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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157383 | System for displaying images and/or information on aircraft blades and method thereof A system for displaying information via a light source on rotating helicopter blades of an aircraft such as a helicopter is provided. The light source may be a laser light source and the light therefrom may be directed onto the aircraft blade by one or more motion c... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8104894 | Visible laser beam projection system and method of mounting visible laser beam projection device A visible laser beam projection system for a vehicle projects visible laser beam onto an instrument panel in a vehicle compartment. The instrument panel is provided with highly reflecting portions, which are scattered on the upper surface of the instrument panel. Th... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8070293 | Design-superposing display apparatus and vehicle display unit An object of the present invention is to provide a design-superposing display apparatus for superposing a design above a part of a display surface of a display device. The design-superposing display apparatus includes a design display portion disposed above the disp... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7946708 | Display device that projects a virtual image display A display device includes a light source that supplies light, a phase modulator that modulates the phase of the light from the light source to form an image, and an imaging optical system that focuses the image formed through the modulation performed by the phase mo... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7933121 | Portable video system including a bag for housing a video player A portable video system comprises a video unit for facilitating play of a video medium, the player having a hinge, a display pivotally attached to the video player on the hinge, and a base unit secured to a substrate for selectively coupling a control panel of the v... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7862177 | Image forming system When it is determined that the host vehicle is stopped at the intersection in the right turn waiting state, the navigation ECU forms a right turn waiting mark representing the right turn waiting state on the road surface of the opposing lane at the intersection wher... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7815313 | Drive sense adjusting apparatus and drive sense adjusting method A control unit presents a visual stimulus onto a film adhered on an inner surface of a windscreen glass of a vehicle, and controls the visual stimulus so as to allow a driver to perceive the visual stimulus approaching the driver or receding therefrom in response to... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7661822 | Projection apparatus for vehicle A projection apparatus for a vehicle of the present invention includes a projector for projecting an image onto a screen, a support bracket supporting the projector, a frame attached to a ceiling of the vehicle, and a vibration absorber arranged between the support ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7549753 | System and method for selectively displaying data An apparatus and method for selectively displaying data includes an aerial support mechanism, such as a helium balloon, adapted to be positioned at a desired location, which may be changed based on a user preference. The apparatus also includes a processor, coupled ... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7520616 | Vehicular visual assistance system A vehicular visual assistance system includes: a retro-reflective surface formed on an inside face of a pillar that is in a position obstructing the view of a vehicle driver seated on a driver's seat within a vehicle compartment; a camera mounted on the vehicle outs... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7475990 | Method of controlling portable media players speaker and video image A removable vehicle entertainment system is provided. The system includes a video display screen for displaying entertainment to an occupant of the vehicle. The system can be removed from the docking bracket in the vehicle, and attached to an external docking statio... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7407294 | Multi-direction image viewing system A multi-direction image viewing system includes a triangular or rectangular image case, and plural projectors symmetrically installed to the inner sides of the image case in three or four directions. Projecting light paths cross each other so that the size of the im... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7364301 | Vehicular optical system An optical system for vehicle operating monitoring is disclosed. The optical system includes at least one illuminator that illuminates a profile of a vehicle operator and an imager in optical communication with a reflector that captures a reflected image of the vehi... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7355628 | Method and apparatus of maintaining a video signal through brief interruptions of a related control signal A night vision system that allows a video camera to continue to be operational after a power control signal, such as a headlamp switch, to the camera has been temporarily interrupted. The system is designed to avoid a camera calibration or equalization process every... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347556 | Systems and methods for generating stereo images In one embodiment, a system for generating stereo images includes a front display adapted to project a polarized first image along a viewing axis, a back display adapted to project a polarized second image along the viewing axis and through the front display, and a ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7347555 | Multi-dimensional imaging apparatus, systems, and methods A lens, an apparatus, and a system, as well as a method and article, may operate to receive a plurality of left eye rays through a first plurality of separating facets of a lens at an image acquisition plane, and to receive a plurality of right eye rays through a se... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7341351 | Aerial advertising device for the presentation of pictures that change over time The subject of the invention relates to an aerial advertising device for the presentation of pictures that change over time which contains an inflatable information-carrying body (90) that has a hollow internal space (92), a supporting structure (50... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7339730 | Assembly and method for head-up display (HUD) tray harmonization There is provided a head-up display (HUD) tray harmonization assembly, including a mount alignment jig (MAJ) having a first end and a second end, the first end being connectable to an adjustable tray affixed in an aircraft front cabin at spaced-apart relationship to... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7307384 | Circuit having a second ac/dc converter A circuit includes a converter for converting an a.c. voltage into a d.c. voltage. The converter has a diode half-bridge, a switch half-bridge, and two d.c. rails. Further, the converter has a second converter for converting the a.c. voltage into a second d.c. volta... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303282 | Multimedia display device A multimedia display device includes a docking station having speakers and a media drive, wherein the docking station is configured to structurally and communicatively couple an image projection device to the docking station. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7275831 | Display device A display apparatus for displaying at least one of images and data in a vehicle has a projection unit and a display surface, the projection unit being arranged on at least one of a vehicle roof and on a vehicle inside mirror. The display surface may be used to displ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7275832 | Screen box apparatus, projecting apparatus, and projecting method A projecting apparatus has a projector section which projects projection light in response to an inputted picture signal, a cabinet section which stores the projector section, a connector section having a function of connecting the cabinet section to a vehicle inter... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7258448 | Display device A display device has plural light emitting elements disposed in line, a first optical system to diverge light emitted from the light emitting elements, and a second optical system to converge the light passing through the first optical system. The first optical syst... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7213357 | Inflatable projection screen An inflatable device that includes at least one display panel for displaying an image by a multimedia device positioned in and/or connected to the inflatable device. ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7191651 | Vehicle wheel balancer system with projection display A wheel balancer includes a microprocessor configured to receive data associated with a vehicle wheel rim and tire assembly imbalance from at least one sensor, and to identify optimal correction weight plane locations, as well as to present the operator with the imb... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7182461 | Integrated docking assembly for portable multimedia unit The present invention involves an integrated docking assembly for a portable multimedia unit in a vehicle. The assembly comprises a receiver frame configured to receive the portable multimedia unit and a locking mechanism configured to secure the portable multimedia... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175321 | Projector systems A vehicle projection system relating to use of a light projecting system comprising at least one light projector adapted to project at least one decorative light design onto at least one exterior portion of a vehicle. The system preferably uses a laser projector and... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7176987 | Portable DVD player and console arrangement A portable DVD player, having an output terminal, is detachably received in a console arrangement. The console arrangement includes a DVD player housing, which is adapted for securely supporting within an interior of a vehicle, having a receiving cavity to detachabl... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7156519 | System for visualizing images to viewers in motion A system for visualizing one or more images to one or more viewers in motion, comprises: (a) an extended span of screen; (b) a sequence of projectors mounted along the screen; (c) at least one devi... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7131728 | Method and apparatus for displaying information in automotive application using a laser projection display An image projector is supported by a vehicle to project a two-dimensional image on a projection surface, such as a portion of a windshield, an instrument panel, or a seat back, within the vehicle, for viewing by an occupant of the vehicle. ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7133085 | Display control apparatus, display control method and information recording medium A display control apparatus has a display panel, which is placed in its inactive state through a user's operation when not being used, on the one hand, and is placed in is active state when being used, on the other hand. After completing the display of video, the di... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7097310 | Ceiling-mounted projection system A ceiling-mounted projection system has a projector mounted above the ceiling, and a periscope assembly that can be moved by a motor along a vertical axis between a raised position in which the periscope assembly is retracted into the ceiling and a lowered position ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7095562 | Advanced compact head up display A head up display system for a vehicle that includes a compact image source for projecting an image. The compact image source may be foldable up toward or into a cockpit ceiling of the vehicle, be positioned within a dashboard of the vehicle, or located at another s... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090510 | Audio input jack assembly in a vehicle A system for providing an auxiliary audio input for a vehicular entertainment sound system (VESS) (42) includes a portable electronic audio device (48) for generating an auxiliary plurality of audio signals. An auxiliary output line (50) termina... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7057811 | Projection system and method comprising a fluorescence projection screen and a radiation source which can emit in the non-visible spectrum A projection system and method are provided, the system includes a radiation source for generating electromagnetic radiation outside the visible wavelength range, an imaging unit, which can be irradiated by the radiation source, and a projection screen having a radi... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048318 | Mobile education center A portable mobile education center that includes a system of electronic teaching aids that can be transported by a utility vehicle such as a HumVee is disclosed. In particular, the disclosed mobile education center is comprised of at least one electronic whiteboard ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7036936 | Display system In a display system, a projector is mounted inside a vehicle, and emits a light beam, which is generated based on an image signal, toward an opening formed at a portion near a rear end of the vehicle. An exterior screen is extendable toward the opening and is made o... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7025466 | Portable light projector unit A rugged portable projector unit is suitable for transport and easy set-up. A projector is mounted to a rigid subframe by a mounting platform. A shock absorbing element is provided between the subframe and the mounting platform. The subframe is mounted within a hard... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6989934 | Display apparatus for vehicle A display apparatus for vehicle that can use a space in an instrument panel effectively, minimize a display distortion and allow a vehicle driver to adjust a position of a visible range in an eye range comprises a display unit; a frame; a case; a supporting axis; an... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6967593 | Emergency vehicle approach warning method and system Under the present invention, a warning unit having a light source (e.g., a laser) is mounted on an emergency vehicle. The light source first emits a low intensity light beam (e.g., an infrared light beam) to scan an area in front of the emergency vehicle. The scan i... | 11/22/2005 |
