Kris Stark

US Patent:

8412413, Apr 2, 2013

Filed:

Dec 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/332725

Inventors:

Kris R. Stark - Carmel IN, US
Frederick F. Kuhlman - Kokomo IN, US
Mark R. Vincen - Noblesville IN, US

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
G06F 17/00
G09G 5/00
G02F 1/1335
G01C 21/00
G03H 1/00

US Classification:

701 36, 701 45, 701 49, 345 7, 349 11, 340980, 359 13, 359630

Abstract:

A vehicle windshield display system for detecting obstruction of a vehicle operator's field of view by a windshield display. The system provides closed-loop feedback to perform a visual check of what is actually being displayed on a windshield display in order to avoid obstructing an operator's field of view. The system includes a windshield display configured to be installed into a vehicle and configured to display a graphic in a field of view of an operator of the vehicle, a camera configured to determine an image of the graphic displayed by the windshield display, and a controller configured to determine if the image indicates that field of view is obstructed. The camera is used to monitor the windshield display and provide feedback to the controller so that appropriate adjustments to the graphic being displayed can be made.

US Patent:

8477401, Jul 2, 2013

Filed:

Dec 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/314249

Inventors:

Frederick F. Kuhlman - Kokomo IN, US
David K. Lambert - Sterling Heights MI, US
Kris R. Stark - Carmel IN, US

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

G02F 1/03
G02F 1/29
B60Q 1/26

US Classification:

359245, 359259, 359316, 359630, 362503, 345 7

Abstract:

A windshield assembly that includes a fluorescent electrowetting cell and an opaque electrowetting cell overlying a windshield and configured so the opaque electrowetting cell cooperates with the fluorescent electrowetting cell to contrast an image displayed by the fluorescent electrowetting cell with respect to a field of view beyond the windshield assembly. The ability to contrast the image makes the image easier to see when bright sunlight is present.

US Patent:

8503088, Aug 6, 2013

Filed:

Dec 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/332739

Inventors:

Frederick F. Kuhlman - Kokomo IN, US
David K. Lambert - Sterling Heights MI, US
Kris R. Stark - Carmel IN, US

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

G02B 27/14

US Classification:

359630

Abstract:

A windshield display system for installation into a vehicle that includes a windshield, a transparent display overlaying the windshield, and an array of electrowetting lenses overlaying the transparent display. Each lens of the array is operable to a flat-state where light passes through the lens substantially undistorted, and a shaped-state where emitted light from an underlying portion of the transparent display is directed in order to increase an apparent brightness of the emitted light. The array selectively magnifies pixels or portions of the transparent display, while maintaining vision clarity for the operator in regions of the windshield where images are not being displayed. The array may also outline or highlight images being displayed with a region of distortion of surrounding the image to distort the view of the scene outside the vehicle to help the operator discern the image when the outside lighting conditions are less than ideal.

US Patent:

8553334, Oct 8, 2013

Filed:

Nov 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/297980

Inventors:

David K. Lambert - Sterling Heights MI, US
Frederick F. Kuhlman - Kokomo IN, US
Kris R. Stark - Carmel IN, US
Michel F. Sultan - Troy MI, US
Gail M. Sylvester - Frankenmuth MI, US

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

G02B 27/14
G09G 5/00

US Classification:

359630, 345 7

Abstract:

A heads-up display system is configured for use in a vehicle. The system includes a standard vehicle window (i. e. no special coatings), an image projector, and a vehicle dashboard equipped with a faceted reflective surface. The image projector is configured to project an image onto the faceted reflective surface. The faceted reflective surface is configured to reflect the image from the image projector onto a window surface of the standard vehicle window. The window surface is oriented to reflect the image from the faceted reflective surface toward an occupant. The faceted reflective surface may be disposed within a plurality of troughs separated by a plurality of diffuse reflecting partitions. The plurality of troughs may be configured to shield the occupant from extraneous reflections. The faceted reflective surface may include a plurality of electrically controlled facets.

US Patent:

20130120850, May 16, 2013

Filed:

Oct 31, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/664695

Inventors:

DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - TROY MI, US
KRIS R. STARK - CARMEL IN, US
GAIL M. SYLVESTER - FRANKENMUTH MI, US

Assignee:

DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - TROY MI

International Classification:

G02B 27/01

US Classification:

359630

Abstract:

A heads-up display system suitable for use in a vehicle. The system includes a projector configured to project a projected image. A faceted reflector is included to overlay a dashboard area of the vehicle and define an array of reflective facets. Each facet is configured to reflect cooperatively a portion of the projected image to form a reflected image directed toward a windshield of the vehicle. A light diffusive layer is included to diffuse the reflected portion of the projected image such that the reflected image can be seen by an occupant of the vehicle as a reflection in the windshield. A light control film interposed between the windshield and the faceted reflector is included to propagate preferentially the projected image and thereby reduce the occurrence of ambient light washout of the reflected image being displayed.

US Patent:

20140036075, Feb 6, 2014

Filed:

Jul 31, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/562352

Inventors:

Frederick F. Kuhlman - Kokomo IN, US
David K. Lambert - Sterling Heights MI, US
Kris R. Stark - Carmel IN, US

Assignee:

DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Troy MI

International Classification:

H04N 7/18
G03B 21/14

US Classification:

348148, 353 13, 348E07085

Abstract:

A windshield display system that includes a light source such as a laser configured to project light from a plurality of source locations onto a desired location of a windshield. The number of source locations and relative spacing apart of the source locations is such that light emitted from the source locations and reflected into an eye of an operator is characterized as having a reflected light power less than a reflected power threshold.

US Patent:

54826225, Jan 9, 1996

Filed:

Apr 18, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/228625

Inventors:

Kris R. Stark - Noblesville IN
Michael C. Lewman - Muncie IN
Stephen L. Hardin - Anderson IN
William J. Chafin - Alexandria IN

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B01D 4602

US Classification:

210232

Abstract:

A fluid filter for a solenoid which includes a flexible filter element and two plastic tips for installation in an annular groove. The plastic tips are arcuate shaped to fit tightly against the outside diameter of the annular groove when the flexible filter element is wrapped around the annular groove during installation and the tips are bonded together to secure the filter to the groove.

US Patent:

20200408869, Dec 31, 2020

Filed:

Jun 26, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/452594

Inventors:

- St. Michael, BB
Michael L. Meno - Bailey CO, US
Kris R. Stark - Carmel IN, US

International Classification:

G01S 5/02
B60R 25/24
B60R 25/20

Abstract:

A detection device includes at least one detection module communicatively coupled with a communication device. The detection module includes a controller circuit communicatively coupled with a first antenna. The first antenna receives first electromagnetic signals from a first plurality of antennae located within an interior of a first vehicle. The first antenna receives second electromagnetic signals from a second plurality of antennae located and within an interior of a second vehicle. The controller circuit determines a position of the communication device within the interior of the first vehicle relative to locations of the first plurality of antennae based on the first electromagnetic signals received by the first antenna. The controller circuit determines a position of the communication device within the interior of the second vehicle relative to locations of the second plurality of antennae based on the second electromagnetic signals received by the first antenna.