Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided for aiding an operator in performing an assembly operation by displaying the position of a component using a device worn by the operator. In one aspect, a method of aiding an operator in performing an assembly operation at an assembly station comprises: scanning the assembly station, using a camera, for the position of a component identified to be used in the assembly operation; and displaying, using a display worn by the operator, the position of the identified component within the assembly station to the operator.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided for aiding an operator in performing an assembly operation by displaying the position of a component using a device worn by the operator. In one aspect, a method of aiding an operator in performing an assembly operation at an assembly station comprises: scanning the assembly station, using a camera, for the position of a component identified to be used in the assembly operation; and displaying, using a display worn by the operator, the position of the identified component within the assembly station to the operator.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a reconfigurable cargo door/tailgate position indicator assembly adapted to indicate a position of a cargo door/tailgate including a processor configured to receive input from a door/gate monitoring mode input device, receive input from a door/gate position input device, analyze the input from the door/gate monitoring mode input device, analyze the input from the door/gate position input device, and output a signal to a door/gate position indicator to control the door/gate position indicator based on the analysis of the input from the door/gate monitoring mode input device and the input from the door/gate position input device. In another embodiment of the present invention, there is a reconfigurable security device configured to selectively take into account the position of a cargo door/tailgate to determine whether a vehicle's security has been breached.

Abstract: Disclosed herein an automotive vehicle anti-theft system for guarding against unauthorized opening of a door of the vehicle is provided, including means for selectively biasing the door of the vehicle toward a closed position, a sensor for detecting operation of the door, and a control module operably connected to the biasing means and the sensor. The control module is configured to cause the biasing means to exert a biasing force for urging the door of the vehicle toward the closed position upon receiving a signal from the sensor indicating an attempt to move the door away from the closed position toward the open position while the anti-theft system is activated.