Abstract: A warning system for a vehicle may comprise at least one imager disposed to capture image data from a scene in a blind spot of a vehicle; a processor associated with the imager and configured to process the image data and determine whether there may be an obstruction in the blind spot; and a controller in communication with the processor. The processor may be configured to determine whether the obstruction in the blind spot may be a person and, upon a determination that the obstruction is a person, sends an appropriate input to the controller. The controller may be configured to, upon receipt of the input indicating that there may be a person in the blind spot, cause an alert to be generated.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a medical cart is disclosed. The medical cart may comprise a frame, one or more wheels, and one or more wheel disinfection assembly. The frame may be configured to support medical equipment. The one or more wheels may be mounted to the frame. The one or more wheel disinfection assembly may each be associated with one of the one or more wheels. A wheel disinfection assembly may have one or more light sources configured to emit germicidal light onto at least part of the respective wheel. In some embodiments, the may also be configured to emit the germicidal light onto a surface on which the wheels are rolled.

Abstract: A control module for a remote device comprises a trainable transmitter configured to communicate a radio frequency signal configured to control the remote device via a first communication protocol. The control module further comprises a communication circuit configured to communicate with a mobile device via a second communication protocol and a user interface comprising at least one user input. The control module comprises a controller configured to communicate the programming information for the remote device with the remote server via the second communication interface and assign the programming information to the at least one user input. The controller is further configured to control the trainable transmitter to output a control signal based on the programming information in response to the at least one user input. The control signal is configured to control the remote device.

Abstract: An electro-optic element includes a first electroactive film including a first electroactive component sequestered adjacent to a first electrically conductive layer and a second electroactive film including a second electroactive component sequestered adjacent to a second electrically conductive layer. At least one of the first electroactive film and the second electroactive film is capable of reversibly attenuating transmittance of light having a wavelength within a predetermined wavelength range. The first electroactive component can include a first oxidation state and at least a second oxidation state. An amount of the first electroactive component relative to the second electroactive component can be configured to limit formation of the second oxidation state of the first electroactive component.

Abstract: An electro-optic assembly includes a first substrate that has 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. A seal extends between the first and second substrates. An electro-optic medium is located in the cavity and is retained by the seal. A port is at least partially defined by a port reduction member that is located between the first substrate and the second substrate.

Abstract: An illumination system for monitoring and illuminating an operating region includes at least one light assembly including at least one illumination source configured to selectively direct a light emission in a portion of the operating region. At least one imager is configured to capture image data in a field of view in the operating region. A controller is in communication with the light assembly and the imager. The controller is configured to process image data captured in the field of view and identify a plurality of objects detected in the image data based on an object library. Track a location of each of the plurality of objects and store the location of each of the objects.

Abstract: A device for monitoring occupants of seats in a passenger compartment of a vehicle includes a plurality of structured light sources. Each of the plurality of structured light sources is attached to one of a plurality of sections and has an optical element that forms a structured light pattern. The plurality of structured light sources are oriented such that the plurality of structured light patterns, in combination, are directed such that they would cover the occupants of the seats of the vehicle. The plurality of structured light patterns, in combination, are directed such that they would cover all occupants of the seats. A camera is attached to a central niche and is configured to capture image patterns that result from distortion of the plurality of structured light patterns by the occupants of the seats.

Abstract: A mounting rail assembly comprises a rail configured to be coupled to a helmet. The rail may include a rear surface and a front surface with a mounting groove extending along a length of the front surface. The mounting groove may be open outwardly from a front surface of the rail and be configured to couple to a first accessory device at two or more positions along the length of the rail. A recess may be proximate an edge of the mounting rail assembly. The recess may be open generally perpendicular to the mounting groove and configured to receive a second accessory device. At least a portion of the recess may be positioned between the mounting groove and the rear surface of the rail.

Abstract: A method for correcting image data includes receiving image data associated with an image captured by a photosensor array and determining a location of a target pixel in the photosensor array associated with a defect of the imager. First operating pixels are identified in a first region of the photosensor array that overlaps the location of the target pixel and second operating pixels are identified in a second region of the photosensor array that overlaps the location of the target pixel and a portion of the first region. A simulated pixel value is determined for the target pixel in response to a weighted average of the first operating pixels and the second operating pixels. The simulated pixel value is assigned to the target pixel in the image data.

Abstract: A nape pad for use with a helmet, the nape pad comprising: a base comprised of a rigid material and having an outer surface and an inner surface, a left side and a right side, and a top edge and a bottom edge, the outer surface being generally convex from the left side to the right side and having an upper portion proximate the top edge and a lower portion proximate the bottom edge, the upper portion being generally smooth and configured to extend into and slide along an inner surface of the helmet, the inner surface of the base being generally concave from the left side to the right side; a fastener coupled to the lower portion of the base and configured to releasably couple to a retention system of the helmet; and at least one compressible comfort pad coupled to the inner surface of the base.

Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror element including a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface. A reflector is disposed adjacent to one of the first and second surfaces. The rearview mirror assembly further includes a lighting subassembly includes a light source and a diffuser. The light source is operable to project light through the mirror element. The diffuser is disposed between the light source and the mirror element. The light source comprises a plurality of micro light-emitting diodes arranged in a light shape representing a display icon such that the display icon is projected through the mirror element without any influence on the shape caused by any other component of the mirror element.

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: An impact attenuation lattice structure includes a plurality of unit cells. Each of the plurality of unit cells has a horizontal plane, a central axis, and a plurality of struts that form a plurality of sidewall frames. Each of the plurality of sidewall frames are angled relative to the central axis and the horizontal plane is perpendicular to the central axis. The plurality of unit cells are connected to one another to form a lattice structure. A first unit cell of the plurality of unit cells share one sidewall frame of the plurality of sidewall frames with a second unit cell of the plurality of unit cells adjacent to the first unit cell. The second unit cell is in an inverted position about the horizontal plane compared to the first unit cell.

Abstract: There are provided methods and systems for estimating the mass of one or more occupants in a vehicle cabin comprising obtaining multiple images of the one or more occupants, comprising a sequence of 2D (two dimensional) images and 3D (three dimensional) images of the vehicle cabin captured by an image sensor, applying a pose detection algorithm on each of the obtained sequences of 2D images to yield one or more skeleton representations of said one or more occupants and combining the one or more 3D images of said sequence of 3D images with said one or more skeleton representations of said one or more occupants to yield skeleton models and analyze the skeleton models to extract one or more features of each of the one or more occupants and further process the one or more extracted features of the skeleton models to estimate the mass of the one or more occupants.

Abstract: A mirror assembly with a driver modeling system includes a camera unit for capturing image data, a user interface, a processor, and a memory. The memory includes instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to request from a driver on the user interface or extrapolate from the image data at least one physical characteristic. In response to receiving or extrapolating the at least one physical characteristic, assigning one out of a plurality of model profiles of a driver's head based on the at least one physical characteristic.

Abstract: A variably transmissive electro-optic window that has an easily tunable dynamic range is disclosed. The window comprises a first substrate, a second substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode, an electro-optic medium, and at least one tuning layer. The first substrate has a first and a second surface. The first surface is in a first direction relative the second surface. The second substrate has a third and a fourth surface. The third surface is disposed in the first direction relative the fourth surface. The second substrate is disposed in a second direction opposite the first direction relative the first substrate. The second substrate is additionally disposed in a substantially parallel and spaced apart relationship with the first substrate. The first electrode is disposed in the second direction relative the first substrate. The second electrode is disposed in the first direction relative the second substrate. The electro-optic medium is disposed between the first and second electrodes.

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 monitoring system for measuring and monitoring a respiratory rate of a subject includes an optical projector configured to project an optical pattern and an image capturing module configured to capture images of the optical pattern reflecting from a surface. The monitoring system further comprises an alarm device, a processor, and a memory. The memory includes instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to monitor the respiration rate of the subject based on changes to the optical pattern reflected from the surface. The processor is further caused to determine if the monitored respiration rate is within a threshold variance and, upon a determination that the monitored respiration rate is outside of the threshold variance, generate a notification with the alarm device.

Abstract: A mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a glass element that is at least partially reflective and a housing that is coupled to the glass element. A mounting member includes an internal portion located within the housing that defines a mounting member connector. The housing includes a housing connector operably coupled to the mounting member connector and configured to articulate the housing relative to the mounting member between different positions. A camera unit is connected to the internal portion of the mounting member such that it remains stationary as the housing is articulated relative to the mounting member.