17890622. HEAD-UP DISPLAY APPARATUS simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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HEAD-UP DISPLAY APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hui Won Shin of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Dong Woo Kim of Seongnam-si (KR)
HEAD-UP DISPLAY APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17890622 titled 'HEAD-UP DISPLAY APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The head-up display apparatus described in the patent application includes an image source with a display, a first mirror with a predetermined transmittance, a second mirror that can move between an operating position and a protection position, a light sensor for detecting sunlight, and a controller for controlling the movement of the second mirror based on the sunlight detected.
- The first mirror is located above the image source and allows light transmission between the image source and a windshield.
- The second mirror can selectively move between an operating position, where light transmission is allowed, and a protection position, where light transmission is blocked.
- The light sensor is positioned behind the first mirror and is used to detect sunlight.
- The controller is connected to the driving unit and controls the movement of the second mirror based on the sunlight detected by the light sensor.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Automotive industry: The head-up display apparatus can be used in vehicles to project information onto the windshield, providing drivers with important information without the need to look away from the road.
- Aviation industry: The technology can be applied in aircraft to display critical flight information to pilots, enhancing situational awareness and reducing the need to divert attention from the cockpit instruments.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Glare reduction: By selectively blocking light transmission between the image source and the windshield, the apparatus helps reduce glare caused by direct sunlight, improving visibility for the user.
- Enhanced safety: The head-up display allows drivers and pilots to access important information without taking their eyes off the road or instruments, reducing the risk of accidents caused by distraction.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved visibility: By reducing glare and allowing information to be displayed on the windshield, the apparatus enhances visibility for the user, especially in bright sunlight conditions.
- Increased convenience: The head-up display provides users with easy access to important information, eliminating the need to constantly look down at instrument panels or navigation systems.
- Enhanced safety: By minimizing distractions and keeping the user's focus on the road or cockpit, the technology improves safety for drivers and pilots.
Original Abstract Submitted
A head-up display apparatus includes an image source including a display; a first mirror located above the image source, and having a predetermined transmittance; a second mirror facing the first mirror, and selectively moving, by a driving unit, between an operating position and a protection position; a light sensor located behind the first mirror, and configured for detecting sunlight; and a controller electrically connected to the driving unit and configured for controlling the driving unit based on the sunlight detected by the light sensor, wherein the operating position is a position in which light transmission is allowed between the image source and a windshield, and the protection position is a position in which light transmission is blocked between the image source and the windshield.
