Patents by Inventor THOMAS RAY BURNS

THOMAS RAY BURNS 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: 10274726
    Abstract: A head up display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes an image source providing illuminated images. At least one mirror is positioned to provide a first reflection of the illuminated images. A windshield is positioned to receive the first reflection and provide a second reflection of the illuminated image such that the second reflection is visible to a driver of the vehicle who has at least one eye within an eyebox defined by the second reflection. An image capturing device captures images of a head of a driver of the motor vehicle. An electronic processor adjusts, based on the captured images of the driver's head, the illuminated images and/or a position of the at least one mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
    Inventors: Dallas Dwight Hickerson, Thomas Ray Burns
  • Publication number: 20170299873
    Abstract: A head up display arrangement for a motor vehicle includes an image source providing illuminated images. At least one mirror is positioned to provide a first reflection of the illuminated images. A windshield is positioned to receive the first reflection and provide a second reflection of the illuminated image such that the second reflection is visible to a driver of the vehicle who has at least one eye within an eyebox defined by the second reflection. An image capturing device captures images of a head of a driver of the motor vehicle. An electronic processor adjusts, based on the captured images of the driver's head, the illuminated images and/or a position of the at least one mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: DALLAS DWIGHT HICKERSON, THOMAS RAY BURNS
  • Publication number: 20170078112
    Abstract: An infotainment arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a permanent portion permanently installed in the vehicle. The permanent portion includes a plurality of non-upgradeable electronic components. A non-permanent upgradeable portion is non-permanently installed in the vehicle and is replaceable in the vehicle. A bi-directional digital link interconnects the permanent portion and the non-permanent upgradeable portion. The link has an uncompressed bandwidth of at least three gigabits per second.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: HANS ALFRED TROEMEL, JR., THOMAS RAY BURNS, GERALD CLINTON DAVIS
  • Publication number: 20160270248
    Abstract: An infotainment arrangement for a motor vehicle includes an automotive-specific, factory-installed portion having a complete and functional infotainment system with a plurality of non-upgradeable electronic components. A non-factory-installed upgrade portion is in electronic communication with the automotive-specific, factory-installed portion. The non-factory-installed upgrade portion upgrades and/or adds to functionality of the automotive-specific, factory-installed portion without changing the automotive-specific, factory-installed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: HANS ALFRED TROEMEL, JR., THOMAS RAY BURNS
  • Publication number: 20160234954
    Abstract: An infotainment arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a permanent portion permanently installed in the vehicle, The permanent portion includes a plurality of non-upgradeable electronic components. A non-permanent upgradeable portion is in electronic communication with the permanent portion. A non-permanent upgradeable portion is non-permanently installed in the vehicle and is replaceable in the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: HANS A. TROEMEL, Jr., THOMAS RAY BURNS, GERALD CLINTON DAVIS, MICHAEL T. BURK, CLAUS ANDERSEN