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 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 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 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.

Abstract: A monitoring system includes a rearview mirror assembly that has a mounting member and a housing that articulates relative to the mounting member. An imaging device is located in and fixed relative to the housing and is moveable with the housing between a plurality of orientations. The imaging device is configured to capture an image of an occupant's location. A processor is configured to identify at least one landmark in the image and extrapolate a current orientation out of the plurality of orientations of the imaging device based on a position of the at least one landmark in the image.

Abstract: A system is disclosed that may selectively illuminate a first peripheral portion of a vehicle windshield from a plurality of peripheral portions. The first peripheral portion may correspond to part of a periphery of a first area portion of the windshield. The first area portion may be one of a plurality of area portions of the windshield. Further, the first area portion may be determined based on a substantial alignment with a driver's view of an object. Accordingly, a periphery portion of the windshield may be illuminated to draw the driver's attention to the object.

Abstract: A full display mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an electro-optic assembly containing an electro-optic medium, a display module, and at least one imager module configured to capture a blind spot. A processor and a memory including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to, in response to a detection of an object in the blind spot, generate a first warning indicia in a first region of the full display mirror assembly. The processor is further caused to, in response to a detection that a vehicle containing the full display mirror assembly is turning or about to turn towards the blind spot with the object, generate a second warning indicia in a second region of the full display mirror assembly by enlarging the first region.

Abstract: There is provided a system for generating instructions for adjustment of vehicle sub-system(s) according to an analysis of a computed six degrees of freedom (6 DOF) of vehicle occupant(s), comprising: hardware processor(s), and a non-transitory memory having stored thereon a code for execution by the at least one hardware processor, the code comprising instructions for: obtaining at least one image of a cabin of a vehicle captured by an image sensor, obtaining depth data from a depth sensor that senses the cabin of the vehicle, wherein the at least one image and the depth data depict at least one head of at least one occupant, computing 6 DOF for the at least one head according to the at least one image and depth data, and generating instructions for adjustment of at least one vehicle sub-system according to the computed 6 DOF of the at least one vehicle occupant.

Abstract: A mounting element for a rearview assembly may comprise a mount capable of being removably attachable to a button and having a tapered channel in a first end; a pivot comprising a first end capable of supporting the rearview assembly and a pivot ball; a pivot cup disposed at least partially within the tapered channel of the mount, having fingers extending from a first end and an annular surface having an outer diameter at a second end, the pivot cup being operable to at least partially accept and to exert a pivot torque on the pivot ball; and a coil spring having a first end, a second end, and an outer diameter similar to the diameter of the annular surface of the pivot cup, the coil spring disposed within the mount, the first end of the coil spring pressing against the annular surface of the pivot cup.

Abstract: An imaging system includes a mirror assembly. An imager is centrally disposed on the mirror assembly and configured to acquire an image of a biometric feature of a vehicle occupant within a field of view of the imager. A first light source is disposed within the mirror assembly and configured to project a ray of light onto a target surface corresponding to an eye of the vehicle occupant. The first light source is spaced from the target surface by a first distance. The first light source is spaced from the imager by a second distance. The ray of light forms an angle of incidence having legs extending from the target surface to the first light source and to the imager, and wherein the first distance and the second distance are operable to define the angle of incidence in the range of 5° to 15°.

Abstract: A door operating system includes a door opening mechanism and a user controller including a first receiver configured to receive an RF signal and a second receiver configured to receive an internet signal. The user controller is in communication with the door opening mechanism and includes an RF transmitter capable of transmitting the RF signal to the door opening mechanism and a wireless internet transmitter capable of transmitting the internet signal to the door opening mechanism. The user controller includes a user interface including at least one user input element and is in operable communication with the door opening mechanism and the user controller. The control system is configured to generate and exchange a key during an initial pairing, receive an input from the user controller to open or close a door, and determine if the RF signal from the RF transmitter will be received by the door opening mechanism.

Abstract: A system includes an illumination source associated with a vehicle. The illumination source is configured to emit a structured light pattern onto a portion of at least one of a trailer towed by the vehicle and, if present, a load hauled by the trailer. A camera is associated with the vehicle and configured to capture the structured light pattern and generate one or more images of a scene. A controller is communicatively connected to the camera and configured to receive the one or more images from the camera, and create one or more depth map of the scene based, at least in part, on the one or more images. The controller is further configured to determine at least one of a position and an orientation of at least one of the trailer and the load, and detect the presence of a potentially hazardous condition related to towing the trailer.

Abstract: An electro-optic assembly includes a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface that is opposite the first surface. A second substrate has a third surface and a fourth surface that is opposite the third surface. The first and second substrates are disposed in a parallel and spaced apart relationship so as to define a cavity therebetween. The second and third surfaces face each other. An electro-optic medium is located in the cavity. A first electrode layer is located on the second surface, and a second electrode layer is located on the third surface. A reflective element is disposed behind the electro-optic medium, opposite the first substrate. A photodiode light sensor is configured to detect a glare from a light, and a control system is configured to adjust an applied electrical potential to the electro-optic medium as a result of the detected glare.

Abstract: A helmet accessory mounting system includes a mounting device configured to couple to an outer surface of a side of a helmet. The mounting device includes a plurality of mounting locations configured to removeably couple to at least one accessory. A plurality of the plurality of mounting locations each includes an electrical node. A power supply is coupled to the mounting device. An electrical supply line electrically couples the power supply to each of the electrical nodes and the electrical supply line is contained at least partially within the mounting device.

Abstract: A method for controlling an illumination system includes detecting a first position of a marker in image data. In response to the first position, a first light target for the first light emission is identified. Controlling a light assembly to direct the first light emission to the first light target and maintaining the first light emission directed to the first light target. The method further includes detecting a second position of the marker in the image data. A second light target for the second light emission is identified in response to the second position. The light assembly is controlled to direct the second light emission to the second light target.

Abstract: System and methods are provided for providing first responders after a vehicle accident with useful information regarding the medical status and injuries of the vehicle's occupants. The system includes an in-cabin sensor comprising at least one or more of an image sensor, depth sensor and micro-vibration sensor for capturing sensory data of the vehicle cabin including pre-crash data, during-crash and post-crash. The system also includes at least one processor configured to analyze the sensory data.