Vehicular mirror assembly incorporating multifunctional illumination source
US6926431B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q2400/40
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an external rearview mirror having an illumination source capable of illuminating various portions of an vehicle and the surrounding area depending upon the operational status of the vehicle. The illumination source is adjustable to selectively illuminate predetermined areas of the vehicle and the surrounding area. Two sets of light-emitting diodes of selected colors can be arranged and controlled so that the first set of LEDs can be selectively illuminated as a turn signal indicator, and the first set and second set can be selectively illuminated so that the combined illumination forms a white light suitable for illumination, such as a “puddle light” or backup light.
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