DISTRIBUTED OPTICAL ARCHITECTURE FOR VEHICLE HEAD UP DISPLAY

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Boris Kirillov of Gratwein-Straßengel (AT)

DISTRIBUTED OPTICAL ARCHITECTURE FOR VEHICLE HEAD UP DISPLAY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18152908 titled 'DISTRIBUTED OPTICAL ARCHITECTURE FOR VEHICLE HEAD UP DISPLAY

The abstract describes a vehicle with a head-up display (HUD) system that projects images onto the windshield using pixel light beams generated by an image generation unit within the vehicle.

Vehicle includes a windshield mounted to the chassis and a dashboard with a separate interior volume.
HUD reflector is placed within the dashboard interior volume to receive pixel light beams from the image generation unit.
Image generation unit generates pixel light beams corresponding to an image and transmits them towards the HUD reflector.
HUD reflector projects the image onto the windshield by reflecting the pixel light beams back into the in-cabin volume.

Potential Applications: - Enhanced driving experience with important information displayed on the windshield. - Improved safety by allowing drivers to keep their eyes on the road while accessing information.

Problems Solved: - Minimizes distractions for drivers by projecting information directly onto the windshield. - Enhances visibility of critical information without obstructing the driver's view.

Benefits: - Increased safety by providing essential information in the driver's line of sight. - Enhanced driving experience with a futuristic HUD display.

Commercial Applications: - Automotive industry for integrating advanced HUD systems into vehicles. - Technology companies for developing and supplying HUD components.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the HUD system improve driver safety? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in vehicles?

Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in HUD technology for vehicles to enhance safety and driving experience.

Original Abstract Submitted

A vehicle includes a vehicle chassis that defines an in-cabin volume of the vehicle; a windshield mounted to the vehicle chassis; a dashboard including a dashboard interior volume that is separated from the in-cabin volume; a head-up display (HUD) reflector arranged within the dashboard interior volume; and an image generation unit configured to generate a plurality of pixel light beams corresponding to an image and transmit the plurality of pixel light beams on an optical path towards the HUD reflector. The image generation unit is arranged within the in-cabin volume and external to the dashboard interior volume. The HUD reflector is configured to receive the plurality of pixel light beams from the image generation unit and project the image onto the windshield by reflecting the plurality of pixel light beams back into the in-cabin volume and onto the windshield.