Interior rearview mirror with GDO module
US10189411B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F2203/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror head having a mirror casing and a mirror reflective element, and a mirror mounting structure configured to adjustably mount the mirror head at an interior portion of a vehicle. A receiving portion is configured for receiving a portable self-contained garage door opening module at least partially thereat. The module includes a user input and a housing that houses (i) circuitry, (ii) a transmitter and (iii) a battery. The module is operable to wirelessly transmit responsive to actuation of the user input. With the module at the receiving portion of the mirror assembly, the user input is accessible by the vehicle driver. The module is configured to cooperate with the receiving portion to releasably secure the module at the interior rearview mirror assembly, with the module being releasable from the interior rearview mirror assembly.
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