Abstract: While operating a display device at a predetermined voltage, a fitting function is determined based on respective greyscale images output by the display device. For respective color images output by the display device, respective actual power consumptions of the display device are determined. For the respective color images, respective power consumptions of the display device are predicted based on the fitting function. A best fit line is determined based on the respective actual power consumptions and the respective predicted power consumptions. While outputting an image via the display device, a total power consumption of the display device is predicted based on the best fit line and the fitting function.

Abstract: A first image is generated at a first viewing angle during a first time by energizing a first LED zone to a first luminance. A second image is generated at a second viewing angle during a second time by energizing a second LED zone to a second luminance. The first luminance is directed at the first viewing angle by a first micro-lens disposed over the first LED zone and a parallax barrier. The second luminance is directed at a second viewing angle by a second micro-lens disposed over the second LED zone and the parallax barrier.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a display panel and a transparent sound-generation film. The display panel is mounted to a dashboard of the vehicle. The display panel is switchable between a private mode and a public mode. The display panel in the private mode displays visual content visible to an occupant of a first seat of the vehicle and not visible to an occupant of a second seat of the vehicle. The display panel in the public mode displays visual content visible to occupants of the first seat and of the second seat. The transparent sound-generation film is positioned to emit focused sound audible to the occupant of the first seat and not audible to the occupant of the second seat. The sound-generation film is laminated on one of the display panel or a windshield of the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for digital shading control in a vehicle. The digital shading control may be integrated into glass of a vehicle, pillars, and more. In at least one implementation, the digital shading control is integrated directly into glass of a vehicle and comprises a transparency-changing material interface layer disposed of over the glass, a capacitive touch interface layer disposed of over the transparency-changing material interface layer, a force touch interface layer disposed of over the capacitive touch interface layer, and a haptics interface layer disposed of over the force touch interface layer.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a display unit and a computer communicatively coupled to the camera. The display unit includes a display panel, a circuit board fixed relative to the display panel, a plurality of visible-light light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted to the circuit board, and a plurality of infrared LEDs mounted to the circuit board and interspersed with the visible-light LEDs. The circuit board is arranged to direct emissions from the visible-light LEDs and infrared LEDs to the display panel. The computer is programmed to actuate a component based on an infrared image from a camera depicting an occupant illuminated by the infrared LEDs, and adjust a brightness of the infrared LEDs based on an ambient brightness.

Abstract: A vehicle with a body defining a passenger compartment and having first and second support pillars on opposite sides on a front side of the passenger compartment. The vehicle has a windshield connected to the body and located between the first and second support pillars, the windshield having a windshield curvature. The vehicle has an instrument panel extending between the first and second support pillars. The vehicle has an electronic display substantially extending between the first and second support pillars and proximate to a lower portion of the windshield. The electronic display has a display curvature that is substantially similar to the windshield curvature.

Abstract: A display system for a passenger cabin of a vehicle has a seating area and a liftgate opening. The display system includes a flexible display screen having a front side for displaying images. A transport assembly is configured to be mounted proximate a headliner of the passenger cabin over the seating area. The transport assembly includes a motorized carrier coupled to the flexible display screen. The motorized carrier is configured to move the flexible display screen to a first viewing position hanging from a forward end of the transport assembly. The flexible display screen is moveable to a second viewing position hanging vertically from a rearward end of the transport assembly and is further moveable to a third viewing position on the transport assembly and viewable above the seating area.

Abstract: A first image is generated at a first viewing angle during a first time by energizing a first LED zone to a first luminance. A second image is generated at a second viewing angle during a second time by energizing a second LED zone to a second luminance. The first luminance is directed at the first viewing angle by a first micro-lens disposed over the first LED zone and a parallax barrier. The second luminance is directed at a second viewing angle by a second micro-lens disposed over the second LED zone and the parallax barrier.

Abstract: A computer that includes a processor and a memory, the memory including instructions executable by the processor to provide direct backlighting to a display device by generating a first image at a first viewing angle during a first time period by energizing an LED zone to a first luminance, controlling a first LCD zone to be at a first transparency and controlling a second LCD zone to be non-transparent. A second image can be generated at a second viewing angle during a second time period by energizing the LED zone to a second luminance, controlling the first LCD zone to be non-transparent and controlling the second LCD zone to a second transparency.

Abstract: A computer that includes a processor and a memory, the memory including instructions executable by the processor to provide direct backlighting to a display device by generating a first image at a first viewing angle during a first time period by energizing an LED zone to a first luminance, controlling a first LCD zone to be at a first transparency and controlling a second LCD zone to be non-transparent. A second image can be generated at a second viewing angle during a second time period by energizing the LED zone to a second luminance, controlling the first LCD zone to be non-transparent and controlling the second LCD zone to a second transparency.

Abstract: A vehicle with a body defining a passenger compartment and having first and second support pillars on opposite sides on a front side of the passenger compartment. The vehicle has a windshield connected to the body and located between the first and second support pillars, the windshield having a windshield curvature. The vehicle has an instrument panel extending between the first and second support pillars. The vehicle has an electronic display substantially extending between the first and second support pillars and proximate to a lower portion of the windshield. The electronic display has a display curvature that is substantially similar to the windshield curvature.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a display unit and a computer communicatively coupled to the camera. The display unit includes a display panel, a circuit board fixed relative to the display panel, a plurality of visible-light light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted to the circuit board, and a plurality of infrared LEDs mounted to the circuit board and interspersed with the visible-light LEDs. The circuit board is arranged to direct emissions from the visible-light LEDs and infrared LEDs to the display panel. The computer is programmed to actuate a component based on an infrared image from a camera depicting an occupant illuminated by the infrared LEDs, and adjust a brightness of the infrared LEDs based on an ambient brightness.

Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory includes instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including perform a remote maneuver of a vehicle, and instruct a mobile device to provide a feedback to an individual.

Abstract: A computing device may determine a first illumination value based on a first sub-area of an image of a display. The display may include LED zones. The first sub-area may be centered on the image. The computer may define a plurality of second sub-areas of the image based on the LED zones, determine second illumination values of the second sub-areas, compare the second illumination values to a value range, the value range being defined by at least one of an addition and a subtraction of the first illumination value and a threshold value, and actuate the display based on comparing the second illumination values to the value range.

Abstract: The disclosure generally pertains to a visor system of a vehicle. The visor system may include a multifunctional visor having a multilayer stack. A first layer of the multilayer stack may include a material whose optical transmittance is modifiable in response to a control signal provided by a controller, a second layer containing a material whose optical reflectance is modifiable in response to another control signal provided by the controller, and a third layer, which is interposed between the first layer and the second layer and includes a display system that turns optically transparent in response to another control signal provided by the controller. An occupant of the vehicle can make a selection to place the multifunctional visor in any of various states, such as a mirror state, a visor state, or a display state (for displaying images such as a speedometer and/or a GPS route map).

Abstract: A vehicle having controllable light illumination includes a cabin interior, a plurality of light illumination devices located in the cabin interior, a user input configured to receive a user selectable lighting theme, and a controller configured to control the plurality of light illumination devices to simulate an environmental lighting condition based on the user selectable lighting theme. The controller controls color and brightness of the plurality of light illumination devices to simulate the environmental lighting condition.

Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory includes instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including perform a remote maneuver of a vehicle, and instruct a mobile device to provide a feedback to an individual.

Abstract: An apparatus and method, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a transparent lighting source, a switchable opaque film bonded to the transparent lighting source to provide a vehicle component, and an electrical connection that connects to the transparent lighting source and the switchable opaque film such that the switchable opaque film is electrically controlled to switch between an opaque state and a transparent state. A control unit independently controls the switchable opaque film and the transparent lighting source based on a predetermined application for the vehicle component.

Abstract: Systems and methods for digital shading control in a vehicle. The digital shading control may be integrated into glass of a vehicle, pillars, and more. In at least one implementation, the digital shading control is integrated directly into glass of a vehicle and comprises a transparency-changing material interface layer disposed of over the glass, a capacitive touch interface layer disposed of over the transparency-changing material interface layer, a force touch interface layer disposed of over the capacitive touch interface layer, and a haptics interface layer disposed of over the force touch interface layer.

Abstract: A vehicle having a touch device configured to receive user inputs is disclosed. The touch device may include a haptic component configured to provide haptic feedback to a user and a force touch component configured to detect force applied by the user on the touch device and actuate the touch device. The vehicle may further include a transceiver and a processor. The transceiver may be configured to receive road information on which the vehicle may be traversing. The processor may be configured to obtain the road information from the transceiver, determine road condition based on the road information, and adjust parameters associated with the haptic component or the force touch component based on the road condition.