Patent · US Expired

Vehicle exterior mirror with antenna

US6380902B2 · kind B2 · utility

39Cited by
6References
35Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 26, 2001
Grant dateApr 30, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 26, 2021

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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