Patent ID: 7629877
Filing Date: 2009-12-08
Classification: B60K,G02B

Abstract:
1. Multifunctional collimator indicator positioned inside vehicular cabin in place of a standardized dashboard and comprising of: an LCD based image formulator, dual channel displays whereas the upper channel is projecting a collimated monochromatic image of the ongoing critical vehicular parameters onto the dashboard and into the optical infinity, and whereas the lower channel is formulating virtual color imaging of a standardized needle and digitized gauges as well as a computer and a visional tracking system to identify the direction of the driver's view by following the position of the eye pupils and which is further distinguished by: whereas to provide increased levels in safety of operating a motor vehicle by eliminating the timing which is otherwise required for driver's eye accommodation from the outside environment onto the lower channel formulating imaging of the standardized dashboard, the lower channel displays information in a collimated format; whereas to provide the ability to alternate visual tracking of images provided by both channels as a result of alternation in direction of the driver's view as well as to minimize light losses, an optical system is equipped with a shifting optical element which supports complete reflection of monochromatic green light during operation of the upper channel, and which further supports complete visible light spectrum transparency during operation of the lower channel.