assembly is provided and includes a plurality of light projectors located on a vehicle and configured to illuminate different lighted image patterns on a ground surface adjacent to the vehicle. The vehicle puddle lamp assembly also includes a controller for sequentially activating the plurality of light projectors to generate an animated lighted image on the ground surface.

Abstract: A projector device includes: a plurality of laser light sources each of which output light of a different color component; a control unit that controls the intensity of the light output by each of the laser light sources; a display control unit that projects an image on a combiner by guiding the light output by each of the laser light sources to the combiner; and a prediction unit that predicts which laser light source among the laser light sources has the shortest remaining life, wherein the control unit reduces the intensity of the light output by the laser light source predicted to have the shortest remaining life to below a predetermined normal intensity.

Abstract: A system for presenting an aerial display over an audience of spectators. The system includes a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and a plurality of flexible projection screens. Each of the screens is supportable in a display air space by the UAVs. The system includes a ground control system with a processor executing a fleet manager module and with memory storing a different flight plan for each of the UAVs. During operation during a display time period, the UAVs execute the flight plans to move and to position the flexible projection screens within the display air space. The flexible projection screens each may include a mesh body configured to have low wind resistance and to provide a projection surface for reflecting light. The system may include a projector projecting light onto the projection surface of at least one of the flexible projection screens during the display time period.

Abstract: A front projection display system for a vehicle including a pico projector including keystone correction; and, a retractable pico front projector screen operatively connected to the pico projector. In one embodiment, a common housing contains the pico projector and the retractable pico front projector screen. In another embodiment the pico projector is mounted within the protective covering. In some embodiments the front projector screen is motor driven and in other embodiments it operated by hand. The present invention is particularly advantageous in an aircraft environment where size and weight considerations are imperative.

Abstract: The invention a set of tire rims comprising light assemblies which project holographic images. When installed, Harris Wheels project a designated image such as a decorative pattern, logo, or cartoon animation onto the face of the rim, providing the illusion that the image is moving as the rim spins. The present invention provides auto enthusiasts a unique means of customizing their cars while also increasing visibility of the vehicle at night.