Patents by Inventor Mark E. Ward

Mark E. Ward has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230419691
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark E. Ward
  • Publication number: 20210209386
    Abstract: An occupant monitoring system in a vehicle comprises a processor in communication with a printed circuit board; a radar module in communication with the processor; and a lens in communication with the radar module. The radar module and the lens are disposed within a rearview assembly in a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew W. Remijn, Benjamin N. Pohlman, Brian G. Brackenbury, Joshua D. Lintz, Mark E. Ward