Patent · US Expired

Vehicle exterior mirror with antenna

US6259412A · kind A · utility

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37Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 23, 1999
Grant dateJul 10, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 23, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2001/1261
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An exterior rear view mirror for a motor vehicle comprises a case containing a reflective member and an antenna, consisting of an electrically conductive layer on a surface of the case, for transmitting and/or receiving radio frequency electromagnetic radiation. The electrically conductive layer has at least one zone having its periphery shaped in accordance with the frequency of said electromagnetic radiation.

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