An embedded light source in a composite panel. A first electrode and a second electrode are associated with a first layer of material. A light source is positioned in electrical communication with the first electrode and the second electrode. An assembly comprising the first layer of material, the first electrode, the second electrode, and the light source is processed to form a multilayer panel with an embedded light source.

A lighting device is provided for controlling the photometric distribution of light emitted by two or more LEDs. The lighting device may be integrated with a control system of the vehicle and may be controlled by a remote controller. The lighting device may be capable of being operated in one or more modes of operation based on operating conditions, user input, or both. Operating conditions may include vehicle conditions, environmental conditions, and user conditions. The controller may operate a software application to enable the user to modify, control, or otherwise regulate any mode of operation or other feature of the lighting system.

A control system for a vehicle comprises a controller comprising a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium including instructions. The system comprises first, second, and third inputs configured to be manipulated by an operator. The system comprises first, second, and third displays adjacent the first, second, and third inputs, respectively. The first, second and third displays are configured to show first, second, and third indicia, respectively. Manipulation of the first input by the operator transmits a selection input signal to the controller. The controller receives the selection input signal. The processor compares the selection input signal to the instructions in the non-transitory computer-readable medium, transmits a selection output signal to the second and third displays, removes the second and third indicia from the second and third displays, and shows a first sub-selection indicium on the second display and a second sub-selection indicium on the third display.

An optoelectronic device comprises a plurality of optoelectronic light sources being arranged on a first layer, in particular an intermediate layer being arranged between a cover layer and a carrier layer. The first layer comprises or consists of an at least partially transparent material and each optoelectronic light source of the plurality of optoelectronic light sources comprises an individual light converter for converting light emitted by the associated light source into converted light. The light converter of each optoelectronic light source is arranged on the first layer and/or the associated optoelectronic light source.

A decoration plate including a light guide substrate, a decorative film, and a circuit board assembly is provided. The light guide substrate has a first surface and a second surface disposed on opposite sides, and has a first groove on the first surface. The decorative film is disposed on the second surface of the light guide substrate. The decorative film defines an operating region. The circuit board assembly is disposed on the first surface. The circuit board assembly includes a light-emitting element and a touch sensing layer. The light-emitting element is accommodated in the first groove. A position of the touch sensing layer corresponds to a position of an orthogonal projection of the operating region on the first surface.

A vehicular display device includes a plurality of monitors that include screens displaying vehicle information, a display board including a plurality transmission display portions each of which transmits and displays the screen of the respective monitors from a rear side and which are arranged side by side, a boundary portion that is positioned between the transmission display portions and an index display portion that forms an index row to display a vehicle state value, and an index light source that illuminates the index display portion. The index light source applies ultraviolet light for illuminating the index display portion to the index row from a front side of the display board, and the index row is formed in the display board in front of the transmission display portions over each of the transmission display portions interposing the boundary portion, and the index row is irradiated when receiving the ultraviolet light. Accordingly, the appearance of the display performed by the vehicular display device is improved.

A user interface apparatus for a vehicle includes: a circuit part injection-molded body formed in an insert injection process in which first resin melt is injected while a circuit part is inserted; and a cover part injection-molded body coupled to the circuit part injection-molded body, and formed in an insert injection process in which second resin melt is injected while a cover part is inserted. The circuit part includes: a light emitting unit; a touch sensor that detects a touch input; and at least one processor that controls the light emitting unit in response to an event to generate light; activates the touch sensor in response to generation of the light; and generates a signal for controlling a vehicle device in response to a touch input. The cover part allows light generated by the light emitting unit to pass therethrough and illuminate a shape on the cover part.

The present disclosure provides a head up display device and system, relating to the field of display technology. The head up display device includes: a first display image generator, configured to generate a first linearly polarized light containing a first image; a second display image generator configured to generate a second linearly polarized light containing a second image; wherein the polarization direction of the first linearly polarized light is perpendicular to the polarization direction of the second linearly polarized light; a first polarizing beam splitter configured to combine the first linearly polarized light and the second linearly polarized light; and an optical component containing a plurality of reflective imaging elements, wherein the optical component is configured to reflect the first image and the second image into a user's eye.

An instrument cluster for a vehicle includes a display panel including a surface light-emitting display portion, a pointer disposed under the display panel and configured to divide the surface light-emitting display portion into a light-emitting region and a non-light-emitting region, a rotary shaft unit for rotating the pointer so that the pointer moves in the longitudinal direction of the surface light-emitting display portion, and an illumination unit disposed under the rotary shaft unit to emit light to an interior of the pointer. The pointer includes a straight bar extending a predetermined length across the surface light-emitting display portion, and a bent bar bent at the distal end of the straight bar and disposed outward of the surface light-emitting display portion.

Disclosed herein are devices, methods and systems for producing hologram-based indicia for a vehicle dashboard/cockpit. By employing the aspects disclosed herein, indicia (electronically coupled to the vehicle's microprocessor), is lighted and projected in a three-dimensional virtual manner. The aspects disclosed herein may be embedded in various portions in the vehicle and thus, not consume extra space or area required to create virtual images through other techniques.