Gentex Corporation

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Danny L Minikey, Jr

Bradley R Hamlin

Mark R Roth

Richard T Fish, Jr

William L Tonar

David J Cammenga

Jason D Hallack

Michael F Lisowski

Ethan J Lee

Ulrich A Kuester

Eric S Lundy

Joel A Stray

George A Neuman

Nigel T Lock

Michael G Hendricks

Eric P Kern

John B Ostreko

Peter N Rizk

Danny L Suman

Eric S Sloterbeek

Mark D Bugno

Jeremy A Fogg

Kenneth R Filipiak

John S Anderson

Frederick T Bauer

Henry A Luten

David M Falb

Darin D Tuttle

Jeremy A Schut

Mark A VanVuuren

Andrew J LeVesque

David J Wright

Christopher D Pollack

Luke W Koops

Kristopher R Green

Drew D Brennan

Timothy L Pawlowski

Christopher J Van Huis

Robert R Turnbull

Kenton J Ypma

Gary Jay Dozeman

Joshua D Lintz

Douglas C Papay

Niels Alfred Olesen

Matthew W Remijn

Bradley A Bosma

David M Bostrom

Christian M Kemperman

Mark W Newton

Michael J VanAst

Brian J Barksdale

Peter T Kantola

Brian G Brackenbury

Brett C Pothoof

Brian S Lorence

Bradley L Busscher

Andrew D Weller

David L Poll

Donald L Bareman

Spencer D Reese

John A VanderPloeg

Steven J Veenman

David A Blaker

Neil J Boehm

William R Spence

Luke A Bomers

Christopher B Case

Thomas J Scott

Robert Steel

Blake R Adams

Kevin A Schueler

Mathias R Fox

Gregory M Ejsmont

Carl N Wassink

Christopher J Koleszar

Sebastien C Jaeger

Timothy J Cercone

Brandon J Faust

Eric P Bigoness

Keith H Berends

Richard Allen Berry

Peter Wm VanderWel

Dennis D Festerling, Jr

Joseph P Brigham

John B Wallace

Kristi L Hooper

Kyle G Jones

Kent H Frye

Daniel B Lee

Happy T Holden

Brian D Jewell

Todd W Knallay

Pil Joon Choi

Paul V Flynn, Jr

James R Thommen, Ii

Elliot M Busta

Jeffery E Irvin

Joel D Geerlings

Chul Bock Kim

William D Short, Ii

A window apparatus of a vehicle includes a removable panel that selectively encloses an exterior opening of the vehicle. A window having an electro-optic element is connected to the removable panel. A connection interface is configured to selectively connect the removable panel to the vehicle. The connection interface includes a first connection module configured for connection to the header of the vehicle and a second connection module in connection with an interface surface of the removable panel. The alignment of the first and second connection modules electrically connects an electrical supply of the vehicle to the at least one terminal based on an alignment between the connection modules in an assembled configuration.

Connection methods for power removable and/or movable dimmable device

An illumination system includes an array of LEDs including a plurality of first LEDs and a plurality of second LEDs. A microlens array overlays the plurality of LEDs and includes a plurality of first lenses corresponding to the plurality of first LEDs and a plurality of second lenses corresponding to the plurality of second LEDs. A first geometry of at least one of the plurality of first lenses is different than a second geometry of at least one of the plurality of second lenses. An imaging device is configured to capture an image based on light reflected from the array of LEDs. At least one processing device is in communication with the array of LEDs and the imaging device. The at least one processing device is configured to identify a shadow cast on the target region by an obstruction and selectively activate the array of LEDs based on the shadow.

Illumination assembly including a microlens array

A method for controlling an illumination system includes detecting a first position of a marker in image data. In response to the first position, a first light target for the first light emission is identified. Controlling a light assembly to direct the first light emission to the first light target and maintaining the first light emission directed to the first light target. The method further includes detecting a second position of the marker in the image data. A second light target for the second light emission is identified in response to the second position. The light assembly is controlled to direct the second light emission to the second light target.

Control for adaptive lighting array

A window apparatus of a vehicle includes a movable panel that selectively encloses an exterior opening of the vehicle. The movable panel includes an electro-optic apparatus configured to adjust in transmittance. A wireless connection interface includes a vehicle-side coupling module and a panel-side coupling module. The vehicle-side coupling module is in connection with a support frame of the vehicle forming an opening that receives the movable panel. The vehicle-side coupling module is aligned with an interface surface of the movable panel. The wireless connection interface communicates power or electrical signals from a transmission unit of the vehicle-side coupling module to a reception module of the panel-side coupling module.

Method of wirelessly powering and controlling a dimmable device

A window apparatus of a vehicle includes a removable panel that selectively encloses an exterior opening of the vehicle that includes an electro-optic apparatus. The electro-optic apparatus is configured to adjust a transmittance of the window. A wireless connection interface is in connection with an interface surface of the removable panel, wherein the wireless connection interface communicates power and/or electrical signals from the vehicle to the electro-optic apparatus.

A display system for a medical suite comprises a scanning device configured to capture scanning data in the medical suite. At least one display configured to display information in an operating region of the medical suite. A controller is in communication with the scanning device and the display. The controller is configured to control the scanning device to capture identifying information of a patient. Based on the identifying information, the controller is configured to authenticate an identity of the patient. Based on the identity, the controller is configured to access a patient record for the patient. The controller is further configured to control the at least one display to display information based on the patient record.

Authentication and informational displays with adaptive lighting array

A rearview device having a housing that defines a cavity. The rearview device additionally includes an electro-optic element. In some embodiments, the housing may comprise a peripheral flange. The peripheral flange may have a mounting surface and a lip. The electro-optic element may be associated with the mounting surface. Further, the lip may substantially circumscribe the electro-optic element. In other embodiments, the rearview device may further comprise a mounting assembly having one or more mechanical fastener acceptors. One or more mechanical fasteners may be received by the mechanical fastener acceptors and extend through holes both in a holder and a circuit board disposed in the cavity. In yet other embodiments, the one or more mechanical fasteners may be received by the mechanical fastener acceptors and extend through and be supported by a washer disposed in the cavity.

Rearview device

An exterior mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an arm having a proximal end coupled with a vehicle door and a distal end. A mirror assembly is coupled to the arm. The mirror assembly includes an electro-optic element. The mirror assembly is rotatable about the distal end between first and second positions. An imager is disposed proximate to the distal end and configured to capture image data within a blind spot zone of said vehicle

Rotatable outside mirror with imager assembly

A vehicle monitoring system is configured to monitor a scanning region depicting a subject and includes a monitoring apparatus configured to capture scanning data in the scanning region depicting the subject. A feedback apparatus is configured to communicate alignment information from a portion of the vehicle to the subject. The alignment information indicates an alignment of the subject in the scanning region. A concealment apparatus is configured to conceal the scanning apparatus and selectively transmit the alignment information from the feedback apparatus. The system further includes a controller configured to activate the feedback apparatus revealing the alignment information identifying the alignment of the subject within the scanning region of the monitoring apparatus. The controller is further configured to control the scanning apparatus to capture the scanning data of the subject and monitor the subject in the scanning data.

Advanced features for vehicle monitoring system

A rearview assembly includes a housing and a display assembly that is operably coupled with the housing. An actuation assembly is adjacent the housing and is configured to activate a plurality of features of the rearview assembly. The actuation assembly includes a single button that is operable between engaged and disengaged positions. A plurality of tactile indicia are spaced along the single button and are configured to indicate a particular function of the rearview assembly. A proximity sensor assembly is disposed on the single button and is configured to sense proximity of a user. A conductive contact assembly is operably coupled with the housing and configured to send a signal to a processor to activate a function of the rearview assembly.

Capacitive touch bar with tactile switch for a rearview device

An illumination system includes a light assembly. The light assembly may include a housing having a first zone and a second zone isolated from the first zone. The housing may be configured to fit generally flush with a ceiling. A movable light source may be positioned within the first zone and is configured to emit a first light. A stationary light source may be positioned within the second zone and is configured to emit a second light.

Flat panel light module with dynamic beam

Control switch

A sensor cover for a rearview assembly includes a body configured for secure engagement with the rearview assembly. At least one engagement feature extends rearward and is configured for removably coupling the body with a first housing having a first predefined configuration and a second housing having a second predefined configuration.

Customizable sensor aperture with common lens

An illumination system for a room comprises a light assembly comprising at least one illumination source configured to selectively direct at least one light emission in an operating region of the room. The system further comprises an imager configured to capture image data in a field of view in the room. A controller is in communication with the light assembly and the imager. The controller is configured to detect a position of the marker in the image data and control the light assembly to direct the at least one light emission within the operating region based on the position of the marker.

A rearview device includes a connector assembly that has a body that includes a plurality of electrical leads that extend therefrom and are removably coupled therewith. A plurality of contact-receiving apertures extend through the body and receive a plurality of spring contacts on a circuit board. The plurality of spring contacts abut and are compressed between the circuit board and the body. The plurality of spring contacts directly engage the plurality of electrical leads when inserted into the plurality of contact-receiving apertures. A plurality of peripheral walls are adjacent the circuit board.

Low profile connector with spring contacts

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Fenwick, MI, United States of America

Danny L Minikey, Jr