Abstract: A system for monitoring an alertness level of an occupant of a vehicle includes a first sensor operable to detect an event exterior to the vehicle. A second imager is operable to capture an image of the occupant. A controller is in electrical communication with the first sensor and the second sensor. The controller is configured to determine a target direction aligning with a region of the event. The controller is further configured to determine a viewing direction of the occupant based on the image. The controller is further configured to compare the target direction to the viewing direction. The controller is further configured to determine the alertness level of the driver based on the comparison of the target direction to the viewing direction.

Abstract: An eye shield has an attachment device configured to be coupled to an optical device. The attachment device includes a clamping ring that has an open position and a closed position. The eye shield further has a shield coupled to the clamping ring to pivot away and towards the clamping ring, the shield extends laterally from the attachment device and a locking element that is disposed on the clamping ring and configured to lock the clamping ring in the closed position. The locking element has a locked and an unlocked position, and when the locking element is in the locked position the clamping ring is in the closed position.

Abstract: A tray for a seat of a passenger vehicle including: (a) a first article that is at least partially transparent to a wavelength or wavelength range within the visible spectrum of electromagnetic radiation comprising a first primary surface; and (b) a first display separated from an external environment by the first article, the first display, when activated, at least partially visible through the first article from the external environment. A seat of a passenger vehicle including a seatback and the tray coupled to the seatback. The tray can be manipulable to, from, and between a stowed position and a deployed position. The first display is activated when the tray is in the deployed position. The tray can include a second display that is activated when the tray is in the stowed position to be viewable by a passenger rearward of the seatback to which the tray is coupled.

Abstract: A storage system for a plane fuselage including at least one storage unit defining an enclosed cargo storage space. At least one monitoring module is disposed proximate the at least one storage unit. The at least one monitoring module is configured to detect a condition within or proximate the at least one storage unit that includes at least one of a temperature, a fire condition, a water leakage, a gas leakage, a chemical leakage, an explosive condition, or a movement of the at least one storage unit. At least one status communication device is in communication with the at least one monitoring module and is configured to alert a user of the detected condition by the at least one monitoring module.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a vehicle toll module, which may comprise a first antenna, a radio frequency power detector, an attenuator, and/or a controller. The first antenna may receive a first signal from a toll collection system remotely located relative the vehicle and generate a first output based thereon. The radio frequency power detector may be configured to adjust the first output to generate a second output. The attenuator may be configured to receive the second output and generate a third output based thereon. The controller may be connected to the attenuator and configured to: receive the third output, extract data from the second output, and generate a third output based on a unique identifier associated with the toll module, in response to the extracted data. Additionally, the third output may be received by an antenna which may either transmit a second signal or backscatters the first signal.

Abstract: A rearview assembly is disclosed. The rearview assembly may comprise an electro-optic element, a display element, and/or a sensor. The electro-optic element may comprise first and second substrates, an electro-optic medium, and a spectral filter. The first and second substrates may be disposed in a substantially spaced apart relationship and may have first and second edges, respectively. The electro-optic medium is disposed between the first and second substrates. The spectral filter may be substantially opaque in appearance and disposed in a peripheral manner on the first substrate. Additionally, the first and second substrates have a substantial miss-match where a line bisecting the first substrate does not bisect the second substrate. The display element is operable to display a digital image. The sensor is operable to sense a condition and generate a signal based thereon. Additionally, the sensor may be optically aligned with the miss-match.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism is disclosed that includes a housing that has a sidewall extending circumferentially around a central axis defining an opening. A first aperture extends through the sidewall perpendicular to the central axis and a receiving member rotatably coupled to the housing and includes a protrusion that extends along the central axis and an aperture spaced from the central axis. A cable has a first end that extends through the first aperture of the housing and is fixedly coupled to the receiving member and a second end fixed relative to the housing. A knob is rotatably coupled to the housing and is configured to engage the receiving member such that rotation of the knob causes the receiving member to rotate. A locking element engages with the sidewall of the housing, and is configured to disengage the sidewall in response to a manual rotation of the knob by a user.

Abstract: A compound represented by the structure of Formula (I), or a salt thereof suitable for use as a buffer in an electrochromic device is disclosed.

Abstract: A video conferencing system for a vehicle includes a display device disposed in a passenger compartment of the vehicle, the display device comprising a screen, a first imager configured to capture a first image data corresponding to a field of view of a passenger compartment of the vehicle, at least one microphone configured to collect audio data from within the passenger compartment, and a controller. The controller is configured detect a display prompt within the image data corresponding to a portion of the image data received from the first imager, detect an audio prompt within a predetermined zone of the passenger compartment of the vehicle, and selectively crop the first image data according to the portion of the image data corresponding with the display prompt in response to determining a correlation between the portion of the image data and the zone of the passenger department associated with the audio prompt.

Abstract: A coating material includes a polymer binder, and particles having a hardness of at least 10 GPa and mixed with the polymer binder. The particles have a nominal diameter less than 1 millimeter and are suspended in the coating material prior to application to a surface. The coating material can be applied to a surface of a substrate, whether it is planar or non-planar. The coating material can also be applied uniformly or non-uniformly across the surface when it is desired. The coating material can further be incorporated in the ballistic core stack of a ballistic protection article. The coating material enhances the performance of the article against high-velocity ballistic threats or the like, using the same or similar defeat principles as thick ceramic plates/tiles.

Abstract: An electro-optic element includes a first substrate that has a first surface and a second surface substantially opposite the first surface. A second substrate has a third surface and a fourth surface substantially opposite the third surface. The second substrate is disposed in a spaced apart manner relative the first substrate such that the second and third surfaces face one another. A plurality of spacer beads are disposed between the second surface and the third surface. The plurality of spacer beads are formed of a material that is soluble in propylene carbonate and does not contain salt or polymers. A first substantially transparent electrode is associated with the second surface and a second substantially transparent electrode is associated with the third surface. An electro-optic medium contains propylene carbonate disposed between the first and second substantially transparent electrodes.

Abstract: A variable transmission element includes a first substrate that has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A second substrate includes a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The first and second surfaces face each other and are disposed in a spaced apart relationship so as to define a space therebetween. A seal formed of a sealing material extends along a perimeter of the first and second substrates. A first lamination layer comprises a first lamination material that is different from the sealing material and the first lamination layer is coupled to the second surface. A second lamination layer comprises a second lamination material that is different from the sealing material and the second lamination layer is coupled to the second substrate. An electro-optic device is disposed between the first lamination layer and the second lamination layer.

Abstract: An asymmetrically reflective member is disclosed. This asymmetrically reflective member may be utilized in a rearview assembly to hide an imager disposed there behind. The member may comprise a substate and an asymmetric transflective coating. The substate may have a first side and a second side. The asymmetric transflective coating may be associated with the substrate. Additionally, the asymmetric transflective coating may have a transflective layer, a plurality of dielectric layers, and one or more absorptive layers interleaved with the plurality of dielectric layers. Further, the member may have a first side and a second side. The reflectance of the first side may be substantially greater than the reflectance of the second side.

Abstract: An impact absorbing article including an auxetic foam substrate having a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, and a thickness extending from the top surface to the bottom surface. The auxetic foam substrate is comprised of a plurality of closed-cells and configured to dissipate forces delivered through the bottom surface associated with localized impacts delivered to the top surface of the auxetic foam substrate. The plurality of closed cells each have a negative Poisson ratio.

Abstract: A variable transmission device forms a surface area including a plurality of electro-optic elements and first and second electrodes electrically connecting with a power supply circuit. An electro-optic medium is disposed between the first and second electrodes. A plurality of third electrodes is disposed between the first and second electrodes. A control circuit is electrically connected to one of the at least one first electrode and the at least one second electrode and configured to supply control signals to the electro-optic elements.

Abstract: A monitoring system for a vehicle includes at least one imaging device configured to capture a first image type and a second image type in a sequence. A first illumination source is configured to emit a flood illumination captured by the at least one imaging device in the first image type. A second illumination source is configured to emit a structured light illumination captured by the at least one imaging device in the second image type. At least one processor is configured to extract a 2-dimensional (“2D”) joint coordinate representation of a vehicle occupant from the first image type, measure a depth of at least a portion of the 2D joint coordinate representation with the second image type, extrapolate a 3-dimensional (“3D”) joint coordinate representation of the vehicle occupant, and estimate, based on the 3D joint coordinate representation, a location of at least one joint that is obscured.

Abstract: A monitoring system includes an imaging module that captures image data associated with a vehicle cabin and an electro-optic assembly configured to switch transmission states upon an applied voltage. A control system is in communication with the imaging module and the electro-optic assembly. The control system is configured to receive the image data from the imaging module and detect a presence of light value in the image data that exceeds a threshold value and is proximate the eyes of a vehicle occupant and determine an origin of the presence of light value through the electro-optic assembly by detecting a presence of a shadow in proximity to the eyes of the vehicle occupant. The control system applies a voltage to reduce transmission of the electro-optic assembly and lower the presence of light directed towards the eyes of the vehicle occupant to a value below the predetermined threshold value.