Seating position indicator
First Claim
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1. An indicator for a passenger in a vehicle, the indicator comprising:
- a composite image having at least a first image, a second image, and a third image;
a lenticular lens optically aligned with the composite image, the lens being disposed in a plane, the lens having a plurality of lenticules protruding at an angle that is angularly offset from a line normal to the plane in which the lens is disposed, and the lens being configured to display the first image within a first optic angle interval (α
), the second image within a second optic angle interval (β
), and the third image within a third optic angle interval (γ
); and
a mount configured to secure the lenticular lens to the composite image;
wherein the first optic angle interval (α
) is between the second and third optic angle intervals (β and
γ
) without overlapping the second and third optic angle intervals (β and
γ
);
wherein the first and second optic angle intervals (α and
β
) are angularly offset from the line normal to the plane based on an angle (δ
) that is between the plane in which the lens is disposed and ground; and
wherein the passenger views the first image when viewing the composite image within the first optic angle interval (α
), the second image when viewing the composite image within the second optic angle interval (β
), and the third image when viewing the composite image within the third optic angle interval (γ
).
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Abstract
An arrangement (10) for assisting a passenger (22) to obtain a correct seating position in a seat (21) of a vehicle is provided. The vehicle comprising at least the seat (21) and an area (20) which may be seen by the passenger (22) when seated in the seat (21). The arrangement (10) comprising a position indicator (11) arranged to be provided on the area (20). The position indicator (11) displaying at least a first image (13) when seen in at least a first corresponding optic angle interval (α), and a second image (14) when seen in at least a second corresponding optic angle interval (β).
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20 Claims
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1. An indicator for a passenger in a vehicle, the indicator comprising:
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a composite image having at least a first image, a second image, and a third image; a lenticular lens optically aligned with the composite image, the lens being disposed in a plane, the lens having a plurality of lenticules protruding at an angle that is angularly offset from a line normal to the plane in which the lens is disposed, and the lens being configured to display the first image within a first optic angle interval (α
), the second image within a second optic angle interval (β
), and the third image within a third optic angle interval (γ
); anda mount configured to secure the lenticular lens to the composite image; wherein the first optic angle interval (α
) is between the second and third optic angle intervals (β and
γ
) without overlapping the second and third optic angle intervals (β and
γ
);wherein the first and second optic angle intervals (α and
β
) are angularly offset from the line normal to the plane based on an angle (δ
) that is between the plane in which the lens is disposed and ground; andwherein the passenger views the first image when viewing the composite image within the first optic angle interval (α
), the second image when viewing the composite image within the second optic angle interval (β
), and the third image when viewing the composite image within the third optic angle interval (γ
). - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An indicator for a passenger in a vehicle, the indicator comprising:
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a composite image having at least a first image indicating the passenger is seated correctly in the vehicle, a second image indicating the passenger is seated too high in the vehicle and having a written instructional message instructing the passenger to move a seat of the vehicle in a downward direction, and a third image indicating the passenger is seated too low in the vehicle and having a written instructional message instructing the passenger to move the seat of the vehicle in an upward direction; a lenticular lens optically aligned with the composite image, the lens being disposed in a plane, the lens having a plurality of lenticules protruding at an angle that is angularly offset from a line normal to the plane in which the lens is disposed, and the lens being configured to display the first image within a first optic angle interval (α
), the second image within a second optic angle interval (β
), and the third image within a third optic angle interval (γ
); anda base for fixedly securing the lenticular lens to the composite image; wherein the first optic angle interval (α
) is between the second and third optic angle intervals (β and
γ
) without overlapping the second and third optic angle intervals (β and
γ
);wherein the lenticular lens prevents the passenger from viewing the second and third images when the passenger views the composite image within the first optic angle interval (α
), the first and third images when the passenger views the composite image within the second optic angle interval (β
), and the first and second images when the passenger views the composite image within the third optic angle interval (γ
);wherein the first and second optic angle intervals (α and
β
) are angularly offset from the line normal to the plane based on an angle (δ
) that is between the plane in which the lens is disposed and ground; andwherein the passenger views the first image when viewing the composite image within the first optic angle interval (α
), the second image when viewing the composite image within the second optic angle interval (β
), and the third image when viewing the composite image within the third optic angle interval (γ
). - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An indicator for a passenger in a vehicle, the indicator comprising:
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a composite image having at least a first image indicating the passenger is seated correctly in the vehicle, a second image having an arrow pointing in the downward direction and a written instructional message instructing the passenger to move a seat of the vehicle in a downward direction, and a third image having an arrow pointing in the upward direction and a written instructional message instructing the passenger to move the seat of the vehicle in an upward direction; a lenticular lens optically aligned with the composite image, the lens being disposed in a plane, the lens having a plurality of lenticules protruding at an angle that is angularly offset from a line normal to the plane in which the lens is disposed, and the lens being configured to display the first image within a first optic angle interval (α
) of approximately 20 degrees, the second image within a second optic angle interval (β
) of approximately 30 degrees, and the third image within a third optic angle interval (γ
) of approximately 130 degrees; anda base configured to secure the lenticular lens to the composite image and fasten to an A-pillar of the vehicle above a steering wheel of the vehicle; wherein the first optic angle interval (α
) is between the second and third optic angle intervals (β and
γ
);wherein the lenticular lens prevents the passenger from viewing the second and third images when the passenger views the composite image within the first optic angle interval (α
), the first and third messages images when the passenger views the composite image within the second optic angle interval (β
), and the first and second images when the passenger views the composite image within the third optic angle interval (γ
);wherein the first and second optic angle intervals (α and
β
) are angularly offset from the line normal to the plane based on an angle (δ
) that is between the plane in which the lens is disposed and ground; andwherein the passenger views the first image when viewing the composite image within the first optic angle interval (α
), the second image when viewing the composite image within the second optic angle interval (β
), and the third image when viewing the composite image within the third optic angle interval (γ
). - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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Current AssigneeVolvo Car Corporation (AB Volvo)
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Original AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC (Ford Motor Company)
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InventorsHolmberg, Elna, Reinhardt, Helene
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Primary Examiner(s)Dayoan; Glenn
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Assistant Examiner(s)BLACK, MELISSA ANN
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Application NumberUS11/203,533Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,663 DaysField of Search359/15, 359/630, 701/49, 296/64, 296/65.01US Class Current296/65.01CPC Class CodesB60N 2/00 Seats specially adapted for...B60N 2/02 the seat or part thereof be...B60N 2/0268 using sensors or detectors ...
