# US 2019/0378449 A1 · Color modification system and methods for vehicle displays > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0378449 A1 - Document ID: US20190378449A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/004,910 - Filed: 2018-06-11 - Published: 2019-12-12 - Earliest claimed: 2018-06-11 - Assignees: Gentex Corporation - Applicants: Gentex Corporation - Inventors: Peter Wm. VanderWel - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190378449A1 ## CPC - G09G 3/2003: {Display of colours (specific for liquid crystal displays G09G3/3607)} - G09G 2320/0666: for control of colour parameters, e.g. colour temperature - G09G 2354/00: Aspects of interface with display user - G09G 2380/10: Automotive applications - G09G: ARRANGEMENTS OR CIRCUITS FOR CONTROL OF INDICATING DEVICES USING STATIC MEANS TO PRESENT VARIABLE INFORMATION (arrangements for transferring data between digital computers and displays G06F3/14; static indicating arrangements comprising an association of a number of separate sources or light control cells G09F9/00; static indicating arrangements comprising integral associations of a number of light sources H01J, H01K, H10H, H05B33/12; scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission, details thereof H04N1/00) ## Abstract According to one aspect, a color modification system for displays in vehicles may comprise a display module comprising a display element capable of displaying color images; an image processing system; and a user identification system in communication with the image processing system; the image processing system may be capable of selectively modifying the colors of the images. The image processing system may be in communication with the display module. The user identification system may be capable of providing inputs to the image processing system; and the image processing system may be capable of selectively modifying the colors of the color images based on inputs received from the user identification system. The system may further comprise at least one imager capable of capturing color images and to transmit the color images to the image processing system. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A color modification system for displays in vehicles comprising: a display module comprising a display element capable of displaying color images; an image processing system; and a user identification system in communication with the image processing system; wherein the image processing system is capable of selectively modifying the colors of the images. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the image processing system is in communication with the display module. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the user identification system is capable of providing inputs to the image processing system; and wherein the image processing system is capable of selectively modifying the colors of the color images based on inputs received from the user identification system. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising at least one imager capable of capturing color images and to transmit the color images to the image processing system. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising a display assembly having a housing; wherein display module is at least partially housed in the housing; and wherein display assembly is one of a rearview assembly, an infotainment console, and a heads up display system. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The system of claim 5, wherein the rearview assembly further comprises an electro-optic element disposed between the display element and the user; wherein the image processing system is in communication with the electro-optic element; and wherein the image processing system is capable of selectively applying additional modifications to images upon receiving inputs indicating that the electro-optic element has been activated. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising a projector in communication with the image processing system; wherein the display element comprises a combiner screen; and wherein the projector is capable of projecting the images onto the combiner screen. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the user identification system comprises a processor and user identification element; wherein the user identification system is capable of storing at least one user profile; and wherein the user identification element comprises at least one of an item controlled by a user and linked to the vehicle, a biometric recognition system, and a user interface system. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising at least a second display module comprising at least a second display element; wherein the at least a second display module is in communication with the image processing system; wherein the user identification system is capable of providing inputs to the image processing system; and wherein the image processing system is capable of selectively modifying the colors of the images based on inputs received from the user identification system. ### Claim 10 A method for adjusting colors on vehicle displays comprising: providing a color modification system comprising a display module comprising a display element capable of displaying color images, an image processing system in communication with the display module, an imager capable of capturing color images and to transmit the images to the image processing system, a user identification system in communication with the image processing system, at least one stored user profile linked with a particular user's input from the user identification system, and at least one stored color modification regime linked to one of the at least one stored user profiles; receiving an input from the user identification system; comparing the input from the user identification system with stored user profiles; and determining whether the input is linked with a stored user profile that is linked to one of the at least one stored color modification regimes. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10, further comprising the steps of accessing the stored color modification regime linked to the input from the user identification system and applying the color modification regime to images displayed on display element. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, wherein the display module is part of a display assembly; wherein the display assembly comprises an electro-optic element; and further comprising the step of determining whether the electro-optic element has been activated. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising the step of applying additional modifications to the colors and color intensities of the images to compensate for color changes caused by the electro-optic element. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of reverting to displaying images with unmodified colors upon the occurrence of a terminating event. ### Claim 15 A method for training a color modification system for modifying color hues and intensities of images displayed in vehicle systems comprising: providing a color modification system comprising a display assembly comprising a user interface and a display module having a display element capable of displaying color images, an image processing system in communication with the display module, an imager capable of capturing color images and to transmit the images to the image processing system, and a user identification system in communication with the image processing system; receiving at least one user identification input through the user identification system; linking the user identification input with a new user profile; storing the new user profile in the color modification system; displaying a plurality of images on the display element for the user to select through the user interface; and receiving at least one user input through the user interface. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, further comprising the step of determining whether the color modification system has received sufficient user inputs through the user interface to determine an appropriate color modification regime to apply to displayed images linked to the new user profile. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The method of claim 16, wherein the color modification system further comprises a plurality of stored color modification regimes; further comprising the steps of selecting an appropriate stored color modification regime based on the received user inputs; and linking the selected color modification regime with the new user profile. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, further comprising the steps of receiving an input from the user identification system linked to the stored new user profile; and applying the stored color modification regime to displayed images. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) The method of claim 16, further comprising the steps of developing a custom color modification regime based on inputs received from the user interface; and linking the custom color modification regime with the new user profile. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The method of claim 19, further comprising the step of applying the custom color modification regime to displayed images upon receipt of an input from the user identification system that is linked to the new user profile.