18613626. SELECTIVE WINDOW DARKENING SYSTEM simplified abstract (DENSO CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 SELECTIVE WINDOW DARKENING SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SELECTIVE WINDOW DARKENING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Questions about Glare Reduction Technology
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SELECTIVE WINDOW DARKENING SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ronald Koslakiewicz of Livonia MI (US)
Mark Rothenberg of Farmington Hills MI (US)
Levi Parkinson of West Bloomfield MI (US)
Mark J. Kastner of Livonia MI (US)
SELECTIVE WINDOW DARKENING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18613626 titled 'SELECTIVE WINDOW DARKENING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system for reducing glare in a vehicle by using a coated windshield that can be made more opaque in specific areas based on the position of external light sources and the driver's eyes.
- Windshield treated with a coating
- External light sensor detects position of light sources outside the vehicle
- Eye sensor detects driver's eye position
- Emitter excites coating on windshield to make it more opaque in specific areas
- Processor determines coating location to excite based on light source and eye position
- Emitter selectively excites coating to reduce glare
Key Features and Innovation
- Coated windshield that can be made more opaque in specific areas
- Integration of external light sensor and eye sensor to control glare reduction
- Selective activation of coating based on light source and driver's eye position
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry for reducing glare in vehicles
- Safety enhancement for drivers by improving visibility
- Technology can be adapted for use in other glass surfaces to reduce glare
Problems Solved
- Glare reduction in vehicles to improve driving conditions
- Enhanced visibility for drivers in bright light conditions
- Customizable glare reduction based on specific driving situations
Benefits
- Improved safety for drivers by reducing glare
- Enhanced driving experience in bright light conditions
- Customizable and adaptive glare reduction technology
Commercial Applications
- "Smart" windshields for vehicles to reduce glare and improve safety
- Potential integration into autonomous vehicles for enhanced visibility
- Market implications in the automotive safety and technology sectors
Questions about Glare Reduction Technology
How does the system determine which areas of the windshield to make more opaque?
The system uses data from the external light sensor and eye sensor to calculate the optimal locations for reducing glare based on the position of light sources and the driver's eyes.
What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in vehicles?
The cost implications may vary depending on the complexity of the system and the materials used for the coated windshield. However, the safety benefits and improved driving experience could outweigh the initial investment.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system for reducing glare in a vehicle includes a windshield treated with a coating, an external light sensor configured to detect a position of a light source external to a vehicle, an eye sensor configured to detect a location of an eye of an operator of the vehicle. The system also includes an emitter configured to excite a location of the coating on the windshield from a first state to a second state that is more opaque than the first state. The system further includes a processor programmed to determine the location of the coating for exciting based on the detected position of the light source and detected position of the eye, and to control the emitter to selectively excite the coating at the location from the first state to the second state.
