Vehicle exterior monitoring
US11077798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2001/1223
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle side-view mirror assembly includes an anchor element mountable to a vehicle exterior, and a foldable housing, including a first surface directed in a forward direction when the foldable housing is in an unfolded position, a first capacitive cover and a first electric ground path attached to the first surface, a second surface that is a lateral side surface facing away from the anchor element, a second capacitive cover and a second electric ground path attached to the second surface, a third surface that is a hinged side surface hingedly connected to the anchor element, and a third capacitive cover and a third electric ground path attached to the third surface. Each of the capacitive covers are electrically insulated from one another.
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