Showing papers on "Dashboard published in 2006"

Tactical truck system dashboard

Abstract: A tactical vehicle has a driver position and a command position, and possibly other positions such as a gunner position. The dashboard provides a plurality of displays and warning lights viewable from the driver position to provide information for the driver of a vehicle and arranged to be monitored from the command position. There are also a plurality of displays and communications devices viewable from the command position to provide information for the commander sitting in the passenger seat of such vehicle. There is a vehicle management display, climate control panel and vehicle intercom devices accessible for use from the driver position and also from the command position. At least one of the displays is constructed and arranged to be video matrixed so that the information is viewable from both the driver position and the command position, and also from a gunner position if one is provided.

Emission monitoring display device

Abstract: The present invention provides an emission monitoring device for a vehicle. The device comprises a lightweight housing for operationally encapsulating a processor, memory; a sensor for each vehicle component to be monitored, a display device; and a power supply for power the device. The processor is programmed to monitor each sensor, capture data from each sensor, store the captured data from each sensor in the memory; and display the captured onto the display device. In one embodiment of the present invention the housing is operationally mounted onto the inner gas lid of the vehicle. In an alternative embodiment, the housing is incorporated into the dashboard.

Vehicle media system

Abstract: A vehicle media system for use in conjunction with a portable media device (120) is set forth. The vehicle media system includes an input module (105) that is mountable, for example, at a console between the driver's seat and front passenger seat of the vehicle cabin, so that it may be manipulated by a user pursuant to input of system commands. A display module (110) is mountable at a different location within the vehicle cabin, such as on the dashboard. A main module (115) is connected to cooperate with the display module (110) and the input module to facilitate user interaction with the portable media device 120.

Instrument display for road vehicle has electronic circuits showing display of numbers on screen in vehicle cab with display switching off after given display time

Abstract: A video display screen may be mounted on the road vehicle dashboard, and may show numbers generated by an electronic circuit. The display may persist on the screen for a given time before being switched off. A number of different vehicle instruments may be combined on the screen. On switching off of the first display further displays and numbers are put up on the screen.

Vehicle diagnostic interface mechanism

Abstract: In examples of the invention, a vehicle diagnostics update mechanism provides a frequent connection to a vehicle telematics unit. In this way, large amounts of vehicle data that are available when the vehicle is on or cached, i.e., when the vehicle is off, can be pulled and used to provide a vehicle update to the user. In one example, a “vehicle dashboard” application running on a vehicle owner's computer in the form of a tool bar provides diagnostics updates in a quick and easy to use format. The tool bar also provides a means for executing user selections and commands and for providing alerts to the user.

Frame structure for motor vehicle i.e. passenger car, has two parallel sillboards provided on sides of tunnel, and dashboard cowl provided with closing plate, which is directly connected with sillboards and tunnel

Abstract: The structure (1) has an elongated tunnel (2), and two parallel sillboards (3, 4) provided on sides of the tunnel. A dashboard cowl (5) is provided with a closing plate, which is directly connected with the sillboards and the tunnel. The dashboard cowl is adhered with a base front from a fiber-reinforced plastic. The tunnel is welded with a heel plate (6), which runs parallel to the dashboard cowl, where the structure is made of high-strength steel.

Adjustable dashboard-mounted camera mount

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a camera to a vehicle dashboard, the assembly having a low-profile base plate, adjustable feet extending between the base plate and the dashboard, hooks that extend around a rearwardly facing edge of the dashboard, a suction mount that is releasably attached to the vehicle windshield, and adjustable tensioning cables that attach the base plate to the suction mount. The mounting assembly permits one or more cameras to be stably secured to the dashboard at a desired location without damaging the dashboard.

3D gauge face for vehicle dashboard

Abstract: A system and/or method that displays images in a vehicle dashboard area that appear, to an operator of the vehicle, to float above and/or below the vehicle's gauge face in a three-dimensional manner. In certain example embodiments, a system and/or method is provided wherein a gauge face includes a first sheet (e.g., vinyl sheet) having images laser-etched therein based on a design template, and a second sheet (e.g., polycarbonate sheet) to which the first sheet is applied. In certain example embodiments, when light from a dashboard backlight shows through the gauge face, the one or more of the laser-etched images appear to float above and/or below the gauge face in a three dimensional manner. In certain example embodiments, the images can be used in combination with and/or in place of conventional digital and/or analog gauges.

Driving motion analysis apparatus and driving motion analysis method

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent an accident from occurring by accurately detecting an abnormal driving motion and issuing warning. SOLUTION: A driving motion analysis apparatus 10 includes a computer 12, and acceleration sensors 14, 16, 18 and 20 are connected to the computer 12. The acceleration sensors 14, 16 and 18 are attached to both wrists and the tiptoe of the right leg of a subject. An acceleration sensor 20 is mounted on the dashboard of an automobile. The computer 12 detects the abnormal driving motion of a beginner based on the driving motion of a subject such as a beginner or a veteran observed when the subject travels in the same course by the same automobile. This abnormal driving motion is stored, and when the beginner drives his or her automobile afterward, the abnormal driving motion is detected, and warning is issued. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Effect of active cruise control design on glance behaviour and driving performance

Abstract: Minimising driver distraction is a crucial factor in the design of new driver assistance systems and in-vehicle information systems. Therefore two different driver-vehicle interface concepts for an Active Cruise Control (ACC) system were designed and tested with 12 drivers in a static driving simulator. These concepts differed in the location (steering wheel vs. dashboard) and type of controls. Feedback on the ACC settings was given in a simulated Head-Up Display. While driving, participants were required to adjust the desired speed and following distance of the ACC system. The concepts were compared based on objective measurements of task times, driving performance and glance behaviour as well as subjective questionnaires. The type of task had a significant effect on all dependent measures, whereas the control concept had a lesser effect. The results are used to derive guidelines for the general design of the driver-vehicle interface of such driver assistance systems.

Motor vehicle, has data display device including flexible flat screen e.g. organic LED screen, of less thickness and plated at level of curved part of dashboard, where screen edge is integrated on support so as to roll screen around support

Abstract: The vehicle has a data display device (2) connected to a supply and control system (3). The device has a flexible membranous flat screen (4) e.g. organic LED screen, for supporting reversible deformations. The screen is of less thickness and is plated at the level of a curved part of a dashboard. The screen`s edge is integrated on a support (10) to roll the screen around the support, in a storage position, mounted in a protecting case. The support is slightly rotated around its longitudinal axis when the screen is in its utilization position. The support is rotated outside housing at an angle of about 90 degrees with respect to a longitudinal direction of an armrest.

Hidden fastening system for motor vehicle instrument panels

Abstract: An instrument panel is provided comprising a decorative cover attached to the front side of a backing plate. Hidden fasteners are disposed from the rear of the backing plate. Alignment features on the backing plate and the decorative cover maintain the two components in proper registration while manufacturing the instrument panel. The hidden fasteners align the instrument panel with and fasten it to the surrounding structure, such as the dashboard of a motor vehicle.

High-performance low-odour polypropylene dedicated for automobile dashboard and method for preparing same

Abstract: The disclosed high-performance low-smell PP special to vehicle instrument panel has all performance indexes up or over given requests. Wherein, the bending modulus can achieve 2400MPa at 23Deg with cantilever beam gap impact strength still up to 42KJ/m2, the smell level can achieve the sixth stage of GM standard.

Portable self-contained automobile entertainment and computing system

Abstract: A computer and entertainment system for an automobile is housed in a portable enclosure that may be placed on the passenger seat or on the floor of the automobile. The computer and entertainment system is powered from the automobile 12VDC system by plugging a power cable into the dashboard cigarette lighter socket. The enclosure includes beverage cup holders and includes a padded lid that may serve as an arm rest. Wireless communication links include communication with wireless Internet hot spots and local home-based wireless networks enabling the portable automobile computer to self synchronize with a home-based computer.

Dashboard for motor vehicle has two parts screwed to each other with spacing between them

Abstract: The dashboard is made in two parts (4, 5), which are screwed to each other at an early stage of assembly. A spacing (9) is maintained between the two parts and the A-pillars (3), in which the joint is formed, by which the two parts are locked to each other and to the A-pillars. This spacing is covered by an elastic covering membrane (13).

Molded dashboard cover

Abstract: A molded dashboard cover formed from plastic, fiberglass, polypropylene or related synthetic materials to give the dashboard of a vehicle a smooth appearance or an ornate appearance. The molded dashboard cover is retained in place on the vehicle dashboard by a front lip which is press fit between the front upper surface of the dashboard and the interior surface of the windshield and an interior rear lip which is press fit between the rear of the dashboard and the facie cover of the instrument panel. Openings in the molded dashboard cover accommodate the instrument panel, the glove box and the heating and air conditioning vents.

Dashboard for a motor vehicle, and motor vehicle equipped with such a dashboard

Abstract: A dashboard for a motor vehicle includes a support beam extending between windshield pillars of a motor vehicle body, and an active arrangement which interacts with the support beam for vibration damping. The active arrangement includes plural actuators which are disposed on the support beam and a controller which is operatively connected to the actuators. Further provided is an alert system for recognizing a fatigue state of a driver, with the actuators operatively connected to the alert system via the controller.

Fastening of the panel instrument on the chassis

Abstract: The vehicle has a dashboard received in a body shell (4) of the vehicle, and front posts (6) disposed on both sides of a windscreen (8) of the vehicle. The body shell includes a sill (10) extending above the windscreen. The dashboard is fixed to the posts by being positioned on the sill along one direction and on the posts along another direction, such that the position of the dashboard is adjusted with respect to the posts. An independent claim is also included for a method for fixing a dashboard to posts of a vehicle.

Fuel type reminder arrangement

Abstract: An arrangement for deterring against use in apparatus such as a vehicle or generator of a wrong fuel type includes means for triggering provision of a visible and/or audible warning, when a user prepares the apparatus for refuelling. The warning may inform of the correct fuel type. The arrangement may comprise a filler cap containing circuitry incorporating the triggering and warning means. The triggering means may be a proximity sensor (50 see fig 4) or a switch 36 activated by grasping cap walls 16, 18. The warning means may be a board 30 containing a voice-messaging circuit delivering an appropriate verbal message when triggered, which in one modification is inside a car radio. If the apparatus is a diesel powered vehicle, for example, a filler door release switch may trigger a voice message circuit contained within a dashboard mounted unit also containing a speaker. Alternatively, the message may be communicated through an existing car radio speaker. A visual message may be displayed instead of or in addition to an audible message.

Air bag safety demonstration vehicle and method

Abstract: An apparatus and method for an air bag safety demonstration vehicle is claimed. The vehicle provides a simulation of the front seat of an automobile, complete with steering wheel, dashboard simulator, one or more car seats, and one or more seat belts. The vehicle provides for demonstration of a driver's side and passenger's side frontal air bag. The vehicle is used to simulate the dangers of automobile air bags and the criticality of proper seat belt usage to minimize these dangers.

Motor vehicle dashboard display panel, to show switching of various functions, has a photo-luminescent layer on the visible surface activated by a LED to show symbols and the like

Abstract: The motor vehicle dashboard display panel (2,2'), for a variety of functions, has a visible surface (6,6') with a photo-luminescent material (8) as a surface layer at least in sections under a protective film (10). The photo-luminescent material is activated by a LED (14,18).

Risks in business design for critical infrastructures: the 'DASHBOARD' concept

Abstract: A method is proposed to assess critical infrastructures vulnerabilities, in terms of derived indicators for system evolution and its future states. Different classes of distortions are further monitored for the purpose of estimating the relative frequency of a system failure by using the "Dashboard" concept.

Moveable dashboard panel

Abstract: A movable panel assembly (10) for a vehicle includes a console (14) mounted within the interior of a vehicle A panel (12) is movably mounted relative to the console (14) The panel (12) has at least one electrical component (16) mounted thereon A flexible cable (20) electrically connects the at least one component (16) to a system (22) of the vehicle A retractor (40) is movably mounted on the assembly (10) Movement of the retractor (40) is induced by movement of the panel (12) relative to the console (14), such that the flexible cable (20) is guided by the retractor (40) as the panel (12) moves, so that the position of the flexible cable (20) is controlled within the movable panel assembly (10) in relation to the position of the panel (12)

Signaling device for motor vehicle, has control button connected with specific headlight that indicates driver of other vehicle about intention of parking and for forming gap for parking, when driver actuates control button

Abstract: The device has a specific control button (1) on a dashboard or on a console of the vehicle. The button is connected with a specific headlight (2) at the back of the vehicle by an electrical connection (3). The headlight indicates the driver of the other vehicle about the intention of the parking and for forming a gap for parking, when the driver of the former vehicle actuates the control button.

Vehicle panel with integral sensor

Abstract: A proximity/motion sensor is formed so as to be integral with an interior vehicle panel, such as a dashboard, in which it is provided. Preferably, the sensor is molded behind a transparent or translucent portion of the panel and is sealed inside a plastic material. Preferably, the sensor is an infrared (IR) sensor which receives light from the interior of the vehicle.

Car body lower structure of vehicle

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a car body lower structure of a vehicle, capable of reducing the weight of a car body, while improving the rigidity of a dashboard, when requiring the rigidity in the vicinity of a footrest of a dashboard lower part, and lowering a floor of a floor panel, while securing the volume of a fuel tank, by solving the problem of being difficult in making both compatible of securing the volume of the fuel tank and lowering of the floor of the floor panel. SOLUTION: This car body lower structure of the vehicle is formed by installing the dashboard 32 for partitioning an engine room 33 and a cabin 13 in a pair of left and right side frames 42L and 42R in the vicinity of the front end of side sills 51L and 51R. The pair of left and right side frames 42L and 42R are formed in a width-expanding substantially bottom opened V-letter shape in a plan view toward the rear of the car body from the dashboard 32. The fuel tank 35 for storing fuel is arranged in the width-expanding part 62 formed in this substantially bottom opened V-letter shape. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Mirrored document holder

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mirrored document holder including a supporting arm, whereby the invention functions as a document holder, a mounted mirror, and an advertising vehicle. The document holder includes a copyholder with spring biased plates and a mirror included on at least one of the plates. A plate may be sized to allow placement of advertising indicia in addition to supporting the document in place in a breezy environment. The present invention further includes a flexible supporting arm with joints that are, while flexible, capable of firmly supporting heavy documents. The document holder of the present invention may, for example, be mounted on a computer monitor or a dashboard.