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Method for determining the eye and/or head position of a vehicle-user and arrangement for carrying out the method
Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
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Filing: 1988-04-18
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Granted: 1989-07-04
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Expires: 2008-04-18
Abstract
Abstract In a method for determining the eye and/or head position of a vehicle-user, the position is determined on the basis of the adjusting parameters of a rear view mirror. The position can be determined therewith without difficulties and without special expenditures from the further design or constructive conditions of the vehicle and can be transmitted to a suitable device for the respective application, such as virtual indications or anti-glare protection devices.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Krist
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:46
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R1/00; B60R1/02; B60R1/06; B60R1/062; B60R1/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A method for determining the eye and/or head position of a vehicle-user, comprising the steps of having the position of a rear view mirror of the vehicle being used characterized by adjusting parameters therefore, having said rear view mirror adjusted to a position of proper adjustment for the vehicle user, and then using the adjusting parameters characterizing the proper adjustment position to determine the eye and/or head position of the vehicle user.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
72 words
A method for determining the eye and/or head position of a vehicle-user, comprising the steps of having the position of a rear view mirror of the vehicle being used characterized by adjusting parameters therefore, having said rear view mirror adjusted to a position of proper adjustment for the vehicle user, and then using the adjusting parameters characterizing the proper adjustment position to determine the eye and/or head position of the vehicle user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the adjusting parameters of an inside rear view mirror are used.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method according to claim 2, wherein the adjusting parameters of an outside rear view mirror are also used.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the adjusting parameters of an outside rear view mirror are used.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
An apparatus for carrying out the method according to claim 1, comprising potentiometer means having two degrees of freedom coordinated to the rear view mirror, said potentiometer means being operable to detect the adjusting parameters of the rear view mirror.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
An apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising marking means in the rear view mirror which is aligned with an associated marking means in a rear window of the vehicle being used when the rear view mirror is inside the vehicle being used and in proper adjustment.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-07-03 | 1993-01-02 | 1993-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-03 | 1997-01-02 | 1997-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-07-03 | 2001-01-02 | 2001-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |