Abstract: A damaged portion of a vehicle windshield in an area near a transparent display (TD) of a head up display (HUD) may be treated with a resin. The treated portion may introduce brightness artifacts into an image projected onto the TD. To compensate images projected onto the TD for the brightness artifacts, first pixel intensity adjustment values are received via a touchscreen. Pixels of a reference image are adjusted in accordance with the first pixel intensity adjustment values to provide a reference compensated image which, when projected by a projector of the head up display (HUD) system onto the TD, counters effects of spatially varying reflectance properties of treated portion of the windshield which would otherwise appear were the reference image displayed on the TD without compensation.

Abstract: A computing device, e.g., in a vehicle, can receive a communication trigger for a heads-up display (HUD) in a vehicle to project light external to a vehicle. The device can then identify a projection parameter to visibly project the light external to the vehicle, e.g., beyond a viewing area on a projection screen in or on the vehicle, and can then cause the HUD to project the light from the HUD to be visible external to the vehicle in response to the communication trigger.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for managing HUD power in vehicle head up displays are disclosed. State indications are stored. Based on the state indications a determination is made as to whether a HUD power control condition is met. If a HUD power control condition is met a corresponding HUD power control action is determined. A set of HUD power control commands corresponding to the HUD power control action is sent to the HUD to control the HUD to take the power control action.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an apparatus and method for compensating a head up display (HUD) for holographic effects introduced by a hologram display screen. The hologram display screen is disposed in a glazing such as a window of a vehicle. The hologram display screen is illuminated by light projected by a projector. The light is modulated in accordance with an array of first pixel intensity values defining an image that conveys information to an operator of the vehicle. A first position within the eyebox is received from an eye tracking device. In response to receiving the first eyebox position, the projector is controlled to modulate the light projected by the projector to compensate images diffracted from the hologram into the eyebox based on eyebox position.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for managing HUD power in vehicle head up displays are disclosed. State indications are stored. Based on the state indications a determination is made as to whether a HUD power control condition is met. If a HUD power control condition is met a corresponding HUD power control action is determined. A set of HUD power control commands corresponding to the HUD power control action is sent to the HUD to control the HUD to take the power control action.

Abstract: A method for detecting interaction of a user with a steering wheel for a vehicle includes generating, via a time-of-flight sensor, a point cloud representing a compartment of the vehicle. The point cloud includes three-dimensional positional information about the compartment. The method further includes identifying, via processing circuitry in communication with the time-of-flight sensor, the steering wheel in the compartment based on the point cloud. The method further includes comparing, via the processing circuitry, the point cloud to target point cloud data representative of the steering wheel clear of attachments. The method further includes determining one of a presence and an absence of an object on the steering wheel based on the comparison. The method further includes determining an alert condition based on the determination of one of the presence and the absence of the object.

Abstract: A first vehicle-integrated projector for a heads-up display projects an image through a vehicle windshield and onto a projection screen. The projection screen is mounted on the vehicle and positioned a predetermined distance beyond the vehicle windshield. The windshield includes a layer of holographic film. The image is keystone corrected to conform a shape of the image to be closer to a shape of the projection screen than an uncorrected shape of the image. The image is focused on the projection screen.

Abstract: A vehicle-integrated projector projects an image onto a window of a vehicle including a layer of holographic film. Upon detecting a sensed condition indicative of a possible projection of the image onto a surface beyond the window, projection of the image is adjusted to diminish a visibility of the projection of the image beyond the window independent of headlight actuation.

Abstract: A method for managing occupant interaction with components of a vehicle includes generating, via a time-of-flight sensor, a point cloud representing a compartment of the vehicle, the point cloud including three-dimensional positional information about the compartment. The method further includes identifying at least one body segment of a user based on the point cloud. The method further includes determining, via processing circuitry in communication with the time-of-flight sensor, a position of at least one feature of the at least one body segment. The method further includes calculating an orientation of the at least one body segment based on the at least one feature. The method further includes estimating an intended task of the user based on the orientation of the at least one body segment. The method further includes generating, via the processing circuitry, a response signal in response to estimation of the intended task.

Abstract: A PCM heat sink comprises a thermally conductive body member having a plurality of PCM-receiving bores defined therein from at last one surface thereof. A plurality of pre-cast PCM rods are disposed in respective bores have a phase change temperature from solid to liquid at or just below a specified maximum operating temperature. A plurality of sealing members is disposed in respective bores to seal the rods in the bores. The sealing members may be plugs or thin disc-like lids that are brazed, welded or otherwise secured to the body member at the bore openings.

Abstract: A process for selectively removing carbon dioxide from a gaseous stream by converting the carbon dioxide to a solid, stable form is provided. In a sequestration process, carbon dioxide enriched air is passed through a gas diffusion membrane to transfer the carbon dioxide to a fluid medium. The carbon dioxide rich fluid is then passed through a matrix containing a catalyst specific for carbon dioxide, which accelerates the conversion of the carbon dioxide to carbonic acid. In the final step, a mineral ion is added to the reaction so that a precipitate of carbonate salt is formed. This solid mineral precipitate can be safely stored for extended periods of time, such as by burying the precipitate in the ground or depositing the precipitate into storage sites either on land or into a body of water. An apparatus for removing carbon dioxide from a gaseous stream is also provided.

Abstract: A process for selectively removing carbon dioxide from a gaseous stream by converting the carbon dioxide to a solid, stable form is provided. In a sequestration process, carbon dioxide enriched air is passed through a gas diffusion membrane to transfer the carbon dioxide to a fluid medium. The carbon dioxide rich fluid is then passed through a matrix containing a catalyst specific for carbon dioxide, which accelerates the conversion of the carbon dioxide to carbonic acid. In the final step, a mineral ion is added to the reaction so that a precipitate of carbonate salt is formed. This solid mineral precipitate can be safely stored for extended periods of time, such as by burying the precipitate in the ground or depositing the precipitate into storage sites either on land or into a body of water. An apparatus for removing carbon dioxide from a gaseous stream is also provided.

Abstract: A blend of a tetrafluoroethane or pentafluoroethane refrigerant with a di-functional random polyalkylene glycol based on significant amounts of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide and having an SUS viscosity at 100.degree. F. of 100 to 1200 is disclosed for use in compression refrigeration.

Abstract: A blend of a tetrafluoroethane or pentafluoroethane refrigerant with a mono-functional random polyalkylene glycol based on significant amounts of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide and having an SUS viscosity at 100.degree. F. of 100 to 1200 is disclosed for use in compression refrigeration.

Abstract: Azeotropes of 1-chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane or 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane with n-butane or isobutane and their use as propellants and foam blowing agents.

Abstract: Azeotropes of 1,1-dichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane with pentanes and their use as cleaning agents and foam blowing agents.

Abstract: Azeotropic mixture of 1,1,2-trichlorotrifluoroethane (CFC-113) with cis-1,2-dichloroethylene and n-propanol or isopropanol with or without nitromethane, the azeotropic mixtures being useful in solvent cleaning applications.One azeotrope-like "mixture contains about 88-96 weight percent 1,1,2-trichlorotrifluoroethane, about 4-10 weight percent cis-1,2-dichloroethylene and about 0.1-2.0 weight percent n-propanol and boils at about 47.degree. C. at essentially atmospheric pressure. A second azeotrope-like mixture contains about 87-97 weight percent 1,1,2-trichlorotrifluoroethane, about 2-8 weight percent cis-1,2-dichloroethylene and about 1-5 weight percent isopropanol and boils at about 45.degree. C. at essentially atmospheric pressure. A third azeotrope-like mixture contains about 88-98 weight percent 1,2,2-trichlorotrifluoroethane, about 1-7 weight percent cis-1,2-dichloroethylene, about 1-5 weight percent isopropanol and about 0.1-2.0 weight percent nitromethane.

Abstract: Azeotropic mixtures of 1,1,2-trichlorotrifluoroethane (CFC-113) with trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol or acetone. Also, Azeotropic mixtures of 1,1,2-trichlorotrifluoroethane (CFC-113), trans-1,2-dichloroethylene and ethanol or acetone with nitromethane are disclosed. The azeotropic mixtures are useful in solvent cleaning applications.

Abstract: An azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition of 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane (FC-113) and 1,2-dichloro-1,1-difluoroethane (FC-132b), the azeotrope being useful in solvent cleaning applications.

Abstract: A stabilized azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition is disclosed with 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene containing effective stabilizing amounts of lower alkoxyphenol, 1,2-butylene oxide, nitromethane and/or 1,2-propylene oxide.