Vehicle rearview mirror assembly incorporating a communication system
US6980092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2499/13
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle communication and control system is provided that may be more readily installed in a vehicle and that utilizes minimal additional wiring. According to some of the disclosed embodiments, the electrical components of the “brick” of a communication and control system are integrated into a rearview mirror assembly. Preferably, the microwave antenna for the GPS and the cellular telephone antenna are also integrated into the rearview mirror assembly. Various functions and features of the system are also disclosed.
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