Patents Issued in September 27, 2018
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Publication number: 20180272904Abstract: A seating assembly includes a seat operably coupled with a seatback. A calf support is rotatably coupled with the seat. A first motor is proximate the calf support and rotates the calf support outward approximately 90 degrees from a design position to a deployed position. An extension telescopingly engages with the calf support. A second motor is operably coupled with the extension and is configured to move the extension outward.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Johnathan Andrew Line, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Wayne Preuss, Keith Allen Godin, Daniel Ferretti
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Publication number: 20180272905Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat pad and a bracket configured to be held by the seat pad. The seat pad includes a first pad member and a second pad member firmer than the first pad member. The bracket includes an embedded portion embedded in the second pad member and a protrusion that protrudes outward from the second pad member. The protrusion includes an attachment surface in which a through-hole for attachment of a component is formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Jeremy Ruff, Teppei Ito, Souheil Hage-Hassan, Travis M. Reel, Fernando M. Rosero
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Publication number: 20180272906Abstract: In a vehicle seat, a frame member includes left and right side frames which are disposed separately from each other in a lateral direction, and a pair of connecting frames which are disposed separately from each other in a perpendicular direction perpendicular to the lateral direction and by which the left and right side frames are connected; left and right first bridging wires are disposed separately from each other in the lateral direction and the pair of connecting frames are bridged by the left and right first bridging wires. Each of the left and right first bridging wires includes an extension portion extending in the perpendicular direction and a bent in portion so bent as to protrude laterally outward relative to the extension portion. The bent portion is located on an occupant side with respect to a plane extending through the extension portions of the left and right first bridging wires.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Koji ONUMA, Ryuhei ABE
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Publication number: 20180272907Abstract: A reinforcement structure for a seat back frame includes a panel member and a frame member joined to the panel member. The panel member includes an outer peripheral flange formed by bending an outer peripheral portion of the panel member, and the outer peripheral flange includes a plurality of outer peripheral beads formed thereon and arranged at intervals in a circumferential direction of the panel member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: TS TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Kei OKUMA, Naoya NISHIMOTO, Yuta SUGAYA
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Publication number: 20180272908Abstract: A vehicle seat comprises a frame member, a plate-shaped support member, and a blower. The frame member includes a pair of opposed frames disposed opposite to and separately from each other, and a first connecting frame by which the pair of opposed frames are connected. The plate-shaped support member is disposed between the pair of opposed frames and configured to receive a load from an occupant. The blower is attached to the support member, and part of the blower is disposed on a side of the first connecting frame that is opposite to an occupant side thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Koji ONUMA, Kazuki KOBAYASHI
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Publication number: 20180272909Abstract: A cushion pan includes a front and rear support part that extends from the front end to the rear end of a seat cushion and faces the lower face of the femoral region of an occupant and side support parts that extend obliquely upward from both right and left side edges of the front and rear support part and face side faces of the buttocks of the occupant. In addition, the front and rear support part and the side support parts may be integrally formed to reduce the number of components and assembling steps.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Taiji Misono, Masaki Shimazu, Toshimitsu Mizukoshi, Akira Nakajima, Yuki Fukuda, Hiromitsu Nagatomo, Kota Yamamoto
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Publication number: 20180272910Abstract: A head restraint assembly includes a base portion including a first post portion extending in a vertical direction. The assembly also includes a head restraint operatively coupled to the base portion. The assembly further includes a lock slide manually moveable between a locked condition and an unlocked condition, the locked condition disposing a portion of the lock slide within one of a plurality of recesses of the first post portion, the unlocked condition defined by removal of the lock slide from the plurality of recesses to allow adjustment of the head restraint in the vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: William Switalski
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Publication number: 20180272911Abstract: An exemplary door lock transition method includes transitioning a door lock of a vehicle from a deactivated state to an activated state based on a door lock schedule that includes a deactivated period where the door lock is scheduled to be in the deactivated state, and an activated period where the door lock is scheduled to be in the activated state. An exemplary door lock transition assembly includes, a door lock of a vehicle, and a control system configured to transition the door lock from a deactivated state to an activated state based on a door lock schedule.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Monica Ramirez Monarrez, Adrian Romero Regalado, Elizabeth Ramirez Monarrez
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Publication number: 20180272912Abstract: An agricultural dump cart including a frame, ground conveyance devices carrying the frame, a dump bed, a dumping mechanism and at least one live wall mechanism. The dump bed is coupled to and carried by the frame, and the dump bed has a non-dumping position and a dumping position. The dumping mechanism is connected to the dump bed, and is configured to move the dump bed between the non-dumping position and the dumping position. The at least one live wall mechanism is operatively located along a side of the dump bed, and is generally horizontal when the dump bed is in the dumping position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Brian D. Karg
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Publication number: 20180272913Abstract: A rapid loading sled for use during the transportation of wheeled vehicles via trailer or truck. The sled includes a body with a frame and deck that provide a low profile surface for loading and securing a wheeled vehicle to before the sled is loaded on a trailer or truck for transportation. The sled includes a sliding assembly to improve maneuverability during loading and a winch system for guiding the retractable cable of a winch during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Frank D. Marcum
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Publication number: 20180272914Abstract: An expandable kiosk structure with a front face, a rear face, a first side structural unit and a second side structural unit arranged such that the front face and rear face are parallel and connect the first and second side structural units to form a box shaped structure that is expandable from a collapsed form an expanded form in which the front face, the rear face, and the first and second side structural units define an interior workspace in the box shaped structure. The front and rear faces each have an outwardly extendable portion that is hingeably or pivotally foldable onto a remaining portion of the front or rear face. Rolling mechanisms are disposed bottom corners and extendable brackets are disposed at the top corners connecting to a shading unit supported by a shading unit support structure. Front and rear shelf units are hingeably attached to the front and rear faces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal UniversityInventors: Hala EL-WAKEEL, Asma Yousuf ALORAIFI, Haifa ALARIFI
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Publication number: 20180272915Abstract: A cargo restraining apparatus includes a T-shaped buckle assembly configured to couple to a T-shaped strap assembly. The T-shaped strap assembly is configured to extend around and over the cargo and be secured to the cargo with the T-shaped buckle assembly. A plurality of tie-down clips is coupled to the T-shaped strap assembly at various locations along the sections of straps extending around the cargo. Each tie-down clip is configured to be coupled to a corresponding tie-down strap that extends from the clip to an anchor point of the vehicle or trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Norman D. Young
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Publication number: 20180272916Abstract: An adjustable tie-down ratchet includes a mainframe and a binding strap, wherein the mainframe includes an adjusting buckle, a handle and a transmission mechanism; a fixed shaft and a movable shaft are arranged on the rear part of the adjusting buckle for connecting the binding strap; an adjusting groove is formed at the rear part of the adjusting buckle; each adjusting groove defines a locking position and a adjusting position; the movable shaft can movably sliding in the adjusting grooves, and the fixed shaft is fixed below the adjusting grooves. In the present invention, the binding strap is movably connected with the mainframe, so that the position of the mainframe can be adjusted according to needs under different usage conditions, the operation is convenient, and the overall device is simple and practical.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Juefang Xia, Kefeng Jin
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Publication number: 20180272917Abstract: A clamping device secures an equipment rack during shipping. The clamping device includes a gripping portion having first and second surfaces positionable along opposing sides of a respective one of a front and rear lateral logistic bar. The clamping device also includes a clamp mechanism attached to the gripping portion for movement between a disengaged position and an engaged position to selectively engage the first and second surfaces to the opposing sides of the respective one of the front and rear lateral logistic bars positioned adjacent to an equipment rack within a carrier shipping enclosure. A mounting feature is attached to the gripping portion to hold one end of a longitudinal logistic bar positioned along a lateral side of the equipment rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: STEVEN EMBLETON, JAMES D. CURLEE, RENE J. SALAS, JOSEPH A. BARTOLE, BRUCE E. LYKINS, ERIC M. TUNKS, JOSHUA S. KEUP
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Publication number: 20180272918Abstract: Techniques for drone device control are provided. In one example, the technique includes monitoring, by a drone device operatively coupled to a processor and allocated to a vehicle in operation, one or more conditions associated with the vehicle. The technique also includes, in response to identifying, by the drone device, a defined condition of the one or more conditions: moving, by the drone device, to a position relative to the vehicle and determined based on the defined condition; and performing, by the drone device, an indication operation determined based on the defined condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Michael S. Gordon, James Robert Kozloski, Clifford A. Pickover
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Publication number: 20180272919Abstract: Techniques for drone device control are provided. In one example, the technique includes monitoring, by a drone device operatively coupled to a processor and allocated to a vehicle in operation, one or more conditions associated with the vehicle. The technique also includes, in response to identifying, by the drone device, a defined condition of the one or more conditions: moving, by the drone device, to a position relative to the vehicle and determined based on the defined condition; and performing, by the drone device, an indication operation determined based on the defined condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Michael S. Gordon, James Robert Kozloski, Clifford A. Pickover
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Publication number: 20180272920Abstract: Techniques for drone device control are provided. In one example, the technique includes monitoring, by a drone device operatively coupled to a processor and allocated to a vehicle in operation, one or more conditions associated with the vehicle. The technique also includes, in response to identifying, by the drone device, a defined condition of the one or more conditions: moving, by the drone device, to a position relative to the vehicle and determined based on the defined condition; and performing, by the drone device, an indication operation determined based on the defined condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Michael S. Gordon, James Robert Kozloski, Clifford A. Pickover
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Publication number: 20180272921Abstract: A light-projecting device and a light cut-off structure thereof are disclosed. The light cut-off structure includes a cut-off body, a lighting-pattern modifying portion, a first light extinction area and a second light extinction area. The lighting-pattern modifying portion is disposed on the cut-off body. The first light extinction area is disposed on the cut-off body and arranged on a first side of the lighting-pattern modifying portion. The second light extinction area is disposed on the cut-off body and arranged on a second side of the lighting-pattern modifying portion. Therefore, the stray light can be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: CHENG WANG
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Publication number: 20180272922Abstract: Adjusting the intensity of the rear fog lights of a vehicle to optimize intensity based on the precipitation rate and the speed of the vehicle in order to increase the visibility of drivers of the following vehicles. The speed of the vehicle is detected with a speed sensor, a rain value is determined using a rain sensor, and the optimal light intensity is calculated taking into account vehicle specific turbulence characteristics. The rear fog lights are then modulated according to the optimal light intensity to maximize the visibility of the fog lights to any following vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Federico Tomas Gimenez Molinelli, Nicolas Orlando Nappe, Gaston Alejo Rius, Nicolas Tcherechansky, Facundo Javier Tomaselli, Nicolas Mario Jose Torcasio
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Publication number: 20180272923Abstract: A dual color temperature vehicle lamp able to judge a driving environment based on invisible light includes a vehicle lamp body in the form of an LED. The vehicle lamp body includes a light emitting unit capable of performing a conversion of at least two kinds of color temperature light. A front end face of the vehicle lamp body is provided with at least one invisible light emitting source, at least one reflected light receiver, and a partition plate between the invisible light emitting source and the reflected light receiver. The invisible light emitting source is embedded in a recess at a front end of the vehicle lamp body. The vehicle lamp body includes a preamplifier circuit connected with the reflected light receiver, an MCU connected with the preamplifier circuit, and a wireless transceiver module connected with the MCU therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Jianhua TONG, Yucheng LIN
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Publication number: 20180272924Abstract: A smart light control system includes a light source device and a controller. The light source device has a plurality of transparent parts and a plurality of sensors, and the sensors are separately disposed beside a light source, and the sensors correspond to the transparent parts in terms of position, wherein a channel is formed for light to pass through between each sensor and its corresponding transparent part, and in addition, the controller is connected with the sensors The sensors send sensed signals to the controller according to the brightness of light beams, and the brightness of the light source is adaptively adjusted by the controller so as to achieve the purpose of improving the control efficiency and safety of the light source through the smart control.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Wen-Fu Wang, Ying-Wei Kuo
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Publication number: 20180272925Abstract: A vehicle lamp device and a light cut-off structure thereof are disclosed. The light cut-off structure includes a front cut-off edge, a rear cut-off edge, and a top surface. The front cut-off edge corresponds in position to the rear cut-off edge and the top surface is connected between the front and rear cut-off edges. A portion of the top surface is inclined along an inclination direction from the front cut-off edge toward the rear cut-off edge. The portion has a predetermined inclination angle relative to a horizontal plane or a lens optical axis. The predetermined inclination angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 30 degrees. A lighting pattern with a cut-off line is formed when at least one emitted light is selectively shielded by the front cut-off edge. Therefore, the light concentration ratio can be significantly raised.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: CHENG WANG
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Publication number: 20180272926Abstract: According to aspects of the disclosure, the system comprises a frame mounted in sealed relation to a surface. The frame includes movable engagement features and surfaces that mate with an accessory body. A gasket positioned between the frame and a mounting surface seals the space between the frame and the mounting surface from surrounding external elements. The frame may ‘be fastened to the mounting surface with tool-free rivet fasteners, or more conventional threaded fasteners. The assembled accessory body and bezel fit over the frame and the movable engagement features of the frame mate with complementary structures on the accessory body to fix the accessory body to the frame. Openings in the accessory body allow a threaded fastener to secure the movable engagement feature of the frame in the mated position, preventing unintentional disengagement of the accessory body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Jon H. Lyons
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Publication number: 20180272927Abstract: A grille for a motor vehicle includes a base extending around a perimeter of the grille, a light guide received in the base extending around the perimeter of the grille, a light source for illuminating the light guide when activated, and a lens covering the base and the light guide. A light blocker may mask an interior of the lens except at a portion where light from the light guide is to pass when the light guide is illuminated. A film covers an exterior of the lens and has a predetermined surface appearance when the light guide is not illuminated and allows light to pass through the film upon illumination of the light guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Daniel Ian MOORE, Nicholas P. ZIRALDO
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Publication number: 20180272928Abstract: A helmet shaped to fit the human head designed to provide protection against impact and provide a holder for various safety lights. The purpose of these lights being to warn other of the wearer's presence and movement intentions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Brad Boksteyn
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Publication number: 20180272929Abstract: The invention relates to a method for assisting a driver of a vehicle (7), wherein a probability of a collision with another traffic participant (8, 9) in the environment of the vehicle (7) is determined, wherein the determined probability is assigned to a probability class. In addition, a light emission (15), which produces a light distribution (10, 11) having characteristics reflecting the probability class on a roadway, is emitted by the vehicle (7) in accordance with the probability class. The invention further relates to a driver assistance system (6) for assisting a driver of a vehicle (7), and to a vehicle (7) having such a driver assistance system (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2015Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Anna Zoe Krahnstöver
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Publication number: 20180272930Abstract: A pickup truck is provided that includes a tonneau cover or bed cap that includes a lighting system. The light system is selectively attached to the tonneau cover or bed cap. The light system includes a longitudinally extending rod having an illuminating portion extending along at least a portion of the longitudinal extent of the rod. The longitudinally extending rod includes first and second end portions and an on/off switch located at least adjacent to the first end portion of the longitudinally extending rod. At least one clip is attached to the tonneau cover or bed cap that selectively holds the longitudinally extending rod. The longitudinally extending rod is pivotable within the at least one clip such that the illuminating portion is selectively directable toward different directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: Truck Accessories Group, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Dylewski, II, Ernest M. McDonald, II
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Publication number: 20180272931Abstract: A dome light assembly that includes a light-producing element comprising a polymeric film between two glass substrates, a reflective surface facing an interior, and a plurality of edges; and a controller configured to direct LED sources to (a) excite photoluminescent structures within the element to transmit decorative light patterns, and (b) transmit functional light patterns, into the interior. Further, the sources are configured to direct incident light into the edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Chester Stanislaus Walawender, Aaron Bradley Johnson
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Publication number: 20180272932Abstract: Systems, vehicles, and methods for controlling light are provided. In an exemplary embodiment a vehicle with a cabin includes a light senor positioned within the vehicle, where the light sensor is configured to send a light intensity signal. A lamp module is positioned within the vehicle, where the light sensor is in communication with lamp module. The lamp module is configured to trigger a darkness lighting scheme when the light intensity signal is at about a darkness set value or less. A lamp is positioned within the cabin, where the lamp is in communication with the lamp module. The lamp is configured to emit a darkness spectrum when the lamp is activated and when the lamp module triggers the darkness lighting scheme. The darkness spectrum has a maximum illumination wavelength less than about 555 nanometers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: HOULI CHEN, LI SHEN, JIE ZHU
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Publication number: 20180272933Abstract: A system and method for pedestrian alert that derives a pedestrian path representing a projected path for a pedestrian, derives a vehicle path representing a projected path for a motor vehicle, determines an intersection of the pedestrian path and the vehicle path, determines alert characteristics responsive to the determined intersection, and generates an alert that is emitted from the vehicle responsive to the determined alert characteristics. The system and method for pedestrian alert may be built, installed or implemented in a motor vehicles that is operated in environments where the motor vehicle may be in close proximity to pedestrians. The system and method for pedestrian alert mitigates the likelihood of a collision between the motor vehicle and a pedestrian by emitting an alert that may draw the attention of the pedestrian to the presence of the motor vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: 2236008 Ontario Inc.Inventors: Robert VINCENT, Leonard Charles LAYTON
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Publication number: 20180272934Abstract: A system for presenting information to an occupant of a vehicle mounted with an autonomous driving system, includes: a display unit configured to display the information; a display control unit configured to cause the display unit to display information in any one of display modes among a setting status display mode in which setting information is displayed, an operation status display mode in which travel information is displayed, and a recognition status display mode in which recognition result information of the autonomous driving system is displayed; and an acquisition unit configured to acquire an occupant's display mode switching instruction for switching the display mode, wherein the display control unit configured to switch the display mode of the display unit when the acquisition unit acquires the occupant's display mode switching instruction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hiroki MORI, Ryuji FUNAYAMA, Jun SATO, Ayako SHIMIZU, Yuichi KUMAI, Yuma KAWAMORI, Takeshi MATSUMURA, Tsukasa SHIMIZU, Yasuo SAKAGUCHI
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Publication number: 20180272935Abstract: An in-vehicle lighting device for alerting a driver driving a vehicle to an obstacle present in a vicinity of the vehicle, which obstructs driving of the vehicle. The in-vehicle lighting device includes: a light emitter that is installed in an interior side of a pillar in a front part of the vehicle and that emits light of different chromatic colors; a controller connected to the light emitter; and a detector that is connected to the controller and detects the obstacle present in the vicinity of the vehicle. When the detector detects the obstacle present in the vicinity of the vehicle, the controller causes the light emitter to emit light having a color according to a characteristic of the obstacle detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Toshiya MORIWAKI
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Publication number: 20180272936Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for detection and presentation of obstructed vehicle views. An example vehicle includes a first side mirror, a first camera adjacent to the first side mirror, a first sensor module to detect opaque material on the first side mirror, an obstruction identifier to determine whether viewing of a first area via the first side mirror is obstructed, and a display to present, via the camera, the first area responsive to the obstruction identifier determining viewing via the first side mirror is obstructed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Reid William Kaufman Worthen, Victoria Leigh Schein
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Publication number: 20180272937Abstract: A viewing device for a vehicle, comprises: a plurality of imaging apparatuses that differ in imaging range; an image generation apparatus that, on the basis of images imaged by one or a plurality of the imaging apparatuses, generates a viewing image that is a composite of: an image to a vehicle rear, an image of a vehicle structure, the image being semi-transparent, and an image of a vehicle occupant on a rear seat; and a displayer that displays the viewing image.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hitoshi KUMON, Yasunobu TAKAHASHI, Yuto OHTSUKA
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Publication number: 20180272938Abstract: A display control device for a vehicle includes at least one electronic control unit configured to: cause a display device to display a host vehicle's behind-the-vehicle image, the host vehicle's behind-the-vehicle image being an image of an area behind a host vehicle, the host vehicle's behind-the-vehicle image being captured by a sensor of the host vehicle; detect a rearward vehicle, the rearward vehicle being another vehicle existing behind the host vehicle; cause the display device to display the host vehicle's behind-the-vehicle image with a first contrast ratio when the rearward vehicle is not detected; and cause the display device to display the host vehicle's behind-the-vehicle image with a second contrast ratio when the rearward vehicle is detected, the second contrast ratio being higher than the first contrast ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Goro ASAI, Tomoaki IIDA
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Publication number: 20180272939Abstract: According to the disclosure, a method is made available to reduce a time duration for an adaption of eyes of a driver of a motor vehicle when changing from events occurring in front of the motor vehicle to a screen arranged in a driver's compartment of the motor vehicle. In particular, the method according to the disclosure also makes a reduction available in the time period for the adaption of the eyes of the driver in the opposite direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Carsten STARKE, Stefan WOLTER
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Publication number: 20180272940Abstract: A device comprises: a rear video data acquiring unit 42 configured to acquire first video data from a rear camera that is arranged on a rear part of the vehicle and configured to image a rear side of the vehicle; a clipping unit 50 configured to clip a first area that is a part of the first video data acquired by the rear video data acquiring unit 42; a detecting unit 70 configured to perform moving object recognition and detect presence of a rear moving object in the first video data; and a display control unit 90 configured to display video clipped as the first area on a rearview monitor 140 that displays rear video of the vehicle, and display video clearly indicating presence of a detected rear moving object if the detecting unit 70 detects presence of the rear moving object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Izumi Saeki, Hideaki Okamura
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Publication number: 20180272941Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing trailer information are provided. The method includes detecting a p coupler of the trailer in the image of the rear-facing camera; detecting a positon of the coupler in the received image; and determining a distance between the detected position of the coupler of the trailer and a hitch of vehicle. The method may be use to display information about a trailer coupler or guide a vehicle to line up a vehicle hitch to a trailer coupler.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Michael Bliss, Yunfei Zhang, Xiaoming Liu, Yousef Atoum, Joseph Roth
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Publication number: 20180272942Abstract: A method includes deploying a vehicle mirror to a first position and receiving first image data representing the mirror from a second vehicle. The mirror is deployed to a second position and second image data representing the mirror is received. The first and second image data are analyzed to determine an operational status of the mirror.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Aed M. Dudar
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Publication number: 20180272943Abstract: A method includes capturing a first image of a first vehicle mirror deployed to a first position by a second vehicle. The second vehicle captures a second image of the mirror deployed to a second position and analyzes the first and second images to determine an operational status of the mirror.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Aed M. Dudar
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Publication number: 20180272944Abstract: A system for and method of displaying multiple images on an electronic display included in a vehicle. The method may include altering the position or one or more properties of a secondary image based on whether an object is detected in a primary image. The electronic display can be an electronic display mirror providing a view of an area behind the vehicle as the primary image.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Luis M. Goncalves
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Publication number: 20180272945Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for condensation detection for vehicle surfaces via ambient light. An example vehicle includes a side mirror including a front surface and a back surface, a front sensor adjacent the front surface for collecting a first ambient light intensity, a back sensor adjacent the back surface for collecting a second ambient light intensity, and an opaqueness detector that detects whether condensation is on the side mirror based upon comparing the first ambient light intensity and the second ambient light intensity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Reid William Kaufman Worthen, Victoria Leigh Schein
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Publication number: 20180272946Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for condensation detection for vehicle surfaces via light transmitters and receivers. An example vehicle includes a side mirror including a front surface and a back surface, a light transmitter adjacent to the front surface for emitting a light beam toward the side mirror, a first light sensor adjacent to the back surface for detecting a first light intensity of the light beam, and an opaqueness detector that determines whether condensation is on the side mirror based upon the first light intensity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Reid William Kaufman Worthen, Victoria Leigh Schein
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Publication number: 20180272947Abstract: The automobile proximity sensor and warning display is mounted on an outside rear view mirror of a vehicle. A flat base plate, adhered to the outside mirror, coacts with a removable body on a front side of the base. The battery powered system includes a proximity detector, responsive to approaching vehicles, generating an alarm signal sent to a lighted display. The body may have a removable mirror. The body may be coupled to the base by complementary coupling sub-systems or an insertable body portion coacting with a shelf on the base wherein a depressible tab is sized to fit within a shelf orifice. As a power saver, an accelerometer detects motion and a timeout circuit turns OFF system power when no motion is detected for a predetermined period of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Alejandro Masckauchan
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Publication number: 20180272948Abstract: A viewing device for a vehicle is provided with plural cameras, an image generation unit, a display and a switching control unit. The plural cameras have different imaging ranges. On the basis of captured images from one or a plural number of the cameras, the image generation unit generates plural viewing images that differ in at least one of viewpoint or viewing angle. The display displays the viewing images. The switching control unit is capable of switching a viewing image being displayed at the display to another of the viewing images.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hitoshi KUMON, Yasunobu TAKAHASHI, Yuto OHTSUKA
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Publication number: 20180272949Abstract: A rearview mirror for a vehicle includes a housing defining an interior cavity and an open side, a substrate coupled within the open side of the housing and having a reflective surface thereon, and an actuation mechanism coupled within the housing. The actuation mechanism includes a mounting plate rotatably coupled within the cavity of the housing at a first end thereof and a spring plate coupled with the mounting plate and having a resiliently deformable arm portion extending away from the mounting plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Ulrich A. Kuester, Danny L. Minikey, JR.
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Publication number: 20180272950Abstract: A vehicle mirror having an image display function includes an image display device, a circularly polarized light reflection layer, and a front plate formed of glass or plastic in this order. The circularly polarized light reflection layer includes a linearly polarized light reflection plate and a 1/4 wavelength plate from a side of the image display device. The linearly polarized light reflection plate and the 1/4 wavelength plate are directly in contact with each other, or only an alignment layer is included between the linearly polarized light reflection plate and the 1/4 wavelength plate. A method for producing the vehicle mirror includes forming the 1/4 wavelength plate from a composition that is directly applied to the surface of the linearly polarized light reflection plate or that is directly applied to the surface of the alignment layer directly in contact with the linearly polarized light reflection plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: FUJIFILM CorporationInventors: Akihiro ANZAI, Kazuhiro OKI, Mitsuyoshi ICHIHASHI, Takao TAGUCHI
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MOUNTED RETRACTABLE CATWALK FOR TRUCKS, UTILITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
Publication number: 20180272951Abstract: A catwalk includes a mounting frame or other connection to a side of a vehicle/equipment, a floor, and at least one railing; an actuator system for moving the catwalk enclosure between retracted and deployed positions; and a guide arm for guiding/controlling pivoting of the railing relative to the floor. The actuator system and guide arm are preferably substantially or entirely outside of the catwalk walkway space where a user walks or stands, thereby providing easy access to the walkway at one or both ends and obstacle- and barrier-free passage from one catwalk to another on the same vehicle/equipment. The actuator system prevents the catwalk from collapsing/retracting when a person is on the catwalk, for example, by the lift capacity of a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder being controlled/tuned so that the cylinder does not have the capacity/capability to lift and retract the catwalk when the catwalk is occupied.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: FRED S. OLIVER -
Publication number: 20180272952Abstract: A vehicle includes a cargo area. A recessed area is defined within a cargo floor. A door retention system is positioned within the recessed area. A hinge plate includes a hinge retainer. A latch arm includes a latch element. The hinge plate and the latch arm are configured to suspend a vehicle door therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventor: Dragan B. Stojkovic
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Publication number: 20180272953Abstract: Disclosed is non-woven fabric for a vehicle internal material, a manufacturing method of the non-woven fabric, and a cargo screen for a vehicle using the non-woven fabric for a vehicle internal material, wherein the manufacturing method of non-woven fabric for a vehicle internal material is configured to includes forming a felt by mixing LM PET (Low melting polyethylene terephthalate) staple fibers having a melting point in the range of 120 to 140° C. and 150 to 170° C. and PET staple fibers; and thermo-compression molding the felt.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Korea Vilene Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hongchan JEON, Myoung Ryoul LEE, WonJong LEE, Se Young JUNG, Eun Kyung KIM, Yong Kgil JUNG