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.

Abstract: A system comprises an imager having a lens; a housing supporting the imager and defining an inlet opening; a moveable vent cover configured to move between a first position and a second position; and a channel defined by a portion of the housing, the moveable vent cover, and a diverter, the channel configured to selectively direct an incoming fluid from the inlet opening defined by the moveable vent cover in the open position and the housing toward the lens. The system may further comprise a lens cover supported by the housing; the lens cover disposed to at least partially cover the lens.

Abstract: A medium for an electro-optic element includes a first block copolymer unit including at least one of a first di-block copolymer and first tri-block copolymer and at least one of a donor compound or an acceptor compound conjugated with the at least one of the first di-block copolymer and first tri-block copolymer, thereby forming the first block copolymer unit. The medium further includes a second block copolymer unit including at least one of a second di-block copolymer and second tri-block copolymer conjugated with the at least one of the donor compound and the acceptor compound, thereby linking the first block copolymer unit with the second block copolymer unit.

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 substrate and an asymmetric transflective coating. The substrate 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: A rearview assembly includes an electrochromic element. The electrochromic element includes a first substrate including a first surface and a second surface. The electrochromic element further includes a second substrate comprising a third surface and a fourth surface. The first substrate and the second substrate form a cavity. The electrochromic element includes an electrochromic medium contained in the cavity. The rearview assembly includes an image sensor directed toward the fourth surface and configured to capture near-infrared light reflected from an object and projected through the electrochromic element. The rearview assembly includes a transflective film disposed adjacent to the fourth surface having a near-infrared light transmission level and a visible light reflectance level.

Abstract: An electro-optic assembly includes a first substrate that is conductive and has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A second substrate has a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The second and third surfaces face each other to define a gap. A first electrode is coupled to the second surface and a second electrode is coupled to the third surface. An electro-optic medium is located between the first electrode and the second electrode. A first conductive film is coupled to the first surface.

Abstract: An electro-optic assembly includes a first substrate that has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A second substrate has a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The second and third surfaces face each other to define a gap. A first electrode is coupled to the second surface and a second electrode is coupled to the third surface. An electro-optic medium is located between the first electrode and the second electrode. A concealment layer is located between the electro-optic medium and the first surface and a user interface defines a touch input sensor aligned with the concealment layer.

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: The present disclosure is directed, at least in part, to a self-testing detector device. The detector device may comprise: a chamber, a light source, a sensor, a substance emitter, and/or a speaker. The chamber may be configured to allow ambient air and substances to enter. The lights source may be configured to emit light into the chamber. In some embodiments, the sensor may be configured to detect light within the chamber. In other embodiments, the sensor may be configured to detect certain substances within the chamber directly. The substance emitter may be configured to emit substances during a test cycle of the detector device. The speaker may be configured to emit an audible alarm when the light or substances detected by the sensor pass a threshold.

Abstract: A visor assembly for a helmet includes a helmet cover configured to couple to a helmet, a visor pivotably coupled to the helmet cover and configured to selectively pivot between a stowage position and one or more usage positions relative to the helmet cover, and a latching mechanism coupled to the visor. The latching mechanism includes a first pawl configured to rotate between a locked position and an unlocked position. The latching mechanism is further configured to releasably lock the visor in one or more of the stowage position and the one or more usage positions.

Abstract: A driver intoxication test system is provided for a vehicle including: a quick intoxication pre-test subsystem for quickly determining whether there is reason to suspect the driver may be intoxicated; an intoxication validation test subsystem for determining whether the driver is intoxicated; and a controller is configured to determine whether the quick intoxication pre-test subsystem has detected a reason to suspect the driver may be intoxicated. When a reason to suspect the driver may be intoxicated has been detected, an intoxication validation test is conducted and it is determined whether the driver has passed the intoxication validation test. When a reason to suspect the driver may be intoxicated has not been detected, the controller does not instruct the intoxication validation test subsystem to conduct an intoxication validation test.