Patents by Inventor Micah W. TerHaar

Micah W. TerHaar 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).

  • Patent number: 10748303
    Abstract: A rearward lane display system includes an image sensor configured to capture one or more images including lane markers forward of a vehicle, one or more display mirrors, and a processor in communication with the image sensor and the display mirrors, where the processor is configured to process the one or more images to predict where the lane markers will appear rearward of the vehicle, and display representations of the predicted lane markers in the one or more display mirrors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Micah W. Terhaar, Andre J Rieder
  • Publication number: 20200111230
    Abstract: A rearward lane display system includes an image sensor configured to capture one or more images including lane markers forward of a vehicle, one or more display mirrors, and a processor in communication with the image sensor and the display mirrors, where the processor is configured to process the one or more images to predict where the lane markers will appear rearward of the vehicle, and display representations of the predicted lane markers in the one or more display mirrors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Applicant: GENTEX Corporation
    Inventors: Micah W. TERHAAR, Andre J. RIEDER
  • Patent number: 9836657
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for determining the presence and period of dashed line lane markers in a roadway. The system includes an imager configured to capture a plurality of high dynamic range images exterior of the vehicle and a processor, in communication with the at least one imager such that the processor is configured to process at least one high dynamic range image. The period of the dashed lane markers in the image is calculated for detecting the presence of the dashed lane marker and for tracking the vehicle within the markers. The processor communicates an output for use by the vehicle for use in lane departure warning (LDW) and/or other driver assist features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Benjamin B. Hilldore, Brock R. Rycenga, Micah W. TerHaar
  • Publication number: 20150294165
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for determining the presence and period of dashed line lane markers in a roadway. The system includes an imager configured to capture a plurality of high dynamic range images exterior of the vehicle and a processor, in communication with the at least one imager such that the processor is configured to process at least one high dynamic range image. The period of the dashed lane markers in the image is calculated for detecting the presence of the dashed lane marker and for tracking the vehicle within the markers. The processor communicates an output for use by the vehicle for use in lane departure warning (LDW) and/or other driver assist features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Benjamin B. Hilldore, Brock R. Rycenga, Micah W. TerHaar
  • Patent number: 9098751
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for determining the presence and period of dashed line lane markers in a roadway. The system includes an imager configured to capture a plurality of high dynamic range images exterior of the vehicle and a processor, in communication with the at least one imager such that the processor is configured to process at least one high dynamic range image. The period of the dashed lane markers in the image is calculated for detecting the presence of the dashed lane marker and for tracking the vehicle within the markers. The processor communicates an output for use by the vehicle for use in lane departure warning (LDW) and/or other driver assist features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Benjamin B. Hilldore, Brock R. Rycenga, Micah W. TerHaar
  • Publication number: 20130028473
    Abstract: A system and method for determining the presence and period of dashed line lane markers in a roadway. The system includes an imager configured to capture a plurality of high dynamic range images exterior of the vehicle and a processor, in communication with the at least one imager such that the processor is configured to process at least one high dynamic range image. The period of the dashed lane markers in the image is calculated for detecting the presence of the dashed lane marker and for tracking the vehicle within the markers. The processor communicates an output for use by the vehicle for use in lane departure warning (LDW) and/or other driver assist features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Benjamin B. Hilldore, Brock R. Rycenga, Micah W. TerHaar