# US 2018/0154852 A1 · Shock-absorbing energy dissipation padding placed at eye level in an autonomous vehicle

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- Number: US 2018/0154852 A1
- Document ID: US20180154852A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 15/871,054
- Filed: 2018-01-14
- Published: 2018-06-07
- Earliest claimed: 2015-10-26
- Assignees: Active Knowledge Ltd.
- Applicants: Active Knowledge Ltd.
- Inventors: Gil Thieberger; Ari M. Frank
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180154852A1

## CPC

- B60R 21/04: Padded linings for the vehicle interior {; Energy absorbing structures associated with padded or non-padded linings}
- B60R 21/06: Safety nets, transparent sheets, curtains, or the like, e.g. between occupants and glass ({B60R21/026} , B60R21/11, B60R21/12, B60R21/16 take precedence)
- G02B 27/017: {Head mounted}
- G06F 3/011: {Arrangements for interaction with the human body, e.g. for user immersion in virtual reality (blind teaching G09B21/00)}
- G06T 19/006: {Mixed reality (object pose determination, tracking or camera calibration for mixed reality G06T7/00)}
- B60J 3/04: adjustable in transparency
- B60R 21/0134: responsive to imminent contact with an obstacle {, e.g. using radar systems}
- B60R 21/017: including arrangements for providing electric power to safety arrangements {or their actuating means, e.g. to pyrotechnic fuses or electro-mechanic valves}
- B60R 21/02: Occupant safety arrangements or fittings {, e.g. crash pads (seat belts with crash pads B60R22/14; removable children's seats having a front guard or barrier B60N2/2839)}
- B60R 21/055: Padded {or energy-absorbing} fittings {, e.g. seat belt anchors (sun visors B60J3/00; head rests B60N2/80)}
- B60R 21/36: using airbags
- B60R 2021/0004: {Frontal collision}
- B60R 2021/0006: {Lateral collision}
- B60R 2021/0034: {lying down}
- B60R 2021/0048: {Head}
- B60R 2021/01013: {Means for detecting collision, impending collision or roll-over}
- B60R 2021/01034: {Controlling a plurality of restraint devices}
- B60R 2021/01252: {Devices other than bags}
- B60R 2021/0273: {automatically movable to an operative position, e.g. in case of collision or impending collision}
- B60R 2021/343: {using deformable body panel, bodywork or components}
- B60R 2021/346: {means outside vehicle body}
- B60R 2300/105: using multiple cameras
- B62D 21/06: of X-shaped or fork-shaped construction, i.e. having members which form an X or fork as the frame is seen in plan view
- B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G02B: OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
- G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
- G06T: IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL
- B60J: WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES (fastening, suspending, closing, or opening of such devices E05)
- B62D: MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for, B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motor-cycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M)

## Abstract

A Shock-Absorbing Energy Dissipation Padding (SAEDP) is coupled to the compartment of an autonomous on-road vehicle, and is located, during normal driving, at eye level in front of an occupant who sits in a front seat of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes a stiff element that supports the SAEDP and resists deformation during collision in order to reduce compartment intrusion. The stiff element is located, during normal driving, at eye level between the SAEDP and the outside environment. Optionally, a camera takes video of the outside environment in front of the occupant, and a computer generates for the occupant a representation of the outside environment.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An autonomous on-road vehicle, comprising:
a compartment;
a nontransparent Shock-Absorbing Energy Dissipation Padding (SAEDP) that is coupled to the compartment and is located, during normal driving, at eye level in front of an occupant who sits in a front seat of the vehicle; and
a stiff element configured to support the SAEDP.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 1, wherein the SAEDP comprises a passive material, which is less stiff than a standard automotive glass window; whereby the SAEDP protects the occupant's head against hitting the inner side of the vehicle compartment during a collision.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 2, wherein the passive material has thickness greater than at least one of the following thicknesses: 1 cm, 2 cm, 5 cm, 10 cm, 15 cm, and 20 cm.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 1, wherein the SAEDP comprises an automotive airbag configured to protect the occupant's head against hitting the inner side of the vehicle compartment during collision; wherein during normal driving the airbag is located, at its stowed state, at eye level in front of the occupant.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 1, wherein the SAEDP comprises a pneumatic pad configured to inflate in order to protect the occupant's head against hitting the inner side of the vehicle compartment during collision.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 1, further comprising a second SAEDP coupled to the outer front of the vehicle to minimize damage to a pedestrian during a pedestrian-vehicle collision.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 1, wherein the stiff element is nontransparent, it resists deformation during collision in order to reduce compartment intrusion, and is located, during normal driving, at eye level between the SAEDP and the outside environment.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 1, wherein the stiff element is an automotive window and is located, during normal driving, at eye level between the SAEDP and the outside environment.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 1, further comprising a camera configured to take video of the outside environment in front of the occupant, and a computer configured to generate, based on the video, a representation of the outside environment in front of the occupant at eye level.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 9, wherein the representation is generated from the point of view of the occupant.

### Claim 11 (depends on 9)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 9, further comprising a display configured to present the representation to the occupant.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 11, wherein the display is supported by at least one of the SAEDP and the stiff element, and the display is flexible enough such that it does not degrade the performance of the SAEDP by more than 20% during a collision.

### Claim 13 (depends on 9)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 9, further comprising a head-mounted display (HMD) configured to present the representation to the occupant, and a communication system configured to transmit the representation to the HMD.

### Claim 14 (depends on 9)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 9, wherein the camera comprises multiple cameras directed to multiple directions around the vehicle, and the multiple cameras support generating multiple representations of the outside environment from different points of view.

### Claim 15 (depends on 9)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 9, wherein the computer is further configured to manipulate the representation in order to improve the look of the outside environment.

### Claim 16 (depends on 15)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 15, wherein manipulating of the representation includes at least one of the following manipulations: converting captured video of a winter day to video of a sunny day by preserving main items in the captured video and applying effects of a sunny day, converting unpleasant environment to a nice one, and converting standard vehicles to futuristic or old fashion vehicles.

### Claim 17 (depends on 1)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 1, further comprising a crumple zone located at eye level between the stiff element and the outside environment.

### Claim 18 (depends on 1)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 1, wherein the vehicle weighs less than 1,000 kg and is designed to carry up to two occupants.

### Claim 19 (depends on 1)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 1, wherein the vehicle weighs less than 500 kg without batteries and comprises an engine that is able to sustain continuously at most 40 horsepower.

### Claim 20 (depends on 1)

The autonomous on-road vehicle of claim 1, wherein the vehicle weighs less than 400 kg without batteries and is designed to carry up to two occupants.