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Modular imager assembly

US11130449B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GENTEX CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Jason D. Hallack · Allendale, US
Christopher B. Case · Byron Center, US
Bradley R. Hamlin · Allendale, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 24, 2018
Grant date	Sep 28, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 18, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60R2011/0026
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A modular imager assembly includes a housing configured for removable attachment to a vehicle windscreen and for removable attachment with a rearview assembly. An imager is disposed within the housing and is in optical communication with an aperture extending into the housing. A controller is disposed within the housing and is operably coupled with the imager and a vehicle headlamp. The controller is operable to control an operation state of the vehicle headlamp in response to image data received by the imager.

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