Patent · US Expired

Liquid crystal mirror for use as a rear-view mirror for vehicles

US4200361A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 17, 1978
Grant dateApr 29, 1980
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Expiry dateJan 17, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R1/088
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rear-view mirror for motor vehicles incorporates a liquid crystal film sandwiched between front and rear transparent electrode surfaces, the rear electrode surface being in the form of a lattice or net having a number of clear areas through which light passes unattenuated when the cell is activated to reduce the reflection of light by the mirror in response to the detection of headlight glare by a photocell mounted on the mirror.

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