Abstract: A vehicle front lighting assembly, or headlight assembly, that includes one or more variable tint electrowetting elements overlying a portion of the assembly lens surface. The variable tint electrowetting element is configured to operate to a transparent state whereby the hue of light passing therethrough is not changed, and a tinted state where the hue of light passing therethrough is changed. Alternatively, the variable tint electrowetting element is configured to operate to the tinted state and an opaque state where light is blocked from passing through the electrowetting element. The assembly may use light emitting diodes (LED) as an alternative to more conventional light sources.

Abstract: A dual view display system that includes a display device and a first louver device. The display device is configured to display a first image at a display location to a first person at a first location and display a second image at the display location to a second person at a second location. The first louver device configured to substantially restrict a first field of view of the first image to the first person. The system may also include a second louver device configured to substantially restrict a second field of view of the second image to the second person. Such an arrangement restricts the fields of view so that, for example, a vehicle driver can not lean over and view something intended only for a vehicle passenger, such as a movie.

Abstract: A system and method to display a plurality of different images at multiple distinct locations using a single image projector and an image propagation control means to control a propagation pathway from the projector to a display at each location.

Abstract: A dual view or two-sided display system to display two different images in substantially opposite direction using a single transparent display to time-multiplex the images and two shutter devices to alternately block each side from being viewed according to the image being displayed. The system includes reflective devices between each side of the transparent display and the two shutter devices so light can be reflected from one side of the transparent display to the other side of the transparent display in order to supplement the light intensity of the image being displayed.

Abstract: A dual view display system that includes a display device and a first louver device. The display device is configured to display a first image at a display location to a first person at a first location and display a second image at the display location to a second person at a second location. The first louver device configured to substantially restrict a first field of view of the first image to the first person. The system may also include a second louver device configured to substantially restrict a second field of view of the second image to the second person. Such an arrangement restricts the fields of view so that, for example, a vehicle driver can not lean over and view something intended only for a vehicle passenger, such as a movie.

Abstract: A display device built on an insulating substrate suitable for processing on both sides that includes a plurality of conductive through-holes through the substrate. One side is reserved for a high-density array of organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). The OLEDs can be high-density because the electrical connections for the OLEDs are on the other side of the substrate and interconnected via the conductive through-holes. The cathode sides of the OLEDs are interconnected by a light transmitting layer overlaying the cathode side that is electrical conductive. On the side of the substrate opposite the OLEDs is an array of anode contacts configured to form an electrical contact with a driver circuit.

Abstract: A dual view or two-sided display system to display two different images in substantially opposite direction using a single transparent display to time-multiplex the images and two shutter devices to alternately block each side from being viewed according to the image being displayed. The system includes reflective devices between each side of the transparent display and the two shutter devices so light can be reflected from one side of the transparent display to the other side of the transparent display in order to supplement the light intensity of the image being displayed.

Abstract: A dual view display system that displays two different images in different directions using a single display device. The dual view display includes a first optical element overlaying a first portion of the pixels and configured to direct light emitted from the first portion of the pixels toward a first direction, a second optical element overlaying a second portion of the pixels and configured to direct light emitted from the second portion of the pixels toward a second direction distinct from the first direction, and an optical barrier arranged between the first optical element and the second optical element effective to prevent light from propagating therebetween.

Abstract: A vehicle parking spot locator system and method are provided. The system includes a database storing data pertaining to the parking spot locations including available parking spot locations, and a communication link for communicating with a vehicle and other sources. The communication link receives parking spot location information including information pertaining to availability of parking spot locations and further provides vehicles with parking spot location information to assist in locating a parking spot location. The system further includes a processor for processing the stored data in the database and providing parking spot location information to vehicles. The processor is configured to predict which open parking spot is closest to a desired destination and will be available when the vehicle arrives at the desired destination.

Abstract: A dual view display system that displays two different images in different directions using a single display device to alternately time-multiplex the images and two shutter devices operated in coordination with the time-multiplexing to alternately allow or block viewing of the alternating images.

Abstract: A system and method to display a plurality of different images at multiple distinct locations using a single image projector and an image propagation control means to control a propagation pathway from the projector to a display at each location.

Abstract: A dual view display system to display two different images in substantially opposite direction using a single transparent display to time-multiplex the images and shutter devices to alternately block each side from being viewed according to the image being displayed.

Abstract: An embedded capacitor method and system is provided for printed circuit boards. The capacitor structure is embedded within an insulator substrate, minimizes real-estate usage, provides a high capacitance, enhances capacitance density, and yet forms an advantageous planar surface topography. A cavity is defined within and contained by an insulator substrate layer, and a dielectric material at least partially fills the cavity. The dielectric material is connected to an electrical conductor, and vias are used for interconnections and traces. In an aspect, a plurality of stacked insulator substrate layers define a plurality of cavities filled with the dielectric material, providing even greater capacitance. In another aspect, an array of cavities is formed in the insulator substrate layer.

Abstract: A high-frequency Electromagnetic Bandgap (EBG) motion sensor device, and a method for making such a device are provided. The device includes a substantially planar substrate including multiple conducting vias forming a periodic lattice in the substrate. The vias extend from the lower surface of the substrate to the upper surface of the substrate. The device also includes a movable defect positioned in the periodic lattice. The movable defect is configured to move relative to the plurality of vias. A resonant frequency of the Electromagnetic Bandgap (EBG) motion sensor device varies based on movement of the movable defect.

Abstract: An electronic assembly includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate includes a first surface having a first plurality of conductive traces formed on an electrically non-conductive layer. The second substrate includes a first surface having a second plurality of conductive traces formed thereon and a second surface having a third plurality of conductive traces formed thereon. A first electronic component is electrically coupled to one or more of the plurality of conductive traces on the first surface of the second substrate. At least one of a plurality of conductive interconnects is incorporated within each solder joint that electrically couples one or more of the conductive traces formed on the second surface of the second substrate to one or more of the conductive traces formed on the first substrate.

Abstract: An ink composition is provided for forming an ultra-thick thick film which is suitable for conducting heat laterally from a heat generating device supported on a substrate. The ink composition is formulated to enable the ultra-thick thick film to be formed as a single layer, such that only a single print, dry and fire cycle is required to form the film. Advantageously, ultra-thick thick films having thicknesses of about 125 micrometers (about 0.005 inch) and greater can be formed by a single layer of the ink composition.

Abstract: An inductive sensing element for sensing displacement of a resilient flexible beam or diaphragm. The inductive sensing element comprises an open faced member and a closed faced member one of which is attachable to the flexible beam and the other of which is attachable to a stationary member. The parameters of both the open and closed faced members are selected so that the self-inductance of the open faced member is determined by the overall distance separating the members. Both the open and closed faced members have a magnetic coating and the open face member further comprises an electrically conductive coating arranged in a predetermined pattern on its magnetic coating.

Abstract: The invention includes the discovery that the addition of a thermosetting polymer to a thick-film conductor formulation including a thermoplastic polymer will substantially retard the spreading of the thick-film conductor ink upon firing of the printed conductor. The thermosetting polymer may be from the family of allylic esters, for example poly(diallyl phthalate). The invention also includes the discovery that the thermosetting resin can be dissolved with an organic solvent to form an additive so as to uniformly distribute the thermosetting polymer within the thick-film conductor formulation including the thermoplastic polymers. Preferred organic solvents include alcohols with a weight ratio of thermoset-to-organic solvent ranging from about 1:1.5 to about 1:3.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ultra-thick thick film of copper or silver or other suitable conductor material for use in spreading heat laterally, i.e., in the x and y directions, along a substrate. A substrate of suitable thickness is chosen to dissipate heat in the vertical or z-direction underneath a heat generating component such as a semiconductor chip. The ultra-thick films have a thickness ranging from about 2 to about 5 mils and are prepared from metal powders having average particles sizes ranging from about 1 micron to 3 microns.

Abstract: A measurement circuit utilizing a thick film sense resistor containing palladium and silver in a weight ratio of about 56/44 to about 60/40 and a specific glass frit composition so that the sense resistor achieves low resistivity and controlled TCR.