Abstract: The invention is a method of exploiting hydrocarbons within a sedimentary basin, by stratigraphic simulation coupled with a hydrologic model and a diagenetic model. A gridded representation of the basin, comprising at least a mineralogical composition and a porosity within each cell, is determined by means of a stratigraphic simulator for at least one time step. Then, at least one hydrologic zone is delimited using a hydrologic model, and at least one chemical composition of the fluids and a direction of circulation of the fluids are determined in each cell located in the zone. At least the chemical composition of the fluids, the mineralogical composition and the porosity are then updated in each cell of the gridded representation with a diagenetic model comprising a hydrologic flux balance, established using at least the directions of circulation of the fluids and from which a cell visiting order is determined for the fluids.

Abstract: Hydrocarbons are exploited within a sedimentary basin using a stratigraphic simulation coupled with a hydrologic model and a terrestrial organic matter accumulation model. The inorganic sediment distribution within the basin is determined with a stratigraphic simulator for at least one time step. Then, at least one unsaturated zone is delimited within the basin using a hydrologic model. At least one zone of terrestrial organic matter accumulation within the basin and an amount of terrestrial organic matter accumulated in this accumulation zone are determined by a model of the terrestrial organic matter accumulation as a function of the unsaturated zone thickness, of the unsaturated zone thickness stability and of the surface water flux defined for the time step considered.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for exploitation of a sedimentary basin. Exploitation of the sedimentary basin is permitted by the choice of zones of interest within the basin, the zones being determined by use of maps of total organic carbon TOC and of hydrogen index HI of at least one sedimentary layer. According to the invention, the maps of total organic carbon TOC and of hydrogen index HI are obtained taking into account the current values of TOCA(W) and HIA(W) at the level of the well and taking into account the maps of bathymetry BM and of sedimentation rate SM.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, methods and systems for implementing a dual image head-up display incorporating a single picture generating unit (PGU). The aspects disclosed herein obviate a blind wall construction and achieve the results created by systems employing two distinct PGUs. The aspects disclosed herein are also directed to an optimized backlighting system and construction for employment with the disclosed HUD systems.

Abstract: A head-up display device for displaying a virtual image superimposed over a field of view to a viewer is provided. The head-up display device includes a picture generating unit having an illumination source, such as a laser, to generate a real image following a first light beam. A windshield of a vehicle engages the first light beam, either at an inclined angle or perpendicular, to reflect the first light beam away from the viewer as reflected images. A combiner disposed on the windshield including a holographic optical element steers the first light beam toward the viewer as a third light beam to present the virtual image within the field of view of the viewer. Mirrors may direct and magnify first light beam onto the combiner. A method for displaying a virtual image superimposed over a field of view to a viewer using a head-up display device is also provided.

Abstract: The aspects disclosed herein are related to systems, methods, and devices to perform automatic eye box adjustments (for example, those that are implemented in a heads-up display context) for a vehicle-based implementation. The aspects disclosed herein employ either detection of a viewer's eye location, height, position, or a combination thereof to perform said eye box adjustment. Various aspects disclosed herein may also be directed to also adjusting graphical assets (for example, augmented reality content) used in the context of said HUD implementation.

Abstract: A flat panel display cooling apparatus includes a display panel having a first sheet of light transmissive material and an intermediate layer, together defining a first compartment holding a liquid crystal to generate an image. A cooling cell, having a second sheet of light transmissive material, extends in a flat plane parallel and spaced apart from the intermediate layer, defining a second compartment holding a cooling fluid to regulate the temperature of the liquid crystal. A second seal is disposed between the second sheet and the intermediate layer and enclosing the second compartment. Ports may extend into the second compartment, such as through the second seal, to allow the cooling fluid to be circulated out of the second compartment to carry heat away from the liquid crystal. Direct transfer of heat from the cooling cell is also provided, such as where the cooling cell extends beyond the display panel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, methods and systems for implementing a beam-splitter with the deleterious effects of double images removed. The aspects disclosed herein are implemented with the introduction of a front and rear surface of the beam-splitter's transparent substrate being in a non-parallel fashion. The aspects disclosed herein may be employed with a head-up display (HUD), an augment reality (AR) HUD, or any implementation employing at least two picture generation units.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) employing an air flow system by the introduction of a gap. The gap may be formed by also introducing a housing portion for selective layers of the TFT LCD. Also disclosed herein is a method of implementing the same.

Abstract: A head-up display device for displaying a virtual image superimposed over a field of view to a viewer is provided. The head-up display device includes a picture generating unit having an illumination source, such as a laser, to generate a real image following a first light beam. A windshield of a vehicle engages the first light beam, either at an inclined angle or perpendicular, to reflect the first light beam away from the viewer as reflected images. A combiner disposed on the windshield including a holographic optical element steers the first light beam toward the viewer as a third light beam to present the virtual image within the field of view of the viewer. Mirrors may direct and magnify first light beam onto the combiner. A method for displaying a virtual image superimposed over a field of view to a viewer using a head-up display device is also provided.

Abstract: A multi-image head-up display device for displaying a plurality of virtual images at different projection distances from a driver of a vehicle includes a picture generating unit with an illumination source that may include a plurality of lasers of different colors to illuminate a spatial light modulator with a first light beam. The spatial light modulator includes blocks of modulating elements to diffract the first light beam to form first and second real images upon first and second respective projection surfaces, each spaced apart from the spatial light modulator by a different focal length. The blocks may be configured as Fourier and/or Fresnel diffractive optical elements. A projection assembly may magnify and direct the real images to the viewer as virtual images each having a different projection distance from the viewer. A method for generating a plurality of virtual images with a head-up display device is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, methods and systems for producing hologram-based indicia for a vehicle dashboard/cockpit. By employing the aspects disclosed herein, indicia (electronically coupled to the vehicle's microprocessor), is lighted and projected in a three-dimensional virtual manner. The aspects disclosed herein may be embedded in various portions in the vehicle and thus, not consume extra space or area required to create virtual images through other techniques.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, methods and systems for implementing a dual image head-up display incorporating a single picture generating unit (PGU). The aspects disclosed herein obviate a blind wall construction and achieve the results created by systems employing two distinct PGUs. The aspects disclosed herein are also directed to an optimized backlighting system and construction for employment with the disclosed HUD systems.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a thin-film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) employing an air flow system by the introduction of a gap. The gap may be formed by also introducing a housing portion for selective layers of the TFT LCD. Also disclosed herein is a method of implementing the same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and systems for implementing an embedded light sensor in a heads-up display (HUD) for adjusting luminance through sensed information from the embedded light sensor. Employing the concepts disclosed herein, the devices and systems may effectively record information, via the light sensor, and automatically adjust luminance of the content being displayed on the HUD.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, methods and systems for implementing a beam-splitter with the deleterious effects of double images removed. The aspects disclosed herein are implemented with the introduction of a front and rear surface of the beam-splitter's transparent substrate being in a non-parallel fashion. The aspects disclosed herein may be employed with a head-up display (HUD), an augment reality (AR) HUD, or any implementation employing at least two picture generation units.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, methods and systems for producing hologram-based indicia for a vehicle dashboard/cockpit. By employing the aspects disclosed herein, indicia (electronically coupled to the vehicle's microprocessor), is lighted and projected in a three-dimensional virtual manner. The aspects disclosed herein may be embedded in various portions in the vehicle and thus, not consume extra space or area required to create virtual images through other techniques.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, methods and systems for an embedded driver monitoring system for employment in a vehicle. The aspects disclosed herein employ a strategically placed reflective lens along with a camera, the camera being coupled to the driver monitoring system. The aspects disclosed herein describe the actual implementation of the camera/lens arrangement, as well as the method for implementing said systems/devices.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for implementing a hidden driver monitoring. The aspects disclosed herein employ a camera, an infrared (IR) pulse generator, a circuit modified to work with the camera and the IR pulse generator. The aspects disclosed herein may be implemented as a standalone implementation, or with an existing head-up display (HUD) installed in the dashboard portion of a vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for implementing a mono-eye head-up display (HUD), being capable of producing content for only one eye of a viewer of a combiner of the HUD, the eye chosen being adjustable. The aspects disclosed herein accomplish this through disclosing structures and methods for implementing a backlighting portion of the HUD.