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D-Index
39
Citations
12556
World Ranking
7498
National Ranking
2045

Jon H. Bechtel publication distribution in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Engineering and Technology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Jon H. Bechtel sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 804+

This scientist: 105 publications — 10th percentile

10% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 804 publications or more.

Jon H. Bechtel D-index placement in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Engineering and Technology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Jon H. Bechtel sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 107+

This scientist: 39 D-Index — 24th percentile

24% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 107 D-Index or more.

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Optics
  • Electrical engineering
  • Control system

Jon H. Bechtel mainly investigates Control system, Glare, Optics, Image sensor and Automotive industry. His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Pixel, Electronic engineering and Serial communication. His Pixel study combines topics in areas such as Windshield, Detector, Spatial frequency and Moisture.

His research investigates the connection with Glare and areas like Brightness which intersect with concerns in Focus and Light source. Jon H. Bechtel incorporates Optics and Variable in his research. As part of the same scientific family, Jon H. Bechtel usually focuses on Image sensor, concentrating on Control theory and intersecting with Control and Automotive engineering.

His most cited work include:

  • System for controlling exterior vehicle lights (539 citations)
  • Control circuit for image array sensors (446 citations)
  • Control system to automatically dim vehicle head lamps (369 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

His scientific interests lie mostly in Optics, Optoelectronics, Control system, Signal and Photodetector. In general Optics study, his work on Lens, Glare, Ray and Reflectivity often relates to the realm of Electrochromism, thereby connecting several areas of interest. His research in Glare intersects with topics in Brightness and Light level.

His Control system research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Pixel, Image sensor, Computer vision, Artificial intelligence and Automotive engineering. In his study, Focus and Control is inextricably linked to Control theory, which falls within the broad field of Image sensor. Jon H. Bechtel works mostly in the field of Automotive engineering, limiting it down to topics relating to Headlamp and, in certain cases, Light control.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Optics (46.73%)
  • Optoelectronics (15.89%)
  • Control system (14.95%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2005-2014)?

  • Pixel (13.08%)
  • High dynamic range (5.61%)
  • Artificial intelligence (10.28%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Jon H. Bechtel mostly deals with Pixel, High dynamic range, Artificial intelligence, Computer vision and Optics. His work deals with themes such as Dynamic range and Electronic circuit, which intersect with Pixel. His studies in Artificial intelligence integrate themes in fields like Windshield, Spatial frequency, Moisture and Voltage.

In the subject of general Computer vision, his work in Grayscale is often linked to Color filter array, thereby combining diverse domains of study. His studies link Optoelectronics with Optics. His Glare research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Control system, Control theory and Automotive engineering.

Between 2005 and 2014, his most popular works were:

  • System for controlling vehicle equipment (356 citations)
  • Vehicle automatic exterior light control (170 citations)
  • Automatic vehicle equipment monitoring, warning, and control system (141 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Optics
  • Electrical engineering
  • Computer vision

Jon H. Bechtel focuses on Headlamp, Control theory, Automotive engineering, Image sensor and Light source. His Headlamp research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Control engineering, High dynamic range, Pixel and Light control. His Control theory research includes themes of Control system, Glare, Brightness, Control and Simulation.

His research brings together the fields of Focus and Automotive engineering. His Light source study is associated with Optics. His Artificial intelligence study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Lens, Optical communication, Tone and Filter.

Best Publications

  • System for controlling exterior vehicle lights

    Joseph S. Stam;Jon H. Bechtel;Spencer D. Reese;John K. Roberts

  • Automatic vehicle exterior light control

    Joseph Stam;Jon Bechtel;Frederick Bauer

  • Control circuit for image array sensors

    Jon H. Bechtel;Joseph S. Stam

  • Control system to automatically dim vehicle head lamps

    Joseph Scott Stam;Jon Harold Bechtel;John King Roberts

  • Vehicle automatic exterior light control

    Joseph Stam;Jon Bechtel;Spencer Reese;John Roberts

  • System and method for controlling vehicle equipment by determining spatial composition of an image of a vehicle window

    Joseph S. Stam;Jon H. Bechtel;John K. Roberts

  • System for controlling vehicle equipment

    Jon H. Bechtel;Joseph S. Stam

  • Control system for automotive vehicle headlamps and other vehicle equipment

    Jon H. Bechtel;Wayne J. Rumsey

  • Moisture sensor and windshield fog detector

    Joseph S. Stam;Jon H. Bechtel;John K. Roberts

  • Electronic compass system

    Harold C. Ockerse;Jon H. Bechtel;Mark D. Bugno

  • IMPROVED AUTOMATIC REARVIEW MIRROR SYSTEM

    Bechtel Jon H;Byker Harlan J

  • Optischer sensor mit breitem dynamischem bereich

    H. Jon Bechtel;R. Eric Fossum;E. Sabrina Kemeny;S. Joseph Stam

  • Automatic rearview mirror for automotive vehicles

    Frederick T. Bauer;Jon H. Bechtel

  • Vehicle vision system

    Jon H. Bechtel;Joseph S. Stam;Eric R. Fossum;Sabrina E. Kemeny

  • Vehicle headlamp control utilizing a light sensor having at least two light transducers

    Jon H. Bechtel;Frederick T. Bauer;Joseph S. Stam;Robert C. Knapp

  • Automobile headlamp and running light control system

    Jon H. Bechtel;David J. Schmidt;Robert C. Knapp

  • Light Sensing Means

    Frederick T. Bauer;Jon H. Bechtel

  • Electrochromic rearview mirror incorporating a third surface partially transmissive reflector

    William L. Tonar;Jeffrey A. Forgette;John S. Anderson;Jon H. Bechtel

  • Control system for automatic rearview mirrors

    Jon H. Bechtel

  • SISTEMA DE CONTROL CONCEBIDO PARA DISMINUIR AUTOMATICAMENTE LA INTENSIDAD LUMINOSA DE LOS FAROS DE VEHICULOS.

    Stam Joseph S;Bechtel Jon H;Roberts John K

Frequent Co-Authors

Joseph S. Stam
Joseph S. Stam Gentex (United States)
William L. Tonar
William L. Tonar Gentex (United States)
Eric R. Fossum
Eric R. Fossum Dartmouth College

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