Vehicle Window LED Display Integration for Electronic Mirrors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic mirror systems in automotive vehicles require additional displays and are not easily integrated or visible under all environmental conditions, leading to increased costs and reduced user convenience.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a LED array into the vehicle window with a transparent synthetic layer, allowing the LED array to be inactive for energy savings and only emit light when necessary, thereby serving as a display for automotive-related information without the need for additional displays.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If additional display components are added for electronic mirror systems, then display functionality is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the display function with the existing vehicle window glass by integrating an LED array between the outer glass layer and the synthetic layer. This merging eliminates the need for separate display components while providing electronic mirror functionality, directly resolving the contradiction between improved display functionality and reduced device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The vehicle window glass is transformed into a multi-functional component that simultaneously serves as a structural element, a display medium, and an informational interface. The LED array integrated into the window enables the glass to display electronic mirror images and other vehicle information, achieving universality and eliminating the need for additional dedicated display devices
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional display components are added for electronic mirror systems, then display functionality is improved, but manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the display function into the existing window assembly during the glass manufacturing process, the patent eliminates the need for separate display component procurement and installation. The LED array is integrated between the outer glass layer and synthetic layer, allowing single-step manufacturing and reducing overall production costs
Solution Approach 2:
The LED array is pre-integrated into the window glass structure during manufacturing, before the window is installed in the vehicle. This preliminary action of embedding the display components during glass production simplifies the overall manufacturing process and reduces costs compared to post-installation integration
3Illumination intensity
If the LED array emits light continuously, then visibility of displayed information is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The LED array operates periodically rather than continuously, being activated only when the vehicle is in reverse gear or when electronic mirror display is required. This periodic operation maintains adequate visibility during use while dramatically reducing overall energy consumption compared to continuous illumination
Solution Approach 2:
The display system dynamically adjusts its operation based on vehicle state and driver needs. The LED array is activated only when electronically controlled mirrors are required (e.g., during reversing), making the illumination dynamic and context-dependent rather than static and continuous, thereby optimizing the balance between visibility and energy consumption
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution reduces material and manufacturing costs, enhances user convenience by reusing existing components, and improves the integration of electronic mirrors, while maintaining transparency and providing essential information to the driver.
Implementation Method 1
at least one LED array is arranged between the first synthetical layer and the first transparent layer and covers at least a first area of the vehicle window. The LED array is configured to not emit light in a first operation mode and wherein the LED array is configured to at least partially emit light in at least a second operation mode.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to a vehicle window, a display system, a method for controlling and manufacturing the vehicle window and an automotive vehicle. The vehicle window comprises a first transparent layer and at least a second transparent layer, wherein at least a first synthetical layer is arranged between the first transparent layer and the second transparent layer. Furthermore, at least one LED array is arranged between the first synthetical layer and the first transparent layer and covers at least a first area of the vehicle window. The LED array is configured to not emit light in a first operation mode and wherein the LED array is configured to at least partially emit light in at least a second operation mode.