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Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

Jeffrey A Coleman

Andreas U Kuehnle

Hans M Molin

Travis G Ramler

Zheng Li

Cathy L Boon

Robert Charnock

Lenny Tan

Reza Khamsi

A calibration apparatus and method are provided for a surround-view camera system having a plurality of cameras mounted to an object (e.g., a vehicle). A plurality of markers are arbitrarily placed around the object and configured to measure a plurality of distances between one another. From at least one image from one or more cameras, a controller is configured to visually identify at least two markers which define a coordinate system. Based on the measured plurality of distances between markers and the visually identified markers, the controller generates calibration information as an output, saved in the form of a look-up table, which will be retrieved and used when a display device generates a bird's-eye view for a viewer.

Apparatus and method for markers communicating with other markers

A bandage configured to be administered from a continuous roll, comprising: (I) a first layer of flexible webbed material, the first layer including a self-adhesive disposed on a top surface; and (II) a second layer of flexible padded material adhered to the first layer along a longitudinal axis by the self-adhesive, the second layer having a width less than a width of the first layer so that a portion of the self-adhesive is exposed on each longitudinal side of the second layer; wherein the self-adhesive may releasably adhere to a bottom surface of the first layer in a rolled form so that, when unrolled, an adhesive bond is broken free of damaging the first layer; and wherein, when the self-adhesive is bonded to itself and opposing adhesive portions, the resulting peel strength is greater than a peel strength when the self-adhesive is bonded to skin.

Dispenser for a sterile bandage on a continuous roll

A camera assembly includes a circuit board on which an imager is mounted, and a lens assembly mounted over the imager to the circuit board. The camera assembly further includes a first infrared light source mounted on the circuit board at a first location, and a second infrared light source mounted on the circuit board at a second location. A first light pipe is mounted to the circuit board at the first location, while a second light pipe is mounted to the circuit board at the second location. The circuit board, lens assembly, first and second infrared light sources, and first and second light pipes are disposed in a housing, which includes a front housing and a rear housing. The first and second light pipes extend from the circuit board to the front housing such that light is conveyed from the first and second infrared light sources, respectively, to an illumination exit plane of the camera assembly.

Shadowless camera housing

A controller is adapted to receive respective images from a sensors of a first vehicle. The images provide a gapless view along, and within a predetermined perpendicular distance away from, a side of the first vehicle. Movement of a second vehicle along, and within the predetermined perpendicular distance away from, the side of the first vehicle, is detected based on at least one of the images. A position of a front of the second vehicle is predicted based on the movement of the second vehicle. An image sequence is recorded at the position.

System and method for recording an image sequence

A calibration apparatus and method are provided for a surround-view camera system having a plurality of cameras mounted to an object (e.g., a vehicle). A plurality of markers are arbitrarily placed around the object and configured to measure a plurality of distances between one another. The markers preferably include a rangefinder to measure distances. From at least one image from one or more cameras, a controller is configured to visually identify at least two markers which define a coordinate system. Based on the measured plurality of distances between markers and the visually identified markers, the controller generates calibration information as an output, preferably saved in the form of a look-up table, which will be retrieved and used when a display device generates a bird's-eye view for a viewer. Additionally, a marker that is part of the calibration apparatus is provided.

Apparatus and method for calibrating surround-view camera systems

A kit provided for putting in place a regulation size baseball field in a suitably sized park, playground, pasture, sandlot or the like. The components of the kit are contained in a small compact duffle bag and comprise in addition to the bag, 3 regulation size bases, home plate, pitcher's plate, Velcro patches approximately 2 - 4' X 2 - 4', 5 metal stakes, a measuring tape marked along its length at 60 feet 6', 90 feet, and 127 feet 33/8'. Preferably there is included in the kit, a brush for cleaning off home plate, an instruction sheet and a ball. The field is the regulation 90 foot square, with home plate, first, second and third base occupying the corners of the squares. Second base is 127 feet 33/8' from home plate, and the pitcher's plate 60 feet 6' from home plate along the same line of measurement. Each of the bases and plates has fixedly attached to the back surface thereof a Velcro patch with the fastening means facing out. In erecting the field, one of the 5 loose patches is placed on the ground at what will be the four corners of the square and the pitcher's plate on the pitcher's mound, each site of placement having been predetermined by measurements made using the measurement tape. The Velcro patches have their fastening surface facing up and are secured in place by means of one of the stakes. The plate or base is then attached to the Velcro patch by placing it over the Velcro patch which has been secured to the ground so that its Velcro patch mates with the secured patch and pressing.

Kit for baseball field

A footstool for use by a guitar player. The footstool includes a foot support member, a first leg structure that is attached to the foot support member and delineates a compartment beneath the foot support member. The foot support member and the first leg support member are designed having a composite shape, such that when the footstool is inverted, the footstool conforms to, and facilitates being enclosed within a neck-end of a guitar carrying case. The footstool also includes a second leg structure designed for attachment within the compartment and is intended for use as an elevation adjustment mechanical arrangement for accommodating the guitar player's desired playing position. The compartment's length, depth and width are sized for receiving, and facilitating an unobstructed placement of the neck end (tuning peg end) of a guitar in the guitar carrying case. The footstool has industrial application for use in fitting the aftermarket traditional guitar cases, or an industrial application as a newly manufactured guitar case having the footstool as a removable part of the guitar case.

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Tucson, AZ, United States of America

Jeffrey A Coleman