Namuga, Co., Ltd.

Hyundai Motor Company

Kia Motors Corporation

Jeong Hwa Seo

Jun Youb Lee

Young Gyu Kang

Hae Kyu Lim

Jun Seok Choi

Jung Ho Lee

Yoon Cheol Jeon

Ji Soo Won

Jin Ho Park

Suk Hyung Kim

Yongjin Lee

Yong Jin Lee

Yeon Man Jeong

Jun Ho Bang

Yooncheol Jeon

Eun Kyung Kim

An embodiment provides a beam projector module that includes: a light source configured to output light; a substrate configured to support the light source; an optical device configured to reduce the light in terms of intensity output to a predetermined space; a frame configured to space the optical device apart from the light source by a predetermined distance, the frame forming a closed space with the substrate and the optical device; a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the frame; and a processor configured to control an output of the light source. The processor is configured to operate the light source in an eye-safety mode when a temperature drop rate of the frame exceeds a reference value.

Beam projector module for performing eye-safety function using temperature, and control method thereof

An embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a microlens array including: an optical substrate configured to define multiple cells; and multiple microlenses distributed on the optical substrate and having angle profiles or tilting profiles, wherein angle profiles of the multiple cells are defined based on the shapes of edges of the cells, and tilting profiles of the multiple cells are defined based on the tilts of the microlenses or the tilt of the optical substrate.

Microlens array having random patterns and method for manufacturing same

One embodiment may provide a light source module including: a light source part including at least one vertical cavity surface-emitting laser, which is configured to transfer light through N (N being a natural number equal to or greater than 1) apertures; at least one collimator lens through which light emitted from the light source part passes; and a driving device configured to make the collimator lens move, wherein the at least one vertical cavity surface-emitting laser comprises divided regions, and an intensity of a beam is controlled according to a predetermined far-distance mode or near-distance mode.

Light source module allowing differential control according to distance to subject and method for controlling the same

One embodiment may provide a light source module including: a light source including at least one vertical cavity surface-emitting laser, which is configured to transfer light through N (N being a natural number equal to or greater than 1) apertures; at least one collimator lens through which light emitted from the light source passes; and a driving device configured to make the collimator lens move, wherein the at least one vertical cavity surface-emitting laser comprises divided regions, and an intensity of a beam is controlled according to a predetermined far-distance mode or near-distance mode.

Light source module for emitting high density beam and method for controlling the same

An embodiment provides a beam projector module including: a light source configured to output light; a substrate configured to support the light source; an optical device configured to reduce the light in terms of intensity output to a predetermined space; a frame configured to separate the optical device from the light source by a predetermined distance; an optical substrate configured to attach the optical device thereto and to define a sealed space with the substrate and the frame, the sealed space having internal pressure lower than pressure outside the sealed space; a sensor configured to measure a state of the sealed space; and a processor configured to change an operation mode of the light source depending on a measured value of the sensor.

Hermetic sealed beam projector module and method for manufacturing the same

Disclosed is a system including: a beam projector module comprising a light source and an optical device configured to diffuse light output from the light source to reduce an intensity of the light; an image sensor configured to receive reflected light formed by the light reflected from an object; and a signal processing device configured to measure a distance from the object by analyzing a characteristic of the reflected light, wherein the signal processing device operates the beam projector module in an eye-safety mode when the characteristic of the reflected light corresponds to a crack characteristic.

3D camera system and method for detecting abnormal state of beam projector module for eye protection

A beam projector module including a light source configured to output light, a substrate configured to support the light source, an optical device configured to decrease the intensity of the light output to a predetermined space, an optical substrate, in which the optical device is disposed, and configured to transmit the light, and a frame configured to space the optical device apart from the light source by a predetermined distance, and including a support part configured to support the optical substrate, wherein the optical substrate is slidingly inserted through a first slot formed to pass through a first side surface of the frame, and is mounted on the frame such that a portion of an upper surface or a lower surface of the optical substrate contacts the support part.

Beam projector module for sliding insertion of an optical device

The present disclosure provides a beam projector module including: a PCB on which a cathode wire and an anode wire are positioned; a conductive pad that is made of a conductive material or coated with a conductive material and has one side surface; a first frame that is made of a non-conductive material and has one side surface which is in contact with the PCB; a light source having a cathode electrode and an anode electrode, the cathode electrode being in contact with the other side surface of the conductive pad; the anode electrode being connected to the anode wire through at least one electric wire passing through the opening; a diffuser configured to diffuse a light beam output from the light source; and a second frame configured to support the diffuser so that the diffuser is spaced from the light source by a predetermined distance.

Beam projector module using laser

A battery assembly mounted on a hybrid electric vehicle is provided that prevents thermal runaway caused by overcharging. The battery assembly includes a battery having a plurality of cells and a protection switch disposed opposite to the battery. A relay is configured to turn on or off according to an operation of the protection switch and a PRA (power relay assembly) is connected between the relay and the battery.

Battery assembly and hybrid electric vehicle including the same

An apparatus preventing overcharging of a battery and a battery including the apparatus are provided. The apparatus includes holders interposed on respective gaps between battery cells to be stacked and an installation space formed between borders of adjacent holders. A cutting module is inserted into the installation space and an inserted end thereof is disposed between the cells adjacent to an inner side of the installation space to be fixed to a holder and an exposed end thereof has a cutter blade directed to a gap between a lead tap and a bus bar bonded together that is formed. The gap between the ends is connected with a plurality of hinges to compress the hinges to be unfolded when the cell is expanded in a side direction and to deploy the exposed end outwardly for the cutter blade to separate the bonding of the lead tap and the bus bar.

Apparatus for preventing overcharging of battery and battery comprising the apparatus

An overcharge prevention device of a battery is provided and includes a safety fuse which is connected to a battery and a safety circuit which is connected in parallel to the battery and the safety fuse and includes a short-circuit switch which is disposed adjacent to a side in which the battery is swelled. The short-circuit switch is opened in a normal state, and short-circuits when the switch is pressurized due to the swelling of the battery to form a closed circuit with the battery and the safety fuse.

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Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Jeong Hwa Seo